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An Outstanding Opportunity For The Jain Community In America & Abroad
To Participate In The Creation Of A Jain Tirth In Southern California
Jain Center of Southern California has embarked on a monumental task of building one of the finest Jain Tirths in America. The extent and scope of the effort is such that every Jain family living in America will benefit from this project. It will be a source of pride and joy for every Jain. When completed, this Jain Tirth will become a prominent destination of international repute for pilgrimage, cultural, and scholarly pursuits. The Tirth will include:
A religious complex of 15,000 sq ft with the Derasar and Aradhana Hall. Five idols, rang mandap, shikhars, bhamati, gokhlas and an ornate ceiling will be featured in the Derasar.
A cultural complex of 42,000 sq ft with an auditorium, Swadhyay rooms, and a museum of history, art and heritage. Jainism and the message of Ahimsa will be gracefully conveyed through artworks, paintings, murals, sculptures and multi-media displays. A priceless wooden replica of the Palitana Jain Temple will be showcased in this complex. Lisdeil Atama Sadhana Kendra of 7,000 sq ft with Study/Pathshala rooms and JAINA National Library. Accessible via Internet, the library will contain over 15,000 books and media contents. It will be a very valuable resource for scholars, researchers and students throughout North America.
Construction began in October 2002 and will be completed in three phases. Jain Center of Southern California is extending an opportunity to every Jain family in America and abroad to participate in this noble project. For a donation of $1001 or more, the donor's name will be duly acknowledged on a plaque (takhti) to be located within the facility. Opportunities to donate for major takhti's are also available. With your generous contributions you will participate and help to complete a religious monument of great historical significance. Donations are tax deductible, please consult your tax advisor for details.
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DONATION FORM
Please kindly provide the information requested below and forward it with your donation to: Jain Center of Southern California, P. O. Box 549, Buena Park, Ca 90621, USA Donation Amount: $
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"Creating a temple does not entail creating a building. It means creating a sanctuary from where Lord Mahavir's message can be learned and delivered to the world."
H. H. Jin Chandraji Maharaj
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Donation should be acknowledge in the name of:
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For additional information, please contact:
Dr. Nitinbhai Shah, President
Dr. Manilal Mehta
Mr. Sumatibhai Shah
Jain Center of Southern California, 8072 Commonwealth Avenue, P. O. Box 549, Buena Park, CA 90621 Visit our websites: www.jaincenter.net and www.jaincenterexpansion.com (for detailed project plans) Jain Center of Southern California is a Non-Profit California Corporation
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(714) 506-6699
(714) 898-3156 (562) 926-4075
nitin.shah@med.va.gov manilal.b.mehta@kp.org sumatil@hotmail.com
