Jain Center of Southern California
RSVP for MJK
RSVP is required as that enables us to adequately arange for the food. No member will be denied food but preference will be given to members that have done RSVP. Members can either click here (http://jaincenter.org/event-details.php?event_id=291) and complete the RSVP form on our website or simply text a message to 949 436 6069. If utilizing the text option then send a text message that says MJK 2 to RSVP for 2 members. (Keyword MJK followed by a space followed by number of members in your family that will eat dinner e.g. MJK 4)
Become A Life Member Of JCSC
Jain Center would like to invite all the community members who are aspiring to become a life member but due to some reason have yet not been able to do so, to take advantage of this rare one-time opportunity to apply for a lifetime membership at a specially discounted amount of $ 401.00. This is a 20% savings from the usual amount of $ 501.00.This opportunity is being made available to first 108 paid applicants (must include cash or check or credit card information) only and on Sunday, April 21, 2019.
CLICK HERE FOR THE LIFE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Navpadji Ayambil Oli - Apr 11 - Apr 19, 2019
This is one of the most auspicious religious festivals and is soon approaching from Thurs, April 11, 2019 upto,Fri April 19, 2019Program Schedule:
- Daily: April11-April 19, 2019 - 9:30 AM - 11:30 Am - Vidhi in Derasar according to book or with guidance
- Pachakhan/Ayambil 12:00 Noon - If you have Kansa thali/vatki bring it or JCSC will provide.
- Navpadji Puja: Saturday, April 13, 2019 - 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
For further information please contact:
- Ramila Shah at 626-319-2879 or [email protected]
- Chetna Sawla (For Puja matters) at 310-406-7403 or [email protected]
TCCOP-ACC - Women and Children Clothing and Shoes Drive
TCCOP is conducting a WESTERN - Women's and Children's Clothing and Shoes Drive in April for individuals in both Orange and Los Angeles Counties. They will be distributed to individuals experiencing homelessness and living below poverty levels.Anyone interested in making a donation please bring GENTLY USED Western Women's and Children's Clothes and Shoes (dressy AND casual) to the Jain Center on April 14th and April 28th.
Collection Place: Jain Center at TCCOP table only!
Time: 10:00 AM to 12 Noon by the Wooden Temple
Days: April 14th and April 28th, 2019.
Please do not leave leave any item at the Center except at the TCCOP Table on Designated Sundays between 10:0 0 AM to 12 Noon only!
· Women's Dress Clothes should be gently used, cleaned and on hangers or they cannot be accepted.
· Women's Casual Clothes should be gently used, cleaned and folded into bags or mini cartons.
· Children;s Dress and Casual Clothes should be gently used, cleaned and folded into bags or mini cartons.
· Shoes should be gently used, and in usable condition and dropped off in bags, or mini cartons.
We help ourselves by helping others! May you all continue to be blessed!
TCCOP-ACC is looking for Volunteers in Anaheim area. Please contact Prafulla Shah for further details.
Webcast of the discourses on Shrimad Rajchandra Vachanamrutji
Please include the following Satsang announcements in the JCSC news bulletin.Event: Webcast of the discourses on Shrimad Rajchandra Vachanamrutji by Shri Rakeshbhai Jhaveri
Date: Sunday April 14th 1:00pm to 3:00pm
RSVP not required.
Place for the satsang is Aradhana Hall. All are welcome to attend
Anekant Community Center - Gujarati Drama
Anekant Community Center Present Gujrati DramaPlace: Jain Center of Southern California
Date: April 20, 2019
Time 5:30 Onward
Click here for more details
Mahavir Janm Kalyanak - (Actual Apr 17) Observed Apr 21, 2019
Shri Mahavir Janma Kalyanak Celebration: April 17, 2019 (Actual) April 21, 2019 (Observed)
Please note that Shree Mahavir Janam Kalyanak Celebrations and General Body Meeting will take place on Sunday, April 21, 2019.
The program will be as follows:
Time /Program:
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Snatra Puja (with Nakro of $101)
10:00 AM - 12:30 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
12:00 PM - 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 $11,001 For Grand Sponsorship.
Any amount is always welcome.
Please contact:
- Chetana Sawla (For Puja matters) on 310-406-7403 or at [email protected]
- Geetaben Khona (For Sponsorship) on 714-872-7283 or [email protected]
Please note that there will be no table or counter setting in Wooden temple area
except JCSC events information, JCSC fund raising etc, unless anything beyond is approved by EC.
Shrimad Rajchandraji's Dehotsarg Din Bhakti - Apr 24, 2019
On the occasion of Param KrupaluDev Shrimad Rajchandraji's Dehotsarg Din - Chaitra Vad Pancham, we will have Bhakti on Wednesday April 24th, 2019 from 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM in the Aradhna Hall.
The agenda is as follows:
1. Navkar Mantra
2. Mangalacharan
3. Jineshwarni Vani
4. Importance of Krupaludev's Life by Pravinbhai Mehta
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 contact the following by Friday April 19th, 2019 in order to plan the program appropriately.
- Mahesh Wadher on 909-376-4027 or
- Dilip Parekh on 310-721-5947 or dilipjparekh@gmail.com
- Ashok Savla on 626-372-4246 or ashoksavla630@yahoo.com
Please come on time as the Bhakti Program will start promptly at 8:30 PM
Practical Sessions by Atmarpit Smrutiji, April 26 to 28
Atmarpit Smrutiji will be conducting practical and interactive sessions at Jain Center on April 26, 27 and 28.
- Friday, 4/26, 8:30 pm to 10 pm, Topic: Paint Everyday with Joy
- Saturday, 4/27, 10 am to 2 pm, Topic: Building Bridges, Construct Your Way to Better Relationships
- Sunday, 4/28, 1 pm to 3 pm, Topic: Keys to Happiness
Smrutiji gave up her career as a physician to embrace a life of celibacy and spiritual uplift. In 2009, and after spending 2 years in London with the Chinmaya Mission, she came under the guidance of Pj. Gurudev Shri Rakeshbhai. Since 2012, after having taken the ‘Atmarpit Diksha’, she leads a life of sadhana (spiritual pursuit) and seva (selfless service), with the goal of moving towards complete renunciation.
Anyone is welcome to attend, and older kids should be able to follow along with no issue. The sessions will be practical, interactive, and in English. Lunch will be provided and the event is free.
Please register for the Saturday session so we can get an accurate headcount for lunch. www.tinyurl.com/smrutiji
Jain Adhyatmic Study Group - Apr 27, 2019
Date: Saturday April 27th, 2019Time: 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM (Followed by Swamiswatslya Dinner)
Venue: Jain Center Southern California, 8072 Commonwealth Ave, Buena Park, CA 90261
Gurudev Shree Kanjiswami was influential in advancing the practice of Jainism in the 20th century. His life and teachings focused on the path of Samyak Darshan. He studied hundreds of Jain scriptures and gave lectures in Songadh, Gujurat for 45 years. His life and words inspired thousands of souls to pursue the path of self realization. The Jain Adhyatmic Study Group invites you to join in celebrating Pujya Sadgurudev Shree Kanjiswami’s Mangal Janma Jayanti
Click Here for RSVP.
An Introductory Course in Fundamentals Of Design - Apr 27, 2019
Register Now for the ClassWellness Challenge -Sit Up Straight
For the upcoming weekly challenge, we are challenging the participants to “Sit Up Straight.” I know, I know. Sitting up straight is really this week’s challenge? Unless you are a ballet dancer or in the military - occupations where poor posture is readily noticed - you probably don't pay much attention to your posture. But if parts of your body - such as the neck, shoulders, or lower back - start to cry out in pain, you may find out that your posture is out of whack. Posture is more than just a function of the way someone stands or sits. If you are interested in learning more and participating, click here.
Ongoing Programs - Apr, 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 | 4/18 | 6:30 PM (Weekday) 6:00 PM (Weekend) |
| Sthanakvasi Pakhi Pratikraman | 4/19 | 6:15 PM |
| Monthly Snatra Puja and Navkar Mantra Jaap | 9:30 AM | |
| Monthly Bhavna Bhakti | 4/26 | 7:30 PM |
| JCYC & JSG Pathshala / Adult Swadhyay / Sutra Class Adult Swadhyay (Non Pathshala Days) | 4/14 & 4/28 | 9:40 AM |
| Webcast of the discourses by Shri Rakeshbhai Jhaveri LA Study Group Meetings Post office Building | 4/14 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Weekly Evening Swadhyay | Every Tuesday & Wednesday | |
| 14 Gunasthanak | Tuesday | By Hasendrabhai (8.30 PM to 10.00 PM) |
| Shrimad Rajchandra Vachnamrut | Wednesday | By Rameshbhai 8:30 pm to 10 pm |
Lifetime Tithis
Please contact Ketan Parekh at for information, questions or any pledges.
Upcoming Events
- Apr 11 - Apr 19 - Sasvati Aayambil Oli
- Apr 21 - MJK Program: Puja - 9:00 AM -12:00 PM, Ekasana 12:00 PM -1:30, Cultural Program/GBM - 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Apr 24 - Shrimad Bhakti 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
- Apr 27 - Shree Kanjiswami’s Mangal Janma Jayanti
- May 04 - Shimandharswami Puja 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM,Ekasana -12:30 PM-2:00 PM
- May 07 - Varshitap Parna 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- May 15 - Gautamswami Diksha Kalyanak (Actual)
- May 17 - May 19 - (Observed) 31st Anniversary of Jinalaya (Actual May 16)
- May 25 - 26 - Adult Swadhyay Shibir 2
- Jun 08 - JCYC Graduation Garba
Dignitary Visits & Shibirs
- May 14 - 20, 2019 - Shri Hiteshbhai Shah - Vidhikar
- May 14 - 20, 2019 - Shri Samprati and Prasham Shah
- May 25 - 26, 2019 - Adult Swadhyay Shibir 2
- Jun 29 - Jul 04, 2019 - JAANA Shibir
- July 12 - 14, 2019 - Dr. Jitubhai Shah - Samyak Darshan Shibir
Report of Docent Training for ToastMasters
Advanced ToastMasters’ first Docent Training took place on Saturday April 7th afternoon with Hasendrabhai as Curator.It was really amazing to connect with these well mannered, confident and yet pious kids. We are Blessed to have our future torch bearers with this caliber. It truly takes a village to raise kids like these. We are thankful to the Parents, JCSC Pathshala teachers, Directors and ToastMaster Leaders in this collaborative effort to weigh out KalaCircle’s Art Appreciation Program and help shape its True Vision to connect with each other thru the Medium of Art.
These little ambassadors will be ready to start giving Docent led tours for our Center’s increasing demand of visitors. and become emissaries of Jain Values.
KalaCircle ⭕️
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