Jain Digest 1999 07

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

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Midwest Manubhai Doshi, Regional Editor
Detroit, MI
The Society has been conducting Snätrapujä on every Sunday, Swadhyay on every Sunday and Wednesday and Pratikraman on every 14th day of the Indian month.
San Diego, CA
A Jain temple constructed by the Jain Society of San Diego under the leadership of Nipul Shah was a major attraction at the Philadelphia JAINA Convention. The temple will be permanently installed at Siddhachalam. More than 300 murties were created by the participants in a Murti workshop organized by Nipulbhai at the convention
A presentation on "Practicing Jainism A Journey Within" given by Kokila Doshi at the convention covered several aspects of Jain rituals and emphasized the need for inner transformation. It was well received and generated significant interest among the members of various Jain Centers.
In an inspiring lecture presented at the home of Rohak Vora in July, Sunandaben Vohra showed how to incorporate Jainism in our daily life and to bring harmony in our relations
Babubhai Kadiwala performed Siddhachakra Pujan, the traditional rituals accompanied by divine music, at Shri Mandir on August 7. The puja was followed by Swamivatsalya dinner attended by about 150 people.
Manek Muni will present lectures and meditation techniques at the home of Suresh and Pragna Mehta on August 21-22. Arun and Mayuri Zaveri will give presentation on Preksha Dhyan at Shri Mandir on August 23-26.
A three-day camp will be scheduled in September. Puryushan Parva will be celebrated in the presence of Shramaniji. The regular activities include - Navangi Puja at Shri Mandir every Saturday, a monthly Jainshala at the home of Kokila Doshi, and a monthly Jain adult class at Shri Mandir. For further information, please contact Kokila Doshi at kdoshi@acusd.edu or 858/679-7645.
Chicago, IL
The Society has been having Snätrapuja and Digambar Pujä every Sunday. The religious classes are held on the third Sunday of every month. The attendance is maintained at a high level. This applies to the children as well as the adult classes.
The Pratishtha anniversary was celebrated on June 26 and 27. Arihantvandanavali, flag changing ceremony, 18 Abhishek, Padmavati Pujan and Pärshwanäth Pujan were the highlights of the celebration. All the programs were well attended.
During JAINA convention at Philadelphia, a slide show was organized by TSMC students on the life of Lord Mahavir with live talks and music. About 200 people enjoyed the show.
A Talk Back Live program on subjects pertaining to Jain community was organized at the said convention. The topics discussed were prayer, rituals, unique features of Jainism, influence of parents in orienting children towards Jainism, Gheeboli etc. More than 500 people attended the program. Dr. Pradip Shah of JSMC was the moderator.
JSMC participated in the Jain Academic Bowl organized at the convention and stood second in the final tournament.
Dr. Hukumchand Bharill gave talks on August 1, 4-7. Annual picnic was held on August 1. About 400 people participated in that picnic.
The health fair was conducted on August 14. Arrangements were made for blood test, EKG. dental care etc. About 200 people took advantage of that. Rest of the medical check up will be conducted on 22 August.
A drive was conducted for collecting usable clothes for sending to India. More than 200 parcels were packed and would be transported to Maryland for onward transmission to India.
Northeast Vinay Vakhani, Regional Editor
Essex Fells, NJ During the summer, several scholars visited the Jain Center of New Jersey. Shri Dhirajbhai Pandit gave evening discourses for two weeks, Kiranbhai Parekh talked on various topics for two weeks and Dipriben Shah gave talk about practical aspects of Jain rituals for one week. The Class of 1999 graduates celebrated their graduation by performing a Pooja at Siddhachalam. Naishadh A. Shah has been elected as Chairperson of YJA. Jain Center of New Jersey groups presented four items at the 10th Jaina convention in Philadelphia.
St. Louis, MO
The center holds its meetings on the third Sunday of every month.
The Pratishta Mahotsav was celebrated on 29 and 30 May at the time of Memorial weekend. The idols of Lord Mahavir and Lord Parshwanath were installed in the Hindu temple of St. Louis. On that occasion, Panch Kalyanak and other Pujans were performed under the guidance of Chitrabhanuji and Devendrakirtiji. About 500 people participated in the function.
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