Jain Center Los Angeles CA 2008 09 Pratishta Souvenior

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

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Wooden Temple - Our Diamond!
One of a kind wooden temple built in 1904-05 found its permanent home in the Cultural Complex. It was reassembled in June 2006.
Religious & Spiritual Complex - Our Heart & Soul!
As per the wishes of our community, we have made a humble attempt to include representation of multiple sects under one roof. Community had agreed to have only Tirthankar idols in the Temple area & accommodate Acharyas, Gurudevs, & Swamijis in Aradhana Hall! We maintained the Mulnayak & the other two idols in its original position & have added a Shwetambar Pratima with Anjanshalakha on one side & a Digambar Pratima with Pran-Pratishtha on the other side. We also have Pujari to increase the number of hours of temple for the members. This complex will be for only religious & spiritual purposes.
Research & Study Complex - Our Spirit!
Plans are underway to develop Phase III into a distinguished place where we can house JAINA library (largest collection of books of Jain Religion outside of India), have Pathshala classes & have facility for people to be involved in Studies & Research of Jain Religion, Rituals, Principles, & to learn about Jain Way of Life!
National & International Humanitarian work –Our Pride!
Our Annual free Health fair has grown significantly & actually has truly become international as we have served not only non-Jain Indian community but also others like Chinese, Whites, Blacks, Pilipino, Koreans etc. JCSC has crossed the boundaries when it comes to humanitarian work. We have been associated with Bidada Sarvodaya Trust in Bidada, Kutch for many years. Through Anekant Community Center; we have supported free medical/surgical camps in India, Zambia, & Columbia. JCSC has contributed towards one of the six divisions in Jaya Rehabilitation Institute & Research Center, at Bidada, Kutch.
Volunteers - Our Force
All these achievements would not have been possible without the commitment, & hard work of all of you - The Dedicated Volunteers! You have come from all sects & different economic backgrounds and have participated in all activities from computerize accounting, architecture, AV system, construction, dining, financing, library, maintenance, pathshala, pratishtha, rituals, sadharmik seva, supplies, etc. The Vision for JCSC is to be a leader in education and along with being a strong religious organization offer a vehicle to growing community for social change! We appear to be on our way.......!
Thank you all for your generous contribution with Tan, Man, & Dhan to JCSC. I will continue to be vigilant about every members concerns with religious & social issues, and will bring together all to improve the well being of all of us! By participating in inaugural activities, you have contributed to the growth and development of the next generation of Professionals, Scholars, and Leaders!