Jain Center of Southern California
Navpad Aayambil Oli - Oct 5 - Oct 13, 2019
Navapada Aradhana is associated with the Shripal-Mayanasundari legend. Navapada Aradhana is performed by meditating on Navapada and doing an Ayambil.In Ayambil, only one meal is eaten each day of boiled plain food without any spices, sugar, salt, oil, butter, milk, vegetables or fruits. It is performed for nine days, twice a year. It is called Ayambil Oli. It falls in the months of Chaitra (March/April) and Ashwin (September/October). This is one of the most auspicious religious festivals and is soon approaching from Saturday,Oct 5-Monday,Oct 13.
Program-Schedule:
Daily: Oct 5-13,2019- 9:30 am - 11:30 am - Vidhi in Derasar according to book or with guidance,
Pachakhan/Ayambil 12:00 Noon - If you have Kansa thali/vatki bring it or JCSC will provide.
Evening - Vidhi at home.
Navpadji Puja: Saturday, Oct 12, 2019 - 9:30 am on wards.
Sponsorship opportunities are as follows:
• $101 for Snatrapuja
• $51 for Puja (Total of 9 available)
• Asthprakari Puja, Aarti, Mangal Divo, Shanti Kalash- Ghee Boli
Grocery purchases, cooking, serving and cleaning for the entire Oli days will be done by volunteers.
We encourage all members to come forward and sponsor this auspicious occasion.
As per our policy, we shall try and accommodate as many sponsors as possible.
Partial Sponsorship with any amount. Irrespective of day are most welcome to sum up the total sponsorship for Ayambil Oli.
Please sign up on the sign board to let us know which day you are going to do Ayambil.
For further information please contact:
- Ramila Shah at 626-319-2879 or email at [email protected]
- Chetna Sawla(For Puja matters) at 310-406-7403 or email at [email protected]
Shrimad Rajchandra Bhakti - Oct 14, 2019
On the occasion of Shri Atmasiddhi Shastra Rachna Din (Aaso Vad Ekam), we will have Param Krupalu Dev Shrimad Rajchandra Bhakti at JCSC, in the Aradhana Hall on Monday, October 14th, 2019 from 8.30 PM to 10.00 PM
The agenda is:
1. Navkaar Mantra
2. Mangalacharan
3. Shri Atmasiddhi Shastra Recital
4. Bhakti pads by Mumukshus
5. Kshamapana
6. Aarti
7. Mangal Divo
8. Aho Aho Shri Sadguru
9. He Param Krupalu Dev
If you would like to sing a bhakti pad, please let anyone from the following know
by Sunday, October 10th, 2019 in order to plan the program appropriately.
- Ashok Savla @626 372 4246 or @ [email protected]
- Dilip Parekh @ 310 721 5947 or @ [email protected]
Please come in time as the Bhakti program will start promptly at 8:30 PM.
Diwali Program at JCSC - Oct 26 - Oct 29, 2019
Diwali is one single festival which is celebrated on exactly same day by different religions and faiths for various reasons specific to that religion.Jains celebrate Diwali to celebrate The Nirwan of Bhagvan Mahavir and Keval Gyan of Shri Gautamswami.
Please CLICK HERE for the details
Roshni Diwali Event at JCSC - Nov 1, 2019
A Free Diwali Event by JCSC and Sankara Eye Foundation will be held on Nov 1, 2019 at the Jain Center, Buena Park.Please CLICK HERE for the flyer
JCSC Calendar: 2020
We are happy to announce that preparation for our 8th, Jain Center Calendar for the year 2020 is to begin. This year's calendar is hopefully scheduled to be distributed to JCSC members by Diwali i.e. by 4th week of Nov 2019. This year our 2020 Jain Calendar will publish month wise tithis, sun rise & sunset times of Los Angeles, major events of our Jain center, Ongoing Programs, Pathshala and Swadhyay schedules, Tirthankar Bhagvan's Kalyanaks, Tithi sponsoring families and other valuable information. We are looking for $251 sponsorship for each page to present the Calendar. Once again thank you for your support.
For details, contact Dr Mahendra Shah at 714-757-9490 or email [email protected]
Follow JCSC on Facebook & Twitter
1) Follow JCSC on Facebook
You may not be aware that JCSC has a new page on facebook. Our official page is https://www.facebook.com/JCSCUSA/. You may be following another page on facebook but that is not the official JCSC page. We do regularly update this new page with recent pictures and events. We currently have just 170 individuals that follow this page. Please consider visiting this page and start following us. Please also let your friends know about our official page on facebook.If you capture photo/video at Derasar and would like that to be considered for posting on this page then please email and someone will reach out to you.
2) Follow JCSC on Twitter
Our official Twitter link is https://twitter.com/jaincenter. Please visit and follow us as we do provide important updates via this social media.
Wellness Challenge - "Stretch It Out"
In this week's challenge you must “Stretch it out!”. Stretching is the deliberate lengthening of muscles in order to increase muscle flexibility and joint range of motion. Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints. Without it, the muscles shorten and become tight. Then, when you call on the muscles for activity, they are weak and unable to extend all the way. That puts you at risk for joint pain, strains, and muscle damage. If you are interested in learning more and participating, click here.
Ongoing Programs - Oct, 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 | 10/12,10/26 | 6:30 PM |
| Sthanakvasi Pakhi Pratikraman | 10/13,10/27 | 6:15 PM |
| Monthly Snatra Puja and Navkar Mantra Jaap | 10/5 | 9:30 AM |
| Monthly Bhavna Bhakti | 10/25 | 7:30 PM |
| JCYC & JSG Pathshala / Adult Swadhyay / Sutra Class | 10/13,10/20 | 9:40 AM |
Adult Swadhyay-Tattvarth Sutra Evening Swadhyay: Adhyatmasar Swadhyay (Shri Girishbhai) Yog Drashti Samuchay (Shri Hasendrabhai) Vachanamrutji (Shri Rameshbhai) Yogsatak Swadhyay (Shri Girishbhai) | 10/13,10/20 Every Monday Every Tuesday Every Wednesday Every Thursday | 10:00 AM 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM |
| LA Study Group (LASG) | 10/6, 10/27 | 10:00 AM |
| Bhaktamar Stotra Pravachans | 10/13,10/20 | 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM |
| Adult Swadhyay (Non Pathshala Days) | 10/6 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon |
- Shri Girishbhai is out of country from Oct 5 - Nov 5, 2019. Shri Hasendrabhai will cover the Sunday Swadhyay in his absence.
- "Yog Drashti Samuchay" Swadhyay by Shri Hasendrabhai will commence this Tuesday evening.
- Shri Rameshbhai is out of country. His Swadhyay is temporarily postponed.
Lifetime Tithis
- 10/4 - Modi & Shah family - Punyatithi of Taruben Anilkumar Parikh
- 10/20 - Shreedhar & Rupa Khothari, Suketu & Sejal Kothari - Punyatithi of Shakuntalaben Arvindkumar
- 10/28 - Modi & Shah Family - Punyatithi of Arunaben Rajnikant Modi
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Upcoming Events
- Sat - Sun, Oct 5 -13 - Sasvati Ayambil Oli
- Mon, Oct 14 - Bhakti on Atmasiddhi Rachana Din from 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM at JCSC
- Sat - Tue, Oct 26 - 29 - Diwali Program
- Tue, Nov 12 - Bhakti on Param Krupalu Dev’s Birth Anniversary from 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM at JCSC
Dignitary Visits & Shibirs
To Be Announced
Other News
1) Free* and Unique Opportunity to Study Jainism in the Winter Holidays
We are happy to announce that the International School Of Jainism is organizing the 2nd Winter Program on Jain Studies.
Below is the brief details of the Program:
- Target Participants: Undergraduate students, Graduate students, PhD candidates, Professors and Faculty members of Universities abroad and India, High school teachers, and Jain Professionals who wish to have experiential immersion in Jain Philosophy and way of life. University affiliation is not essential.
- Place: Ahmedabad (Gujarat), India. Home of Gandhi, Jainism and finest academic institutions in India.
- Duration: December 28th, 2019 - January 7th, 2020. The program includes two days of visits to famous Jain temples, monks, and institutions around Ahmedabad.
* Refundable security deposit: US$ 100 or it's equivalents in Indian Rupees by cheque in favour of International
School for Jain Studies.
NOTE:
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The Program Includes Inland travel from Ahmedabad and places to visit, full board and lodge (Jain vegetarian meals and twin bed shared room).
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Airfare to and from India, Tourist Visa, and Insurance costs are the responsibility of the participant.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 30th, 2019
- Click Here to View the Flyer
- Click Here to Apply
- Click Here for More Details
- Click Here to View Last Year's Video
2) SHREE SHATRUNJAY MAHATIRTH 99 YATRA 2020
With SHREE Adinath`s and Acharya Bhagwant`s blessing, approximately 78
people in yearl 2016 completed an auspicious event that they still remember
to date. After the unforgettable 99 Yatra In 2011 and 2016 many Jains felt they
missed out on a wonderful opportunity, but with the support of JAINA,
approval was granted to perform this 99 Yatra event again at
SHREE SHATRUNJAY MAHATIRTH 2020/2021.
We are planning to do:
99 YATRA AT SHREE SHATRUNJAY MAHATIRTH
12 GAU CHHARI PALIT YATRA
SHREE SAMMET SHRIKARJI TIRTH
Please Click Here for more details.
3) Anaheim Health Fair
More than 170 people lined up on the early morning of September 21nd for Medical/Dental & Vision care at Anaheim Convention Center. By Sunday afternoon Organizers the City of Anaheim. GBS Linens, Anekant Community Center and Lestonnac Free Clinic had treated over 700 people! People had travelled hours to get their teeth removed &/or get medical checkup &/or get a pair of Eye Glasses - all for free! Over 150 people had registered online prior to the event for Health fair. Over 200 people benefited from Citizenship fair. They all were given appointments. Congressman Lou Correa’s office helped us with Advertisement, Volunteers and Eye glasses.
Please CLICK HERE for the details