Jain Center of Southern California

Chaitri Punam - Friday, April 19, 2019

This punam is most benevolent because it increases good merits and several pious lives attained Moksha on this day and that too on Giriraj Shatrunajaya.

Nami and Vinami, two sons of Bhagwan Rishbhdev also achieved Moksha on this day here with 20,000,000 sadhu (monks)

Pundarik Swami, the first Gandhar of Rushabhadev bhagvan. also attained Nirvan with 5 crores sadhu (monks) on this day at Shatrunjaya.

So Giriraj Shatrunajaya is also named as Pundarikgiri.

JCSC will observe Chaitri Punam with Snatrapuja and Vidhi,on Friday,April 19,2019,from 8:00 am on wards,on the last day of Ayambil Oli

MJK Culture program starts at 1:30 PM - Sunday, 04/21/19

MJK culture program starts at 1:30 PM on Sunday, April 21^st. Please mark the change on your calendar and be there on time. We will start the program on time as we have been last few years.

RSVP for Mahavir Janma Kalyanak Day Swamivatslya Dinner on Sunday

RSVP is required as that enables us to adequately arrange 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 a number of members in your family that will eat dinner e.g. MJK 4). This will enable us to adequately plan and avoid shortage or waste of food and our members will have better service.

RSVP closes at Noon on Friday 4/19.

MJK Program Audience Overflow Arrangement in Upstairs Classrooms

We have a limited capacity in the Main Hall. The audience will be allowed on a first come first basis in the Main Hall based on occupancy limit and seats available. Program performers and coordinators for managing MJK Cultural program will be given priority. We have set up overflow area upstairs in Classrooms N1 and N2 with large TV monitors. You will be able to watch the entire program upstairs. The EC and BOD committee will appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter for the safety of our members.

Additional Parking Arrangement for MJK Day, Sunday - April 21, 2019

Additional Parking is available to the following locations besides Jain Center parking lots and the underground basement. Please drop-off family members in front of Cultural Hall.

1. Empty parking lot, 8182 Commonwealth, Buena Park - Next to Airport Inn Motel

2. Giving Children Hope, 8332 Commonwealth, Buena Park. Park in back of the bldg. (60 parking spaces) - 6 minute walk temple or take a shuttle. Shuttle available 1 pm to 3 pm and 5 pm to 7 pm. The lot closes at 7:30 pm

Please do not leave any trash in the parking lots. Observe No Parking and Tow-Away zones and avoid parking in neighboring residential streets.

No Parking in the New Property lot on April 20 and 21st due to set up for dining.

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

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 - 1:15 PM: Ekasana

01:30 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.

Anekant Community Center - Gujarati Drama

Anekant Community Center Present Gujrati Drama

Place: Jain Center of Southern California

Date: April 20, 2019

Time 5:30 Onward

Click here for more details

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

Anumodna - Maskhshaman Parnu

One of our community member Devubha's brother in law,Sureshbhai is visiting from India.

He will be doing Maskhshaman parnu on April 27th at our center.
His family members have sponsored April 27th, Saturday's Bhojanshala.
It would be nice to honor this tapasvi for this big tapasya.
It would be a good gesture for anumodna from our center.
At dining area,we will keep an isolated area for Tapsvi parna and with little introduction,
community members will take laabh for parna,at 10:00 am.

Jain Adhyatmic Study Group - Apr 27, 2019

Invites you to join in celebrating Pujya Shree Kanjiswami's Janm Jayanti

Date: Saturday, April 27th 2019

Time: 10.00 AM - Noon (Ratnaytray Vidhan Puja in Temple)

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.

Click Here for RSVP.

An Introductory Course in Fundamentals Of Design - Apr 27, 2019

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 28th.

Collection Place: Jain Center at TCCOP table only!
Time: 10:00 AM to 12 Noon by the Wooden Temple
Days: 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.

Wellness Challenge - Fight Disease with Fruits

For the upcoming weekly challenge, we are challenging the participants to “Fight Disease with Fruits”. Fruit and vegetables should be an important part of your daily diet. They are naturally good and contain vitamins and minerals that can help to keep you healthy. They can also help protect against some diseases. Vegetables and fruit contain phytochemicals, or plant chemicals. These biologically active substances can help to protect you from some diseases. Scientific research shows that if you regularly eat lots of fruit and vegetables, you have a lower risk of Type 2 diabetes, Stroke, Heart (cardiovascular) disease - when fruits and vegetables are eaten as food, not taken as supplements, Cancer - some forms of cancer, later in life, High blood pressure (hypertension).There are many varieties of fruit available and many ways to prepare, cook and serve them. You should eat at least two serves of fruit each day. Choose different colors and varieties. A serve of fruit is about one medium piece, 2 small pieces of 1 cup canned (no added sugar).Fruits contain many vitamins and minerals that are good for your health. These include vitamins A (beta-carotene), C and E, magnesium, zinc, phosphorous and folic acid. Folic acid may reduce blood levels of homocysteine, a substance that may be a risk factor for coronary heart disease. Give your body the nutrient-dense fuel it needs, and love every minute of it!. 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
Aarti-Mangal Divo	Sat/Sun/Holidays	7:30 PM
Chundadi	Daily in the morning
Chaudas Pratikraman		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)	4/28	9:40 AM
Webcast of the discourses by Shri Rakeshbhai Jhaveri LA Study Group Meetings Post office Building
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

Send a photograph of your loved one to Kinal Modi at .
Please contact Ketan Parekh at for information, questions or any pledges.

Upcoming Events

Apr 21 - MJK Program: Puja - 9:00 AM -12:00 PM, Ekasana 12:00 PM -1:15PM, Cultural Program/GBM - 1:30 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

JAAP SADHNA

Construction of the temple for the Jain Center of Los Angeles will soon begin.
To ensure the smooth and uninterrupted completion of the project JCLA seek the good wishes and blessings of all the community members.
In that regards JCLA has requested community members to join in

1. Sankli Ayambil Chain
2. Do Jaap of the three Main Bhagvan. Shree Shankheshvar Parshwanath. Shree Munisuvrat Swami and Shree Neminath
There is very good response from the community so far with Sankli Ayambil. It has been going on uninterrupted since December 2018.

Under the guidance of Pujya Acharya Maharaj Saheb, JCLA has now decided to give at no cost a 7 to 9 inch marble Pratimaji of the above three Bhagwan
to members doing Jaap and Sankli Ayambil.

This will sure create great positive vibrations and help JCLA to start and complete the project in a smooth manner.

These small marble Pratimajies will be displayed during the upcoming MJK program at JCSC with a small note to explain the purpose.
Practice the JAAP SADHNA with Navkarvalis (MALAS) each, and infuse your life with positivity, faith and a Divine Experience of Parmatma!

23.04.2019 ►JCSC ►Weekly News