Ongoing Programs | April - May 2016 | | 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 | | Chaudus Pratikraman | 4/21, 5/5, 5/20 | 6:30 PM (weekday) | Monthly Snatra Puja and Navkar Mantra Jaap | 5/7 (First Saturday of Lunar Month) | 9:00 AM | Monthly Bhavna Bhakti | 4/29, 5/27 | 7:30 PM | JCYC/JSG/Pathshala/AdultSwadhyay
Tatvarthadhigam Sutra Swadhyay | 5/1, 5/15**, 5/29
5/1^^, 5/29 | 9:40 AM
10:00 AM to 12:15 PM
By Girishbhai | Webcast of Discourses on Shrimad Rajchandra's Vachanamrut | 5/1, 5/29 | 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Aradhana Hall
By Rakeshbhai Jhaveri | Weekly Evening Swadhyay | Every Mon,Tue,Wed & Thu | | Shri Adhyatmsar Granth | Monday | By Girishbhai (8.00 PM) | 14 Gunasthanak | Tuesday | By Hasendrabhai
(8.30 to 10.00 PM) | Shrimad Rajchandra Vachnamrut | Wednesday | By Rameshbhai
(8.30 PM to 10.00 PM) | Shri Yogshatak Granth^^ | Thursday | By Girishbhai (8.00 PM) | -
**Due to Jinalay Anniversary program all the classes on May 15, will be postponed. Only Pathshala will continue up to 11:00 am. -
^^Shree Girishbhai's swadhyays on Adhyatmsar, Yogshatak & Tatvarthadhigamsutra during the period of April 27 to May 8, 2016 are cancelled as he is away from town. The Sunday morning swadhyay on May 1 will be conducted by Hasendrabhai Shah. | | -
4/21 Jain Surendra and Kala - Punyatithi of Pookhraj Poonamchand -
4/25 Jhaveri Kalpesh and Roopa - For Rashmikant & Kishoriben Jhaveri -
4/25 Udani Neeta - For Dr Vikram Udani -
4/26 Modi and Shah family - Punyatithi of Kamlaben Nagindas Modi -
4/26 Shah Kaushal and Bhavi - For their mother Shakuntalaben Shah -
4/28 Shah Dinesh and Geetaben - For Punyatithi of Geetaben & birthday of Alka D Shah -
5/05 Sheth Rasiklal and Manjulaben - Punyatithi of Manguben Sheth -
5/11 Shah Dr Nitinbhai and Kinnaben - For Rasilaben Shah -
5/16 Shah Nilesh and Krina - For Ramilaben Nanalal Shah -
5/17 Shah Mehul and Sneha - For Birthday of Mehul Send a photograph of your loved one to Kinal Modi at . Please contact Ketan Parekh at for information or questions.
| | - Ayambil Oli | April 14 - 22, 2016
- Chaitri Punam | April 22, 2016 (8:00 am - 4:00 pm - Snatrapuja & Vidhi)
- Mahavir Janma Kalyanak | April 24, 2016
- Shrimad Rajchandra Bhakti | April 27, 2016
- Simandharswami Kalyanak | May 7, 2016
- Akhatrij Varshitap Parna | May 9, 2016
- JCSC Anniversary Celebrations | May 13 - 15, 2016
- Gautamswami Diksha Kalyanak | May 21, 2016
| | - Friday - Saturday, May 6th - 7th: Lecture - Shri Vasant Vijayji Maharaj
- Friday - Sunday, May 13th - 15th: Anniversary Celebration - Shri Niravbhai Sanghavi
- Friday - Sunday, June 18th - 19th: Lecture by Shri Rakeshbhai Jhaveri
| | Navpad Ayambil Oli - April 14 - 22, 2016 | | One of the most auspicious religious festivals is soon approaching on Thursday, April 14th through Friday, April 22nd, 2016 which signifies the days of Ayambil Oli, where we have approximately 50 people doing the full 9 days of Ayambil Oli and about 125 to 150 people doing Ayambil on weekends. 9:30am onwards: Navpadji Puja on Saturday, April 16,2016 We hereby present you an opportunity to sponsor the upcoming 9 days of Ayambil Oli. Sponsorship opportunities are as follows: - $250 for each weekday Ayambil Sponsorship
- $500 each for Saturday and Sunday Ayambil Sponsorship
- $101 for Snatrapuja
- $51 for Puja (Total of 9 available)
- Asthprakari Puja, Aarti, Mangal Divo, Shahti Kalash per Ghee boli.
Grocery purchases, cooking, serving and cleaning for the entire Oli will be done by Jain Center volunteers and part-time hired help. We encourage all members to come forward and sponsor this auspicious occasion. As per our policy we shall try and accommodate as many sponsors as possible. Please sign up on sign board which day you are going to do Ayambil, this will help us for proper management. Please contact: | | Mahavir Janm Kalyanak Puja, Ekasana, Cultural Program General Body meeting - April 24, 2016 | | JCSC will celebrate Mahavir Janm Kalyanak with Snatrapuja, Mahavirswami Panch Kalyanak Puja & Cultural Program on Sunday, April 24th, 2016 The program will be as follows: - 9:00am - 10:00am: Snatra Puja (with Nakro of $101)
- 10:00am - 12:30pm: 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 Kalash. - 12:00pm - 2:00pm: Ekasana
- 2:00pm - 5:30pm: Children's Cultural Program and General Body Meeting,Updhan Tapsvi & 99 Yatra Tapasvi recognition.
- 5:30pm - 7:00pm: Swamivatsalya Dinner
Please note that dinner will be served till 7:00 PM so that everyone can finish dinner before sunset and avoid Ratri Bhojan. Full or partial sponsorship of Ekasanas or Swamivatsalya Dinner, are welcome. Sponsorships: Ekasana $501, Swamivatsalya Dinner $3,101 Please contact: | | Tap Anumodana & Tapasvi Recognition - April 24, 2016 | | JCSC is pleased to announce Tap Anumodna and Tapsvi recognition on 24th April,2016, during Mahavir Janm Kalyanak celebration.You and your family are cordially invited. The criteria of Tap and other details are as follows: - Tap - Updhan Tap - either 45 days, 35 days, 28 days or 18 days.
- 99 yatra of Shatrunjay,Palitana.
- Duration-during your stay in California under JCSC umbrella.
Date: Sunday, April 24, 2016 during cultural program on MJK day.
Time: About 3:30 pm
Venue: Cultural Hall. Details required to be submitted: - Name:
- Age:
- Type of Tap:
- When:
- Address, ph#, e-mail:
- Will attend: Yes () No ()
- Remarks:
Please contact: Dr. Mahendrabhai Shah at [email protected] or on 714-757-9490 for any questions or further information Updhan Tap Updhan Tap is one of the most wonderful and holy Tap in Jainism. In this Tap, Jain follower needs to live with Jain Sadhu/Sadhvi. This Tap lasts for 45 days, if you are doing it for the first time, 35 days if for second time and 28 days for the third time.
You can start with 18 days tap to be eligible for Navkar mantra recitation. During this Tap, Tapasvis need to have Two Day Fast (Chhath), Fast (Upvas), Half Fast (Ekasanu), Biyasanu or Aayambil.
Along with Fast and other things, they have to do some more Kriyas of Jainism eg Two times Pratikaman, Vandana and more. Tapasvis need to wake up by 3:30 AM in the morning and can sleep by 10:00 PM. 99 Yatra of Shatrunjay Giriraj Mahatirth, Palitana Palitana is considered to be an eternal pilgrimage.Thousands and lakhs of souls embraced "Samadhi"- death - Mahanirvana. Of the 24 Tirthanksrs, 22 tithankars enhance the glory of this pilgrimage by blessing it with their touch. Lord Rishabhdev visited this pilgrimage 99 times,which itself is an inspiration for the followers of Jainism to do "Navanu Yatra". With every Yatra day you have to perform Navannu Yatra Vidhi.
We have spiritually recognized tapsvis of 99 Yatra of Shatrunjay,by 99 prakari puja in derasar with each puja to Tapsvi before.This time we will recognize other than them with physical recognition on 24th April,2016.We request only those tapsvi who were not recognized before to send their information. | | Bhakti On Param Krupalu Dev's Deh Vilay Din - April 27, 2016 | | To commemorate Param KrupaluDev Shrimad Rajchandraji's Dehvilay Din - Chaitra Vad Pancham, we will have Bhakti on Wednesday April 27th, 2016 from 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM. The Program will be as follows: 1. Navkaar Mantra- 1 min 2. Mangalacharan - 2 min 3. Jineshwarni Vani - 1 min 4. He! Prabhu - 5 min 5. Yam Niyam - 2 min 6. Khshmapna - 2 min 7. Importance of Krupaludev's Life - 5 min 8. Bhakti Pads by Mumukshus - 60 min 9. Dev Vandan - 5 min 10. Aarti - 2 min 11. Mangal Divo - 2 min 12. Aho Aho Shri Sadguru - 1 min 13. He! Param Krupalu Dev - 1 min In order to participate, please let us know the Bhakti pad you want to take by no later than Thursday April 14th, 2016, so that we can plan the program appropriately. Please feel free to contact any one of the following if you have any questions. - Dilip Parekh 310-721-5947
- Ashok Savla 626-372-4246
- Mahesh Wadher 909-376-4027
Please do come on time as the Bhakti program will start promptly at 8:30 PM. | | Heritage Seminar - May 1, 2016 | | JCSC, Anekant Community Center & Indian American Senior Heritage proudly announce, " HERITAGE SEMINAR # 6". The topic will be "Heart Disease And Heart Attack in the South Asian Community", with a special emphasis on Prevention and Treatment options. - When: Sunday, May 1, 2016
- Time: 1.30 PM to 5.00 PM
- Where: Jain Center Auditorium
8032 Commonwelth Avenue
Buena Park, CA 90621 CLICK HERE for the flyer of the event For any further questions please contact: - Dr Gunvant Mehta MD on 714 318 7785
- Dr Jayesh Shah MD on 626 357 9888
| | Wellness Challenge - Meditate For 21 Minutes Everyday | | For the upcoming weekly challenge we are challenging the participants to "meditate for 21 minutes every day.” To experience the benefits of meditation, regular practice is necessary. It takes only a few minutes every day. Once imbibed into the daily routine, meditation becomes the best part of your day! Meditation is like a seed. When you cultivate a seed with love, the more it blossoms. For more information and to participate in the challenge, click here. | | | Wings Of Jain Academic Education in USA | | The study of Jainism is now getting wide spread in USA.There is an International School for Jain Studies (www.isjs.in) as well as various chapters of Studies in Jainism at different Universities all over North America. To see the progress as well as popularity of Jain Studies here in the USA and how it is impacting society in general CLICK HERE for more details. | | | Tender Care & Community Outreach Program (TCCOP) and Anekant Community Center (ACC) March 2016 Update
Our efforts of serving the community is continuing with your gracious support. We added few more projects this year and had very good support from the community.
We are continuing our routine of serving weekly breakfasts and monthly dinners, providing groceries, and visiting lonely patients. We have also started serving breakfast to Mental Health Association of Orange County once a month.
We are pleased to inform that young children in our community expressed an interest to participate in TCCOP Seva! This need prompted us to start Bag Packing of basic food items at the Derasar, for 250 economically challenged students. We have embarked upon this project since last November. If you are interested in participating please contact us.
We have started to serve breakfast in Pasadena since last two months, If anyone is interested in volunteering please contact us.
We want to thank our sponsors for last month:
1. Anonymous
2. Pushpaben Shah
3. Vishal & Mrunal Shah
4. Jayshree & Raju Mehta
5. Nitu & Harshad Kothari for sponsoring Dinner at Long Beach Church.
6. Anonymous for providing Breakfast and needed items for Mental Health Association.
7. Nitu & Harshad Kothari for donating a pallet of grocery to Giving Children Hope organization
8. Jhara Jhaveri(Kalpesh) for providing grocery to the shelter in Buena Park.
We can help you celebrate yours or other family member's birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions meaningfully, by sponsoring an event in their honor! Also, if you want to help us in any of our projects please contact us.
Thank you in advance for your contributions.
Please call 714-856-4256 or contact any of us at the following:
Smita Doshi:
Sachi Jain:
Darshna Shah:
Jayana Shah:
Prafulla Shah:
| | 1) Invitation from Ahimsa Center Of Cal Poly Pomona - April 23, 2016 Please join us for Ahimsa Center's annual public lecture on Saturday, April 23. This lecture is named after Girish and Datta Shah and will be delivered by Gene Baur. The topic is Ahimsa for Our Plate and the Planet. It will be held on our campus at 5:00 p.m. in the Bronco Student Center, Ursa Minor Room and will be followed by reception at 6:30 pm. For details about speaker bio, description of the talk, and directions to event, please visit: http://www.cpp.edu/~ahimsacenter/lecture/lecture_4-23-16.shtml RSVP to: For any further questions or information please contact: Tara Sethia, Ph.D. Professor, History Department Director, Ahimsa Center Cal Poly Pomona Pomona, CA 91768 (909) 869-3868 http://www.cpp.edu/~ahimsacenter/
2) Talk on Jainism at Loyola Marymount University - May 18, 2016 The Yoga Studies Program at LMU is hosting a talk on Jainism on May 18, 2016, titled “Basic Principles of Jainism” by Ben Prabhu. She started the Shrimad Rajchandra Mission in Delhi, India in 2010 with the goal of inspiring and uplifting others. In this talk Ben Prabhu will share with everyone her thoughts on the core principles of Jainism. CLICK HERE for the flyer. | | | | | |
