Tues., December 2: Maun Ekadashi Dev Vandan will be performed between 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the Aaradhana Hall. Details below.
Wed., December 17: Posh Dashmi starts which is Shri Parswanath's Janma Kalyanak. On this occasion, we will be performing Shri Parsvanath Panch Kalyanak Puja on December 20, followed by Ekashana. Details below.
Life Time Tithis
December 2014 Shah, Dr. Jaykumar & Ramila - Punyatithi of Lilaben Harilal Shah Jhaveri, Kalpesh & Roopa - Wedding of their son Harsh and Poonam
Send a photograph of your loved one to Narendra Maniar at . Please contact Gaurav Shah at for information or questions.
The Importance of Maun Ekadashi
Maun Ekadashi is celebrated on the 11th day of the month of Magshar (Magshar Sud.11). This year it falls on Tuesday, December 2. There are 150 auspicious events of Jina Kalyanak on this day.
Of the 150 auspicious events, there were 5 kalyanaks of our current Chauvisi (24 Tithankars). Those included are:
Shri Mallinath: Janma (Birth), Diksha (Renunciation) and Kevalgyan (Omniscience) Kalyanakas
Shri Aranath: Diksha (Renunciation) Kalyanaka
Shri Naminath: Kevalgyan (Omniscience) Kalyanaka
Similarly, five Kalyanks for each of the five Bharat Kshetras (including the one we live in) and five Airavat Kshetras. i.e. (5 x 5) + (5 x 5) = 50. These are for past, present and future Chauvisi. This brings the total to 50 + 50 + 50 = 150.
It is suggested to take a vow of silence for the entire day, do dharma chintan (reflect on virtues of Thirthankara) and fast.
Maun Ekadashi Dev Vandan will be performed between 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the Aaradhana Hall
The Importance of Posh Dashmi
The Posh Dashami Festival celebrates the birth kalyank of Shri Parshvanath. It is one of the most important festivals within our Jain community. During this festival, we worship Shri Parshvanath for three days in the month of Magshar Vadi 9, 10 and 11, which falls on December 16, 17 and 18, respectively. Shri Parshvanath's birth kalyank is on 17th Magshar Vadi 10 also known as Posh Dashmi.
The festival can be celebrated by observing three Ekasanas - first day sugared water, second day kheer and third day full lunch; or by observing three days of complete fast (attham).
For this occasion, JCSC will be performing Shri Parsvanath Panch Kalyanak Puja on December 20, followed by Ekashanas. Snatra Puja will start at 9.30 a.m.
Please contact Padma Ben if you are interested in sponsoring a Snatra and/or any of the 8 Pujas.
Snatra Puja ($101)
Pushp Puja ($51)
Fal Puja ($51)
Akshat Puja ($51)
Jal Puja ($51)
Chandan Puja ($51)
Dhup Puja ($51)
Deepak Puja ($51)
Naivedh Puja ($51)
Aarti (Gheeboli)
Mangal Divo (Gheeboli)
Shanti Kalash (Gheeboli)
Master of Memory in India Credits Meditation for His Brainy Feats
New York Times - The young man sat cross-legged atop a cushioned divan on an ornately decorated stage, surrounded by other Jain monks draped in white cloth. His lip occasionally twitched, his hands lay limp in his lap, and for the most part his eyes were closed. An announcer repeatedly chastised the crowd for making even the slightest noise.
From daybreak until midafternoon, members of the audience approached the stage, one at a time, to show the young monk a random object, pose a math problem, or speak a word or phrase in one of at least six different languages. He absorbed the miscellany silently, letting it slide into his mind, as onlookers in their seats jotted everything down on paper.
After six hours, the 500th and last item was uttered - it was the number 100,008. An anxious hush descended over the crowd.
And the monk opened his eyes and calmly recalled all 500 items, in order, detouring only once to fill in a blank he had momentarily set aside.
When he was done, and the note-keepers in the audience had confirmed his achievement, the tense atmosphere dissolved and the announcer led the crowd in a series of triumphant chants...
We invite you to take a virtual tour of our Jain Center! Click on any of the links below to zoom in and out, rotate up and down or walk from one end of our Jain Center to another. Take a look nearly everywhere!
Photography services provided by the Sarva Mangal Trust Family
Inspire yourself, your family and friends to take the Logassa Challenge!
The Logassa Challenge was launched with great support from the JCSC community on November 9th during the General Body Meeting. Twelve members representing EC/BOD, JCYC, Mahila Mandal, Swadhyay, JAYA and JCSC members recited the Shri Logassa Sutra in front of the general body and initiated the challenge! They are spreading the word and have nominated others to take the challenge!
Look for audio and visual tools and “Join the Challenge” page on the Jain Center website.
Use the hashtag: #LogassaChallenge when posting your videos to Facebook.
Amazon Smile
A lot of our members purchase at amazon.com. During this season, Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase amount to a charity of your choice. From now on, if you start your shopping at http://smile.amazon.com/ch/33-0612037 (a specialized link for JCSC), Amazon will donate 0.5% of that purchase to our temple.
Wellness Program - Week 26
This week, the challenge is to walk a total of 12 miles.There are countless physical activities out there, but walking has the lowest dropout rate of them all. It's the simplest positive change you can make to effectively improve your health. Regular brisk walking can help you:
Maintain a healthy weight
Prevent or manage various conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes
Strengthen your bones
Lift your mood
Improve your balance and coordination
To participate in this week's challenge, and learn more click here.
Flu Clinic
There will be a free flu clinic on Sunday, November 30, 2014 from 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Radhakrishna Mandir. please feel free to bring your friends and family if you need it. For information and questions, Please contact Dr. Nitin Shah on 562-244-9035.
Radhakrishna Mandir 12634 Pioneer Blvd. Norwalk, CA 90650
Vipin Vadecha for the office of Public Relations Jain Center of Southern California
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