16.08.2019 ►JCSC ►Weekly News

Jain Center of Southern California

The JAINA Convention Board would like to invite the entire Community to an appreciation dinner - Aug 17, 2019

The JAINA Convention Board would like to invite the entire Community to an appreciation dinner on August 17, 2019 at the Jain Center of Southern California. Just as a reminder dinner will be served from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, followed by an appreciation music program performed by Deepali and Vishal.

RSVP IS REQUIRED.

Please use the following link to RSVP: http://evite.me/HSD1paF5fR

Volunteer Registration for Paryushan 2019

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RSVP During Paryushan

All Paryshan events (Ekasana and Swamivatsalya) will require RSVP. This is the Jain way as we wish to avoid wasting food. We have simplified the process and details will be published soon. It will be something similar to airline boarding where RSVP response will be an unique QR code and we will scan the QR code during Ekasana/Swamivatsalya and we will know who were the no-shows.

Important Changes - Pathshala 2019-2020 Registration Starts Aug 1, 2019

Bhojanshala Update

18 Abhisheks of Private Bhagwans -August 24, 2019

Revised Sunrise/Sunset Time To Be Corrected In The JCSC Calendar

Brush Pen Calligraphy

Wellness Challenge - Eat Millets

In this week's challenge you must “Eat Millets”. Millets are traditional grains, grown in semi-dry areas of Asia and Africa. Millets have been widely cultivated as cereal crops or as fodder for animals. They are highly nutritious, rich in fiber and gluten-free, making them easy for the body to absorb. They are rich in a huge spectrum of micronutrients, including calcium, iron, phosphorus, etc. They are also slow digesting foods which don’t cause the huge spike in blood sugar which is caused by eating polished rice, therefore, millets help with preventing and controlling diabetes. Millets should ideally be an integral part of your daily diet. They add variety and balance to your food. They can replace white rice in all your meals. You can start by mixing millets into rice and slowly make one meal a day a Millet meal. Some people have found enormous benefits, especially in controlling weight and diabetes, by switching completely from a rice and wheat diet to a millet based diet. If you are interested in learning more and participating, click here.

Ongoing Programs - Aug, 2019

• From Mon - Mon, 8/26 - 9/2 and from Tue - Fri, 9/3 - 9/13, Paryushan and Das Lakshana Program days/dates/timings and events will be observed.
• Hasendrabhai's swadhyay will resume tentatively on 9/17, after Paryushan and Das Lakshana parv.
• As Rameshbhai is out of the town, Wednesday Swadhyay is postponed till further notice.

Lifetime Tithis

• 8/16 - Doshi Hemendra & Rekha - For Shantaben Kasturilal Doshi
• 8/24 - Mehta Manilal & Savitaben - For Bhavanlal and Champaben Mehta
• 8/28 - Shah Mukundray & Nalini - For Naliniben Shah
• 8/29 - Shah Kaushal & Bhavi - For father Budhendrabhai Shah Sept
• 9/01 - Jhaveri Chetan M -Kunal Jhaveri & Anuj Jhaveri Birthday
• 9/06 - Shah Harshad & Raksha - For Svayamprabha and Ochhavlal Shah
• 9/16 - Gala Rajeev & Darshana - Punyatithi of Shital Gala(Daughter of Shantilal & Rajul Gala)
• 9/20 - Shah Jagrut & Darshana - Birthday of Mahika Shah
• 9/23 - Modi & Shah family - Birthday of Nagindas Modi
• 9/27 - Shah, Kaushal & Bhavi - For their Sister Purviben Shah

Upcoming Events

• 18 Abhisheks Pujan of Private Idols - Sat, 8/24
• Paryusan Mahaparv - Mon - Mon, 8/26 - 9/2
• Tapasvi Parna - Fri, 9/3
• Das Lakshna Mahaparv - Tue - Fri, 9/3 - 9/13
• Chaitya Paripati - Sun, 9/15

Dignitary Visits & Shibirs

Other News

We are happy to announce that the International School Of Jainism is organizing the 2nd Winter Program on Jain Studies.

Below is the brief details of the Program:

• Target Participants: Undergraduate students, Graduate students, PhD candidates, Professors and Faculty members of Universities abroad and India, High school teachers, and Jain Professionals who wish to have experiential immersion in Jain Philosophy and way of life. University affiliation is not essential.
• Place: Ahmedabad (Gujarat), India. Home of Gandhi, Jainism and finest academic institutions in India.
• Duration: December 28th, 2019 - January 7th, 2020. The program includes two days of visits to famous Jain temples, monks, and institutions around Ahmedabad.

* Refundable security deposit: US$ 100 or it's equivalents in Indian Rupees by cheque in favour of International School for Jain Studies.

NOTE:

1. The Program Includes Inland travel from Ahmedabad and places to visit, full board and lodge (Jain vegetarian meals and twin bed shared room).

1. Airfare to and from India, Tourist Visa, and Insurance costs are the responsibility of the participant.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 30th, 2019

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• Click Here to View Last Year's Video

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• She has tried all of these products at some point or another
• There are MANY vegan brands now, so she listed the top substitutes and her favorite ones
• These products are vegan, but not necessarily JAIN. I believe Seema was going to check which ones also fit the JAIN diet.
• For the store location, please note that not all Ralphs or Whole Foods are identical. They stalk brands and products based on demand, so use that column as a guideline, but check your local stores.