Jain Center of Southern California
Pathshala Day Lunch Location
For the upcoming Pathshala Sunday, May 6th, lunch will be served in the dining area, near the kitchen.
You may eat in the dining area or outside lobby area.
There won't be any lunch boxes to carry home.
We need your cooperation and understanding.
Parking:
You will have access to basement parking entering from Los Robles Street or please park on Commonwealth Street.
Please do not go around residential areas and in the strip mall to park.
General Body Meeting - May 6, 2018
Jain Center of Southern California is holding a General Body Meeting on Sunday, May 6, 2018, at 1:00 PM in the Main Hall of Jain Center, Buena Park.All members are urged to attend this important meeting for the progress of our Jain Center.
Purpose of the Meeting:
- JCSC facility expansion and acquisition (Life members approval required)
- Bylaws Voting process and Q & A
- Questions and Answers
TCCOP Cereal Donation Drive - May 6, 2018
TCCOP is conducting a mini drive to collect Healthy Cereal boxes for 2846 School children and over 3500 individuals in both Orange and Los Angeles Counties.
These families are experiencing homelessness and living below poverty levels. These families are chosen by their schools as being most in need and are given a weekly backpack filled with food to ensure there is adequate nutrition in the home so that students can come to school ready to learn.
Anyone interested in making a donation can donate healthy boxes of cereal.
No Family Size, please bring REGULAR size boxes. We will be at the Jain Center from 10:00 AM till 12 Noon by the Wooden Temple on May 6, 2018. Please do not leave any item at the Center except at the TCCOP Table on Sunday.
TCCOP has picked the following Cereal names that are low in SUGAR and with JAIN Philosophy:
- Cheerios
- Multi Grain Cheerios
- Kellogg’s Raisin Bran
- Rice Chex
- Rice Krispies
- Kix
- Kellogg -K-Red Berries
30th Anniversary Celebrations Of Jinalaya - May 18 - 20, 2018
We worship Supreme Soul (Tirthankara) by respectfully remembering and muttering His name,
Worshiping by usage we superimpose the real thing of His image by a statue, a photograph, or a picture.
Worshiping Him by devotedly serving the spiritual teacher in potentia.
In this way, Nam Nikshepa, Sthäpanä Nikshepa, and Dravya Nikshepa lead to Bhäva Nikshepa.
The Tirthankara now is known by four different ways: • Name (Nam). • Symbol (Sthapana). • Potentiality (Dravaya). • Actuality (Bhav).
Nam Nikshepa: In this category, the name is given to The Tirthankara:
This 30th Anniversary, representing 30 years of Kevala Jnana (omniscience) Kalyanak of our Mulnayak Shri Mahavirswami and
30years of Pratistha of all Tirthankaras by Sthapana Nikshepa.
JCSC will be celebrating with Pratistha Of All Tirthankara By Nam Nikshepa, meaning by the installation of Marble Taktis with name and Stuti(Sutra).
Dignitary: Vidhikar Hiteshbhai-
| Day/Date | Program | Time |
| Friday, May 18th | Shri Sidhhachakra Mahapujan | 12:39 pm onwards |
| Swamivatsalya Dinner * | 6:00 to 7:30 pm | |
| Bhakti Bhavana in Derasar | 7:30 to 9:30 pm | |
| Aarti, Mangal Divo & 24 Tirthankar Aarti in Derasar | 9:30 pm onwards | |
| Saturday, May 19th | Procession, Toran Bandhan, Tirthankars, Dev-Devi, Guru Bhagvants, Pat etc-Namkaran vidhi with New plaques & Prabhuji's Shihasan (Pedestal) and Silver items installation | 9:30 am to 11:30 am |
| Swamivatsalya Lunch * | 11:30 to 1:00 pm | |
| Snatrapuja & 18 Abhishek | 12:39 pm onwards | |
| Swamivatsalya Dinner * | 6:00 to 7:30 pm | |
| Aarti, Mangal Divo & 24 Tirthankar Aarti in Derasar | 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm | |
| Cultural Program | 8:00 pm onwards | |
| Sunday, May 20th | Snatra Puja, Sattarbhedi Puja & Dhaja Ceremony | 9 am onwards |
| Swamivatsalya Lunch * | 12:00 to 2:00 pm |
12 Bhavna Shibir 2 - Jun 23 - 24, 2018
FILL OUT FORMWellness Challenge - Walk A Total Of 12 Miles
For the upcoming weekly challenge, we are challenging the participants to “Walk a Total of 10 Miles." Do you suffer from joint pain, heart problems, stress, depression, or obesity? Then, try walking to beat all your health problems. Because according to the journal Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, walking helps reduce the risk of all chronic diseases. If you are interested in learning more and participating, click here.
Ongoing Programs - May, 2018
| 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 | 5/14,5/28 | 6:30 PM (Weekday) 6:00 PM (Weekend) |
| Sthanakvasi Pakhi Pratikraman | 5/25 | 6:15 PM |
| Monthly Snatra Puja and Navkar Mantra Jaap | 5/19 | 9:00 AM |
| Monthly Bhavna Bhakti | 5/25 | 7:30 PM |
| A) JCYC & JSG Pathshala / Adult Swadhyay / Sutra Class B) Yoga Session | 5/6 | 9:40 AM 10:15 AM |
| Webcast of Discourses by Shri Rakeshbhai Jhaveri | ||
| Weekly Evening Swadhyay | Every Monday, Tuesday & Thursday | |
| Adhyatmasar Swadhyays | Monday | By Girishbhai (8:00 PM to 9:30 PM) |
| 14 Gunasthanak | Tuesday | By Hasendrabhai (8.30 PM to 10.00 PM) |
| Shrimad Rajchandra Vachnamrut | Wednesday | By Rameshbhai 8:30 pm to 10 pm |
| Yogshatak Swadhyays | Thursday | By Girishbhai (8:00 PM to 9:30 PM) |
On Non-Pathshala Sundays: JSG Gujarati Class JCAG Samuh Puja JCAG Recorded Swadhyay, Bhakti JCSC Senior Activities (Bhakti, Lecture etc) | 5/13, 5/27 5/13, 5/27 5/13, 5/27 5/13, 5/27 |
Lifetime Tithis
- 5/5 Sheth Rasiklal and Manjulaben - Punyatithi of Manguben Sheth
- 5/11 Shah, Dr. Nitinbhai, and Kinnaben - Rasilaben Shah
- 5/16 Shah, Nilesh, and Krina Shah - Ramilaben Nanalal
- 5/17 Shah Mehul & Sneha - Dedicated for Birthday of Mehul
Send a photograph of your loved one to Kinal Modi at .
Please contact Ketan Parekh at for information, questions or any pledges.
Upcoming Events
- General Body Meeting - May 6, 2018
- Visitor of Orange County Interfaith Network, May 6, 2018
- Jinalaya Anniversary - May 18 - 20, 2018
Dignitary Visits & Shibirs
- Jinalaya Anniversary: Shri Hitesh bhai Shah (Vidhikar) - Fri - Sun, May 18 - 20, 2018
- 12 Bhavna Shibir 2 - Shri Girishbhai - Sat - Sun, Jun 23 - 24, 2018
Other News
1) TAPOVAN NRI Shibir 2018 - For Kids
Would you like your kids to have a strong faith and belief towards Jain values and to preserve Jain Sanskar's with a simple study?
Please encourage the kids around you to participate in Tapovan NRI Shibir 2018 - an Exclusive Event for NRI Kids.
Shibir Dates: 15th July 2018 to 21st July 2018
Age Groups: Boys: 7 Years to 16 Years | Girls: 8 Years to 12 Years
Click Here for Brochure
2) YJA
Excited for this year’s YJA convention theme? Then let YJA know what ‘Reconnecting with Our Roots’ means to you by participating in this year’s Essay Contest! Submit a 500-word essay for a chance to win a $100 gift card and be featured in our souvenir book! Please send all submissions to by 11:59 PM CST on May13th.