Jain Digest 2015 06

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

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JAIN DIGEST
Pathshala for children are run by dedicated teachers. They also have competition and stage performances. Library has many books, audios and video CDs. They provide free service helping families to organize Snatra/Vastu Puja in their homes. They publish a yearly panchang according to the Melbourne time. Veer Sainik from Tapovan visits for the Paryushans. Navpad oli gets organized twice a year. Anniversary/Adhar Abhishek Pujan, in this yearly event, Pujya Shree Jinchandraji visits to guide. In spite of being a small sangh, MSJS played a leading role in supporting all visiting Jain scholars from around the globe during 2009 world religion conference. MSJS contributes significant amount as donation for Jivdaya, jirnoddhra of Jinalaya, Sadharmic bhakti etc. In India and Australia. Contact for the Visit: Mr. Nitin Doshi 0422625555, www.MSJS. org.au. There is another Gruh Jinalaya with Shree Sumatinath as a Mul-nayak. Contact Param & Ekta Shah. 36 D, Clay Street, Moorabin, Victoria, 3189, Phone -0395550991
Perth- JAIN COMMUNITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA (JCWA)
In February 1999, JCWA was registered. JCWA in Perth is a small organization with only 125 families as members. However, size is not a deterrent to the enthusiasm and bonding within the community. Monthly Satsang usually comprises of bhakti sangeet and opportunity to reflect on Jain philosophy. Sometimes they have guest speakers and workshops by Srimad Rajchandra Divine (SRD). Pathshala classes that provide an essential source of knowledge for children.
During Paryushan, two Tapovan graduates visit Perth sangh. In recent years, Pujya Jinchandraji Maharaj conducted a Saraswati Poojan. Paryushan and Diwali is celebrated with gusto. Other social events include the Gujarati play, picnic, bingo night and river cruise. Jain camps and sporting events are held for the youth. A cultural event to support small business is also organized. Recently Gurudev Rakeshbhai Jhaveri visited Perth. To contact JCWA, please visit their website jainsperth.org.au, or email info@jainsperth.org.au
Gruh Derasar: Dineshbhai Sheth has built a Gruh derasar for the Jain sangh in 2004. Here the Mul Nayak is Shree Rishabhdev, other two pratimajis are Shree Parshvanath and Mahavir Swami, Also many chitrapats like Shatrynjaya, Girnar, Samet shikhar, Pavapuri, Champapuri and Vis viharman Tirthankar including Simandhar swami are present.
For darshan, please contact: Dinesh Sheth, 89, clement drive, Karrinyup, WA 6018, Perth, Australia, Phone: +61449094350
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