Veerayatan NewsFlash - October 2016
The best decision ever made At first we were apprehensive, as it was the first time we would be travelling completely independently and living in an entirely new place, but it was the best decision we had made. Our days at Veerayatan were thoroughly enjoyable and rewarding as we were welcomed with open arms by the Sadhvijis and the children at the Jakhania campus. Read further the experience of 3 girls, from UK, who went to Veerayatan Kutch to do voluntary work! | | Diwali Poojan
Date: 29th October at the Oshwal Centre
Time: 5.30pm - 6.30pm dinner and from 6.45pm poojan | | For more detail on any of the above, please contact:
Leenaben Shah: |
Ritaben Sanghrajka: | | Annual SCVP Jain school assembly with a Graduation Ceremony in the presence of Pujya Sadhvi Shri Shilapiji SCVP, which has been running classes for the past 19 years in Nairobi, had its annual school assembly on Saturday 2nd July. In the presence and with the blessings of Sadhvi Shri Shilapiji, 15 students graduated from the school on completion of a 10-year structured modular course in Jain studies. Find out how this was celebrated. | | The Festival of Forgiveness “Micchami Dukkadum”- Two simple words, a wealth of meaning: ‘If I have caused you offence in any way, knowingly or unknowingly in thought, word or deed, then I seek your forgiveness.’ During the festival of Paryushan, Pratikraman in English was conducted by the teachers of SCVP at the Oshwal Centre, Nairobi. Find out how this wonderful festival was celebrated. | | | Government supports Veerayatan Kenya and Young Jains Nairobi’s Cerebral Palsy Centre initiative | | Dr Evans Kidero, The Governor of Nairobi County, with supporters of Cerebral Palsy Centre | | A boy who could not walk is now independent after receiving a pair of crutches and what a smile he has! | | Good news! The Governor of Nairobi County has allocated a parcel of 2 acres of land for the construction of a world class Cerebral Palsy Centre. Veerayatan Kenya and Young Jains Nairobi will fund the entire cost and running of the centre, which should be ready by the end of 2018. Read more. | | Update of Cerebral Palsy Unit
The well-established Cerebral Palsy (CP) Unit run by Veerayatan Kenya and Young Jains, Nairobi, with blessings from Pujya Acharya Shri Chandanaji Maharaj, is doing amazing work. The children with disabilities are given intensive physiotherapy to improve their mobility and dexterity. These children who would otherwise just stay at home are given an opportunity to get educated and more importantly make friends! Find out more about what’s happening at the CP Unit. | | UNIted kingdom Upcoming Events: The Festival of Knowledge - Gnan Pancham Celebration Come and learn why we do Gnan Pancham and how we celebrate this festival of knowledge. We will be celebrating Gnan Pancham where we pay our respect to our Gurus, teachers, parents and all those who impart knowledge. Date: Friday 4th November Time: 8 - 9.30pm For more detail, please contact: Nileshbhai Kothari: | Pramitbhai Shah: | | Shri Chandana Vidyapeeth, Jain School - Start of New Term! -
Our 2016/2017 academic year began with the Autumn term commencing on Friday 9 September. We kicked off with registering all children and adults including really young ones with commencement of a new class for ages three upwards. We had an excellent presentation by three youth teachers sharing their summer experience of volunteering at Veerayatan Kutch bringing alive the impact of the transformational work being carried out by all connected with Veerayatan. Read further on their wonderful experience. -
SCVP London has commenced two adult classes this term - one class is undertaking an in-depth learning of the Tattvartha Sutra (That which is) - a work of immense importance. This most profound text on Jainism unparalleled in its comprehensiveness is explained via interactive sessions by SCVP teachers and provides an insight and understanding of the self. In parallel, SCVP is also be running a short 10 week course entitled Living with Awareness to explore the profound message of Mahavir Bhagwan. The course includes meditation, learning a prayer and analyses what daily living should encapsulate having regard to the principles of Jain religion. | | |
Pratikraman in English during Paryushan ‘Fantastic and amazing experience! We felt the vibrations of the children in our heart and mind. I took great feeling home and asked my husband to join with me today.’ (Participant at Navnat Centre, 2016) Find out how Pratikraman in English is conducted to ensure understanding for all, young and old. | | | |
Collection Drive 2016 Veerayatan UK and SCVP are working together with Oshwal Association of UK, Hope for Nepal, CARE Education Trust and Shishukunj to help the under-privileged in India, Kenya and Nepal, by collecting clothes and books. A collection was hosted at SCVP Jain school on Friday 16th September, where many volunteers sorted and packed clothes and books. | | |
