Jain Center of Southern California
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Register Now for the ClassRSVP for 31st Anniversary of our Jinalay
Following events require RSVP:
- May 17, Friday Dinner 6:00 PM
- May 18, Saturday Dinner 6:00 PM
- May 19, Sunday Lunch 12:00 Noon
Please RSVP since that takes just 15 seconds of your time and that is the "Jain" way so we can avoid wasting food.
How to RSVP?
Send a text message to (949) 436 6069.
Do I send separate messages for each day?
No. You can RSVP for all days in one message.
What message to text?
Let us keep it very simple and just give us count for each day. We are showing two examples below:
- FRIDAY 1 SATURDAY 4 SUNDAY 2
- FRIDAY 2 SATURDAY 3
Hopefully these two examples make everything very clear as to what you should text us. The first example tells us that 1 member for Friday, 4 members on Saturday and 2 members on Sunday. The second example tells us 2 members on Friday and 3 members on Saturday. If you still have issues understanding these examples then please call 949 436 6069 and leave us a detailed message.
Will I receive a response to my RSVP message?
Yes. You will receive a text message within 24 hours.
How do I contribute towards the Swamivatsalya?
It is very simple. Just send us a text and someone from the EC will contact you to get the details.
Here is an example for contributing $25 towards Swamivatsalya:
- $25
Fine Print:
RSVP closes on May 15, Wednesday at 800 PM. No one will be denied food but priority will be given to our seniors and the members that do the RSVP. Your text or call to the specified number is giving us explicit permission to call/text you on your number. We do not retain/use your number for anything else unrelated to the RSVP and your Swamivatsalya contribution.
RSVP closes on May 15, Wednesday 8:00 PM
31st Anniversary of our Jinalay:
Thursday - Sunday, May 16 - 19
Day/Date | Program | Time |
Thursday, May 16th | Shri Snatrapuja | 9:30 AM |
Subjective Program like Nem-Rajul Katha,Shripal-Mayana Charitra | 7:30 PM | |
Friday, May 17th | Shri Snatrapuja Shri Labdhinidhan Gautamswami Mahapujan | 12:00 pm 12:39 Pm |
Swamivatsalya Dinner * " RSVP Required" | 6:00 to 7:30 pm | |
Bhakti Bhavana in Derasar | 7:30 to 9:30 pm | |
Aarti, Mangal Divo & Chovis Tirthankar Aarti in Derasar | 9:30 pm onwards | |
Saturday, May 18th | Toran Bhadhan | 11:30 am |
Snatrapuja & 18 Abhisheks | 12:39 pm onwards | |
Swamivatsalya Dinner * " RSVP Required" | 6:00 to 7:30 pm | |
Aarti, Mangal Divo & Chovis Tirthankar Aarti in Derasar | 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm | |
Cultural Progarm | 8:00 pm onwards | |
Sunday, May 19th | Snatrapuja, Sattarbhedi Puja & Dhaja Ceremony | 9 am onwards |
Swamivatsalya Lunch * " RSVP Required" | 12:00 to 2:00 pm |
Invitation to the First Annual Shrimad Rajchandra Lecture at UC Riverside
As Shrimad Rajchandra Endowed Chair in Jain Studies, we are happy to invite you to the First Annual Shrimad Rajchandra Lecture at UC Riverside on Tuesday, May 28 at 4:10 pm. The lecture "Domestic Devotion: Jain Wooden House Shrines in American Museum Collections" will be delivered by Dr. John Cort (Denison University), one of the most prominent scholars in Jain Studies.
Please see the attached flyer for more information and RSVP for this event to .
The opening remarks will be given by Associate Dean for Arts and Humanities Kiril Tomoff and the lecture will be followed by a vegan Jain dinner reception.
We look forward to seeing you there!
TAPOVAN NRI Shibir 2019 - For NRI Kids
NRI Shibir aims at Preparing Next Generation NRI Kids with Strong Faith and Belief towards Jain Morals & Values! Tapovan NRI Shibir 2019 - an Exclusive Event for NRI Kids held near Ahmedabad, Gujrat. This is 7th year of Shibir and seats are limited.
Date: 14 July to 21 July, 2019
Age Groups:
Group 1: Boys (7 Years to 12 Years)
Group 2: Boys (12 Years to 18 Years)
Group 3: Girls (7 Years to 12 Years)
In the past couple of years, many pathshala kids have attended this shibir. To encourage participation by JCSC Pathshala kids, anonymous members have offered reward and sponsorship of up to $1,200 for the first five kids. Please contact Vinita Khapra, email - ; cell phone 313-580-1579 or Vaishali Mehta - email - , cell phone 310-418-6874 for more information.
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Wellness Challenge - Think Beans for Protein
For the upcoming weekly challenge, we are challenging the participants to “Think Beans for Protein”. Beans, beans, they’re good…” OK, we all know how that ends. But cheeky rhymes aside, it’s true that beans are some of the best foods you could be eating, not only for their high protein count—15 grams per cup—but also for all the other nutrients they supply, including fiber, potassium, and cholesterol-lowering antioxidants. Best of all, their versatility means there are plenty of delicious ways to enjoy them. They are low in fat, calories and saturated fat than some other protein sources, such as dairy products and are high in amino acids, the building blocks of protein. If you are interested in learning more and participating, click here.
Ongoing Programs - May, 2019
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 | 5/17 | 6:30 PM (Weekday) 6:00 PM (Weekend) |
Sthanakvasi Pakhi Pratikraman | 5/18 | 6:15 PM |
Monthly Snatra Puja and Navkar Mantra Jaap | 5/11 | 9:30 AM |
Monthly Bhavna Bhakti | 5/31 | 7:30 PM |
JCYC & JSG Pathshala / Adult Swadhyay / Sutra Class | ||
Adult Swadhyay-Tattvarth Sutra | ||
Adult Swadhyay (Non Pathshala Days) | 5/12 | 9:40 AM |
Webcast of the discourses by Shri Rakeshbhai Jhaveri | ||
Weekly Evening Swadhyay | Every Tuesday & Wednesday | |
14 Gunasthanak | Tuesday | By Hasendrabhai (8.30 PM to 10.00 PM) |
Shrimad Rajchandra Vachnamrut | Wednesday | By Rameshbhai 8:30 pm to 1 |
Lifetime Tithis
Please contact Ketan Parekh at for information, questions or any pledges.
Note: Due to Jinalay anniversary program from 5/16-5/19,please ask for alternate date to
observe.
Upcoming Events
- May 15 - Gautamswami Diksha Kalyanak (Actual)
- May 16 - May 19 - (Observed) 31st Anniversary of Jinalaya (Actual May 16)
- May 25 - 26 - Adult Swadhyay Shibir 2
- Jun 08 - JCYC Graduation Garba
Dignitary Visits & Shibirs
- May 14 - 22, 2019 - Shri Hiteshbhai Shah - Vidhikar
- May 14 - 22, 2019 - Shri Samprati and Prasham Shah
- May 25 - 26, 2019 - Shri Girishbhai - Adult Swadhyay Shibir 2 -Maun Sadhana yatra
- July 4 - 7 2019 - JAINA Convention
- July 8 - 9, 2019 - Falguniben Zaveri
- July 10 - 11,2019 - Tarlaben Doshi
- Jun 29 - Jul 04, 2019 - JAANA Shibir
- July 12 - 14, 2019 - Dr. Jitubhai Shah - Samyak Darshan Shibir
Pratishtha Mahotsav Invitation
Jain Society Of Central VA(JSCVA)Richmond VA invites to attendShri Sankheshwar Parshwanath Pratistha Mahotsav from June 12-June 16,2019.
Event Begin: June 12,2019,Wednesday
Bhagvan Pravesh Day: June 13,2019,Thursday
Pratistha day: June 15,2019,Saturday
Address: Jain Society Of Central VA(JSCVA)
8704 Park Central Drive,Richmond VA 23227
https://rvajaincenter.org Email: [email protected]
Free Palitana 99 Yatra for JCSC members in December 2019
Jain Center of Southern California invites the community members to join free Palitana 99 Yatra in December 2019 to fulfill at least once in a life religious opportunity.Yogesh & Saurabh Shah have offered free Palitana 99 Yatra, for JCSC members with all expenses and necessary supplies. Yatra will start from Palitana..
JCSC will support and promote 99 Yatra through communications to members.
contact: Yogesh Shah: phone(whatsapp) 1-909-952-9585 email:
online form: tinyurl.com/99-Yatra-form
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