Jain Center Los Angeles CA 1998 07 10th Anniversary of Jain Bhavan

Author(s): Jain Center So CA Los Angeles
Publisher: USA Jain Center Southern California

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Preface
Jai Jinendra:
From the humble beginning of Jain Center of Southern California in 1979, our own Jain Bhavan was built in 1988. Since then the Jain Bhavan has become an active place for our community. So much so that we are already developing plans for its expansion.
This souvenir commemorates the 10th anniversary of Jain Bhavan. The souvenir is divided into focused sections beginning with our mission, our President's message and blessings from Jain dignitaries. It is then followed by a brief historical background of start of Jain Center and leads the reader through the growth years. The expansion plans and general layout are also presented.
One of our major focus is educational programs. The program structure, teacher list and coordinating reports give an overview of our educational program.
Jain Center serves our community through a variety of outreach programs. These include activities for members of all ages, supporting special needs and medical camps. Several members have also offered their personal perspectives on the impact of Jain Center in their life.
During early 1998, the Pathshala (JCYC) students participated in a Jain Federation (JAINA) national essay competition on subjects related to Jainism. Key phrases from these essays are extracted and displayed at the bottom of each page with writer's name and age.
Several community members provided information for this souvenir, reviewed the drafts and assisted in its preparation. The information providers are listed with the articles. In addition, the subcommittee is thankful to Shefali and Nishali Mehta, Aakash Shah, Ankit Shah, Hemali S. Shah, Kevin Shah, Pina Shah, Priya and Puja Sheth, Neil Vadecha, Mahendra Desai, Chandrakant Parekh, Sushama Parekh, Kishor Sanghvi, Yogesh J. Shah, Vijay Sheth and Jiten Vasa for their assistance in preparing the souvenir.
Foremost, we are grateful to our advertisers in defraying the cost of preparation. Finally, thanks are due to Mr. Dilip Kothari for accommodating our schedule and printing the souvenir in a timely manner.
May Mahair Swami bless all. Jai Jinendra.
Dhiren Mehta
Vipul Shah Vipin Vadecha 10th Anniversary Commemorative Souvenir Committee
Jain Education Intemational