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JCA & YJP Scholars Lecture Series At Siddhachalam on Friday, June 27, 2014

Friday, June 27, 2014

Jai Jinendra,

Jain Center of America (JCA) and Young Jain Professionals (YJP) has planned an intensive three day JAIN Academic Lecture Series at Shri Siddhachalam Jain Tirth from Friday (Evening) - June 27, 2014 to Sunday (Afternoon) - June 29, 2014. The JCA & YJP Academic Series is limited to the First 75 Attendees Only on a first come, first served basis.

One of the lectures series will be conducted by Prof. Jeffery D. Long who has completed his Phd studies from University of Chicago on Jainism & Anekantvad and has one of the top selling books on Jainism on Amazon.com - Jainism: An Introduction. This academic lecture series in English will be an amazing, one of a kind learning opportunity for young adults and parents to learn about the core tenets of this great philosophy.

This event will consist of professional educational sessions on the following three topics:

• Session A: Jain Tattvas - The Fundamental Principles of Jainism

• Session B: Aparigraha - The Jain Principle of Non-Possessiveness

• Session C: Living a Jain Way of Life in today's world

Please click to view Brief Course Content of Lecture Series from the 2013 Event >

Session Scholars:	Professor Jeffery D. Long (in English)
	Pandit Mahesh Kumar Jain (in Hindi)
Event Location:	Shri Siddhachalam Jain Tirth (NJ)
Event Dates:	Friday (Evening) - June 27, 2014 to Sunday (Afternoon) - June 29, 2014
Registration Fee:	$99 per Attendee and limited to 75 Attendees
Online Registration:	Begins on May 1, 2014 and will close on June 26, 2014

This nominal registration fee of $99 covers cost of the program including course material, lodging and boarding expenses and food which includes breakfast, snack and dinner for two-days and two-nights.

Please note that the low registration fee of $99 is possible due to the generosity of our Sponsors that have subsidized this Lecture Series to enable members to take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn more about our great Jain Philosophy.

You must be over the age of 15 years to register and attend the lecture series. Children below the age of 15 years can attend for FREE and do not need to register and must be accompanied by a parent.

Siddhachalam, North America’s First Jain Tirth with its beautiful spiritual setting and replica of Shikarji provides an ideal environment for the JCA & YJP Scholars Lecture Series. By having the event at Siddhachalam, the participants will have the opportunity to stay overnight and become fully involved with the educational sessions that provide a dual immersive experience – both religious as well as educational.

For more information and to register please

We look forward to seeing you at the JCA & YJP Scholars Lecture at Shri Siddhachalam Jain Tirth!

Mahaveer Janma Kalyanak Celebrations on Sunday, May 11, 2014

With Regards,

Jain Center of America

Jain Center of America Celebrates It’s 4th Shri Ashtapadji Anniversary on Sunday, June 22, 2014

Sunday, June 22, 2014

Jai Jinendra,

SHRI ASHTAPADJI TIRTH

4th Pratishtha Anniversary for Shri Ashtapadji Tirth will be celebrating on Saturday June 21 and Sunday, June 22, 2014. More information will be send through email.

Saturday, June 21: Bhakti Bhavana by Nayanbhai from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm on 4th Floor

Sunday, June 22: Puja and Dwaja Aarohan on 4th Floor

With Regards,

Jain Center of America

Jain Center of America Celebrates it's 9th Pratishtha Anniversary

Sunday, June 8, 2014

Dear Sadharmik Brothers and Sisters,

Jai Jinendra!!

Jain Center of America, NY, is celebrating 9th Temple Anniversary on Sunday, June 8 and on Sunday, June 15, 2014 and 4th Anniversary of Ashtapadji from Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22nd 2014.

JCA needs your support and help to make this Anniversary event a memorable and successful. JCA needs your sponsorship for Swamivatslya and participation in all Anniversary religious activities.

Temple Anniversary Program For Each Tradition

SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 2014: STHANAK ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
From 10.00 AM to 12.30 PM (2nd Floor: Stanak Hall)

BHAKTI BHAVNA, SAAMAYIK & ARIHANT VANDAVALI ALONG WITH DISCOURSE BY:
SAMANI BHAVITA PRAGYAJI AND SAMANI SANGHA PRAGYAJI
DEEPAKBHAI SHAH (BARDOLIVALA)

Followed by "Swamivatslya" on 4th floor, Bhojanshala.

SWAMIVATSLYA FOR SUNDAY JUNE 8TH IS SPONSORED BY:

1. Dr.Mayur & Dr.Purnima Kothari

2. Jayprakash & Punita Kothari

3. Anjali Ashok Sheth

4. Ulka Abhay Kothari

On 3rd Punya Tithi Of Their "MATUSHRI" G.S. - Ilaben Jayantbhai Kothari

5. Ghisalal Ji Parasdevi Ji Bamb & Family

6. Vinay Ji & Vinita Ji Kothari & Family.

SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2014: 4TH FLOOR: DADAGURU DEV CELEBRATION
(Vidhikarak: Shree Ashishbhai Mehta)
8:30 AM - onward --> 18 Abhishek
Swamivatslay @ 12.30 PM on 4th Floor Bhojanshala.
7.00 PM --> Bhakti Bhavna By Ashishbhai Mehta & Nayanbhai Sanghvi

SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 2014: 2ND FLOOR: MAHAVIRSWAMI DERASAR CELEBRATION
(Vidhikarak: Shree Nayanbhai Sanghvi)
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM --> Snatra Puja
10:00 AM - onward --> 18 Abishek
(Dhwaja Aarohan of 2nd floor Mahavir Swami Temple will be at 12:38 pm Sharp)
Dhawaja Aarohan Boli is open to all members, please take Labh.

JCA invites Sakal Sangh to celebrate this events and take Labh. We request members to participate in 18 Abhishek Puja.

SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 2014: 3RD FLOOR: ADINATH JINALAYA CELEBRATION
(SCHOLAR &VIDHIKARAK PT. KHEMCHANDJI)
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM --> Abhishek & Shaantidhara
Swamivatslay @ 12.30 PM on 4th Floor Bhojanshala.
7.00 PM --> Bhakti Bhavna By Ashishbhai Mehta & Nayanbhai Sanghvi

SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 2014: 3RD FLOOR: SHRIMAD DHYAN HALL CELEBRATION
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM --> ParamKrupaludev's Chitrapat Sthapna Anniversary Day

SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 2014: 4TH FLOOR: DADAGURU DEV CELEBRATION
(Vidhikarak: Shree Ashishbhai Mehta)
8:30 - onward --> Dadaguru Dev puja after Snatra Puja.
(Followed by Dhwaja at Vijay Mahurat at 12:39 pm Sharp)

12:30 PM - 5 PM --> Swamivatsalya @ Elmhurst Hall

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 21 & 22, 2014: 4TH FLOOR: SHRI ASHTAPADJI ANNIVERSARY PROGRAM

Saturday, June 21, 2014
7.00 PM - 10:00 PM --> Bhakti Bhavana by Nayanbhai Sanghvi on 4th Floor

Sunday, June 22, 2014
9 AM - 1 PM - Snatra Puja followed by & Dhwaja of Shri Asthapadji Jinalay. 12:30 PM - 5 PM --> Swamivatsalya @ Elmhurst Hall

Hope to see you all actively participating in all the events.

Thanks and Regards,
Jain Center of America, NY

Jain Center of America Celebrates It’s 9th Temple Anniversary on June 8, 14, 15, 2014

Sunday, June 8, 2014

Jai Jinendra,

MAHAVIR SWAMI TEMPLE 9th PRATISHTHA ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Saturday, Jun 14th 2014

Sunday, June 15th 2014

7:00 pm:

Bhakti by Aashish Bhai Mehta
and Nayanbhai Sanghvi

9:00 am:		Snatra Puja. Nakro will be $101 per family - 5 families can take labh
10:00 am:		18 Abhisek of 2nd floor Bhagwan by Shri Nayanbhai Sanghvi.

Dhwaja Aarohan of 2nd floor Mahavir Swami Temple will be at 12:38 pm Sharp

Name of Pratimaji	Nakro for Abhishek	Name of Pratimaji	Nakro for Abhishek

Shri Mahavirswami, Shri Neminath, Shri Sambhavnath	$151 for each Abhishek of all 3 Bhagwans	Shri Ghantakaran Mahavir Dev	$51 for 3 Abhishek
Shri Mahavirswami, Shri Neminath, Shri Sambhavnath	$151 for each Abhishek of all 3 Bhagwans	Shri Bhomiaji	$51 for 3 Abhishek
Shri Parshvnath	$51 for each Abhishek	Shri Gaumukh Yaksha	$51 for 3 Abhishek
Shri Shantinath	$51 for each Abhishek	Shri Padmavati Devi	$51 for 3 Abhishek
Shri Gautamswami	$51 for each Abhishek	Shri Laxmi Devi	$51 for 3 Abhishek
Shri Adinath Chaumukhi	$51 for 3 Abhishek	Shri Sarasvati Devi	$51 for 3 Abhishek
Shri Simandharswami	$51 for 3 Abhishek	Shri Chakesvari Devi	$51 for 3 Abhishek
Shri Manibhadra Vir Dev	$51 for 3 Abhishek	Shri Shantinath (Anjan Salakha)	$51 for 3 Abhishek
Shri Nakoda Bhairav Dev	$51 for 3 Abhishek	Shri Adinath (Anjan Salakha)	$51 for 3 Abhishek
SHANTINATH BHAGWAN FOR SNATRA PUJA $51 (MAXIMUM 4 SPONSORS)

SHRI ADINATH JINALAYA Pratishtha Anniversary Celebration 2014

Please join us in celebrating our Ninth Pratishtha Anniversary on Sunday, June 15, 2014

By performing Shri Kalyan Mandir Vidhaan

Under the Guidance of Pandit Kemchandji Jain

Program as follows:

Abhishek & Shantidhara: 9:00 am - 9:45 am

Shri Kalyan Mandir Vidhan: 10:00 pm – 12:30 pm

Visarjan & Aarti: 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm

We are very fortunate that this special day falls on Sunday this year.

We request all Dharambandhus to participate in the celebrations along with family and friends.

As Jain Shravaks, it is our obligation and duty to actively participate in such auspicious occasions so that the coming generations continue our Jain Traditions.

SHRI DADAGURUDEVAY NAMAH:

MONTHLY DADA GURUDEV PUJA SCHEDULE: May 18, 2014 (Sunday) 9:30 am to 12:15 pm, 4th Floor

PRATISHTHA ANNIVERSARY PROGRAM DETAIL:

Under the Guidance of Shri Aashish Bhai Mehta

Adhar Abhishek on June 14, 2014 (Saturday) From: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, 4th Floor

June 15, 2014 (Sunday): Anniversary Puja: 9:30 am to 1:15 pm (New Dhawja: 12:39 pm Sharp)

Before Dadagurudev Puja there will be Snatra Puja at 2nd Floor from 8:00 am to 9:15 am

You all are requested to attend the entire program and take Dharam Labh.

Sthanak News

PLEASE NOTE SCHEDULE FOR UPCOMING EVENTS

EIGHTH ANNUAL 24 HOURS AKHAND “NAVKAR MAHA MANTRA JAAP”

From: Saturday, May 17th 2014 (10.15 am)

To: Sunday, May 18th 2014 (10.15 am)

FOLLOWED BY “SAAMUHIK SAAMAYIK” @ 10.30 am ownwards,

ALONG WITH DISCOURSE BY PANDIT DHIRUBHAI MEHTA

CELEBRATING 9TH “STHANAK” ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY, JUNE 8TH 2014 @ 10.15 am ONWARDS

ALONG WITH “SAAMUHIK SAAMAYIK” & DISCOURSE BY

SAMANI BHAVIT PRAGYAJI

SAMANI SANGH PRAGYAJI

SHRIMAD RAJCHANDRA SWADHYAY BHAKTI SCHEDULE

Venue: Shrimad Dhyan Hall, 3rd Floor Derasar

Time: 1:30pm to 4pm on Sunday

Date		Occasion
Sunday, May 18		Swadhyay & Param Upkari Prabhu Shreeji’s Dehotsarg Day
Sunday, June 15		Param Krupaludev’s Chitrapat Sthapna Anniversary Day
Sunday, July 20		Swadhyay & Gurupurnima Celebration

Sunday, July 20

Sunday, June 15

With Regards,

Jain Center of America

With Regards,

Jain Center of America

Mahaveer Janma Kalyanak Celebrations on Sunday, May 11, 2014

Sunday, May 11, 2014

Jai Jinendra!

Dear Sadharmik Brothers and Sisters,

Each year, JCA organizes the Cultural Program to celebrate Mahaveer Janam Kalyanak in which over 1,500 to 2,000 Jains along with their families from around the Tri State area attend to celebrate the religious festivities and cultural programs. We are pleased to have the opportunity to organize this incredible event for all the community to take part in again.

We invite you to participate in our Annual JCA Mahaveer Jayanti Cultural Program. Please come with family and friends to celebrate this auspicious occasion and our Jain heritage! Please bring the entire family so they can enjoy the beautiful cultural programs performed by our youths.

Date:	Sunday, May 11, 2014
Time:	Cultural Program Starts at 2:00 pm Sharp
Swamivatsalya:	Snacks: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
	Dinner: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Location:	Martin Van Buren High School (Hillside, Queens, NY)

Please view the JCA Newsletter for additional information. We cordially invite all JCA members with family and friends to support all of our young participants performing in these cultural programs.

We request all our members to contribute wholeheartedly to ensure the success of this great tradition. Sponsorship opportunities are available. You can sponsor food, trophies, hall

facility, videography etc. Please Click on Sponsorship Form to download form or call JCA Temple for additional info.

We are very thankful to everyone who has joined in making Mahaveer Janma Kalyanak program as well as other JCA events so successful with your efforts and generous contributions. We look forward to your support for all JCA's programs throughout the year. With your continued support we are able to celebrate our great Jain traditions as well as pass on our heritage to our future generations.

Please feel free to contact anyone of us or speak with the JCA Manager at 718-478-9141 for any suggestions or to make a contribution towards the success of Mahaveer Janma Kalyanak 2014.

Please visit www.nyjaincenter.org to learn more about JCA’s Latest News, Upcoming Events and much more.

Thank you for your time and support and we look forward to having you at this auspicious event.

With Regards,

JCA Board of Trustees

JCA Executive Committee

JCA Bhakti Bhavna & Varsitap Parna & Bahuman Celebration From May 1 - 3, 2014

Friday, May 2, 2014

Jai Jinendra

Dear Sadharmik Brothers and Sisters

Jain Center of America, NY takes a great pleasure in inviting Sakal Sangh for Varsitap Parna Celebration as follows:

Thursday, May 1st 2014: Bhakti Bhavna followed by Swamivatsalay :
Swamivatsalay at Elmhurst Memorial Hall from 5.00 PM To 7.00 PM
Bhakti Bhavna at Jain Center of America from 7.00 PM

Friday, May 2nd 2014: Varsitap Parna followed by Swamivatsalay :
The Varsitap Parana will take place at Gujarati Samaj of NY from 10.00 AM

All are requested to attend and follow the Parna Schedule, organized by Kishorbhai for easy to maintain arrangement in orderly, even that everyone gets proper chance to take parna labh.

Above both events are sponsored by Kishorbhai & Ranjanben Mehta.

Saturday, May 3rd 2014: Bahuman followed by Swamivatsalay & Dandiya :
Gujarati Samaj Of New York
Swamivatslay: 5.00 PM To 7.00 PM
Bahuman followed by Dandiya Rass: from 7.00 PM

Board of Trustees, Executive Committee and Religious Committee requests all to participate in this event.

ANUMODANA & SUKH SATA FOR ALL VARSITAP TAPSAVIS & KISHORBHAI-RANJANBEN MEHTA

Thanks and Regards,

Jain Center of America. NY

Varsitap Parna on Friday, May 2, 2014

Friday, May 2, 2014

Jai Jinendra

JCA takes a great pleasure in inviting Sakal Sangh on behalf of Kishorbhai & Ranjanben Mehta family,for the celebration of Varsitap Parna. Varsitap Aradhana ni ANUMODANA for all 35 tapsavis.

Adinath Varsitap Parna

The Varshitap Parna will take place on Friday,May 2,2014 @ 10 AM at Gujarati Samaj Of New York. Please click View Kankotri-Varsitap Parna above for events.

Shri Kishorbhai Mehta & family request presence of the Sakal Sangh members to grace this auspicious event. We hope to see many more.

Thanks and Regards,

Jain Center of America

Shri Mahavirswami Janam Kalyanak Mahotsav on Sunday, April 13, 2014 (Chaitra Sud Teras)

Sunday, April 13, 2014

Jai Jinendra !!

Jain Center Of America take a great pleasure in inviting sakal sangh for the Janam kalyanak Mahotsav of Shashanpati Bhagwan Shri Mahavirswami.

We encourage all our members to contribute for Swamivatslay sponsorship on this auspicious day of Janam Kalyanak Mahotsav.

Following programs are scheduled at the Jain Center of America:

Sunday, April 13, 2014:Mahavirswami Janam Kalyanak

Abhisek & Mahavir Bhagwan Puja @ 10.00 AM at Adinath Jinalay

Snatra Puja @ 10.30 AM at Mahavirswami Jinalay

Saamuhik Saamayik & Swadhyay@ 10.30 AM at Cellar

Sunday, April 13,2014 @12.30 PM - 3.00 PM

Swamivatslay will be served at:

Elmhurst Memorial Hall

88-24 43rd Avenue, Elmhurst NY-11373.

Thanks & Regards.

Jain Center Of America

Aymbil Oli on Monday, April 7th 2014 - Tuesday, April 15th 2014

Monday, April 7, 2014

Jai Jinendra !!

Jain Center of America (JCA) invites Sakal Sangh to participate in the Aymbil Oli starting on Monday, April 7,2014.Please participate in this auspicious Tap and motivate others to do same.

Event: Aymbil Oli

Venue: Jain Center Of America (4th Fl. Bhojanshala)

Date: Monday, 04/07/2014 - Tuesday, 04/15/2014

Time: 12 PM - 2 PM

Sponsors: Archanaben Abhisekbhai Rathod and Dinaben Tusharbhai Kothari

Please register your name to JCA office at least a day in advance so, we can provide you with better services.

Members interested in sponsoring this and future Aymbil Oli please contact JCA office or EC members.

Parna will be on Wednesday, April 16th 2014 at 8 AM on 4th Floor (Bhojanshala)

Bhojanshala will be closed on Sunday, 04/13/2014, except for Aymbil.

Thanks and Regards,

Jain Center of America, NY

Anjansalaka Pratimaji Pravesh & Pratishtha Ceremony on Sunday, March 23, 2014

Sunday, March 23, 2014

Jai Jinendra

Dear Sadharmik Brothers and Sisters

Jain Center of America, NY is very happy to inform you that Two Anjansalaka Panch Dhatu Pratimaji of Shri Bhagwan Adinath and Shri Bhagwan Shantinath, Pravesh and Pratishtha Ceremony will be performed on Sunday March 23,2014, Vikram Samvat 2070 fagan vadi satam, in Shri Bhagwan Mahavirswami Temple (Second Floor).

Anjansalaka Pratimaji arrived in NY on February.26,2014 and Parona Ceremony was successfully performed at JTNY, New Hyde Park. We thank all at JTNY on Behalf of Jain Center of America, NY for their help.

Pratishtha and Pravesh Ceremony on Sunday,March 23,2014 will be performed by Vidhikar Shri Nareshbhai S.Shah & Vidhikar Shri Sureshbhai Doshi.

We request all to be part of this auspicious ceremony and take Labh.

Following is the program details: Program will start with Akhand Deepak, Kumbh Sthapana, Snatra Pooja from 8.30 AM to 10.00 AM

Sadharmiks who have taken successful boli for Bharai of Shri Bhagwan Adinath and Shri Bhagwan Shantinath will get privilege to bring Pratimaji from JTNY, New Hyde Park starting at 9.15 AM to JCA Ithaca Street Temple arriving at 10. 00 AM.

Bimb Pravesh from 10.00 AM to 11.00 AM at Ithaca Street Temple

Sadharmiks who have taken successful boli for Pratimaji Pratishtha will have privilege to take Pratimaji from inside of Temple door to the second floor.

Adhar Abhishek : 11.00 AM to 1.30 PM

Pratishtha of Pratimaji: 1.30 PM to 2.00 PM

Swami Vatsalalya will start after Pratishtha of Pratimaji, 2.00 PM onward

Ashta Prakari Pooja, Aarti, Mangal Divo and Shanti Kalash: 2.00 PM to 3.00 PM

Following are updated Gheebolis as of today, Members can take Labh:

	Rituals	Ghee Boli	Boli Adinathji	Boli Shantinathji
1	Bhagwan Bharai		$501	$251
2	Deepak and Kumbh Sthapna		$101	$101
3	Sanghpati will do Tilak to Sangh	$101
4	Pratimaji Pratishtha		$2501	$2101
5	Ashta Prakari Pooja	$101

Following are Nakro starting today, members can take Labh:

1	Deepak-6 people	$11/Each
2	Dhoop-6 people	$11/Each
3	Chamar-6 people	$11/Each
4	Danko-6 people	$11/Each
5	Akhand Dhara-2 people	$31/Each
6	Adhar Abhisek (Two Pratimaji) 3 to 15 Abhhisek 1 & 2 Abhishek will be the privilege of Bharai Boli Sadharmik 16,17&18 Abhishek will be the privilege of Pratishtha Boli Sadharmik	$51/Each
7	Swami Vatsalaya labh ( Three Families )	$5001

There will bolis at Temple for Chandra Darshan, Surya Darshan, Aarti,Mangal Divo and Shanti Kalash.

Your Participation in this auspicious ceremony will be greatly appreciated, please grace, support and help JCA.

All Bolis and Nakro should be emailed or by phone call to Manojkumar Mehta,

JCA Manager Email - JCAManager@yahoo.com Phone 718-478-9141

Boli and Nakro Adhesh will be given on

Wednesday, March 19, 2014 after 9.00 PM

Hope to see you all , Regards

Board of Trustees, Executive Committee and Religious Committee

Jain Center of America, NY

News & Events

JCA & YJP Scholars Lecture Series At Siddhachalam on Friday, June 27, 2014

Jain Center of America Celebrates It’s 4th Shri Ashtapadji Anniversary on Sunday, June 22, 2014

Jain Center of America Celebrates it's 9th Pratishtha Anniversary

Jain Center of America Celebrates It’s 9th Temple Anniversary on June 8, 14, 15, 2014

Mahaveer Janma Kalyanak Celebrations on Sunday, May 11, 2014

JCA Bhakti Bhavna & Varsitap Parna & Bahuman Celebration From May 1 - 3, 2014

Varsitap Parna on Friday, May 2, 2014

Shri Mahavirswami Janam Kalyanak Mahotsav on Sunday, April 13, 2014 (Chaitra Sud Teras)

Aymbil Oli on Monday, April 7th 2014 - Tuesday, April 15th 2014

Anjansalaka Pratimaji Pravesh & Pratishtha Ceremony on Sunday, March 23, 2014