Wish you and family sukh shata on the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Janma Kalyanak!
JAINA, with JITO, is proud to present the second phase of the Jain Youth Exchange
Program. Details are given below.
JAINA Yatra committee brings you wonderful opportunity to perform 99 Yatra at Shree
Shatrunjay Mahatirth in India from November 14, 2016 through January 13, 2017. Details
are given below.
Sincerely,
Ashok Domadia
JAINA President
Chairman - JAINA BOD
Jain Story: Mahavir Janmakalyanak
On the beautiful moonlit night, when Queen Trishla conceived Bhagwan, she saw 14
auspicious dreams - 1) an elephant, 2) a bull 3) a lion, 4) Lakshmi, the goddess
of wealth, 5) a garland of flowers, 6) the moon, 7) the sun, 8) a flag, 9) a jar
filled with water, 10) a lotus-lake, 11) an ocean, 12) a celestial, aerial car,
13) a heap of jewels, 14) smokeless fire. The dream interpreters proclaimed that
the dreams augured the birth of a Great One, a Tirthankar.
Mahavir Janam Kalyanak occurs on the 13th day of the rising moon
of Chaitra and is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Mahavira, the twenty fourth
Tirthankara according to Jain mythology.
JAINA, with JITO, is proud to present the second phase of the Jain Youth Exchange
Program [JYEP]. JYEP offers exposure to different cultures and ranks as one of the
most powerful ways to promote both the Indian culture and Jain way of life. JYEP
intends to provide hundreds of young adult college students with the opportunity
to meet people from other countries and to experience new cultures, planting the
seeds for a lifetime of international understanding.
Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA) has finalized a religious
pilgrimage to one of the holiest and historical places in Jain religion. We have
organized a 99 Yatra event to the Shatrunjay Mahatirth in Palitana in 2016. The
yatra will commence in India from November 14, 2016 through January 13, 2017.
The ninety-nine Yatra will be performed under the guidance of Acharya Bhagwants.
Pujya Pravachan Prabhavak Acharya Shree Vijay Mahapadam Suriswarji Maharaj Saheb
and Shri Punch Parmeshati Ratna Narendrabhai Nandu and his team will conduct all
the activities during these two months. This is a unique opportunity to participate
in this historic, once in a lifetime event for members of Jain Society’s all across
North America. Our 2011 99-yatra in Palitana proved remarkably successful and we
hope to make this upcoming one also one of the most memorable historic pilgrimage
event.
JAINA Women’s Committee Celebrates International Women’s Day
JAINA Women’s Committee had recently celebrated “International Women’s Day” at different
Jain centers. JCA NY women’s group had an inspiring speech given by a young Jain
woman - Shelley Jain on “Self-Esteem”. They also heard Mandaben on how she
found her self-esteem and help from her own family by standing up for herself.
The Houston Jain Sangh women’s group created and distributed “Blessing Bags” to
the women who are victims of domestic violence, homelessness, refugees who are in
desperate needs of basic toiletries. Since the committee has been established in
October, Women’s groups are being formed at different centers. For more information
for establishing a group at your center, please contact Mamta Shaha at
mamta.shaha@gmail.com
(Padma Shetti with Shelley Jain)
Center Spotlight: Jain Society of San Diego
Jain Society of San Diego (JSSD) is a small but active Sangh, of approximately 100
families, which remains abuzz with events and activities throughout the year. Center
has many activities such as Pathshala, Swadhyay, weekly Pujas, and Musical/ Cultural
Events.
JSSD has recently changed their landscape to plant drought-resistant plants across
their facility, which has reduced center’s water consumption significantly. Also,
addition of 16 Solar Panels has now balanced out center’s entire electricity consumption.
They are continuing on this journey to beautify San Diego Jain Center and enhance
its religions and spiritual vibrations.
This year, YJA Convention has attendees coming in from over 30 states across the
United States and even Canada and India. Make sure that your state and sangh is
well represented as there are limited spots available. Join the Jain Youth to become
Agents of Change by registering now at
convention.yja.org/registernow
The 2016 YJA Convention will introduce a new more interactive Jain Academic Bowl
(JAB), and an opportunity to participate in a Jain version of a social hackathon
in Jains In Action (JIA), a platform for Agents of Change to use Jain values, personal
knowledge, and past experiences to solve some of today’s most pressing issues. For
more information on our convention events please visit our website at convention.yja.org
YJP Events Update
#1:YJP Northeast Rock Climbing Meetup: YJP Northeast had their first ever indoor
Rock Climbing Meetup at BKB in Queens Bridge on March 26th. Event had 9 attendees
for this fun filled evening. With laughter, enthusiasm, and team spirit, all left
as friends, exchanged professional contact information and were already suggesting
adventures for the next YJP Northeast Meetup! For future Northeast Events and Meetups
join YJP Facebook
Page or text your Northeast Coordinator: Avani Shah at 845-518-0620.
#2: YJP Raleigh attends JSCNC'S Mahavir Jayanti Culture Program: YJP Raleigh are
performing at the Mahavir Jayanti Cultural Program with the Jain Study Center of
North Carolina (JSCNC) and they would love you to join them! The Cultural Program
will be held on Sunday, April 24th at 2pm! Check out JSCNC's website for more details
about the Mahavir Jayanti Cultural Program here:
http://jscnc.org/
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