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Personal Perspectives of Members on Impact of Jain Center in Their Lives
Pooja Savla, age 10
I go to the Jain Center of Southern California in Buena Park. I am very fortunate for being born in a Jain family and to have a Jain temple nearby.
The Jain temple provides the necessary environment for spiritual up-lifting just as the school provides for education. Attending Jain classes, I have expanded my knowledge about true meaning of Jainism. Jain Center has taught me how to apply non-violence, speak the truth and practice aparigraha (limit possessions) in everyday life.
Going to temple during Paryushana Parva encouraged me to do ekasana (eat only one time in a day) and upvas (fasting). I enjoyed listening to pravachans by various Jain scholars. It gave me a totally different perspective about Jainism. Because of Jain Center, I was able to participate in cultural programs.
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Jain Center gave me an opportunity to meet Jain friends and exchange ideas about practicing Jainism. Jain Center gave me opportunities to celebrate festivals such as Mahavir Jayanti, Paryushana and Diwali. Jain Center has really helped me to stay as a Jain, even though I was born in America.
I wish every Jain kid in America can be fortunate to have a Jain Center like I do.
Jainism is my identity. Tejas Gala (10)
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