Dear Sadharmiks,
Jai Jinendra! Pranam!

If you haven't registered for JAINA Convention 2023, please register before the price increases on April 1, 2023. This Convention is an opportunity, after four long years, to be enlightened and meet fellow Jains in person to celebrate Jain values & culture. Don't miss it!

Please read an article in the Jain Digest February 2023 issue authored by Narendraji that explains the importance of Charity in various religions. He talks about various literary writings in Jainism, Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism that emphasize the importance of helping those in need.

JAINA 99 Yatra Committee has organized the third 99 Yatra of Shri Shatrunjay Mahatirth from November 27, 2023, to January 26, 2024. The last date for registration is July 31, 2023. Please register and share this information with your loved ones.

Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington invites you to celebrate Panch Kalyanak Pratishtha Mahotsav of Adinath Temple Murtis from April 28 to May 3, 2023, in Indore, India. Please find the invitation below.

Jain Center of British Columbia invites you to Mahavir Janam Kalyanak Celebrations on Sunday, April 9, 2023. Please find more details below.

Jain Center of Greater Sacramento celebrated the auspicious event of “Shatrunjay Mahatirth Chha Gau Bhaav Yatra” on March 12, 2023, for the first time. Please read more about it and look at the photos from the event.

Indian Circle for Caring USA Inc. invites you to join a free webinar on Calcium Scoring for Cardiovascular Risk Assessment in the South Asian Population on April 8, 2023. Please find the registration details below.

Jain Talks invites you to the 180th session on April 7, 2023, where they present Kuvalayamālā, from the eighth century, in the “Kavya” style. Joining and other details are mentioned below.

Sincerely,

Haresh Shah,
JAINA President

JAINA Convention 2023

Jain Digest February 2023

Importance of Charity in Various Religions by Narendra Bhandari

As we practice Ahimsa and progress on the spiritual path, we become more compassionate. Our attachment to worldly possessions decreases, and the desire to do something to help our fellow human beings increases. Hence it is logical to see why most religions give importance to humanitarian services and charitable giving.

In this article, Narendraji tells us about various literary writings in Jainism, Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism that emphasize the importance of helping those in need. He also provides us with a list of areas where there is a desperate need for support. He says We should try to find worthy causes that we want to support We should not wait for them to come to us. We should try to reconnect with and help them as soon as possible.”

To find answers to these questions, go to the:

Click Here to Read this Article

To read the full February 2023 Jain Digest, go to:

Jain Digest February 2023

Send us your feedback and get it published!

Beginning with this issue, we are adding a new feature titled “Letters to the Editor.” This is your chance to give us your feedback and get it published in the magazine along with your picture.

Here are the details:

• As you read the various articles, think about which articles you liked, ideas for improvement in the magazine, and suggestions for any content that will help us all in our spiritual advancement.
• Send us your feedback via email to jaindigestpublication@gmail.com before March 31, 2023
• The editorial team will review and select the letters for publication.
• If your letter is selected, we will contact you for your picture.

99 Yatra

JAINA 99 Yatra Committee has tentatively organized the 3rd 99-Yatra of Shri Shatrunjay Mahatirth from November 27, 2023, to January 26, 2024. The last date to register is July 31, 2023. Please share this information with your family and friends who are interested. Kindly review the flyer for change in Dharamshala details and find more information on 99 Yatra at www.jaina.org.

Jain Center News

Jain Center of Metropolitan Washington

Jain Center of Metropolitan Washington is excited to share its significant progress toward building the new Jain Center in the Metropolitan Washington, DC, area.

Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington and the Aadiveer Kalpataru Jinalaya invite you to Panchkalyanak Mahotsav of Shri 1008 Adinath Bhagwan’s Murts scheduled from April 28, 2023, to May 03, 2023, in Indore, India. Details of the event are in the flyer.

They offer an opportunity to support the Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington DC with your donation towards Samuhik Bharai of a 9” tall Ashtadhaatu Murti of Shri 1008 Adinath Bhagwan for a nominal amount of $1,101. Again, this Labh will close with the Panchkalyanak. If you want to take the Ashtadhaatu Murti Labh, please email bharai@jainsocietydc.org with your name(s).

Jain Center of British Columbia

The Jain Center of British Columbia invites you to Mahavir Janam Kalyanak Celebrations on Sunday, April 9, 2023.

Here is the program:

• 8:30 am - Snatra/Ashtaprakari Pooja
• 10:30 am - Jin pooja
• 12 pm - Program by Pathshala kids
• 12:30 pm - Jain Uth Performance and Bhajan
• 12:45 pm - Announcements
• 1 pm - Aarti followed by Preeti Bhoj

Please RSVP to them to attend.

Jain Center of Greater Sacramento

The Jain Center of Greater Sacramento (JCGS) celebrated the auspicious event of “Shatrunjay Mahatirth Chha Gau Bhaav Yatra” on March 12, 2023, for the first time in the history of JCGS. The members of the Sangh came together and worked tirelessly for four weeks to build the “Deri replica models” we have in Palitana.

Kiritbhai Bavishi led the entire Yatra. The Sangh also performed five “Samuhik Chaityavandans” that were recited impeccably by the young Pathshala kids. The volunteers also planned for “Vaiyavach” and Food “Paals” to have the same level of experience as we do at Mahatirth Shatrunjay on this auspicious day.

JCGS is grateful for the blessing of Prabhuji, the community's support, and the volunteers' hard work to make this event memorable. Please watch the event here. JCGS is committed to continuing to grow and evolve and take the Sangh to the next level to provide the ultimate Jainism platform for future generations in the Greater Sacramento Area.

Health Webinar by Indian Circle for Caring USA

Indian Circle for Caring USA Inc. invites you to join a Free Webinar on Calcium Scoring for Cardiovascular Risk Assessment in the South Asian Population by George Kinzfogl, MD, Chief of Cardiology at MetroWest Medical Center and Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine.

When: Saturday, April 8th, 2023, 10 AM EDT.

The webinar will be followed by a talk on Lifestyle programs to prevent, even reverse onset of heart disease and diabetes by Amit Akkad, ICC Director and Lifestyle Program Ambassador.

This webinar will help you:

• Understand cardiac risk factors.
• Understand cardiac risks specific to South Asians.
• Understand the role of coronary artery calcium scoring.
• Understand how ICC’s Lifestyle Program can help you prevent the onset of heart disease or diabetes.

Please register to attend the webinar.

Jain Talks - 180th Session

Jain Talks invites you to the 180th session, where Kuvalayamālā, authored by Udyotanasuri ji in the 8th century, is presented in the “Kavya” style and narrates the spiritual journey of five characters as they battle their desires. The upcoming episode of JainTalks will delve deeper into this fascinating text.

• When: Friday, April 7, 2023 at 8:00 PM IST
• Speaker: Dr. Jolly Sandesara
• Moderator: Mr. Neel Shah
• Topic: Kuvalayamālā- A Jain Novel (779 AD)
• To join the session, click on the link below: https://bit.ly/3K9J0VU
  Meeting ID: 881 3441 9798 | Passcode: 1111

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