Jain Center of Southern California
Correction and Update of JCSC Calendar 2019
JCYC,JSG Pathshala /Adult swadhaya/Sutra Class:Please correct your calendar for the date printed as
Dec 1,should be shifted to Dec 8,2019.
Mahila Mandal Committee - 2020
It is our pleasure to announce that the below is the Mahavir mahila mandal committee for the
year 2020 and onward.
Chetna S Sawla: President
Pravina P Shah: Vice President
Bina H Shah: Treasurer
Ramila J Shah: Secretary
Vina J Shah: Coordinator
Usha M Wadher: Member at large
Harsha R Parikh: Member at large
Warm Regards!
Prayer on Thanksgiving Day - Nov 28, 2019
JCSC will observe Thanksgiving Day with Bhaktamara Stotra Paath. Bhaktamara Stotra is the most famous of the Jain prayers. It was composed by Acharya Manatunga. Bhaktamara stotra is a gem of devotional Jain literature.We pray that all the people of the world will avoid inflicting harm on animals and fellow human beings and practice nonviolence and compassion. We express our sorrow at the suffering of all the turkeys and other animals that have died. May peace and compassion grow in ourselves and extend to all around us.
Shri Girishbhai will lead the Prayer - "Bhaktamara Stotra Paath".
Date & Time: Thursday, Nov 28th, 2019, 10:00 AM
Venue: Aradhna Hall
Kala Faire Final Report
Kala Circle organized an Art Exhibition 2019 at the Jain Center on Saturday Nov 16, 2019Please CLICK HERE for Faire Final Report
Posh Dasmi:Saturday, Dec.21, 2019
(Michchami Dukkadam for missing to print in JCSC calendar)The following rites are done on this ceremony.
- Worship of Shri Parshva Nath is done for three days in the month of Magshar Vadi 9,10 and 11.
– This Vrata is observed for 10 years and 10 months.
– It is the Birth-Kalyanaka of Parshvanath.
– The observer has to do Ekasanas (taking lunch once in respectively a day) of Sugered Water, Khir and full lunch for three days on 9, 10 and 11 of the month of Magshar.
It can be done with three days’ fasts or Aayambils if it is possible.
Besides 12 Swastiks, 12 Khamasanas, Kayotsarga of 12 Logassa and 20 Navakarvalis of ‘Aum Rhim Shrim Shankheshwara Parshvanathaya Namh’ Pad are done on this day.
This type of rites were done by Surdatt in past.
The person who performs this Penance(Tap) can get happiness and various types of Wealth which help them to gain the ultimate happiness of Moksha.
JCSC will observe Shree Parswanath Kalyanak Puja followed by Ekasana on Saturday,December 21,2019.
9:00 am -Snatrapuja with nakro of $ 101
10:00 am -Shri Parwanath Panch Klyanak Puja -Total 8 pujas,with nakro of $ 51 for each puja.
Arti,Magal Divo,Shanti Kalash-Ghee Boli.
Contact: Pravina Shah at 714-736-5431 or email at [email protected]
Winter Camp Online Registration Form - 2019
Jai Jinendra,
This year Winter Camp will be a 4-day-3-night camp, starting on Friday December 20, 2019 up to Monday, December 23rd, 2019. The camp is open to only Pathashala students registered for this year.
Location
The Camp will be held at: Pali Mountain Retreats, 30778 HWY 18 RUNNING SPRINGS California, CA 92382.Registration:
We are taking only 150 participants on first come first basis, and we already have 80 plus participants registered, so please register to book your seat.
You can register by going on the Jain center website Jain Center Of Southern California and clicking on the JCYC winter camp registration link which is on the right side of the page below the upcoming events.
or by clicking the link below.
Jain Center Southern California Winter Camp Registration
In addition to online registration, we will have registration desk at Jain center (near wooden temple) on the following days for in-person registration to help with online registration.
November 17th (Pat Darshana / General Body Meeting)
November 24th (Pathshala Day)
Cost of Registration
Cost per person is $200 (non-refundable) until, November 19, 2019.From November 19 the fee will be $225 (non-refundable).
As Jain center pays up to 3% of the donations as commission, please consider donating that much extra so that we receive the full amount of your donation. e.g. $6 extra for $200 = $206, $7 extra for $225 = $232
Volunteer Opportunity
For Volunteers and Pathashala alumni members, we will have paper form registration and will be available at the registration desk.
Winter Camp Inquiry/ Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding the registration, please contact
Email:
Dr. Dipti Doshi, (562) 229 4360
Suketu Kothari, (626) 374-5090
| Important information regarding the camp: | |
| Total spots available | 150 (First Come First Served) |
| Last day to register | November 26, 2019 |
| Early Bird Registration Ends | November 19, 2019 |
| Minimum Age | 9 Years as on December 31, 2019 |
| Registration Fee | $200 up to November 19, 2019, $225 after that. |
| Mandatory Parent Meeting | December 8, 2019, at 1:00 PM in Room N1 |
| Volunteer Meeting | December 15, 2019, at 11.00 AM |
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 - "Stay hydrated"
In this week's challenge you must “Stay hydrated”. Our body depends on water to survive. Every cell, tissue, and organ in your body needs water to work properly. For example, your body uses water to maintain its temperature, remove waste, and lubricate your joints. Water is needed for overall good health. Most people have been told they should drink 6 to 8, 8-ounce glasses of water each day. That is a reasonable goal. However, different people need different amounts of water to stay hydrated. Most healthy people can stay well hydrated by drinking water and other fluids whenever they feel thirsty. For some people, fewer than 8 glasses may be enough. Other people may need more than 8 glasses each day. If you are concerned that you are not drinking enough water, check your urine. If your urine is usually colorless or light yellow, you are well hydrated. If your urine is a dark yellow or amber color, you may be dehydrated. If you are interested in learning more and participating, click here.
Ongoing Programs - Nov, 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 | 11/25 | 6:30 PM |
| Sthanakvasi Pakhi Pratikraman | 11/26 | 6:15 PM |
| Monthly Snatra Puja and Navkar Mantra Jaap | 11/30 | 9:30 AM |
| Monthly Bhavna Bhakti | 11/29 | 7:30 PM |
| JCYC & JSG Pathshala / Adult Swadhyay / Sutra Class | 11/24 | 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) | 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) | 10:00 AM | |
| Bhaktamar Stotra Pravachans | 11/24 | 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM |
| Adult Swadhyay (Non Pathshala Days) | 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon |
- Shri Rameshbhai is out of country. His Swadhyay is temporarily postponed.
Lifetime Tithis
Send a photograph of your loved one to Kinal Modi at .
Please contact Ketan Parekh at for information, questions or any pledges.
Upcoming Events
- Thu, Nov 28 - Thanksgiving Day, Bhaktamar Recital
- Maun Ekadasi: Sun,Dec 11,2019
- Posh Dasmi: Sat,Dec 21,2019 Shree Parswanath Janm/Diksha Kalyanak: Magsar Vad 10/11,Sat Dec,21,2019-Celebration
- JCYC Winter Camp: Fri-Mon,Dec 20-23,2019
Dignitary Visits & Shibirs
To Be Announced
Other News
1) A Prayer For Compassion - Available Worldwide starting this ThursdayI wanted to let everyone know that A Prayer for Compassion will be available for streaming worldwide starting on Nov 21st, one week before Thanksgiving. We would appreciate any help you can give us in spreading the word and encouraging non-vegan family and friends to watch the film before purchasing their Thanksgiving turkey. Maybe invite them over to watch the movie and eat some yummy vegan food.
We would also appreciate help getting our Press Release, which is attached, to any local, national or international media outlets you have connections with.
Thank you for everything you do to make a more compassionate world.
Love and Light,
Thomas Wade Jackson
Director of A Prayer for Compassion
Click here for Press Release
2) Inauguration of SMJV Boy's Hostel - Ahmedabad
Shri Mahavira Jain Vidyalaya is happy to announce the inauguration of a Boy's hostel in Ahmedabad, India on 05/01/2020.
Please see the invitation received from SMJV, Mumbai for inauguration of the Ahemdabad Boy's Hostel. If you happen to be in India and would like to attend the event, please fill out the form and email/mail the completed form to SMJV, Mumbai.
Please CLICK HERE for the form
Please CLICK HERE for the Agotaru Amantran (Advance Invitation)
3) 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 favor 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
4) Shree Shatrunjay Mahatirth 99 Yatra 2020
With Shree Adinath and Acharya Bhagwant's blessings, approximately 78 people in the year 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 the following:
- 99 YATRA AT SHREE SHATRUNJAY MAHATIRTH
- 12 GAU CHHARI PALIT YATRA
- SHREE SAMMET SHRIKARJI TIRTH