01.08.2019 ►JCSC ►Weekly News

Published: 05.08.2019
Updated: 07.09.2019


Jain Center of Southern California


Important Changes - Pathshala 2019-2020 Registration Starts Aug 1, 2019

Jai Jinendra,

we have significant changes in the website, snack duty and charge/fee structure, so please read this 'long' email in its entirety.

Pathshala registration for 2019-2020 session will start from Thursday Aug 1, 2019.


Please Click here for more details

Bhojanshala Update

Bhojanshala Update: 3
Due to unavailability of present cook Meenaben
and with no other option,Bhojanshala committee
have decided to serve only dry food items during Bhojanshala
week end days from July 27-28 till August 24- 25,2019.

Hemantbhai Gandhi's Swadhyay:

Venue: Upstairs Classroom

Monday, Aug 5th to Friday, Aug 9th 2019

8.30 PM to 10.00 PM - Swadhyay

Saturady, Aug 10th and Sunday, Aug 11th 2019

9.15 AM - 10.15 AM - Puja in Temple
10.30 AM - Noon - Swadhyay

1.30 PM - 2.30 PM - Swadhyay
2.30 PM - 3.00 PM - Q & A

Contacts:
Jayshree Parekh: 805-501-7066
Anil Shah: 909-263-2064

“Maun Sadhana" Shibir - Aug 10 - Aug 11, 2019

Venue: Aradhana Hall

In India, more than 700 sadhaks participate in the MAUN SHADHNA SHIBIR conducted by Param Pujya Acharya Shri Yashovijayasurishwariji m.s.. Yet everyone doesn’t get a place and they have to wait for future shibir.

We are experiencing enrollment very quickly here too. In just past four days, 46 sadhaks have registered for this shibir.

Therefore, we urge you not to delay such a rare occasion and register your and your family's names quickly.

Why this Shibir is called rare?

1. Param Pujya Acharya Shri Yashovijayasurishwarji Maharaj has blessed our Pujya Shri Girishbhai for conducting this shibir. This is a rarity. This is first time ever United States. That is special!!! It's amazing..!

2. Silence Shibir is not just about the silence of words.. but the silence of words is helpful for the silence of the mind & the silence of the mind is helpful for the introspection and introversion (અંતર્મુખતા), which can lead the Atma becoming one with itself (આત્મપ્રવેશ)... to mind not distracted with attachments and aversions, (નિર્વિકલ્પતા),. આત્મલીનતા)..... And to Self realization.

3. Tremendous benefit of achieving calmness of MIND which will bring Real Peace of Mind which in turn will bring equanimity in life." Pujya Shree Girishbhai

4. PP Acharya Shri Yashovijayji Maharaj in effort to revive Jain Dhyan Parkriya has developed a practical aspect of meditation. This Shibir will help participants to get some understanding about Antar Dhyan Yatra. It is unique and doesn't require deep scriptural knowledge. If one wants to get some flavor of Adhyatma Yatra this one is right one to join in.

5. Self realization: The essence of human life is to purify the soul and progress on the path of self-realization. Such a pursuit minimizes our Attractions (Raag), Aversions (Dwesh) and Ego centeredness (Ahankar). Meditation then becomes natural and effortless. Silence (Maun) is an important catalyst for internalizing the essence of Honourable Gurudev’s preachings. It will lead us to a path of inwardness, introspection, and purity of soul.

This Shibir will give you the opportunity to put knowledge into practice.

What else to say..! Request you to register as soon as possible.

Maun Sadhan Shibir Registration Link please use this link to register

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLpairZtg491sucilC-cPieHDrsy7Axzx3VHSjBf4UZ6PnyQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1

JCSC Bhojanshala Program


JCSC Bhojanshala day Program: Life Time (10 years) or One Year Day:

This Program will allow all members of JCSC to select a day (Saturday/Sunday) in a year when they can serve Bhojanshala. More than one family can pledge for the same day. There are approximately 75 days during the year excluding certain days when we have Jain Center functions or Pathshala.

One year day is available for $501 per member family and lifetime(10 years) for $2501 per member family.

For Life-Time day your name will be posted on the Board.

Please note that Life Time Tithi for Bhojanshala can be converted to Life Time Tithi of Derasar, for same day and month.



JCSC Bhojanshala Program forms to submit with a check payable to JCSC.

Your name: ___________________ Contact Phone Number: ____________Email Address: _______________
Day requested for: (e.g. 3rd Saturday of May)__________________________
Occasion and Name of the person for whom the day is requested: ___________________________________
Please mark the appropriate box: Life-Time () or One Year ()
Please send the completed form to Ramila Shah at [email protected]

Bhojanshala Update: 2

a: Any Events on the day of Bhojanshala should have been approved by EC in advance, which will comprise of type of event, information of event, contact person, sponsorship etc.

b: If any event other than JCSC event, having 50+ attendees, then the event organizer will be responsible to manage Bhaojanshala with all logistics of sponsorship, menu, set up, cleaning, left over food etc.

c: Private Puja or any event on the day of Bhojanshala,having less than 50 attendees,food menu will be as per Bhojanshala,
if the menu change request come it will be for everybody and cost will be bear by party.
if party wants to add one or two items in general menu,it will be for everyone or they can pledged extra.
c: On Bhojanshala day there will be rotation duty of committed volunteers and event volunteer on need base.

18 Abhisheks of Private Bhagwans -August 24, 2019

JCSC is pleased to announce the 18 Abhisheks Pujan for Private Bhagwans on Saturday, Aug 24, 2019

The details are as follows:

Day/Date/Timings: Saturday, Aug,24, 2019
Sntrapuja at 12:00 noon - Nakro $ 101.
18 Abhishek Pujan -12:39 pm

Venue: Derasar.

Vidhikar : Jitubhai Sir

Nakro/Boli: $101 for one spot.
: $ 201 for Shihasan Bhagvan.
: Gheeboli for Suryadarshan & Chandradarshan.
: Gheeboli for Aarti,Mangal Divo,Shanti Kalash.

Samgri: Will be provided by JCSC.

Requirement: Puja clothes,Your Bhagvan in Box/Thali with due respect.

Dinner: 5:30 pm.


Please RSVP ASAP and register so that we can make proper arrangements.

Contact: Ketan Parekh at [email protected] or 1(714) 299-6789

: Kinal Modi at [email protected] or 1(714) 290-9981

Volunteer Registration Form for Paryushan - 2019

With Paryushan Parva approaching soon from 26th Aug through 2nd Sept 2019, as in the past, we will need many volunteers to serve food during auspicious events such as Ekasana.

If you are able to commit in helping the team during any of the following days or within any of the given timings, even if it is for a couple of hours, it will be really appreciated and you would be doing good deeds during these most auspicious days.
The Dates and Times for helping for Ekasanas are as follows:
  • Mon,Aug 26-Fri, Aug 30 ­ 12:00pm to 2:00pm
  • Saturday,Aug 31 11:00am to 1:00pm
  • Sunday,Sept 1st 12:00am to 2:00pm
  • Monday,Sept 2nd 11:00pm to 1:00pm
  • Tuesday,Sept 3rd(Parna) 08:30am to 10:30am
How do I sign up?

Click below link and add your contact information and preferred volunteers times
https://tinyurl.com/paryushan2019

The deadline to sign up is Saturday, Aug 10, 2019
Hopefully, everyone will make an effort to participate and register at the earliest.
Thanking you once again,
Ekasana Committee

Paryushan/Das Lakshana Mahaparv 2019

Details of Paryushan/Das Lakshana program,Nakro/Gheeboli items etc are published in July - Sept 2019 News Letter.

We invite all community members to be a part of seva during Paryushan Mahaparv Aug 26-Sept 2,2019.

To set up this program following persons took initiation from EC/BOD but JCSC will be more than happy if any member of the community wants to take leadership and/or wants to contribute his/her seva for this program, please join us.

Contact any of the following liaison from EC/BOD or Dr. Mahendra Shah.


Paryushan Committee as liaison from EC/BOD
  1. Mahavir Janma Vanhchan - Kinal Modi, Vijay Shah
  2. Swapna Ceremony, GBM - Pramod Shah, Prashant Shah, Vipin Vadecha
  3. Food/Eksana/ Swamivatsalya - Ramila Shah, Mahesh Shah, Vijay Shah
  4. Food for University students - Kalpesh Jhaveri,Pinal Doshi,Ajay Shah.
  5. Cultural Program - Jignesh Mehta, Pinal Doshi,
  6. Asthprakari & Snatra Puja - Malay Shah, Pravina Shah Chetna Sawla
  7. Aangi / Derasar Activities - Padma Shah, Kalpesh Jhaveri,
  8. Bhavna, Aarti, Mangal Divo - Pramod Shah, Ajay Shah Ramila Shah
  9. AV Coordination - Salil Dangi, Dinesh Shah, Narendra Maniar
  10. Pravachan, Pratikraman - Mahendra Shah, Hemendra Doshi, Narendra Maniar
  11. Kalpsutra, Barsa Sutra, Padhravanu, Darshan, Puja - Ramila Shah, Padma Shah, Chetna Sawla
  12. Tapsvi Parna - Ramila Shah, Pramod Shah Ashok Savla
  13. Volunteers / Counter Help - Pinal Doshi, Kalpesh Jhaveri, Ajay Shah
  14. Stage / Hall set up - Vijay Shah, Sameer Shah
  15. Security, Cleaning Crew - Mahesh Shah, Bhavin Modi Ramesh Jhaveri
  16. Accommodation - Sameer Shah, Ajay Shah, Veena Shah
  17. TV Display, Publicity - Kinal Modi, Salil Dangi
  18. Emails, Magazine - Mahendra Shah, Kinal Modi
  19. English Lecture - Vipin Vadecha, Prashant Shah
  20. Accounting, Pledges - Geeta Khona, Paresha Shah, Kinal Modi, Ketan Parekh
  21. Nakro, Boli Items - Ketan Parekh, Geeta Khona, Paresha Shah
  22. 18 Abhisheks, Anushthan - Kinal Modi, Kalpesh Jhaveri,Chetna Savla
  23. Safety & Emergency - Pinal Doshi, Prafulla Shah
  24. Fund Raising - Jasvant Modi, Yogesh Shah, Jayesh Shah
  25. Parking, Additional set up like tents etc - Bhavin Modi, Ramesh Jhaveri
  26. Overall Coordination - Mahendra Shah, Jasvant Modi.

We are going to publish "Paryushan Special" Newsletter by August 1, 2019. Please let us know if anything needs to be added or edited from the July - Sept, 2019 Newsletter.


Clean, Care & Cooperate

As a part of the grand celebration of the upcoming Paryushan and Das Lakshana Mahaparv, we have started deep cleaning of our center from the inside as well as the outside.

This includes cleaning of Derasar, Cultural & Aradhana halls, Pathshala classes, Office, Garage and men & women cloak rooms.

While cleaning of cloak rooms we have found many unwrapped towels, clothes, puja clothes etc.We will put some of them in the lockers and most of them on outside racks. If you visit this weekend, please take away your personal belongings from the rack or from lockers.

Some community members have left their shoes and chappals inside and outside of the shoe racks for a long time. Now on wards on every Monday, all the lockers and shoe racks will be inspected and any of them found occupied, will be cleared out.

We have to take strong action to clear out the unwanted items and trash, to keep the Derasar clean and organised.

Please co-operate and set an example of our center as a clean and neat organization.

Deep Cleaning Of Derasar, Ghabhara, Bhamti and Rang Mandap Area

JCSC invites all community members/Pathshala students to be a part of deep cleaning of Derasar and Rang Mandap area on Sunday August 4, from 9 AM -12 PM, followed by lunch.

Pleas contact and RSVP to any of the foll:-

Revised Sunrise/Sunset Time To Be Corrected In The JCSC Calendar

Attached is the spreadsheet with correct sunrise and sunset times for Sept - Oct 2019. This error may have occurred, when someone copied sunrise and sunset times from wrong month in the official JCSC calendar. Please review the attached spreadsheet where blue color is for the correct time and red color for the wrong time. Please make corrections in your calendars accordingly.

CLICK HERE for the details

Brush Pen Calligraphy


Reserve a spot now for Saturday August 17, 2019

Learn Brush Pen (Modern) Calligraphy from Ms. Michelle Gandhi, English Teacher by day and a Calligrapher by night with over 15 years experience.

Learn to use Social Media to promote and sell your Arts and Crafts from Pros.

Age: 10 years and over unless accompanied by older sibling or Adult.

CLICK HERE to Register

Wellness Challenge - "Serve Others"

In this week's challenge you must “Serve Others”. Volunteering your time, money, or energy to help others doesn’t just make the world better—it also makes you better. Studies indicate that the very act of giving back to the community boosts your happiness, health, and sense of well-being. Serving others enables you to see beyond your own needs and troubles. Placing your focus on other people’s needs makes have a better perspective of things. Your mindset is broadened, even increasing your confidence level. Helping people go through their hard times can build your confidence. Putting other people’s priorities first, helps you forget about our own problems for a while. You are able to fully focus on helping the person achieve their goal by servitude. You will come out of the experience feeling happier that you were able to help. If you are interested in learning more and participating, click here.

Ongoing Programs - Aug, 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 8/14, 8/29 6:30 PM (Weekday)
6:00 PM (Weekend)
Sthanakvasi Pakhi Pratikraman 8/1, 8/15, 8/30 6:15 PM
Monthly Snatra Puja and Navkar Mantra Jaap 8/3 9:30 AM
Monthly Bhavna Bhakti 8/30 7:30 PM
JCYC & JSG Pathshala / Adult Swadhyay / Sutra Class



Adult Swadhyay-Tattvarth Sutra
LA Study Group (LASG) 8/11, 8/25 10:00 AM (Post office Building)
Adult Swadhyay (Non Pathshala Days) 8/4, 8/18, 8/25
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
Note:
  • Please note that due to summer break JCYC and JSG Pathshala dates will be announced after the break. Adult Swadhyay by Shri Girishbhai or Shri Hasendrabhai will continue every Sunday.
  • From Mon - Mon, 8/26 - 9/2 and from Tue - Fri, 9/3 - 9/13, Paryushan and Das Lakshana Program days/dates/timings and events will be observed.

Lifetime Tithis

  • 8/02 - Ajmera Punita - Punyatithi of Tansen Ajmera
  • 8/08 - Mehta Dhaval & Chhaya - For Shardaben Mehta
  • 8/16 - Doshi Hemendra & Rekha - For Shantaben Kasturilal Doshi
  • 8/24 - Mehta Manilal & Savitaben - For Bhavanlal and Champaben Mehta
  • 8/28 - Shah Mukundray & Nalini - For Naliniben Shah
  • 8/29 - Shah Kaushal & Bhavi - For father Budhendrabhai Shah Sept
  • 9/01 - Jhaveri Chetan M -Kunal Jhaveri & Anuj Jhaveri Birthday
  • 9/06 - Shah Harshad & Raksha - For Svayamprabha and Ochhavlal Shah
  • 9/16 - Gala Rajeev & Darshana - Punyatithi of Shital Gala(Daughter of Shantilal & Rajul Gala)
  • 9/20 - Shah Jagrut & Darshana - Birthday of Mahika Shah
  • 9/23 - Modi & Shah family - Birthday of Nagindas Modi
  • 9/27 - Shah, Kaushal & Bhavi - For their Sister Purviben Shah
Send a photograph of your loved one to Kinal Modi at .
Please contact Ketan Parekh at for information, questions or any pledges.


Due to Paryushan from Mon - Mon, 8/26 - 9/2 and Das Lakshana from Tue - Fri, 9/3 - 9/13, Paryushan and Das Lakshana program days/dates/timings and events will be observed. Tithis falling during these days will be changed and observed as per the requests.

Upcoming Events

  • Paryusan Mahaparv - Mon - Mon, 08/26 - 09/02
  • Tapasvi Parna - Fri, 09/03
  • Das Lakshna Mahaparv - Tue - Fri, 09/03 - 09/13
  • Chaitya Paripati - Sun, 9/15

Dignitary Visits & Shibirs

Sat - Sun, Aug 10 -11 - "Maun Shibir"by Shri Girishbhai Shah
Mon - Mon, Aug 05 -12 - Swadhyay,Puja in temple by Shri Hemantbhai Gandhi
Mon - Mon, Aug 26 - Sept 2 - Paryushan Mahaparv Shri Jitubhai
Mon - Mon Aug 26 - Sept 2 - Paryushan Swadhyay (English), Bhakti Bhavna - Jainam & Prasham
Tue - Fri, Sept 3 - 13 Das - Laxshna Mahaparv

Other News

1) Press Release On JAINA Convention.

Please Click on the Link Below to read about the Press Release on the JAINA Convention

https://charterforcompassion.org/compassion-environment-reader/press-release-evolving-vegan-jainism-seen-at-their-world-convention

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