29.11.2019 ►JCSC ►Weekly News

Jain Center of Southern California

Next JCYC Pathshala and other Classes on -
Sunday - Dec. 8, 2019

2020 - MJK Culture Program Guidelines

Jai Jinendra,
MJK Cultural Program will be celebrated at the Jain Center of Southern California on Sunday, April 12th, 2020. Deadline to submit/register for participation is Sunday, December 15th 2019. Registration is open to all Pathshala students by email only to the contacts below. In order to put together an entertaining and professional program, groups who wish to perform, need to review and follow these guidelines……………

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Posh Dasmi: Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019

- 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]

Pathshala Phenomena & Share your reflections with Mahavir Bhagwan

Jai Jinendra,

If you could write a letter to Mahavir Bhagwan about your feelings and thoughts during the holidays, what would you say? If you could put your thoughts in the form of a picture, what would it be? After all, a picture is worth a thousand words.

We invite our children to share their reflections in a letter or through visual art. Children are invited to choose from any one of the following form of expressions:

1. In a letter to Mahavir Bhagwan that starts with: “Dear Mahavir Bhagwan…..”

Age group 5-12: Max 200 words

Age group 13-18: Max 500 words

2. In a drawing, picture or some form of graphic art that illustrates your message to Mahavir Bhagwan. (Ages: 3—18)

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Wellness Challenge - Don’t Over Sit Your Welcome

In this week's challenge you must “Not Sit too long”. Sitting is not as evil as it’s being made out to be now, but it is tremendously important that we don’t “over sit” our welcome. We need to stand more throughout the day, even if that’s while chatting with friends, talking on the phone, or just getting up in between nightly relaxing activities before bed. If you like to watch television, be sure not to sit there for hours on end while doing so. If you work at a computer all day, get up and move around or try to stand and work however possible. Sitting too long makes you tired, can cause brain fog, increases your insulin levels, and slows down your metabolism. It can even lead to a bad mood, and antsy nature. The body likes to move, give it what it needs. If you are interested in learning more and participating, click here.

Ongoing Programs - Nov - Dec, 2019

• Shri Rameshbhai is out of country. His Swadhyay is temporarily postponed.

Lifetime Tithis

• 12/14 Shah, Dr. Jaykumar and Ramilaben- Punyatithi of Lilaben Harilal Shah
• 12/15 Jhaveri Kalpesh and Roopa family- Wedding of their son - Harsh and Poonam
• 12/19 Shreedhar & Rupa,Suketu & Sejal Kothari-In loving memory of Arvindkumar Kothari.
• 12/30 Rekhaben Salvi -Kiritkumar A Salvi

Upcoming Events

• 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

Other News

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:

1. The Program Includes Inland travel from Ahmedabad and places to visit, full board and lodge (Jain vegetarian meals and twin bed shared room).

1. Airfare to and from India, Tourist Visa, and Insurance costs are the responsibility of the participant.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 30th, 2019

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• Click Here to Apply
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• Click Here to View Last Year's Video

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

Please Click Here for more details.