Jain Center Detroit 1998 06 Pratistha

Author(s): Jain Center Detroit
Publisher: USA Jain Center Detroit MI

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Jain Society of Greater Detroit
PRATISHTHA MAHOTSAV ASHADH 4-12 V.S. 2054
BRIEF HISTORY OF JAIN SOCIETY OF GREATER DETROIT
1993: Temple construction started
Established Board of Trustees and Executive Committee as governing bodies Purchased the property adjacent to the temple site Established a temporary temple Formed Jain Organization of Youth( JOY) for Children and young adults
1998: Completion of the first phase of the temple
Pratishtha Celebration
Some of the typical activities supported by the volunteer members of our society include: • Swadhyay meetings during Wednesday and Sunday
Study class for children, youth and adults once a month Various puja during the year
Full programs during eight days of Paryushana • "Swamivatsalya Parna" for sakal sangh after Paryushana
Lectures by religious scholars • Youth programs and activities
Summer picnic and camp All Swamivatsalya dinners are prepared by volunteer members in the true tradition of our religion
Since its inception in 1975, the society has made steady progress in establishing the practice of Jainism as a way of life for our members and their families. With the completion of the temple and celebration of the Pratishtha Mahotsav, we are ensuring that this will continue for the future generation.
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