JAINA Convention 2003 07 Cincinnati OH

Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA

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JAIN CENTER OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
The Jain Bhavan was inaugurated in July 1988, and it was the first custom designed facility in North America to address the religious, educational, and cultural needs of a Jain community. A master plan to expand the existing facility into a multipurpose Jain Bhavan Complex has been developed and will accommodate:
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A religious complex to include the Derasar and Aradhana Hall.
A cultural complex to include a large auditorium, Swadhyay rooms, and a museum of history, art and heritage, which will accommodate a priceless wooden replica of the Palitana Jain Temple.
Atama Sadhana Kendra to include Study/Pathshala rooms. JAINA National Library, a valuable resource for scholars, researchers and students throughout North America, will be located in this complex.
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Graceful features of a traditional Jain temple are reflected in the building architecture. The Jain Bhavan Complex will be completed in three phases over a period of few years. Construction of Phase I began in October 2002. When completed, the Jain Bhavan will become a prominent destination of international repute for pilgrimage, cultural, and scholarly pursuits.
"Creating a temple does not entail creating a building. It means creating a sanctuary from where Lord Mahavir's message can be learned and delivered to the world." H. H. Jin Chandraji Maharaj
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For additional information, please contact: Dr. Nitinbhai Shah, President
Jain Center of Southern California, 8072 Commonwealth Avenue, P. O. Box 549, Buena Park, CA 90621 Visit our websites: www.jaincenter.net and www.jaincenterexpansion.com (shows detailed project plans)
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