Dear Sadharmiks,
Jai Jinendra! Pranam!

Please attend the much-awaited event of JAINA Education Committee - Showcase of Past, Present and Future projects on November 5th. During this virtual session, the committee will talk about the projects that are the result of selfless service of more than thirtyirty dedicated volunteers with one common goal to enhance the spiritual growth of our community and path forward.

We highly recommend trying the newly launched JAINA Mobile App that makes the JAINA Convention registration process easy. Additionally, the app will help the community connect in a better way as well as keep you updated on the latest convention related news. You can now download the app on your Apple as well as Android mobile.

After explaining what Introspection is and elaborated on its need and its benefits from the perspective of material life in Feb 2022 Jain Digest issue, Ramesh bhai explains how we can use introspection to make progress on the spiritual path by focusing on our true self. Also, if you are interested in writing for Jain Digest, please connect to the below-mentioned contact details.

The Jain Society of Northern Virginia had an amazing Diwali celebration where they had organized Nandavrat Saathiyo competition among kids, as well as restarted their in-person Pathshala.

This is a proud moment for the entire Jain community. Padmashri Dr. Kumarpal Desai is to be bestowed ‘Ahimsa Award’ on November 16, 2022, in the House of Commons, London by the Jain All Party Parliamentary Group. Earlier, this award was given to Nelson Mandela, Dalai Lama, Acharyashri Mahapragnaji, and Dr. Padmnabha Jaini. JAINA congratulates Padmashri Dr. Kumarpal Desai and is always grateful for his contribution to the field of literature, journalism, education, philosophy, and social services.

Last year, over 9 weeks, the Joy of Sharing Foundation prepared 25,000 hot meals at two locations in Southern California. With many millions of turkeys being slaughtered for Thanksgiving Day, the Joy of Sharing Foundation created meals where harm to sentient beings like cows to the smallest microbes was minimized and compassion was maximized. This year, we plan to distribute vegan hot meals this Thanksgiving as well. You can also consider fasting or giving up dairy and products made from animal abuse to show support for Ahimsa. Please watch the Hot Meals Drive Thanksgiving 2021 video below.

Please attend the JAINA Women's Committee Quarterly Conference on November 12, 2022. During this virtual conference, Mrs. Madhu Deshmukh will talk about the topic of Shifting Mindset and will answer your questions.

JAINA encourages you to attend Uttradhyayan online classes every Saturday and Sunday by Dr. Arunvijayji Maharaj Saheb which started on October 15, 2022. More details are mentioned below.

Have you registered for the JAINA Convention 2023 in Lakeland, Florida from June 30th - July 3rd, 2023? If not, please register now to avail the highest discounted price of $299. The JAINA Convention team is working around the clock to host you and give in the experience of a lifetime during this in-person convention.

Sincerely,

Haresh Shah,
JAINA President

JAINA Education Committee - Showcase of Past, Present, and Future Projects

The Federation of JAINA in collaboration with the JAINA Education Committee has organized an extraordinary session to share and create awareness about various Jain educational projects in America.

Topic: JAINA Education Committee – Showcase of Past, Present, and Future Projects.

Date: Nov 5th, 2022 - 8:30 pm to 11:00 pm Eastern Time (New York Time) USA

Meeting ID: 850 7338 4864 Passcode: 2022

These projects have been implemented through the selfless service of more than 30 dedicated volunteers with one common goal to enhance the spiritual growth of our community at large and have successfully preserved and disseminated ancient Jain literature and Dharma (practice) to North America and beyond.

Join us to learn more about the intent and impact of these projects, review and understand our progress so far and know our vision and future potential. Also please provide us with your input.

Topics

• American Jain Pathshalas
• Educational Resources of Jainism in America
• Interactive Learning Method
• Community Reach Projects

For queries, please contact Pravin K. Shah, Jain Education Chair at +1 919 889 1900.

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Inside October 2022 Jain Digest

Spiritual Introspection by Ramesh Khandhar

In the previous “Introspection” article by Ramesh bhai Khandhar, published in the February 2022 issue of Jain Digest, he discussed what Introspection was and elaborated on its need and its benefits from the perspective of material life. The main focus was on the external - how can we improve our social life; how can we improve our relationships with others and make our material life more meaningful by purifying ourselves. In this article Ramesh bhai explains how we can use introspection to make progress on the spiritual path by focusing on our true self, the soul.

He says, “The goal of this advanced level of introspection is making progress towards self-realization. Purifying ourselves is the first step and the next step is to increase our awareness of “Who Am I” and being mindful of the state of our consciousness in all circumstances. We call this step “Spiritual Introspection”.

To get an in-depth understanding of this concept,go to:

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To read the full October 2022 Jain Digest, go to:

Jain Digest October 2022 Edition

Are you interested in writing an article for the February 2023 Jain Digest?

Please write to us at jaindigestpublication@gmail.com or send a WhatsApp message to +1 (310) 721-5947 to discuss. The deadline to send us an article is December 1, 2022

Jain Centers Latest News

The Jain Society of Northern Virginia had an amazing Diwali celebration where they had Nandavrat Saathiyo competition. Kids learnt how to make a Nandavrat Saathiyo and its meaning. On Diwali, JSNOVA restarted their in-person pathshala 2022-2023 school year.

Dr. Kumarpal Desai is to be bestowed the ‘Ahimsa Award’ in The House of Commons of Britain

Dr. Kumarpal Desai is to be bestowed ‘Ahimsa Award’ on November 16, 2022, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the House of Commons, London, Britain by the 'Jain All Party Parliamentary Group’, a Union of more than thirty organizations in England. Every year, along with the celebration of Ahimsa Day, this ‘Ahimsa Award’ is given to a person who has extended the spirit of compassion through his life’s work. This award is to be bestowed to Padmashri Dr. Kumarpal Desai for contributing values in literature and journalism as well as for his noteworthy contribution to education, philosophy, and social services. Previously, this award was given to Nelson Mandela, Dalai Lama, Acharyashri Mahapragnaji, and Dr. Padmnabha Jaini. Members of the British Parliament, leaders of interfaith and Indian dignitaries, and leading people of the Jain community will be present at the ceremony held at Boothroyd committee Room Partcullis House of the British Parliament. Apart from this, an MOU will be signed about the curriculum on Jainism to be started at Birmingham University soon. Dr. Kumarpal Desai also will deliver lectures at the Oswal Center, Navjeevan Center, and Shrimad Rajchandra Center.

Thanksgiving Hot Meals Drive 2022

Last year, over 9 weeks, the Joy of Sharing Foundation prepared 25,000 hot meals at two locations in Southern California. With many millions of turkeys being slaughtered for Thanksgiving Day, the Joy of Sharing Foundation created meals where harm to sentient beings like cows to the smallest microbes was minimized and compassion was maximized. We plan to distribute vegan hot meals this Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2022. Please consider fasting or giving up dairy and other products made from animal abuse to show support for Ahimsa on. Please watch the Hot Meals Drive Thanksgiving 2021 video.

Thanks Giving 2022

JAINA Women's Committee

Shree Uttaradhyayana Sutra Aagaam Vaachana

Shree Uttaradhyayana Sutra, the final Deshna (sermon) by the 24th Tirthankar, Bhagwaan Mahavir, is considered one of the four 'Mulasutras' (original texts). As a summary of Jain scriptures in 36 chapters, it starts with Vinay (Respectful conduct), which is critical to spiritual progress. It ranges through a wide variety of topics, including requisites of ascetic life, righteousness, nature of karma, metaphysics, description of the cosmos, questions about the soul, Leshya (Aura), and others, many illustrated through interesting short stories.

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