Jain Digest 2015 06

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

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JAIN DIGEST
Community Outreach Team-Commit
In later years, other Jain saints like Pujya Chitrabhanu, Pujya Sushil Muniji, and other Mahasatijis graced Singapore and gave religious discourses. Jainism is part and parcel of great Indian tradition and culture and as such, other dignitaries like Pujya Murari Bapu, Mahamandeshwarji, Shree Rameshbhai Oza. Dr. Soneji (now Pujya Athmanandji), Dr. Goenkaji also graced our Sthanak and gave religious discourses. Jains as well as other Gujaratis took part in all these discourses.
Committee was initiated in late 2009 to enable the community members to make a more focused and consolidated charity contribution to the wider Singaporean community, particularly the needy and less fortunate, and for the members and SJRS sub-groups.
Since its inception, Committee has had a series of activities with Sunlove, its adopted charity and also with other organizations. Continued efforts have been made to not only meet the needs of the locally adopted charity, but also to serve other organizations, respond to overseas crisis and increase environmental awareness.
In 1995, with a population of 700 Jains, it was felt that a new modern Sthanak was needed. With a noteworthy donation of S$500,000 by Smt. Nirmalaben Doshi in loving memory of her late husband, Sri Chandulal Doshi (our society's founder trustee and former president) and additional donations amounting to S$500,000 by others, a new modern building was constructed. It has a fully air-conditioned prayer hall on the second floor with all amenities for cooking facility of up to 1000 people. Our modern building named as Smt. Nirmalaben Chandulal Doshi Jain Sthanak is a testimony of Jain spirit and devotion.
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The society is running Jain Shala every Sunday morning. Many of the children have the knowledge of Samayak and Pratikraman. The library has religious and cultural books in Gujarati, Hindi and English. During Ayambil Oli, the kitchen caters for the Ayambil lunch. During Paryushan, daily Pratikraman and other religious activities are carried out. Ladies have their Satsang every week. Bhaktamar sessions are held every Sunday morning. The members also use the Sthanak premises for marriages and other social activities. There is a beautiful murti of Bhagawan Mahavir (Darshini)at the sthanak.
About SJS :
"Everyone can give something. Even if you can't give money or material objects, you can give time, knowledge, wisdom, skills, leadership, attention, touch, advice, hope, laughter, or love" The most current visiting timings as well as advice on specific events are stated on the website. www.sirs.org.sg. The Singapore Jain Religious Sthanak premises are located at 18 Jalan Yasin (Eunos Area), Singapore 417991. Tel no: (65) 67427829. The Postal Address is : Katong P. O. Box 106, Singapore 914304E Mail : sjrs @sjrs.org.sg
Singapore Jain Shala (SJS) aims to provide a strong base and an all-rounded education of Jain traditions and principles, and also aims to promote moral values to mould the children into becoming 'good Jains'. The Shala is open to any Jain child above 4 years of age and is completely free of any charges (e.g. books, materials, transport, etc). A broad -based curriculum has been specially created for the unique Singapore context, with the teachings also tailored to each student's ability and aptitude, which enables them to apply and practice Jainism in the globalised world in which they live.
Compiled with the help of Singapore Jain Religious Society-SJRS
351 MAY-JUN 2015