Jai Jinendra,
Dear Sadharmik Brothers and Sisters,
We are happy to inform you that this year we have planned following for Chaitya Paripati:
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Saturday, October 1st, 6:00 AM to Sunday October 2nd night |
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| Destination: |
Toronto (Canada), Buffalo (NY, USA) |
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| Details: |
Our final destination is Jain Society of Toronto, Canada via Buffalo |
Fine print:
1. Since this trip is travelling to Canada and coming back to USA - a valid US passport, valid Green Card or a multiple entry US and Canada visa is required.
2. Before committing to the trip, kindly ensure you fulfill the documentation requirements and submit copies of your documents along with the Chaitya Paripati registration form.
3. Original documents and their validity will be checked at the time of commencement of the trip.
We request your cooperation and understanding in the matter for a hassle free and enjoyable trip with Sakal Sangh.
More details and forms will be send out to all the members in email. Forms will also be available at JCA office during Paryushan Parva.
We look forward to the participation of Sakal Sangh.
Thanks & Regards,
Board of Trustees & Executive Committee
Jain Center of America, NY
Jai Jinendra,
Dear Sadharmik Brothers and Sisters,
It is with great pleasure we would like to welcome all of you to Paryushan Maha Parv and Das Lakshana 2016. It is one of the most important days for us all Jains, and as always in the past, we seek your active participation in the events and taking Dharam Laabh.
A detailed flyer will reach to you shortly, but here are a few highlights of the events and the dates, for you to mark your calendar and make these events a grand success.
| Monday, August 29, 2016 |
Paryushan Mahaparv Starts |
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| Saturday, September 3, 2016 |
Swapna Darshan and Mahavir Janma - Queens College - 2:00 PM Sharp |
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| Monday, September 5, 2016 |
Samvatsari |
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| Tuesday, September 6, 2016 |
Samuh Parna |
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| Tuesday, September 6, 2016 |
Das Lakshana Parva Starts |
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| Thursday, September 15, 2016 |
Anant Chaturdashi - Kshamapana - Das Lakshan Parva |
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| To Be Announced | Samuh Sanji (Tapsvi Bahumman) | |
| To Be Announced |
Chaitya Paripati - 2016 |
These holy days will be graced under the auspicious presence and guidance of Pujya Gurudev Shri Manak Muniji and three scholars Shri Pravinbhaiji Sanghavi, Shri Fulchandji Shastri and Pandit Mahesh Kumarji Jain.
Pujya Gurudev Shri Manak Muniji Maharaj: Pujya Gurudev Shri Manak Muniji Maharaj is a great Sadhak, philosopher and orator. Muniji took Diksha, from the renowned Acharya Shri Tulsi ji Maharaj at the young age of 14. After taking Diksha, Muniji immersed himself in studying Jain philosophy and scriptures. A great scholar of Jainism, Muniji also had a profound understanding of the essence of Hinduism and Buddhism. Muniji is particularly versed in Dhyan-Sadhana (meditation) and travels regularly all over India, Asia, USA and Europe to spread Jainism and it's teachings.
Shri. Pravinbhai J. Sanghavi: He hails from Walkeshwar, Mumbai. He had his Dharmik education for 6 years of complete course at Mehsana Pathsala with 5 Pratikaman, 9 Smaran, 4 Prakran, 3 Bhashya, 6 Karmagranth, Panchsangrah, Kshetra Samas, BrihadSanrahani, Tatwarth with Arth. He has experience of 30 Years of teaching as Dharmik teacher - 11 Years at Babu Amichand Panalal Adishwar Jain Temple and 9 Years at Shripal Nagar Jain Temple in Walkeshwar, Mumbai. Book written by Pravinbhai - Sutrarthsar Aatma Uddhar (2 Pratikraman Arth). Pravinbhai has done Paryushan Aradhana at various places including Japan, Singapore, Houston and New York (USA), Dubai, Bangkok (Thailand) & Israel.
Shri Fulchandji Shashtri: Fulchandji is the founder of Adhyatmik Sadhana Kendra, Umarala, Bhavnagar district of Gujarat (India) – a non-profit organization involved in charitable, medical, educational, religious and social activities for keen learners and the under privileged group. To fulfill Shrimad Rajchandra’s dream he has initiated ‘The Atma Siddhi Shastra Mission’ to preach and preserve this ultimate spiritual guide in 142 countries with 415 languages translations and establish it at 1,00,000 centers across the globe by Guruji’s 150th birth anniversary on November 4, 2017. He is a visionary writer who has penned more than 35 books on Humanity, Spirituality, Truth, Non-Violence, Vegetarianism and the preaching of Omniscient God and how these could be used to live a life with Soul awareness. He is fluent in 18 national and international languages and has travelled to more than 53 countries to spread message of non-violence and vegetarianism.
Pandit Mahesh Kumar Jain: Pandit Mahesh Kumar Jain is a renowned scholar who has studied and taught various religious scriptures including: Tatvartha Sutra, Sarvarth Sidhi, Karma Kand, Ratnakarand Shravakachar, Samayasaar, etc. He has studied and done in-depth analysis of Karnanuyoga. He was the head Lecturer in the Shri Jain Shraman Sanskriti Sansthan in Jaipur, India. Pt. Mahesh Kumarji has over thirteen years of teaching experience. He has taught in various colleges including ones in Jaipur and Madhya Pradesh. He has given lectures and conducted workshops at various places in India and USA.
Thank you all for your support and look forward to seeing all of you.
Thanks & Regards,
Board of Trustees & Executive Committee
Jain Center of America, NY
Jai Jinendra,
Dear Sadharmik Brothers and Sisters,
It is with great pleasure we would like to invite you to the 11th Pratishtha Anniversary of our temple and 6th Pratishtha Anniversary of our Ashtapad Tirth. Please come and join us - so we can do prabhavna of our Bhagwan, spread the principle of Ahimsa and Anekantvada.
Temple and Ashtapadji Anniversary Events
Saturday, June 11, 2016 - Jeth Sud 7 (Satam)
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM - Swamivatsalya at Bhojanshala (4th Fl)
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM - Bhakti Bhavna at Mahavirswami temple (2nd Fl).
Sunday, June 12, 2016 - Jeth Sud 8 (Atham)
Sthanak Hall (2nd Fl)
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM - Samayik and Arihant Vandanvali (Discourses by Pujya Manak Muniji Maharaj Saheb)
Ashtapadji (4th Fl)
10:30 AM to 1:00 PM - Ashtaprakari Pooja by Shri Nayanbhai Sanghvi, followed by installation of the Gold Chattra, Diamond Studded Gold Flower & Gold Bhamandal on all 24 Tirthankars Murtis. Please see a separate email with more detail for Boli, Nakro and LuckyDraw.
12:30 PM to 3:30 PM - Swamivatsalya at Elmhurst Hall.
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 - Jeth Sud 10 (Dasham)
Adinath Temple (3rd Fl) (Under the guidance of Pandit Khemchandji Jain)
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM - Abhishek & Shantidhara
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM - Shri Panch Parmesthi Mandal Vidhan
12:30 PM to 1:00 PM - Visarjan & Aarti
1:00 PM onwards - Swamivatsalya at Bhojanshala (4th Fl)
Saturday, June 18, 2016 - Jeth Sud 13 (Teras)
Mahavirswami Temple (2nd Fl)
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Adhar (18) Abhishek under the guidance of Shri Nayanbhai Sanghvi
Dadawadi Temple (4th Fl)
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Adhar (18) Abhishek under the guidance of Shri Yashvantji Golecha
12:00 PM to 2:30PM - Swamivatsalya at Elmhurst Hall
Sunday, June 19, 2016 - Jeth Sud 14 (Chaudas)
Mahavirswami Temple (2nd Fl)
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Sattarbhedi Pooja (NEW DHWAJA : 12:39 PM SHARP) under the guidance of Shri Nayanbhai Sanghvi
Dadawadi Temple (4th Fl)
9:30 AM to 1:15 PM - Anniversary Pooja (NEW DHWAJA : 12:39 PM SHARP) under the guidance of Shri Yashvantji Golecha
Shrimad Hall (3rd Fl)
2:00 PM to 2:30 PM - Bhakti
2:30 PM to 4:30 PM - Swadhyaya Satsang with Shri Fulchandji Shastriji followed by Aarti.
12:30 PM- 3:00 PM - Swamivatsalya at Elmhurst Hall
Looking forward to seeing you all and please participate in full spirit with all Tan, Man and Dhan.
| Thanks & Regards, |
| Board of Trustees & Executive Committee |
| Jain Center of America, NY |
Jai Jinendra,
Dear Sadharmik Brothers and Sisters,
Each year, JCA organizes the Cultural Program to celebrate Mahaveer Bhagwan Janma Kalyanak in which over 1,000 to 1,500 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 2016 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 1, 2016 | |
| Time: | Cultural Program Starts at 2:30 PM Sharp | |
| Swamivatsalya: | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
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| Location: | John Bowne High School (63-25 Main St, Flushing, NY 11367) |  |
Please visit JCA Website 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 below green button to download Sponsorship Form or call JCA Temple for additional info.
We are very thankful to everyone who has joined in making Mahaveer Bhagwan 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 Bhagwan Janma Kalyanak 2016.
Please visit www.nyjaincenter.org to learn more about JCA’s Latest News, Upcoming Events and much more.
Please see below schedule of future events:
| May 9: |
Akshay Tritya |
| May 14 - 15: | 24 Hour Namokaar Mantra Jaap |
| June 11: | Evening - Bhakti |
| June 12: | 9:30 AM to 11.30 AM - Sthanak Celebrations |
| June 12: | 11.00 AM onwards - Ashtapad celebrations |
| June 15: | Adinath Jinalaya Celebrations |
| June 18: | Adhar Abhishek - 4th floor of Dada Gurudev |
| June 19: | Adhar Abhishek on 2nd floor and Dhwaja |
| June 19: | Dada Gurudev Pooja & Dhwaja on 4th Floor |
| June 19: | Youth Led Sunday Pooja in Adinath Jinalaya |
Also, Payurshana days are as follows:
| Aug 29 - Sep 5: |
Payurshana days |
| Sep 3: | Swapna Darshan |
| Sep 5: | Samvatsari |
| Sep 6: | Parna & Tapasvi Bahuman |
| Sep 6 - Sep 15: | Das Lakshan Parva |
| Sep 16: | Parna & Tapasvi Bahuman |
| Sep 24 - 25: | Chaitya Paripati |
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 |
| Jai Jinendra, Dear Sadharmik Brothers and Sisters, |
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| The Election Committee is announcing the Election process for the 2016 to 2019 term. All members who are interested in contesting must complete the (2) two attached forms (Certification of Nomination and Nomination Form) and submit them together. Please review the eligibility and requirements before submitting the completed forms. This letter and forms has been emailed to the members whose email addresses are on file with JCA on December 21st, 2015 and again on January 20th, 2016, then final reminder sent on February 2nd, 2016, but due to not enough responses and might be many members are out so give them chance to fill up the forms, election committee has decided to extend the deadline until March 1st, 2016. Additional forms will also be available at the Temple as well as at the JCA web site nyjaincenter.org to download and print. |
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| As per the constitution of Jain Center of America, and the decision of Board of Trustees, nominations for the following positions are invited for the period from July 1st 2016 to December 31st 2019. | ||||||||||||
This letter is an official notice of invitation of nominations from the members to contest the upcoming election. The date, time and place for the election and selection are as follows: |
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| Date: Sunday, April 10th 2016 Time: 11:00 AM to 04:00 PM Place: Jain Center of America, 43-11 Ithaca Street, Elmhurst, NY 11373 |
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| Note: Positions for Board of Trustees from Benefactor and Patron members will be allotted through a selection process, and the election by voting process will be followed for all other positions. All Nomination forms and Certification of Nomination forms fully completed and signed, must be mailed to the address below, no later than post mark date March 1st, 2016. Any nomination received which is postmarked with a date later than the above date will be considered invalid. Election Committee will not be responsible for any loss of nomination forms in mail. It is recommended that all Nomination form and Certification of Nomination form are sent by certified mail. Personal or Hand delivery to anyone, anywhere is not acceptable. |
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| All Forms should be mailed to: Dr. Chandravadan Shah, Election Commissioner, 75 Ridge Rd., Searingtown, NY 11507 Following are some of the Election Guidelines based on the Constitution: |
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| Thank you all for your support. Yours Truly, Dr. Chandravadan Shah Election Commissioner Email: aandcshah@gmail.com Election Committee Members: Dr. Mukesh Ajmera Mr. Sunil Daga Mr. Mayur Shah Mr. Vijay Mehta |
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| Jai Jinendra | |||||||||||||
| Jain Center of America, New York invites you to attend the Annual General Body Meeting on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 2:00 PM at our Temple, 43-11 Ithaca Street, Elmhurst, NY 11373. The alternate date (in case of inclement weather) is Sunday, December 13, 2015 at 2:00 PM at our temple. | |||||||||||||
| The meeting will commence at 2:00 PM sharp. However, in the absence of a quorum, the meeting will start at 2:30 PM, as per the JCA Constitution. | |||||||||||||
| The Agenda for the General Body Meeting is as follows: | |||||||||||||
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| If you wish to present any other issues or concerns at the General Body Meeting, please write, fax or e-mail the Secretary, Chairman or JCA Manager before November 30, 2015. | |||||||||||||
| The 2014 JCA financial statements and the 2014 JCA General Body minutes will be available on the JCA website and at the temple from December 1, 2015 onwards. Mr. Manojkumar Mehta, JCA Manager, will show a copy of the accounts or minutes upon request. Please feel free to contact him. | |||||||||||||
| Lunch will be served starting at 12:00 PM in our Bhojanshala. |
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| Participation at the meeting is a privilege and duty of all members of JCA and your attendance at the meeting would be greatly appreciated. | |||||||||||||
| This letter has also been sent via email to members, posted on the JCA website and posted on the JCA notice board. | |||||||||||||
| We look forward to seeing you all at the meeting. | |||||||||||||
| Sincerely, Robin Shah, Secretary |
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| Robin Shah - Secretary | 917-749-6892 | robin_shah@yahoo.com Jawahar A. Shetti - Chairman | 201-387-0577 | jayconstruction@yahoo.com Manojkumar Mehta - Manager | 718-478-9141 | Fax - 718-478-9144 | jcamanager@yahoo.com |
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SWAPNA DARSHAN CEREMONY
DATE & TIME: Sunday, September 13th, 2015, 2:00 PM ONWARDS
PLACE: Queens College, The City University of New York, 65-30 Kissena Blvd. Flushing, NY 11367
SPONSORS: Mr. Amitbhai and Mrs. Kalpanaben Doshi
Gheeboli will be held for Swapna Darshan, Sonani Mala (Gold Chain) and Motini Mala (Pearl Chain). Following 5 Swapnas and its Sonani and Motini Mala will be given thru a DRAW. There will be donation of $151/- for one entry to the DRAW. All names will be kept in draw. First draw will take place for 5 Swapna Darshan; Second draw will be for 5 Sonani Mala and third draw will be for 5 Motini Mala. You can have as many entries as you want by donating $151/- for each entry. You will have maximum 15 chances to get Swapna draw. However the winning entry will not be eligible for the next draw. Please participate generously and give your names to any of the committee members on or before the time of lucky draw on Saturday Sep 12th, 2015. Draw will take place before the Swapna Darshan Ceremony starts. Bhagyashali who takes the Ghee Boli of Mata Pita of Lord Mahavir should arrive at the hall at 1:30 PM as the Vargoda procession will start at 2:00 PM sharp.
| Swapna Number | Swapna Name | Meaning of Swapna |
| 2 | Rushabh | Bull |
| 3 | Kesarisinha | Lion |
| 6 | Chandra | Moon |
| 7 | Surya | Sun |
| 9 | Kalash | Silver Jug |
DIRECTIONS:
From Long Island:
On LIE (495) take Exit #23 - MAIN STREET. Turn Left on Main St. & then, Turn Left on REEVES Ave, Enter QC via GATE-3. Look for Parking lot #5/#14 for parking and walk to DH Armstrong Alley ("Q" Cafe).
From Queens & Manhattan:
On LIE (495) take Exit #23 - MAIN STREET. Turn Right on Main St. & then, Turn Left on REEVES Ave, Enter QC via GATE-3. Look for Parking lot #5/#14 for parking and walk to DH Armstrong Alley ("Q" Cafe).
Subways/Bus:
Via Flushing: Take the Long Island Railroad or the #7 subway to Main Street, Flushing. From Main Street,take the Q25, Q34 or Q17 bus.
Via Forest Hills:Take the E, F, M, or R subway to the 71st and Continental Avenue in Forest Hills. Take the exit marked "North side 70 Ave and 108 St." At the corner, take the Q64 bus to Kissena Boulevard and Jewel Avenue. Stops one block south of campus.
Via Jamaica:Take the F subway to Parsons Boulevard or the LIRR to the Jamaica Station. From Jamaica Avenue and 160th Street or Hillside Avenue and Parsons Boulevard, take the Q25 or Q34 bus. From Hillside Avenue and either 169th or 179th Street, take the Q17 bus to the LIE and Kissena Boulevard.
We look forward to your participation in the events as attached.
Thanks & Warm Regards,
Board of Trustees & Executive Committee
Jain Center of America, NY
