Jain Digest 2015 06

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

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JAIN DIGEST
Aukland-New Zealand Jain Center
Aukland Sangh got established in 2007. Sangh has about 70 families. Sangh has Shree Parshvanath as mul-nayak, others are Shree Shantinath, Shree Simandhar Swami, Siddhachakraji, Shree Nakoda Bhairavji, Padmavati and Saraswati devi. Every Thursday evening they perform group puja and have adult/kid's Pathshala. Since 2007. Shree Jinchandraji Maharaj has visited New Zeland three times.
To visit Jain center contact: Parag Shah, 5, McGowan street, Mt. Roskill, Auckland, and NZ 1041 Phone: 64212788912
Brisbane Jain Sangh (BJS)
BJS was established during the Paryushan of 2009, with the inspiration of Pujya Jinchandraji Maharaj. Over 150 families participate in various religious activities organized by the BJS. In March 2015 Pratistha of first Gruh Jinalaya took place under the blessings and guidance of Pujya Jinchandraji Maharaj. The Idols include Shree Parshvanath, Shree Adinath, Mahavir Swami, Shantinath Bhagwan, Padmavati Devi and Ghantakaran veer.
To visit please contact President Gaurang shah+61432104372, 5 Liberty Street, Forest Lake, Brisbane, Queensland, 4078
We appreciate the information provided by Nitin Doshi of MSJS, Manoj Doshi of VJSS, Pranita Killdeer of SJM, Gaurang Shah of BJS, Dineshbhai Sheth, JSW- Perth, Mr. Parag shah-Auckland, All are Presidents at their respective Sanghs.
JAINA's first sponsored Children's Book - Mahavira: The Hero of Compassion
JAINA and JAINA"S Long Range Planning Committee (LRP) is dedicated to creating and promoting materials for the Jain Community
MAHAVIRA
Nationally recognized author and illustrator, Dr. Manoj Jain and Demi, created Mahavira the Hero. It was published by World Wisdom and is being sold on Amazon and many bookstores. JAINA and Jain centers has over 2,000 copies.
Mahavira: The Hero of Compassion has received many awards including the Best in the "Children's Religious" category of the 2014 USA Best Book Awards", which brought in over 2000 entries.
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Here is what you can do:
> Pathshala teachers can provide this book to
their students Grandparents can give the book to their grandchildren
All Jains can gift this book to their non-Jain friends to introduce our religion JAINA LRP is giving the book as a gift to any donor who contributes over $100
Get your copy today by going to: www.jaina.org/buymahavirabook
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