Jain Center of Southern California
Daslakshana Maha Parv Program at JCSC - Sep 12, 2019
Our program for Das Lakshan Maha Parv:Thursday, Sept. 12th 2019
9.30 AM - 10.30 AM Puja in Temple
10.45 AM - 12.30 PM Swadhyay in Aradhana Hall
12.30 PM Ekasana & Non-Ekasana Lunch
6.00 PM Pratikaman
For Aarti, Mangal Divo, Puja or sponsorship of Ekasana/Swamivatsalya
Please Contact:
Dr. Kirit Shah: (626) 574-6964 OR cell (323) 697-0895 OR email:
Vina Shah: (714) 521-4294 OR cell (714) 249-0456 OR email: PVMS5157 @gmail.com
Sachiben Jain: (714) 529-5874 OR cell (714) 606-2229 OR email:
Bakul Shah: (562) 991-1120 OR cell (714)553-5618 OR email:
Swadhyay by Mrs. Mehuli Kamdar Tuesday Sep 17, 2019
Jain Center is happy to host a Swadhyay on Tuesday September 17, 2019 @ 8.30 pm by Mrs Mehuli Kamdar.અધ્યાત્મિક વિકાસ ના પગથિયાં-
Steps Towards Spiritual Growth.
Mrs. Kamdar has a Masters Degree in Jainology. She has in-depth knowledge of Agams & has written various papers on topics like Ahimsa, Anekantwad, Aprigrah, Kashay, Kshma etc.
She is the head teacher of Chandana Swadhyay Mandir a Pathshala in Kolkata where around 300 students study Jainism in a unique way. She also gives lectures at various Jain organizations.
She was the invited Dignitary for conducting Paryushan in Allentown PA this year.
We invite you to attend this Swadhyay where in Mehuli Kamdar will talk about practical approach to Spiritual Growth in an easy to understand language.
Calligraphy Session at JCSC - Sep 21, 2019
The last session of the Calligraphy classes at the Jain Center, Buena Park will be conducted on Saturday, Sept 21, 2019 from 11.45 AM to 4:30 PM.This session will be conducted by Minaben Choksi and she will teach the Devnagari style of Calligraphy writing.
Please Click on the link below for details and to RSVP for the session.
http://jaincenter.org/event-details.php?event_id=298
Satsang Meetings And Special Events At JCSC On Pathshala Days
Please note the following dates for Upcoming Events this year:1) Satsang meetings at the Jain Center on Pathshala Sundays from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- Sep 22 and Sep 29, 2019
- Oct 13 and Oct 20, 2019
- Nov 3 and Nov 24, 2019
- Dec 8 and Dec 15, 2019
2) Special Events
- Bhakti on Atmasiddhi Rachana Din on Monday, Oct 14 from 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM at JCSC
- Bhakti on Param Krupalu Dev’s Birth Anniversary on Tuesday, Nov 12 from 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM at JCSC
JCSC Calendar: 2020
We are happy to announce that preparation for our 8th, Jain Center Calendar for the year 2020 is to begin. This year's calendar is hopefully scheduled to be distributed to JCSC members by Diwali i.e. by 4th week of Nov 2019. This year our 2020 Jain Calendar will publish month wise tithis, sun rise & sunset times of Los Angeles, major events of our Jain center, Ongoing Programs, Pathshala and Swadhyay schedules, Tirthankar Bhagvan's Kalyanaks, Tithi sponsoring families and other valuable information. We are looking for $251 sponsorship for each page to present the Calendar. Once again thank you for your support.
For details, contact Dr Mahendra Shah at 714-757-9490 or email [email protected]
Follow JCSC on Facebook & Twitter
1) Follow JCSC on Facebook
You may not be aware that JCSC has a new page on facebook. Our official page is https://www.facebook.com/JCSCUSA/. You may be following another page on facebook but that is not the official JCSC page. We do regularly update this new page with recent pictures and events. We currently have just 170 individuals that follow this page. Please consider visiting this page and start following us. Please also let your friends know about our official page on facebook.If you capture photo/video at Derasar and would like that to be considered for posting on this page then please email and someone will reach out to you.
2) Follow JCSC on Twitter
Our official Twitter link is https://twitter.com/jaincenter. Please visit and follow us as we do provide important updates via this social media.
Last Day - Pathshala 2019-2020 Registration
Last Day for Pathshala Registration is Thursday Sep 12, 2019
Jai Jinendra,
Please note that the last day to register for Pathshala is midnight of Thursday Sep 12, 2019. If you have kids attending Pathshala and have not yet registered, please register at your earliest. After Sep 12, the only option to register would be a walk-in registration on First Day of Pathshala on Sun Sep 22 and the price would be $125.
If you face any issues, please send an email to [email protected] or Call Narendra Jain on 424-305-4024 (after 5 PM).
Paperback Book On 16 Bhavnas By JAINA
A paperback book on 16 Bhavanas published by JAINA is now available at Amazon!Click here to see the details: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1686644698?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
Bhagwan Mahavir gave us 12 Bhavanas or Reflections to help us drive out the evil thoughts, and invite the pure ones. These bhavanas explain us the reality of our existence. In addition, Jain religion provides us with 4 other bhavanas that are action oriented. Whereas the 12 contemplative bhavanas explain the reality of our existence, these four bhavanas guide us about the virtues we need to develop. They are more action oriented and can be instrumental in improving our behavior and relationship with others.
In this book we bring you articles on all the sixteen Bhavans, originally published in the Jain Digest magazine during 2018. We hope you find these articles helpful in your spiritual journey. "
Anaheim Health Fair by ACC
ACC hosted a mission to Ghana in August 2019. This was their first mission there. ACC needs help with volunteers and donations.Their next mission is at the Anaheim Health Fair on September 21-22, 2019.
Please register to volunteer on www.anaheim.net/Healthfair
Please contact Dr. Nitin Shah for details at 562-244-9035, [email protected]
Click Here for the Ghana Health Fair Details
Gandhi Jayanti Celebrations at JCSC
A FREE event to commemorate the 150th Year for Gandhi Jayanti will be held at the Jain Center in Buena Park, on Sept 28, 2019
It will be an exciting and excellent event with free admission for all to enjoy with support from many sponsors.
To plan lunch for all attendees, it is mandatory that we send RSVP using the link shown in the attached flyer.
Open the flyer and click on the link for RSVP to enter your data to register your RSVP.
Please CLICK HERE for the Flyer.
Seats are limited so please RSVP as soon as possible.
Revised Sunrise/Sunset Time To Be Corrected In The JCSC Calendar
Attached is the spreadsheet with correct sunrise and sunset times for Sept - Oct 2019. This error may have occurred, when someone copied sunrise and sunset times from wrong month in the official JCSC calendar. Please review the attached spreadsheet where blue color is for the correct time and red color for the wrong time. Please make corrections in your calendars accordingly.CLICK HERE for the details
Wellness Challenge - "Be Vegan"
In this week's challenge you must “Be Vegan”. Preventing the exploitation of animals is not the only reason for becoming vegan, but for many it remains the key factor in their decision to go vegan and stay vegan. Veganism is defined as a way of living that attempts to exclude all forms of animal exploitation and cruelty, whether for food, clothing or any other purpose. A vegan diet excludes all animal products. Many people choose to eat this way for ethical, environmental or health reasons. Transitioning to a vegan lifestyle can seem really daunting but often the idea of a big lifestyle change is a lot scarier than actually doing it. If you focus on making one change at a time the progression to veganism will feel quite natural. It’s important to go at your own pace and to decide on a method that works best for you.. If you are interested in learning more and participating, click here.
Ongoing Programs - Sep, 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 | 9/13, 9/27 | 5:30 PM (Paryushan) |
| Sthanakvasi Pakhi Pratikraman | 9/14, 9/28 | 6:15 PM |
| Monthly Snatra Puja and Navkar Mantra Jaap | 9:30 AM | |
| Monthly Bhavna Bhakti | 9/27 | 7:30 PM |
| JCYC & JSG Pathshala / Adult Swadhyay / Sutra Class | 9/22, 9/29 | 9:40 AM |
| Adult Swadhyay-Tattvarth Sutra | 9/22, 9/29 | 10:00 AM |
| LA Study Group (LASG) | ||
| Adult Swadhyay (Non Pathshala Days) |
Lifetime Tithis
- 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
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Upcoming Events
- Das Lakshna Mahaparv - Tue - Fri, 9/3 - 9/12
- Chaitya Paripati - Sun, 9/15
Dignitary Visits & Shibirs
Wed - Thu, Sept 25 - Oct 3 - Shri Champakbhai Mehta
Other News
1) Free* and Unique Opportunity to Study Jainism in the Winter Holidays
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:
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The Program Includes Inland travel from Ahmedabad and places to visit, full board and lodge (Jain vegetarian meals and twin bed shared room).
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Airfare to and from India, Tourist Visa, and Insurance costs are the responsibility of the participant.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 30th, 2019