Jain Center of Southern California
Town Hall meeting with Young
Jains (JAYA):
General Body Meeting:
Date change for Town Hall meeting with Young Jains & General Body Meeting
Town Hall meeting with Young Jains and General Body meeting are moved to Sunday, February 10, 2019.
Dr. Jasvant Modi, JCSC President has scheduled Town Hall meeting specifically for Young Jains on Sunday, February 10, 2019 from 10:00 AM to Noon. This meeting is for direct interactions with Young Jains, to give update on progress of new complex and have feedback. Lunch will follow the meeting from 12 PM to 1 PM.
General Body Meeting:
JCSC has scheduled General Body meeting on Sunday, February 10, 2019 from 1 PM to 2:30 PM. All community members are invited to join the General Body meeting. Lunch
Lunch Time: 12 noon to 1 PM
GB Meeting: 1 PM to 2:30 PM
Agenda:
1. President’s Update
2. New Complex Update
3. Upcoming Events
4. JAINA Convention
5. Q & A
JAINA Convention 2019 Updates - Feb 2, 2019
JAINA 2019 Convention Board invites you, your family and friends to join us on Saturday, February 2, 2019 from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm at Jain Center of Southern California, Buena Park for an informal session about JAINA activities and JAINA Convention 2019 that is taking place at Ontario Convention Center, Ontario, California from July 4, 2019 to July 7, 2019.
As a continued supporter of JAINA, this will be a great opportunity for you to meet and greet JAINA Convention Board and to learn about JAINA projects, upcoming Convention and sponsorship opportunities.
Swamivatsalya Lunch will be served from 12 noon to 1.00 pm.
RSVP, a must, Click Here to RSVP, Please contact one of our JAINA Directors below for more information or any questions.
- Yogesh Shah, Director JAINA 2019 Convention Board, (714) 936-5300 email:
- Sameer Shah, Director JAINA 2019 Convention Board, (714) 742-2304 email:
Best Regards,
Mahesh Wadher - Convener & JAINA First VP
Dr. Jasvant Modi - Co-Convener JAINA 2019 Convention
Dr. Nitin Shahn- Co-Convener JAINA 2019 Convention
JAINA 2019 Convention Board Members
Webcast Of Discourses On Shrimad Rajchandra Vachanamrutji By
Shri Rakeshbhai - Feb 3, 2019
Event: Webcast of the discourses on Shrimad Rajchandra Vachanamrutji by Shri Rakeshbhai Jhaveri
Date: Sunday February 3, 2019
Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
RSVP is not required.
Place for the Satsang is Aradhana Hall. All are welcome to attend.
JCYC Bowling Event - Feb 9, 2019
JCYC is holding a Bowling event as part of its fun activities on Saturday, February 9th, 2019. All JCYC students are invited to join bowling, meet friends and have fun.
**NOTICE! Due to the large volume of attendees, we are switching the date of this event to have enough bowling lanes for everyone!**
When: February 9th, Saturday from 1:30-4:30pm
Where: La Habra 300 Bowl, 370 E Whittier Blvd, La Habra, CA 90631
Price: $8 for two hours of bowling
There will be snacks and drinks provided for free!
Participant’s parents need to fill out the bowling event Google Form provided in this link:
*If you cannot make the new arranged date and have already bought tickets for this bowling event, please contact Sahil Shah at (949)573-8263 or Neil Dudheker at (714)336-7801 to get a refund for your tickets.*
See you there for fun on February 9th!
JCYC Committee
Shibir by Shri Girishbhai - Feb 23 - 24, 2019
Two full days of Shibir is arranged at Aradhana Hall of Jain Center during February 23-24 weekend on the subject of Namuththunam (નમુત્થુણં) to be conducted by Shri Girishbhai.A 2-day shibir on Namutthunam (નમુત્થુણં) is organized at Aradhana hall of Jain Center on February 23-24, 2019. Lunch & dinner will be provided on both days.
ધન્ય તે કાય જેણે પાય તુજ પ્રણમીએ,
તુજ થુણે જેહ ધન્ય ધન્ય જીહા,
ધન્ય તે હદય જેણે તુજ સદા સમરતાં,
ધન્ય તે રાત ને ધન્ય દીહા.
અરિહંત નું નામ, અરિહંત ની મૂર્તિ, અરિહંત ની કોઈ પણ અવસ્થા અને સાક્ષાત અરિહંત ભાવ સ્વરૂપ એ ચારેય સમ્યકત્વવાળા આત્માના અનન્ય આકર્ષણો હોય છે.
એવા અરિહંત પરમાત્મા ના ચ્યવન કલ્યાણક ના સમયે ઈન્દ્ર મહારાજા સિંહાસન પરથી નીચે ઉતરીને ભગવંત ની સન્મુખસાત-આઠ ડગલાં જઈને પરમાત્માની સ્તુતિ કરે છે. તે સ્તુતિ જે શબ્દરચના પૂર્વક કરાય છે, તેમાં પ્રથમ શબ્દ - નમુત્થુણં - (णमोत्थुणं) આવે છે.
તેથી આ સ્તુતિ શક્રસ્તવ ના નામે પણ પ્રસિધ્ધ છે. વર્તમાનમાં સંયમ ધર્મને યથોચિત આરાધન કરનારા અહોરાત્રમાં જેક્રિયાકાંડ કરે છે, તેમાં 12 થી 13 વખત અનિવાર્ય પણે નમુત્થુણં સૂત્રનો ઉપયોગ આવે છે. એટલે જ આ સૂત્રના ભાવોજાણ્યા હોય તો શ્રધ્ધા એટલી બળવતી બને કે બોલનારના ભાવ ઉલ્લાસમાં કોઈ અનેરી ચમક દેખાય. સૂત્રના એક એકશબ્દ આત્મામાં જડ ઘાલી ગયેલા મહા મેલને ધોવા સમર્થ છે, એવી જાગૃતિ સતત રહે.
Please RSVP by clicking on the link for "Namutthunam Shibir" conducted by Shri Girishbhai during February 23-24, 2019. (For RSVP for more than two (2) people, use a new form by first clicking "send form", and click on "Submit another response" on new window).Please CLICK HERE for the RSVP: Namutthunam Shibir: Feb. 23-24, 2019
The schedule of Namutthunam Shibir is as follows:
Saturday 2/23: Sunday 2/24:
10:00 to 11:30 Session 1 10:00 to 11:30 Session 4
11:30 to 12:30 Light Lunch 11:30 to 12:30 Light Lunch
12:30 to 2:00 Session 2 12:30 to 2 Session 5
2:00 to 2:30 Tea break 2:00 to 2:30 Tea break
2:30 to 4:00 Session 3 2:30 to 4:00 Session 6
4:00 to 5:30 Dinner 4:00 to 5:30 Dinner
KalaCircle Mission Statement and Logo -
Feb 23, 2019
A Comprehensive Art Program to connect with our Community and to Manifest the Jain Virtues.
*(Mission Statement)
On January 19th. 2019, we unveiled The Basics of Watercolor Workshop taught by Mina Choksi. The first of its series of scheduled programs.
In the future we have already reserved our own credentialed Artists and Alumni to teach the whole spectrum of Art Skills which will include Calligraphy, Sketching and Digital Media for our daily Creative Publicity needs and all within the perimeters of our Jain Values.
Also, included is the Art Appreciation Program which will train Our Advanced ToastMasters to become our Derasar’s Docents under the guidance of Mr. Hasendrabhai Shah. They will become our Future Emissaries in Spreading our Tirthankar’s message as Sevaks thru the Medium of Art.
Thanking JCSC! For raising the platform for more Creative Talent!
Upcoming Workshop:
Sketching like a Pro
taught by Rahul Jobalia
Saturday February 23rd
Time: 12:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Credits:
Logo Design - Minaxi Choksi
Art Rendition - Dipali Shah
By
Minaxi Choksi
(Art Ambassador)
Click Here for Flyer
Wellness Challenge - Drink A Cup Of Tea
For the upcoming weekly challenge, we are challenging the participants to “Drink a cup of Tea”. No matter what season, tea can be a tasty beverage since it can be served iced or hot. But its benefits go far beyond refreshment. There is plenty of research showing that drinking tea can actually improve your health. Teas can help prevent cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Teas contain antioxidants and it encourages weight loss and lowers cholesterol. If you are interested in learning more and participating, click here.
Ongoing Programs - Feb 2019
| 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 | 2/3, 2/18 | 6:30 PM (Weekday) 6:00 PM (Weekend) |
| Sthanakvasi Pakhi Pratikraman | 6:15 PM | |
| Monthly Snatra Puja and Navkar Mantra Jaap | 2/9 | 9:30 AM |
| Monthly Bhavna Bhakti | 2/22 | 7:30 PM |
| JCYC & JSG Pathshala / Adult Swadhyay / Sutra Class | 2/3, 2/17 | 9:40 AM |
| Webcast of the discourses by Shri Rakeshbhai Jhaveri | ||
| Weekly Evening Swadhyay | Every Monday, Tuesday Wednesday & 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) |
Lifetime Tithis
Please contact Ketan Parekh at for information, questions or any pledges.
Upcoming Events
2/23 - Sketching Like A Pro by Rahul Jobalia
Dignitary Visits & Shibirs
Sat - Sun, 2/23 - 2/24, 2019 - Shibir by Shri GirishbhaiOther News
1) Jain Adhyatmic Study GroupJain Adhyatmic Study Group has arranged a celebration of Gurudev Shri
Kanjiswami's Janm Jayanti on Saturday, April 27th, 2019 in the main hall at
2.00 PM - 5.30 PM followed by dinner.
Program will include Video presentation, performances, small speeches, Gunanuvaad
and Vadhamana.
2) International Summer School For Jain Studies
There is a unique opportunity to Study Nonviolence & Jainism in India. International Summer School for Jain Studies (ISSJS) is currently accepting applications for three, four and six week study programs in India. Last date of Application is 28th Feb, 2019
Jain Dharma/Religion originated in India several thousand years ago. An elder cousin of Buddhism, Jain dharma teaches a lifestyle rooted in the practice of unconditional nonviolence. Its teachings inspired and influenced Mahatma Gandhi. Students and scholars will learn about Jain traditions from learned lay scholars as well as practicing monks and nuns in India.
The Programs are designed for undergraduate and graduate students, Post-Doctoral Fellows, full time faculty and High School Teachers with an interest in the Jain Studies and ahimsa (nonviolence). The three, four and six week long, stand alone and separate intensive courses in International Summer School for Jain Studies (ISSJS) 2019 will entail morning lectures, afternoon field trips, visits to some schools, time in a few ancient cities and meetings with Jain professionals, monks and nuns.
For the last 14 years, every summer, ISSJS have been offered regularly in India. The number of participants has seen a steady increase every year. Nearly 900 students and scholars from many universities and High Schools have participated in ISSJS programs so far.
We are excited to be offering ISSJS-2019 in its 15th annual year.
ISSJS is unique in many ways. It is an experiential and India based program and makes India a classroom for the study of ahimsa /nonviolence, Jain, history, art, culture and philosophy.This program is highly subsidized by the Jain community.
For Program Details & Application, Visit our website:: www.isjs.in
Kindly promote this program, give it wide publicity and encourage students and Faculty to apply.