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In our center there is a tradition for last 25 years that we do Pratikraman daily during Paryushana. It is a Gujarati Pratikraman, which has lots of stanzas from Samaysor and also from Shrimad Rajchandra's literature. We also have Hindi script of the same Pratikraman so any person wishing to perform Pratikraman can take active part. At the same time we also conduct traditional Pratikraman for some one who wants to perform it. We perform various Poojas and it is in power point presentation in Hindi with transliteration in English with meaning of stanza underneath in English. We stress the point of explanation of each and every ritual that we perform. Whole community gets involved whether it is Snatra Pooja or Dev Shastra Guru Pooja. We all participate together when a scholar visits irrespective of his/her sectarian belief. We have Swadhyaya and Yoga class in Hindi/ Gujarati/English - Kirit Gosalia, digjain@aol.com
International Jain Sangh 5. Jain Center of Wisconsin. (us).
We have been able to keep differences of various Jain sects to minimal and Promote teachings of
have had great success in unifying. The temple is designed as a center
where all Jains can meet, support religious activities regardless of sects. Jainism by organizing
We have Swetamber statues, Digambar statues and large plaques with spiritual, cultural, Navkaar mantra. Other than Tirthankar's names no other names are permitted academic and charitable
to be printed within the walls of the temple. On major events such as Mahavir
Jayanti or Diwali we alter Pujas to reflect different sects and all participate programs by following
equally. During Paryushana we invite Digambar scholars and during Das principles of Ahimsa Laxana we invite Swetambar scholars. By reversing the scholar visitation
(non violence) and not only we have better participation but allow us opportunity of learning Anekantvaad ( respect
messages from different view points.
Kamal Shah, kamals@knkins.com for other's views). At
Mahavir Jayanti 6. Jain Center - Las Vegas celebrations, is takes Promoting oneness: In the spirit of promoting oneness, amongst all Jains, all pride in inviting and
the Sangh members were encouraged to do Samuhik Pratikraman in one
group setting together. The bliss felt during the Samuhik Pratikraman and at participation of monks the end when every Shravak and Shravika is joyously and compassionately and Nuns, and others for requesting for Micchami Dukkadam and Khamat Khamana from each other. blessings and
All our members did Samuhik Navkaar Mantra Jaap under Muni Amrendra Pravachans to ensure
Kumarji Maharaj -
Atul Gandhi, qumarihant@gmail.com the whole community is represented
7. Jain Center of Connecticut, and Jain Center of Greater Hartford from all sects.
Celebrated Paryushana and Dash Laxan holidays together and the attendees learned a lot about these two important holidays. Designed around Samvatsari or Khsamapana day, these holidays are celebrated separately by Jain members of Swetambar and Digambar traditions respectively. The members of the two Jain Centers come from different traditions and the two centers decided to make it into a 17 day combined holiday. During the first seven days, Bhavnas were organized in the evenings in Easton, CT. Video taped lectures of Pujya Jinchandraji were enlightening for the attendees. A joint Bhavna evening was organized
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