Jain Center of Southern California
Meditation Retreat - May 25 - May 27, 2019
Meditation Retreat - (May 25 - 27, 2019) starting at 7:00 AM Everyday
In keeping with the tradition of the past 4 years, JCSC is again pleased to announce a "Meditation Retreat" over the Memorial Day weekend presented by Shrimad Rajchandra Mission, Dharampur, Los Angeles Center, in the Aradhana Hall during Saturday, May 25th to Monday, May 27th from 7 am to 7 pm everyday.
This is a powerful program which initiates a seeker into meditation. The program includes morning and evening prayers, yoga, meditation, introspection, jaap and Gurudevshri Rakeshbhai's discourse videos.To get the most benefit, it is preferred to observe maun for 72 hours and attend the program for all three days. However, if that is not possible, you may choose to attend one or two days and must observe maun for a minimum of 12 hours during the program sessions.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner will be provided each day at no charge.
All participants are requested to:
· Be on time.
· Attend all sessions during the day.
· Observe Maun for a minimum of 12 hours during the daily sessions.
· Wear white clothes.
· Bring your Samayik kit if you plan to do Samayik.
· Bring a Meditation chair, if needed.
The schedule for each day will be provided shortly.Please fill out the RSVP form by Friday, May 24th using the following link:
https://tinyurl.com/Sadhana-Bhatti
Invitation to the First Annual Shrimad Rajchandra Lecture at UC Riverside - May 28, 2019
As Shrimad Rajchandra Endowed Chair in Jain Studies, we are happy to invite you to the First Annual Shrimad Rajchandra Lecture at UC Riverside on Tuesday, May 28 at 4:10 pm. The lecture "Domestic Devotion: Jain Wooden House Shrines in American Museum Collections" will be delivered by Dr. John Cort (Denison University), one of the most prominent scholars in Jain Studies.
Please see the attached flyer for more information and RSVP for this event to .
The opening remarks will be given by Associate Dean for Arts and Humanities Kiril Tomoff and the lecture will be followed by a vegan Jain dinner reception.
We look forward to seeing you there!
TAPOVAN NRI Shibir 2019 - For NRI Kids
NRI Shibir aims at Preparing Next Generation NRI Kids with Strong Faith and Belief towards Jain Morals & Values! Tapovan NRI Shibir 2019 - an Exclusive Event for NRI Kids held near Ahmedabad, Gujrat. This is 7th year of Shibir and seats are limited.
Date: 14 July to 21 July, 2019
Age Groups:
Group 1: Boys (7 Years to 12 Years)
Group 2: Boys (12 Years to 18 Years)
Group 3: Girls (7 Years to 12 Years)
In the past couple of years, many pathshala kids have attended this shibir. To encourage participation by JCSC Pathshala kids, anonymous members have offered reward and sponsorship of up to $1,200 for the first five kids. Please contact Vinita Khapra, email - ; cell phone 313-580-1579 or Vaishali Mehta - email - , cell phone 310-418-6874 for more information.
Click here for flyer
Wellness Challenge - Boost Brain & Memory
For the upcoming weekly challenge, we are challenging the participants to “ Boost Brain and Memory”. A strong memory depends on the health and vitality of your brain. Whether you’re a student studying for final exams, a working professional interested in doing all you can to stay mentally sharp, or a senior looking to preserve and enhance your grey matter as you age, there are lots of actions you can take to improve your memory and mental performance. If you are interested in learning more and participating, click here.
Ongoing Programs - May, 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 | 6:30 PM (Weekday) 6:00 PM (Weekend) | |
| Sthanakvasi Pakhi Pratikraman | 6:15 PM | |
| Monthly Snatra Puja and Navkar Mantra Jaap | 9:30 AM | |
| Monthly Bhavna Bhakti | 5/31 | 7:30 PM |
| JCYC & JSG Pathshala / Adult Swadhyay / Sutra Class | ||
| Adult Swadhyay-Tattvarth Sutra | ||
| Adult Swadhyay (Non Pathshala Days) | ||
| 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 |
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
- Jun 08 - JCYC Graduation Garba
Dignitary Visits & Shibirs
- July 4 - 7 2019 - JAINA Convention
- July 8 - 9, 2019 - Falguniben Zaveri
- July 10 - 11,2019 - Tarlaben Doshi
- Jun 29 - Jul 04, 2019 - JAANA Shibir
- July 12 - 14, 2019 - Dr. Jitubhai Shah - Samyak Darshan Shibir
Free Palitana 99 Yatra for JCSC members in December 2019
Jain Center of Southern California invites the community members to join a free Palitana 99 Yatra in December 2019 to fulfill at least once in a lifetime religious opportunity.
Yogesh & Saurabh Shah have offered free Palitana 99 Yatra for JCSC members with all expenses and necessary supplies. Yatra will start from Palitana.
JCSC will support and promote 99 Yatra through communications to members.
Contact: Yogesh Shah on 1-909-952-9585 or email:
Online form: tinyurl.com/99-Yatra-form
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Other News
1) Pratishtha Mahotsav Invitation June 12 - June 16, 2019Jain Society Of Central VA (JSCVA) Richmond, VA invites all community members to attend the
Shri Sankheshwar Parshwanath Pratishtha Mahotsav from June 12-June 16, 2019
- Event Commences: Wed, June 12, 2019
- Bhagvan Pravesh Day: Thu, June 13, 2019
- Pratishtha Day: Sat, June 15, 2019
- Where: Jain Society Of Central VA (JSCVA) 8704 Park Central Drive, Richmond VA 23227
https://rvajaincenter.org Email: [email protected]