Jain Study Center NC Raleigh 1999 08 Twenty Years

Author(s): Jain Study Center NC Raleigh
Publisher: USA Jain Study Center NC Raleigh

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Over the past two years, the JSCNC has served as a medium for me to learn about my religion, about my culture, about my heritage - in essence, about my sanskaar.
As a college student, it is difficult to come into a new community and make a family outside of peers in the classroom. But with an organization like JSCNC, it is almost difficult not to be able to call North Carolina home. And, now that my parents' 'baby' has left home, they are once again living life by themselves. The question that my brothers and I often ponder is: "are Mom and Dad doing okay without us?" There is nothing more rewarding for young adults, especially those living away from home, than to know that their parents are truly happy.
For recreating a perfect picture of a home outside of Florida, for making my parents happy, and for opening up their minds and hearts to my family, I owe the Jain Center of North Carolina sincere thanks.
Jai Jinendra
Dina M. Mehta
Dina Mehta is a former YJA Director for Southeast Region and is currently studying at UNCChapel Hill.
This article is sponsored by Drs. Mahesh & Indu Varia.
My impressions of the Jain Study Center of North Carolina
by Rajendra Mehta
After coming to the United States of America a long time ago, the first time I attended a Jain Center was when I moved to Raleigh in 1984. This first meeting was the very first time I had met so many Jain families. I was impressed with the children's activities and learning programs. For two years, I continually attended the monthly sessions. During two years, I actively participated in many activities held by the center and the one I liked most was the discussion on Jainism. Unfortunately, I did not stay long enough in Raleigh to study more on Jainism. I was so impressed with the children's activities, that after moving to Central Florida, I implemented the same children's activities and have followed the same children's learning book here.
Particularly, Pravinbhai's knowledge on Jainism has helped me a lot.
I wish all the best to the Jain Study center of North Carolina.
Rajendra Mehta is an engineer, currently living in Orlando, Florida.
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