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Dear Sadharmik brothers and sisters,
Jai Jinendra!
Coronavirus has upended many lives and programs but on the brighter side, Pandemic has given us an opportunity to enjoy JAINA Convention 2021 at a very economical price comparatively, and that too from the comfort of our own homes. To whoever wished to make it to the in-person Convention every year but somehow couldn’t make it, here is your chance to see us again with higher Commitment and dedication to serving you.
Just a few days are remaining to take advantage of the early bird price. Register yourself for the virtual JAINA Convention 2021. The price would increase from March. We promise, we have something for all age groups. Read about fascinating events, Cultural Program, Drama, Distinguished Speakers, Spiritual Sessions, Youth, Kids, and more. For all Sponsorship opportunities please contact conventionfundraising@jaina.org.
JAINA is grateful to the community for appreciating the Narvir Play that was aired on February 14th to raise funds for the JAINA Vaiyavach committee. We have raised approximately $805,000 as of today. We request you to please help us reach our goal of 2021 to raise One Million Dollars for the various Vaiyavach projects. So far, the committee has approved funds for 5 New Vihardhams, 2 renovations of existing vihardhams, and a clinic for Sadhu & Sadhvis near Sankheswara Tirth.
On February 12, 2021, JOY of Jain Center of Greater Detroit held their Annual Lock-in virtually, where they had various fun activities.
If you haven’t read the Jain Digest February 2021 issue yet, you are missing out on various interesting articles. Like in the issue, Noopur Jain has given a book report for the book Mute Clay (Mook Mati) by Acharya Shri Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj. Also, if you are interested in writing articles for June 2021 Jain Digest issue, please contact jaindigestpublication@gmail.com.
Last week we learned about what True Love is from Gurudevshri Rakeshbhai. Now through his another article titled "Understanding Love", let us get a deeper understanding of our misconceptions on love and learn about it when this turns into Devotion.
The Cerritos College Foundation and Cerritos College look forward to your attendance as we come together to celebrate the establishment of the Bhagavan Kunthunath Endowed Scholar of Jain Thought Leadership at Cerritos College on February 23, 2021
Under Jain Story, read about Acharya Abhayadevsuri who has composed Sanskrit commentaries on 9 of the Jain agamas.
In this crazy world of accumulation, Rahul Kapoor shares a refreshing thought on what to leave behind for your children in your WILL.
Please see below for details or links, if any, on all the above items.
Sincerely,
Mahesh Wadher
JAINA President
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Dear Sadharmik Brothers and Sisters,
Inspired by Gurudev Shri Chitrabhanuji and Acharya Shri Sushilmuniji, it was 1981 when we came together as Jains and formed JAINA – an organization that happily binds us all. This year, in the face of all the turbulence that the last year has caused throughout the world, we come together to craft a convention with the theme: “Jainism - Resilient Path to Peace”.
JAINA cordially invites you to the 21st biennial JAINA Convention to be held virtually from July 1st to 6th, 2021. Every two years, the JAINA Convention brings together over 5000 attendees, presenters, spiritual leaders, and other dignitaries from around the world. We welcome Jains and friends of Jains from the USA, Canada, India, Europe, Africa, UAE, Australia, and across the globe.
The Convention will feature a state-of-the-art, user-friendly, and interactive conference platform with many features such as an online Main Hall, 6 Breakout Rooms, 4 Competition Rooms, and an Exhibition Hall.
Early Registration Special - $5 until February 28!
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Register For Convention
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Path to Liberation - JAINA Vaiyavach Committee
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JAINA is grateful to the community for appreciating the Narvir Play that was aired on February 14th to raise funds for the JAINA Vaiyavach committee to help our Sadhu Bhagwants. With Gurubhagwant's Blessings, we are now at $805,000. Our goal for 2021
is to raise One Million Dollars.
JAINA is truly grateful to all the generous donors who did their part in vaiyavach projects. The fundraising is still ongoing for all the projects
related to the “Vaiyavach” of Sadhus & Sadhvi Bhagwant of all sects. We request you to come forward and donate a tiny share to this noble cause.
Below
is the list of all the generous donors who donated $500 and more
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Jasvant & Meera Modi
$ 1,00,000
California
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Atul & Aruna Shah
$ 1,00,000
Maryland
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Anonymous
$ 45,000
Texas
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Anonymous
$ 25,000
New York
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In Divine Memory of Tapasvi
Param Pujya Munishri
Jayhansvijayji Maharaj Saheb's Sanyam Yatra
$ 25,000
New Jersey
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Prem & Sandhya Jain
$ 25,000
California
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Harshad & Raksha Shah
$ 25,000
California
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Jigar & Rashmi Shah
$ 25,000
California
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The Wadher Family Foundation
$ 25,000
California
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Dr. Kiran & Sharmila Mehta
$ 21,000
Maryland D |
Atul & Aruna Shah
$ 21,000
Maryland
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Chandrakant & Leena Shah
$ 15,150
New Jersey
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Chandrakant & Leena Shah
$ 15,150
Pennsylvania
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Rashmikant & Anjana Family Shah
$ 15,000
New Jersey
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Sangeeta Jain
$ 13,500
New Jersey
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Sarva Mangal Trust
$ 11,000
California
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Pradip K Shah
$ 11,000
Illinois
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Shrenik Shah
$ 10,101
New Jersey
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Shailesh & Mona Shah
$ 10,001
Maryland
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Jindas & Mandaben Shah
$ 10,000
California
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CLICK HERE
FOR THE LIST
OF MORE DONORS
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Jain Center Latest News
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 On February
12, 2021, JOY of Jain Center of Greater Detroit held annual Lock-in. Throughout the night, they had many fun activities. Everyone participated in unique ice breakers,
fun virtual games, and interesting Jain discussions. It was an amazing experience to treasure forever! JOY is thankful to everyone who attended and made this event
successful and enjoyable! Currently, they have a Clothing & Can drive going on.
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INSIDE FEBRUARY 2021 JAIN DIGEST
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 Inside
February 2021 Jain Digest issue, read the Book Report: Mute Clay (Mook Mati) by Acharya Shri Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj -By Noopur Jain
An amazingly transforming story of mute (Mook) clay (Mati), illustrating her journey from being mere clay to becoming the auspicious pot (Mangal Kalash),
as sculpted by the potter (reverend Guru), who will guide the path towards Moksha of every human being who takes on this journey him/herself. A must-read, to absorb
and to contemplate upon, for all who aspire to take one step closer to Moksha.
https://issuu.com/jaindigest/docs/jain_digest_february_2021/s/11653979
Jain Digest February 2021
Here’s your chance to write for the June 2021 Jain Digest. You can write on varied topics such as Compassion, Devotion, Jain Education, Inspiration, Transformation, or any other topics related to Jain principles.
For more information, send an email at
jaindigestpublication@gmail.com or send a Text or WhatsApp message to 310-721-5947
You can also read all the past Jain Digest issues by clicking on the below button.
Jain Digest
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Understanding Love by Gurudevshri RAKESHBHAI
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 Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshbhai explains Love – a word that is used to describe one of the most natural human emotions. Yet, this very word is often misconstrued and
abused. Gurudevshri invites us to examine the love that we experience and compare it to that which is defined by the Enlightened Ones True love
Dharma is the epitome of pure love. The world believes that love is possible only between the like-minded. In the case of a Guru-disciple relationship,
there is a categorical difference between the two. The disciple is identified with his body and is a slave of his mind, while the Sadguru is beyond body identification
and has transcended the mind. Although there is such a vast difference between their states of being, love for the Sadguru has the capacity to dissolve all distances.
When two lovers meet, their eyes twinkle, music springs forth and their hearts dance in joy. But this sparkle in their eyes lasts only so long as they
are together; when away from each other, the gleam disappears. However, the lamp that is lit in the disciple’s heart upon meeting the Sadguru does not get extinguished.
The melody does not stop. His whole life becomes a dance.
Read More
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" BHAGAWAN KUNTHUNATH ENDOWED SCHOLAR OF JAIN THOUGHT LEADERSHIP"
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Jain Story: Acharya Abhayadevsuri
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Acharya Abhayadevsuri was born in a Vaishya family in 1015 A.D. He was born to Mahidhara Sheth and Dhandevi in the famous city of Dhara of Malavdesha. Once, Shri Jineshwarsuri and Shri Buddhisagarsuri came to Dhara. Having listened to their religious
discourses, he felt an inclination for renunciation. With the permission of his parents, he accepted initiation from Jineshwarsuri. He began his studies of Agama literature
at a very young age and in course of time, he was honored with the title of Acharya.
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is said that one night when Acharya Abhayadevsuri was engrossed in meditation, Shasana Devi revealed herself before him and said that the commentaries of two agamas
namely, Acharanga and Sutrakrutanga, were well-preserved but other commentaries were lost and destroyed with the passage of time. The goddess then asked him to make
efforts to remedy that deficiency so as to serve the interests of Shri sangha.
Read More
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What Should Your WILL Include?
- By Rahul Kapoor
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