Events at JCGB (Jain Center of Greater Boston) Norwood:

15 Cedar St. Norwood, MA 02062

 <http://www.jcgb.org/> www.jcgb.org



Paryushan Parva: August 27 Wednesday through September 3 Wednesday.

Aug 27 Wednesday - 1st  Day of Paryushan Parva

8:00 PM Bhavana

8:30 PM Lecture by Dr. Vastupal Parikh

9:45PM Aarti and Mangal Divo



Aug 28 Thursday

8:00 PM Bhavana

8:30 PM Lecture by Dr. Vastupal Parikh

9:45PM Aarti and Mangal Divo



Aug 29 Friday

8:00 PM Bhavana

8:30 PM Lecture by Dr. Vastupal Parikh

9:45PM Aarti and Mangal Divo



Aug 30 Saturday

10:00 AM Snatra Puja

12:00 Noon Lecture by Dr. Vastupal Parikh

1:00 PM Aarti and Mangal Divo

1:15 PM Lunch



Aug 31 Sunday - Bhagvan Mahavir JanamVanchan

10:00 AM Snatra Puja

12:00 Noon Lecture by Dr. Vastupal Parikh (In English for Students and Young
Adults)

1:00 PM Aarti and Mangal Divo



Sep 1 Monday

8:00 PM Bhavana

8:30 PM Lecture by Dr. Vastupal Parikh

9:45 PM Aarti and Mangal Divo



Sep 2 Tuesday

8:00 PM Bhavana

8:30 PM Lecture by Dr. Vastupal Parikh

9:45PM Aarti and Mangal Divo



Sep 3, Wednesday - Samvatsari

5:30 PM Boli

6:00 PM Samvatsari Pratikraman

Sthanakvasi Pratikraman

8:30 PM Aarti and Mangal Divo



Sep 4 Thursday - Parana

7:30 AM Parana



Dashlaxan Parva Program: September 4 Thursday thru Sept to 14 Sunday



Sep 4, Thursday - (1st day) Uttam Kshama Dharma

8:00 AM Abhishek and Devshastra Guru Puja

8:00 PM Bhavana

8:30 PM Lecture by Br. Sneh Rani Jain

9:45 PM Aarti and Mangal Divo



Sep 5, Friday - Uttam Mardava Dharma (Humility)

8:00 AM Devshastra Guru Puja

8:00 PM Bhavana

8:30 PM Lecture by Br. Sneh Rani Jain

9:45 PM Aarti and Mangal Divo



Sep 6, Saturday - Uttam Arjava Dharma (Straightforwardness)

10:00 AM Abhishek and Devshastra Guru Puja

12 Noon Lecture by Br. Sneh Rani Jain

1:15 PM Aarti and Mangal Divo



Sep 7, Sunday - Uttam Shaucha Dharma (Contentment)



9:30 AM Astaprakari and Devshastra Guru Puja by Pathshala Students

12:00 PM Aarti and Mangal Divo

12:15 PM Lunch sponsored by Pathshala Teachers, EC and BOA members

2:00 PM Lecture by Br. Sneh Rani Jain



Sep 8, Monday - Uttam Shaucha Dharma (Contentment)

(Celebrated twice due to double tithi)

8:00 AM Devshastra Guru Puja

8:00 PM Bhavana

8:30 PM Lecture by Br. Sneh Rani Jain

9:45 PM Aarti and Mangal Divo



Sep 9, Tuesday - Uttam Satya Dharma

8:00 AM Devshastra Guru Puja

8:00 PM Bhavana

8:30 PM Lecture by Br. Sneh Rani Jain

9:45 PM Aarti and Mangal Divo



Sep 10, Wednesday - Dhup Dashmi (Sugandh Dashmi) Uttam Sanyam Dharma

8:00 AM Devshastra Guru Puja

8:00 PM Bhavana

8:30 PM Lecture by Br. Sneh Rani Jain

9:45 PM Aarti and Mangal Divo



Sep 11, Thursday - Uttam Tapa Dharma

8:00 AM Devshastra Guru Puja

8:00 PM Bhavana

8:30 PM Lecture by Br. Sneh Rani Jain

9:45 PM Aarti and Mangal Divo



Sep 12, Friday - Uttam Tyag Dharma

8:00 AM Devshastra Guru Puja

8:00 PM Bhavana

8:30 PM Lecture by Br. Sneh Rani Jain

9:45 PM Aarti and Mangal Divo



Sep 13, Saturday - Uttam Akinchanya (Aparigraha) Dharma

10:00 AM Abhishek and Devshastra Guru Puja

12 Noon Lecture by Br. Sneh Rani Jain

1:15 PM Aarti and Mangal Divo



Sep 14, Sunday - Anant Chaturdashi (Last day of Dashlaxan Parva) Uttam
Bramhacharya Dharma

10:00 AM Abhishek and Devshastra Guru Puja

12 Noon Lecture by Br. Sneh Rani Jain

1:15 PM Aarti and Mangal Divo



Sep 15, Monday - Parana

7:30 AM Parana



September 20, Saturday

2:00 PM JCGB Paryushan Parva Program




Events at JSNE (Jain Center of New England) Woburn

124-A Cummings Park Dr., Woburn, MA 01801

 <http://www.jsne.org/> www.jsne.org

-- Tuesday, August 26:8:00 - 9:30 PM Shrenikbhai's lecture followed by
Aarti/ Mangal Divo

-- August 27 - September 3 Paryusan Parv - With Respected Shrenikbhai Shah

Please note that the RSVP link on the website will be closed 48 hours prior
to the Swamivatsalya event.

-- August 27 to 29 & September 1 to 2: Daily Programs

9:30 AM Astha Prakari Pooja - Pakshal will start at 9:30 AM sharp

11:00 to 12:00 Resp. Shrenikbhai's Lecture

6:30 PM Evening Pratikraman

8:00 PM Shrenikbhai's lecture followed by Aarti/ Mangal Divo



-- Saturday August 30: Snatra Puja to be performed by Pathshala Kids

9:00 AM Puja (Pakshal will start at 9 am followed by Astha Prakari & Snatra
Pooja)

1:00 PM Lunch & Ekasana

3:00 PM Join kids in decoration of Derasar and Swapna Darshan hall

6:30 PM Evening Pratikraman

8:00 PM Shrenikbhai's lecture followed by Aarti/ Mangal Divo



-- Sunday August 31: Mahavir Janma Celebration & Swapna Darshan



9:30 AM Astha Prakari Pooja - Pakshal will start at 9:30 AM followed by

AANGI CHADHAVO

12:00 PM Lunch - Last dish will be served at 1:30 p.m.

2:00 PM Boli and Swapna Darshan Ceremony

7:30 PM Evening Pratikraman

8:30 PM Bhavana (If the family with Parna boli wants to hold Ratri Jago at

their home, we will have Aarti/ Mangal Divo at the temple followed

by Bhavana at their home)



-- Wednesday, September 03: Samvatsari

9:30 AM Pakshal will start at 9:30 am followed by Astha Prakari Pooja

11:00 AM Barsasutra Vanchan

4:00 PM Evening Pratikraman (Starting with boli, Separate Pratikraman for

men and women)

7:30 PM Aarti/ Mangal Divo



-- Thursday, September 04: Sangh PARANA

7:00 AM Darshan and Chaityvandan

8:00 AM Parana




Lecturer's Background:



Dr. Vastupal Parikh, PhD

Professor Parikh has studied Jainism for over 40 years from the perspective
of a scientist and a reformist. Therefore, his lectures emphasize

* Logical explanations of Jain principles and practices,

* Relevance of Jainism to the 21st century - particularly to the concerns of
youth (new spirituality), and

* Need for unity and reforms to bring Jainism in the forum of world
religions.

Dr. Parikh received "JAINA RECOGNITION AWARD" at the JAINA 2003 convention
in Cincinnati for his book Jainism and the New Spirituality (
<http://www.peacepublications.com/> www.Peacepublications.com). Gujarati and
Hindi translations of this book are also now published. His latest project
Walk With Me: The Story of Mahavir - A Remarkable Revolutionary is 'in
press'.

Dr. Parikh has published several articles on Jainism including a small
booklet titled "The Jains - Questions and Answers". He is frequently invited
to talk on Jainism at schools, colleges and universities, service clubs,
local churches, as well as at the youth gatherings and YJA/YJP conventions.
He was featured on several national television shows in Canada to highlight
Jainism. Fluent in English, Gujarati and Hindi, Dr. Parikh has been a guest
speaker at JAINA Conventions (Cincinnati, Edison), Paryushan & Dashlakshani
celebrations (Toronto, Detroit), and at several Jain Centers Norfolk, VA,
Houston, Dallas), and at Multi-Faith conferences (Toronto, U. of M., Ann
Arbour, Houston).

Dr. Parikh is a past general secretary of the Jain Society of Toronto and
has been actively involved in multi-faith movement, peace groups, and in
curriculum/program planning (Jain International University, and the Jain
International Centre of the Gujarat Vidyapith, Veerayatan Vidyapith).

Vastupal Parikh migrated to Canada in 1960 and obtained his Doctorate from
Queen's University. As a Professor of Chemistry, he wrote several texts and
earned a reputation as an author and teacher who could explain highly
complex topics in a simple and easily understandable style. His reputation
as an educational reformist landed him invitations from universities and
education ministries in a number of countries. Dr. Parikh lives in Toronto,
Canada with his wife Nalini.

His lecture series in Boston - titled Success Through Fourteen Steps
(Gunasthana) - will explain Jain Principles and Practices. However, his
unique approach will explain how we can apply these to achieve success in
our personal career. His technique is certain to benefit everyone, young or
old - a professional, a businessman, a home-maker, or a student.



Br. Dr. Sneh Rani Jain

Br. Dr. Sneh Rani Jain holds an excellent academic record and she is the
first woman Ph.D. Pharmacy from India. She did her post doctoral research in
Bio-Technology, Pharmacy and Phyto-Chemistry in Germany and West Virginia,
USA. She taught Pharmacy in India, Germany and USA. At University of Sagar
in addition to Pharmacology, she taught German Language. Dr. Sneh Rani's
religious interests were inspired by 1008 Acharaya Shri Vidyasagarji
Maharaj. She devoted herself as Bramhacharini. She took the Anuvrata vow in
1984 and Bramhacharya vow in 1986.

She developed a deep interest in History and Archeology and has published
several books and numerous research papers related to Indus Valley and
Harappan culture, Shravan Belagola and other ancient archaeological sites
related to Jainism. She has written and composed several Songs on Jain theme
in English for Children and has prepared a pictorial book: "Jainism- the
Eternal Truth". She has more than 50 published papers on Pharmacy and has
written over 100 articles on Jain and Archaeological themes in

National and International Magazines.

Her specialty is in Jain Metaphysics, Jain Archaeology and Scientific
principles of the Jain Religion. She is fluent in English, German, Russian,
Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali and Marathi.

During her Das Dharma lectures at JCGB, she intends to cover: Origin &
Structure of the Cosmos, Jain Metaphysics, Elements of the Universe, Soul
and Karmic Interaction, and Relation of Jainism to Modern Science.
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Please contact Naman Jain with any questions you may have.
Phone: 617-331-3145