20.05.2016 ►JAINA ►Newsletter

Message from President

Jai Jinendra!

Jain Center of Greater Austin and Jain Center of British Columbia are celebrating Khatmuhurat/Shilanyas Mahotsav and Pratishtha Mahotsav respectively. Details are given below.

JAINA held biannual EC/BOD meeting in Dallas on May 13-15. Details are given below.

Sincerely,
Ashok Domadia
JAINA President
Chairman - JAINA BOD

Jain Center of Greater Austin (JSGA) is pleased to announce Khatmuhurat and Shilanyas Mahotsav on June 10-12th, 2016. The vidhi (rituals) will be performed by laying the Shila (stone) on the back of the Kurm (tortoise) which is made out of gold, for perpetual life of the Derasar. JSGA cordially invites you, your family and friends to this auspicious occasion. For invite, program details and Khatmuhurat and Shilanyas Labhs

Jain Center of British Columbia invites you to celebrate Pratishtha Mahostav of Derasar in Surrey, on July 01 - 03, 2016.The Derasar will have Murtis of all 24 Tirthankaras, and will be the first Derasar of British Columbia. Join them in their happiness and to celebrate this historic event.

This son of Chachdev and Pahini of Dhandhuka in Saurashtra, gave indications of his brilliance from his very early childhood. Acharya Shri Devchandrasuri, scholar of many scriptures and author of numerous books happened to have his stay in Dhandhuka. Pahini, the mother along with her 5 year old son Chang came there to offer their respects. At this time Shri Devchandrasuriji had gone to a temple for worship. Of his own accord Chang went up and occupied a seat. As Shri Devchandrasuri returned from the temple he saw this sight. Seeing his unperturbed facial expression and innate aptitude, Shri Devchandrasuri told Pahini: “This son of yours shall become a prominent saint in future and shall devote himself to public welfare.”

YJA is very excited to announce that ‪‎yja16‬‬‬ is now SOLD OUT! They are looking forward to seeing everybody in Los Angeles this summer! Get ready for educational and fun-filled weekend over Convention 2016 with events like Essay competition, Jain Academic Bowl, Garba, Talent Competition, Jain Network forum etc

It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.

- Mahatma Gandhi

Heart is very important organ of our body. By following some regimens we can take care of our heart and stay healthy. Here’s the transcript of chat with Dr. Devi Shetty, a renowned Heart Specialist. 1. What are the thumb rules for a layman to take care of his heart? a.) Diet - Less of carbohydrate, more of protein, less oil b.) Exercise - Half an hour's walk, at least five days a week; avoid lifts and avoid sitting for a longtime c.) Quit smoking d.) Control weight e.) Control blood pressure and sugar

JAINA Southwest region hosted a very successful three days (May 13-15) EC/BOD meeting in Dallas, in collaboration with Jain Society of North Texas. The meeting included EC board meetings covering status, updates, action plans and items and a full day session of over 12 committee presentation with interactive participation of 50+ members including 25+ at remote locations with facility of web ex and audio bridge conferencing.