Ongoing Programs - Oct 2017 | | | 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 | 10/18 | 6:30 PM (Weekday)
6:00 PM (Weekend) | | Monthly Snatra Puja and Navkar Mantra Jaap | 10/20 (New Year) | 9:00 AM | | Monthly Bhavna Bhakti | 10/27 | 7:30 PM | | JCYC & JSG Pathshala / Adult Swadhyay / Sutra Class | 10/22,10/29 | 9:40 AM | Webcast of Discourses by
Shri Rakeshbhai Jhaveri | 10/22 | 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Aradhana Hall | | Weekly Evening Swadhyay | Every Monday To Thursday | | | Adhyatmasar Swadhyays | Monday | By Girishbhai
(8:00 PM to 9:30 PM) | | 14 Gunasthanak | Tuesday | By Hasendrabhai
(8.30 PM to 10.00 PM) | | Shrimad Rajchandra Vachnamrut | Wednesday | By Rameshbhai
(8.30 PM to 10:00 PM) | | Yogshatak Swadhyays | Thursday | By Girishbhai
(8:00 PM to 9:30 PM) | | | -
10/20 - Kothari, Shreedhar & Rupa, Suketu & Sejal - Punyatithi of Shakuntalaben Arvindkumar -
10/28 - Modi & Shah family - Punyatithi of Arunaben Rajnikant Modi
* 10/20 being New Year Day,please ask for another tithi of your choice.
Send a photograph of your loved one to Kinal Modi at .
Please contact Ketan Parekh at for information, questions or any pledges.
| | - Diwali Program - 10/18 - 10/20
- Gyan Panchami - 10/25
| | Dignitary Visits and Shibirs | | This year we intend to publish and print the calendar, well in time to distribute during Diwali, Oct 19 (Mahavir Nirvan Din) & Oct 20 (New Year) The subject will be the artistic new 'Chhod's" that have been custom made for our center in various prints and colors,displayed during Ujamanu Celebration. The 12 month, 2018 calendar will be distributed freely to all members as well as non members as also to people visiting our center. The Jain calendar will include tithi's, sun rise & sunset times of Los Angeles, major events of our Jain center, ongoing programs, Pathshala and Swadhyay schedules, Tirthankar Bhagvan's Kalyanaks, details of families sponsoring tithi's and other valuable information. We are looking for $501 sponsorship for each page similar to present calendar. We would like to thank you all for your support. For further details please contact Dr Mahendra Shah at 714-757-9490 or at [email protected] | | This Paryushan we had a lot of children who did Tapascharya. JCSC is very proud of them.
Please CLICK HERE for the complete list | | Diwali Program At JCSC - Oct 18 - 20, 2017 | | Diwali has a very special significance in Jainism. It marks the anniversary of Nirvana or liberation of Mahavira's soul. Mahavira attained Moksha (liberation) on this day at Pawapuri on 15 October 527 BC, on Chaturdashi of Kartika. The chief disciple of Mahavira, Ganadhara Gautam Swami also attained Kevala Jñāna thus making Diwali a very important Jain festival. On Diwali morning Nirvan Ladoo is offered after praying to Lord Mahavira in all Jain temples across the world. The most important principle of Jains is Ahinsa or non violence, thus they tend to avoid firecrackers. Diwali is celebrated in atmosphere of austerity, simplicity, serenity, equity, calmness, charity, philanthropy and environment consciousness. Jain temples, homes, offices, shops are decorated with lights and diyas. Relatives distribute sweets to each other. In temples and homes, devotees sing and chant hymns and mantras from Jain religious texts in praise of the Tirthankar. The Jain year starts with Pratipada, the day after Diwali.
We will celebrate Diwali at Jain Center as per the program below:
| Wed, 18th Oct, 2017 - Mantra Sadhana Din Aso Vad 14 - Kali Chaudas Pratikraman in Aradhana Hall at 5:30 PM Thurs, 19th Oct, 2017 - Mahavirswami Nirvan Din Aso Vad Amas -- Diwali 7:30 - 9:30 AM Laddu Puja followed by Abhishek and different Pujas in Derasar 7:30 - 9:30 PM Bhakti Bhavna, Aarti & Mangal Divo in Derasar 10:00 PM -12 AM Mahavirswami Nirvan Jaap in Aaradhana Hall
Thurs, 19th Oct, 2017 - 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM - Shree Mahavirswami Nirvan Din - Bhavna Bhakti On Shri Mahavirswami Nirvan day of Diwali celebrations, Oct 19, 2017, Anis Chandani, Sangeet Visharad with JCSC Group will give us a stunning show of faith and devotion through Bhakti Bhavna of musical melodies at Jain Center. Anis Chandani has been performing for 25+ years and has performed all over the world.He has worked with many Bollywood singers and music directors over the years. He is now residing in the LA area and teaching music to next generation of kids. Our own Anjal Parmar is learning under his guidance. He is fluent in many instruments and he will lead the Diwali Bhakti Bhavana at Jain Center. Watch a glimpse of his skills on the youtube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4BZUbPFruI)
Fri, 20th Oct, 2017- New Year Kartik Sud 1 - Gautamswami Keval Gyan Din 4:00 AM onwards - Gautamswami Kevalgyan Jaap in Aaradhana Hall 6:30 AM: Toran Bandhan, Dwar Opening 7:30 AM: Manglik in Cultural Hall 8:30 AM: Asthprakari Puja-- One Puja for each Idol - total 5 All Panchdhatu Pratima Puja 9:30 AM: Snatrapuja, Aarti, Mangal Divo, Shanti Kalash, Gautamswami Aarti 8:30 -10:30 AM: Sadharmik Bhakti - Navkarshi by Sponsorship with Nakro of $2,001(including food), $201(excluding food).
Please note: Aadesh for Gheebolis of New Year (Oct 20) will be given on Thurs, Oct 19 during Bhavna Bhakti.
| 2018 Calendar will be distributed during these days, please don't forget to collect your copy. | | NOTE: Anybody interested in doing Prabhavana on Thursday 10/19 evening and/or Sadharmic Bhakti (Navkarsi) on Friday 10/20 morning contact: Dr Mahendra Shah at (714)757-9490 or at [email protected] | | Gyan Panchmi Program - Oct 25, 2017 | | Gyan Panchmi is celebrated 5 days after Diwali and is also known as Laabh Pancham. It is the day of appreciating acquired/collected knowledge in every form and holy books. A lot of people also observe fast by keeping silence (Maun). This is an auspicious day for those who want to start Pancham with Fasting. This year Gyan Panchmi is on Wednesday, Oct 25, 2017. We will have Gyan Pujan and Gautam Swami Sthapana at Derasar at 9:30 AM for anyone who wishes to perform Puja. Dev Vandan will follow after Puja. | | General Body Meeting At JCSC - Nov 5, 2017 | |
The next General Body Meeting of JCSC will be held on Sunday, Nov 5th, 2017 from 11:00 AM in the Cultural Hall.
Following is the agenda for the meeting:
• Election Committee Report for BOD & EC positions
• Introduction & recognition of incoming and outgoing EC/BOD members
• Paryushan Report
• President's Report
• Other business.
The meeting will be followed by Swamivatsalya Lunch.
General Body Meeting is for all members and is a platform where you can meet EC & BOD members and provide your suggestions/comments or get any questions answered.
Please mark your calendars and make sure to attend this important meeting.
| | Wellness Challenge - Bring Your Own Lunch | | For the upcoming weekly challenge, we are challenging the participants to “Bring Your Own Lunch." Regularly packing a lunch can do a lot for your figure and your wallet. Here are a few of the reasons I would encourage anyone to consider packing their lunch most days of the week. If you know how to pack smart, it will likely be healthier. The options for what to pack are endless! It’s cheaper. You will have more time to eat your lunch and the list of benefits go on. If you are interested in learning more and participating, click here. | | 1) Anya Shah and "Light The Night Walk" - Nov 4, 2017
The Jain Center of Southern California is proud to announce that Anya Shah (daughter of Ajeet and Nirali Shah, granddaughter of Dr. Chunilal Shah) has been selected as the 2017 Honored Hero for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS)’s Light The Night Walk. LLS is the largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. As many of you know, Anya is an acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Survivor. We would like to urge all the members of our community to support Anya by joining her at the Los Angles Walk on Saturday November 4th, at LA Live!!!
Please CLICK HERE for a picture.
Below is a special message from Anya Shah.
Jai Jinendra,
As an Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia survivor, I’m honored to partner with them to help raise funds and awareness for the organization. LLS is making cures happen by providing patient support services, advocating for lifesaving treatments, and pioneering the most promising cancer research anywhere. Each year friends, families, and coworkers form teams for the Light The Night walk to raise money in support of the LLS mission in over 180 communities across the country.
You can get a sneak preview of the Light The Night experience here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fSEH237rbA
I am excited to raise a white lantern in the Survivor’s Circle at the Los Angeles Walk this November. Please join me at the Los Angeles Walk on Saturday November 4th at LA Live so I can be surrounded by family and friends in this special moment.
You can join my team by clicking the red “JOIN” button at the bottom of my team page, which can be found here: http://pages.lightthenight.org/calso/LAWALK17/anyashah
Thank you again for your support. Together we will bring an end to cancer.
Please Click Here to Join Me Now!
Anya Shah
2) Young Jains Of America Local Representatives (YJA)
YJA - Young Jains of America is currently looking for Local Representatives from each Sangh who would be interested in being more involved with YJA!!!! JCSC would like to share the application with our youth leaders between the ages of 14 and 29 years. As Local Representatives, these youth would be involved in planning and coordinating YJA events at and around our Sangh.
Look below for the application form:
YJA Local Representative/Subcommittee Application 2017-2018
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_gWIkWyXj-qFn3lOhFiYhTCT4bKOJqxrVTDPX6KxPClMp-A/viewform
3) Young Jain Professional Retreat 2017
Registration is now OPEN for the 2017 Young Jain Professional National Retreat in San Jose, California.
With guest speakers, activities and discussions geared towards exploring how as individuals we contribute to being Part Of A Whole, it will also be an opportunity to grow your network both professionally and personally.
Join us from October 27th to October 29th as we explore and celebrate our differences while coming together to build a unified Jain Community.
Click here for more information
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