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10th Anniversary Celebration) CENTER'S ACTIVITIES:
Maha Parva Paryushan Celebration: The center is thankful to all the spiritual leaders who shared their knowledge with us during paryushan celebrations. We celebrated Paryushan with the following Jain philosophers: Gurudev Chitrabhanu, Shri Pratap Tolia, Shri Kiranbhai Parekh, Muni Shri Bandhu Triputi, Shri Pravinbhai Shah, Shri Rajendrabhai Shah and Shri Shashikantbhai Mehta. All of them gave us spiritual guidance and helped us enlarge our vision towards Jainism and all living things in the universe.
Mahavir Jayanti: Each year, we celebrate the Birthday of Bhagvan Mahavir in April. Over 1000 Jains get together in a big hall to celebrate Mahavir Jayanti. The key events, Nrutya-Natikas and Ras-Garbas based on Jain themes, are performed by youngsters.
Snatra Puja: On the First Sunday of each Jain month, a Snatra Puja has been performed. This is followed by Swamivatslya. Sponsers for the puja submit their names twelve months in advance. On special occasion such as a death in a family, Antraykarm Puja/Bhakti is performed at the wish of the family.
Shreemad Rajchandra Satsang & Bhakti: Satsang and bhakti are held every other Saturday at the Center from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mumukshus gather from Tristate area and perform Bhakti and Satsang from Shrimad's teachings - VACHANAMRUT.
Swadhyaya: Swadhyaya is held every other Friday at the Center from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Nav Tatvas, Theory of Karma, Twelve Bhavnas, Bhaktamar (spiritual meaning) have been discussed. The lecture is followed by questions-answers and Bhakti.
Pathshala: To provide our religious, spiritual, and cultural heritage to the second generation, pathshala classes are conducted on a regular basis. Classes run every other Sunday afternoon for nine months in a year. Four classes are conducted at the same time depending on the age level at Caldwell college. The number of students are growing each year. Currently there are over 100 students ranging from age seven to seventeen. The center thanks the volunteer parents/youths who have been giving their valuable time, and working hard to teach Jainism to youngsters.
Visitation of Jain Scholars: On various occassions Jain scholars from around the world have been invited to speak on Jain philosophy. They have done an outstanding job in spreading Lord Mahavir's message on Ahimsa (non-violance), Samata (patience), and Anekantvad (multiplicity of view points).
We are thankful to Shri Chitrabhanu, Shri Shushil Muniji, Shri Bandhu Triputi, Madhusmitaji, Jaysmitaji, Shri Kiranbhai Parekh, Smt. Sunandaben Vora, Shri Shashikantbhai Mehta, Pandit Dhirajlal Mehta, Shri Rajendrabhai Shah, Shri Pravinbhai Shah, Shri Ramanbhai Shah, Smt. Taraben Shah, Dr. Soneji, Shri Hukamchand Bharil,
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