Jain Digest 1998 07 Vol 14 No 03

Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA

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West Chandrakant Parekh, Regional Editor
and Amita Desai who demonstrated innovative, creative and fun methods of teaching complex Jain principles using common household items. A two-hour session on "Roles and Responsibilities of Pathshala Coordinators" chaired by Sailes Jain discussed various topics including curriculum, staffing, communication, extra curricular activities and others as important elements for a successful Pathshala program.
Planning for the expansion of the Jain Center is well under way and the facilities will include a religious complex with Derasar and Gyan Mandir (JAINA National Library), a cultural complex with a large meeting hall, the wooden replica of the Palitana temple, a museum and underground parking, and an Atma Sadhana Kendra complex for Swadhaya and Pathshala activities.
Bombay will be with JCNC during the month of July to present a series of lectures for one week.
Paryushan Parva is scheduled to be celebrated from August 19 to 26 and will conclude with a Samuh Parna on August 27. Das Lakshana Parva will be celebrated from August 27 to September 5. Tapasvi bahuman is scheduled for September 12 and the Mahavir Nirvana will be celebrated on October 24. Detailed information about various activities and events planned by JCNC, including schedules, locations and directions are available on the Internet website at www.jcnc.org. For further details, please contact Jashwant Shah at 510/ 475-7882 for JCNC, and Parveen Jain at 408/559-6987 for Jain Bhavan information.
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Los Angeles, CA
Jain Center of Southern California (CSC) celebrated the 10th anniversary of the inauguration of the Jain Bhavan on Sunday, July 12. Following the Dhwaj ceremony, the Siddhachakra Pujan was performed by Dharmanuragi Narendrabhai along with his wife Damayantiben, his son Kaivan, Krishnakant Somani (musician), Gangaram Gajjar (benjomaster), and Devidas Vyas (tabla). Sadhvi Shilapiji of Veerayaran, a popular, admired dignitary amongst youths, visited JCSCon July 6 and 7. Pujya Atmanandaji (Dr. Soneji) presented a series of lectures from July 21 to August 2 and conducted shibirs for adults and children. Pujya Sunandaben will be at JCSC from August 7 to 14. Paryushan Parva will be celebrated under the direction of Gurudev Chitrabhanuji from August 19 to 27, and the Dashlaxna Parva from Au- gust 27 to September 5 will be guided by Pandit Dhirajlal Mehta.
Jain Center Youth Council (JCYC) celebrated the completion of the 1997-1998 Pathshala program on Sunday, June 21. Students who had done well throughout the year and the final test were awarded gift certificates. Largest number of entries, 101 out of a total of 123, in the 1998 JAINA National Essay Competition were submit ted by JCYC which were also judged locally by Satin Sheth, Biren Mehta, Mona Vadecha and Seema Mehta. First place local winners in various age groups included Neil Solanki (8-10 years), Michelle Gandhi (11-12 years), Bansari Shah (13-14 years) and Maulik Shah (15 years and over).
Sailes Jain, Virendra Shah, Vijay Sheth, Dhiraj Dedhia, Chetna Savla, Smita Doshi, Amita Desai, Shayna Parekh, and Pallavi Gala attended JAINA Pathshala Teachers' Conference held in Boston. A most impres sive presentation was made by Smita Doshi
San Francisco, CA
Sacramento, CA With a great sense of pride and achieve- Jain Center of Greater Sacramento ment, Jain Center of Northern California (JCGS) is blessed with the presence of two (JCNC) organized the Shila Nyas ceremony devoted Samanijis - Madhur Pragyaji and for the Jain Bhawan on June 14. The cer- Prasan Pragyaji. Both of the Samnijis are emony was performed under the direction very learned and give Pravachans every of H. H. Bhattarak Devendrakirtiji and Wednesdays and Sundays. About 25 famiover 600 people attended the event. Sadhvilies take part in these gatherings. JCGS Subhamji and Shri Chimanbhai Modi were celebrated the 72nd birthday of also invited to grace the event. The two-day Mahapragyaji who is in charge of a group of event began on June 13 with a bhavna at the Samanji and Samaniji in Ladaun, Rajasthan. site led by Kirit and Pradip Bavishi and a Samniji spoke about the pious life of Acharya puja ceremony was organized on June 14. Mahapragyaji who has dedicated his entire Many local dignitaries were present to bless life to the Jain religion. JCGS collected the event. On a continuing note, all the donations and contributed them to the Jain community members are requested to sup- Center of Northern California for the conport the Jain Bhavan project and donate struction of the Jain Temple in Milpitas. generously towards its completion.
Under the guidance of Saminijis, JCGS will Shri Chimanbhai Modi and Pandit celebrate Paryushan and Das Lakshana Dhirajlal Mehta were invited during the Parvas during the month of August. For month of June and each one presented a one further information please contact Jagdish week's series of lectures. A family picnic was Shah at 916/685-4716 or Naresh Jain at organized at Lake Elizabeth Park in Fre 916/488-2601. mont on July 18. Kiranbhai Parekh from
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