Pathshala Day Lunch Location Change |
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Begining this Sunday, April 1st, Pathshala Day, we will be serving lunch boxes in the Dining Area near the Kitchen, until a long-term solution or alternative is available.
You may take your lunch boxes home or you could eat in the dining area, if space is available. We need your cooperation and understanding for the short notice.
We will try our best and will need your cooperation for the same.
Parking:
You will have access to basement parking entering from Los Robles Street or park on Commonwealth Street. Please do not go around residential areas and in strip mall to park.
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As Jains, we are known for having one of the strictest diets around the world. Ahimsa teaches us nonviolence, to any and all life forms - including the food we eat. Our vegetarian diets are practiced in a way to limit the amount of violence affecting other living beings. Each one of us has a different level of commitment when it comes to our individual diets, whether that means no root vegetables, no animal by-products, or simply no meat.
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Navpad Aradhna, Aayambil Oli & Chaitri Poonam - Mar 23 - 31, 2018 |
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Navpad Aradhana & Aayambil Oli - Mar 23 - 31, 2018 Navapada Aradhana is associated with the Shripal-Mayanasundari legend. Navapada Aradhana is performed by meditating on Navapada and doing an Ayambil. In an Ayambil, only one meal is eaten each day of boiled plain food without any spices, sugar, salt, oil, butter, milk, vegetables or fruits. It is performed for nine days, twice a year. It is called Ayambil Oli. It falls in the months of Chaitra (March/April) and Ashwin (September/October). This is one of the most auspicious religious festivals and is soon approaching from Fri-Sat, March 23-31. Program Schedule: Fri - Sat, March 23 - 31, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Vidhi in Derasar according to book or with guidance 12:00 Noon - Ayambil, If you have Kansa thali/vatki bring it or JCSC will provide. Evening - Vidhi at home. Navpadji Puja: Saturday, March 24, 2018 - 9:30 am onwards Sponsorship opportunities are as follows: - $101 for Snatrapuja • $51 for Puja (Total of 9 available)
- Asthprakari Puja, Aarti, Mangal Divo, Shanti Kalash - Ghee Boli
Grocery purchases, cooking, serving and cleaning for the entire Oli days will be done by volunteers. We encourage all members to come forward and sponsor this auspicious occasion. As per our policy, we shall try and accommodate as many sponsors as possible. Partial Sponsorship of any amount, irrespective of the day, is most welcome, to sum up, the total sponsorship for Ayambil Oli. Please sign up on the signboard to let us know which day you are coming to do Ayambil. For further information please contact: Chetana Sawla (For Puja matters) on 310-406-7403 or at [email protected] Savita Mehta on (714) 898 - 3156 or at [email protected]
Chaitri Poonam - Mar 31, 2018 Chaitri Punam is the auspicious day, when many scholars, Chakravarti, two sons of Shri Rushabhdev-Nami & Vinami, First Gandhar of Shri Rushbhavev Shri Pundarikswami along with 5 crore sadhus, attained moksha at Shri Shatrunjay Tirth. While doing Chaitri Punam Tap many other souls, of Shri Krishna's sons Shamb, Pradhumna, Dashrath's son Bharat, Muniraj Shuk, Shailkaji, Panthakji, Ramchandra, Dravid king,9 Narada, Five Pandavas, all have achieved moksha at Shidhachalji. Chaitri Punam Dev Vandana is observed on the last day of Shasvati Chaitri Ayambil Oli.
JCSC will observe Dev Vandana Vidhi on Chaitra Sudi 15, Saturday, March 31, from 7 am to 4 pm.
Daily Sthanakvasi Pratikraman During Oli There will be Sthanakvasi Pratikraman daily at 6:15 pm during
Shashvati Chaitri Oli (March 23 - 31) at Jain Center in the upstairs classroom.
Shri Mahendrabhai Khandhar will lead the Pratikraman. |
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Param KrupaluDev Shrimad Rajchandraji's Dehotsarg Din |
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On the occasion of Param KrupaluDev Shrimad Rajchandraji's Dehotsarg Din - Chaitra Vad Pancham,
we will have bhakti on Thursday, April 5th., 2018 from 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm in Aradhna Hall. The agenda is: 1. Navkaar Mantra 2. Mangalacharan 3. Jineshwarni Vani 4. Importance of Krupaludev's Life 5. Bhakti Pads by Mumukshus 6. Kshamapna 7. Aarti 8. Mangal Divo 9. Aho Aho Shri Sadguru 10. He! Param Krupalu Dev If you would like to take a bhakti pad, please let any one of the following to know by Sunday, April 1st., 2018. Mahesh Wadher 909 376 4027
Dilip Parekh 310-721-5947 dilipjparekh@gmail.com
Ashok Savla 626-372-4246 ashoksavla630@yahoo.com |
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Shri Mahavir Janm Kalyanak - Actual Mar 29, 2018 Observed April 08, 2018 |
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Shri Mahavir Janm Kalyanak Celebration: March 29 (Actual) April 8 (Observed)
March 29th, Thursday, actual Mahavir Janm Kalyanak day will be celebrated with Navkar Mantra Jaap and Snatrapuja at 9:00 am -Nakro $ 101.
Please note that Shree Mahavir Janam Kalyanak Celebrations and General Body Meeting will take place on Sunday, April 8, 2018.
According to the lunar calendar, Bhagavan Mahavir was born on Chaitra Sud 13 which is on March 29th, 2018.
Shree Mahavir Janma Kalyanak will be celebrated at the Jain Center with its usual festivity and fervor on Sunday, April 8, 2018. The program will be as follows: Time /Program:
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM: Snatra Puja (with Nakro of $101) 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Shree Mahavirswami Panch Kalyanka Puja (Total of 5 Pujas. Each Puja with nakro of $51.) Gheeboli will be conducted for Asthprakari Puja, Aarti, Mangal Divo and Shanti Kalas 12:00pm - 1:30 pm: Ekasana 02:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Children's Cultural Program and General Body Meeting 05:30 pm - 6:30 pm Swamivatsalya Dinner Please note that dinner will be served till 6:30 pm so that everyone can finish dinner before sunset and avoid Ratri Bhojan. Please RSVP ahead of time so we can make necessary arrangements. A separate email will be sent to RSVP. For full or partial sponsorship of Ekasanas or Swamivatsalya Dinner, all are welcome. Sponsorships are: Ekasana $701, Swamivatsalya Dinner Swamivatsalya Dinner $11001 Grand Sponsorship Please contact: |
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Tapasya Anumodana and Recognition - Apr 8, 2018 |
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JCSC is pleased to announce Tapasya Anumodna and Tapsvi recognition on 8th April 2018, during
Mahavir Janm Kalyanak celebration. All members are cordially invited.
The criteria for Tap and other details are as follows.
Tap - Updhan Tap-either 45 days,35 days,28 days or 18 days.
- 99 yatra of Satunjay, Palitana/Girnarji
Duration - during your stay in California under JCSC umbrella. - Date: April 8th, Sunday, during a cultural program on MJK day.
- Time: About 3:30 pm Venue: Cultural Hall.
Information to be submitted: - Name:
- Age:
- Type of Tap:
- When:
- Address, phone no, e-mail address:
- Will attend: Yes () No ()
- Remarks:
Please contact Dr. Mahendrabhai Shah on [email protected] or on 714-757-9490 for any questions or further information |
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Wellness Challenge - Avoid The Three White Refined Carbs |
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For the upcoming weekly challenge, we are challenging the participants to “Avoid The Three White Refined Carbs." Did you know that White Rice, White Sugar, and White Flour are all refined carbohydrates? They are highly processed foods and are stripped of minerals, nutrients, and fibers. If you are interested in learning more and participating, click here. |
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Our efforts of serving the community is continuing with your gracious support. We added few more projects this year and had very good support from the community.
We are continuing our routine of serving weekly breakfasts and monthly dinners, providing groceries, and visiting lonely patients. Making sandwiches for homeless in down town LA and Santa Ana.
We want to thank our sponsors for last month:
1. Bina & Mukesh Doshi
2. Sachi & Sailesh Jain
3. Rupal & Paresh Shah
4. Dharmi & Prashant Shah
5. Ila & Prakash Doshi for Dinner at Long Beach Church.
7. Geeta and Naresh Sheth, Ila and Prakash Doshi, Serving friends of JCYC and Annonymus Donor were donors for sandwiches to LA Downtown Mission for homeless.
We can help you celebrate yours or other family member's birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions meaningfully, by sponsoring an event in their honor! Also, if you want to help us in any of our projects please contact us.
Thank you in advance for your contributions.
Please call 714-856-4256 or contact any of us at the following:
Smita Doshi: [email protected]
Sachi Jain: [email protected]
Darshna Shah: [email protected]
Jayana Shah: [email protected]
Prafulla Shah: [email protected]
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Ongoing Programs - March - April, 2018 |
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| Event | Date | Start Time | | Daily Ashtprakari Puja | Daily | 7:30 AM | | Aarti-Mangal Divo | Weekdays | 8:15 PM | | Sat/Sun/Holidays | 7:30 PM | | Chundadi | Daily in the morning | | | Chaudas Pratikraman | 3/30,4/15,4/29
| 6:30 PM (Weekday)
6:00 PM (Weekend) | | Monthly Snatra Puja and Navkar Mantra Jaap | 4/21 | 9:00 AM | | Monthly Bhavna Bhakti | 3/30,4/27 | 7:30 PM | A) JCYC & JSG Pathshala / Adult Swadhyay / Sutra Class
B) Yoga Session | 4/1,4/22,4/29 | 9:40 AM
10:15 AM | Webcast of Discourses by
Shri Rakeshbhai Jhaveri | 4/1,4/22,4/29 | 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Aradhana Hall | | Weekly Evening Swadhyay | Every Monday, Tuesday & Thursday | | | Adhyatmasar Swadhyays | Monday | By Girishbhai
(8:00 PM to 9:30 PM) | | 14 Gunasthanak | Tuesday | By Hasendrabhai
(8.30 PM to 10.00 PM) | | Shrimad Rajchandra Vachnamrut | Wednesday | By Rameshbhai
8:30 pm to 10 pm | | Yogshatak Swadhyays | Thursday | By Girishbhai
(8:00 PM to 9:30 PM) |
On Non-Pathshala Sundays:
JSG Gujarati Class
JCAG Samuh Puja
JCAG Recorded Swadhyay, Bhakti
JCSC Senior Activities (Bhakti, Lecture etc)
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Please Note:
- Shri Girishbhai's weekly evening Swadhyay's on Monday and Thursday are temporarily suspended until further notice.
- Attending Swadhyay in Person has much higher value-
- At home, there are many distractions like other people, refrigerator, telephone etc that frequently breaks our focus.
- While in person, in the group, the focus remains only on Swadhyay
. Personal communication with Swadhyaykar- Question-Answer. - Shri Hasendrabhai will continue Adult Swadhyay class on coming Sunday, April 1, 2018 on the following subject - Atma Uthanno Payo and Navpadji Duha.
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- 03/31 - Salvi, Kirit and Rekha Punyatithi of Savitaben Ambalal
- 04/21 - Jain Surendra and Kala-Punyatithi of Parmar Pukhraj Poonamchand
- 04/25 - Jhaveri Kalpesh and Roopa family- Rasmikant & Kishoriben Jhaveri
- 04/25 - Udani Neeta-Dr Vikram Udani
- 04/26 - Modi & Shah family-Punyatithi of Kamalaben Nagindas Modi
- 04/26 - Shah, Kaushal, and Bhavi-For their mother Shakuntalaben Shah
- 04/28 - Shah, Dinesh & Geetaben-Geetaben Shah & Alka D Shah.
Send a photograph of your loved one to Kinal Modi at .
Please contact Ketan Parekh at for information, questions or any pledges. |
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- Navpad Aradhna, Aayambil Oli & Chaitri Poonam - Mar 23 - 31, 2018
- Shri Mahavir Janm Kalyanak - (Actual) Mar 29, 2018, (Observed) April 8, 2018
- Shrimad Bhakti - April 5,2018
- Shimandharswami Kalyanak (Actual) April11,2018 (Observed) -April 14,2018
- Varshitap Parna - April 18,2018
- Gautamswami diksha kalyanak-(Actual) April26,2018 (Observed)April 28,2018.
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Dignitary Visits & Shibirs |
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1) A highly recommended Workshop on Heart Disease at No cost
Dr. Chhajer has written over 100 books on the subject including oil less cooking and runs over 64 Centers in South Asian Countries. Over 100,000 patients have taken his services and avoided By-pass or Angioplasty and Stents
It will cover all necessary training by 11:30am on Sunday April 8th, so that you can also attend MJK Program at Jain Center.
Click here for Flyer
2) YJP Collaborates with JCSC For Mahavir Jayanti and more!!!!
Young Jain Professionals (YJP), are excited to collaborate with the Jain Center of Southern California in their shared vision to cultivate and empower the Jain Professional community in Los Angeles. As the beginning of their 2nd quarter approaches, they will have facilitated 10 events across 10 major cities and are planning many more!!!!!
YJP aim to create and nurture a deep sense of community and connection between Jain Professionals in the Los Angeles area, across the West Coast, and eventually across North America. Their vision is to support professionals like you by fostering strong social networks, providing professional development resources, and creating opportunities of community service while co-creating events with other organizations that share our values.
Please CLICK HERE for the Flyer and Details to take a survey
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