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Dear Sadharmiks,
Jai Jinendra! Pranam!
JAINA had its first BOD meeting of the year 2022 at Lakeland,FL. The in-person BOD meeting was successful with great participation. During a lunch break, JAINA EC visited the JAINA Convention 2023 site - RP Funding Center at Lakeland, FL.
For their Convention 2022, YJA is running a special Match Week fundraiser right now and asking for support. Every dollar donated in the next week will be doubled up to $25,000 by YJA's past and present Board of Trustees.
In February, the JAINA Ahimsak Eco-Vegan Committee teamed up with YJP to hold its first Jain hangout in Dallas at the fully plant-based restaurant where they enjoyed delicious vegan food and connected with like-minded Jains.
JAINA 99 Yatra Committee is planning the third Shatrunjay Mahatirth 99 Yatra in 2023-2024. The tentative dates are November 27, 2023, to January 26, 2024. The yatra would be performed under the guidance of Param Pujya Shree Vijay Mahapadma Suriswarji Maharaj Saheb. Please find the details to participate.
The Consulate General of India and the International Ahimsa Foundation invite to celebrate Lord Mahavir's 2620th Birth Anniversary, on Sunday, May 15th, 2022 in the Ballroom of the Consulate General of India. This is the 10th anniversary of promoting non-violence and peace around Lord Mahavir’s birth anniversary to remind everyone of his teachings of non-violence, peace, and compassion as well as how relevant these are in today’s world of violence and hate.
Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti Foundation has organized a dialogue program on “Peace and Conflict - Indian Cultural Values and Mahavir Philosophy” on June 4, 2022, at the Jain Centre of Southern California. JAINA leadership and past Presidents have been invited to attend this event.
Shrut Ratnakar Trust (India) in collaboration with Shrut Ratnakar Foundation, Inc. (USA), JAINA, Jain Center of Southern California, and Jain Temple of Los Angeles presented a wonderful and original Drama in Gujarati, “Surishvar and Samrat” on April 30, 2022, with an intention of fundraising. It was attended online by over 500 households from the US and India, where we managed to raise over 75% of the set goal due to generous donors and the efforts of the team.
If you have missed watching the drama, please find the link below.
Sincerely,
Haresh Shah,
JAINA President
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JAINA BOD Meeting 2022
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On April 30th, JAINA had its first BOD meeting of the year 2022 at Lakeland, FL. The in-person BOD meeting was successful with amazing online participation from the JAINA Directors, 33 out of 45 JAINA Committees presenting their updates, and Regional VPs updating with their region's progress and activities. JAINA is thankful for everyone’s cooperation in helping us end the meeting right on schedule.
From BOD meeting, JAINA Board of Directors and Members from Florida, Miami and Orlando centers visited the JAINA Convention 2023 site - RP Funding Center at Lakeland, FL. Of course, they were quite impressed! Convention Convener Bindesh Shah and his team are really excited to host each one of you here next year.
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YJA - Match Week Fundraiser
After having to cancel their 2020 Convention due to the pandemic, the Young Jains of America (YJA) team is excited to host 775+ attendees, 60+ speakers, and 100+ volunteers in person for their grandest, but most expensive convention yet this July 4th weekend in Dallas, Texas. With COVID-19, inflation, and supply chain constraints, costs this year have gone up by 20% across the board. In the past, generous donations have kept the Convention accessible for youth members, but this year they need greater support than ever before. They're running a special Match Week fundraiser right now and wanted to ask for support if you have the capacity – any donation amount helps and goes a long way! Every dollar in the next week will be doubled up to $25,000 by YJA's past and present Board of Trustees. Know more about the donation campaign
here.
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JAINA Committee Update
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JAINA Ahimsak Eco-Vegan Committee
On February 12, 2022, the JAINA Ahimsak Eco-Vegan Committee teamed up with Young Jain Professionals (YJP) to hold its first Jain hangout in Dallas, TX at the fully plant-based restaurant Jeff’s Vegan, where Jains of all ages and backgrounds came together to enjoy delicious vegan food and connect with like-minded Jains. We are grateful for the Jain Society of North Texas and the support received by the local Dallas community to host this incredible event.
Learn more about the latest events from the JAINA Ahimsak Eco-Vegan Committee and The Jain Vegan Initiative here.
JAINA 99 YATRA 2023-2024
JAINA 99 Yatra Committee is immensely happy to announce that the committee is planning the third Shatrunjay Mahatirth 99 Yatra in 2023-2024. This is a golden opportunity of a lifetime to participate in the Yatra that would be performed under the guidance of Param Pujya Shree Vijay Mahapadma Suriswarji Maharaj Saheb and Shree Narendra Nandu and his team. The Yatra would be starting from November 27, 2023, to January 26, 2024. The last day of registration is July 31, 2022. Please find
more details on the Yatra and Sponsorship form for sponsoring opportunities in the Yatra.
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Mahavir Jayanti 2022 at the New York Consulate General of India
The Consulate General of India and the International Ahimsa Foundation cordially invite you to celebrate Lord Mahavir's 2620th Birth Anniversary, on Sunday, May 15th, 2022 between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm, in the Ballroom of the Consulate General of India.
They are celebrating the 10th anniversary of promoting non-violence and peace around Lord Mahavir’s birth anniversary to remind everyone of his teachings of non-violence, peace, and compassion as well as how relevant these are in today’s world of violence and hate.
The event is hosted by the International Ahimsa Foundation, while this year the celebrations are also supported by JAINA - Federation of Jain Associations in North America & JITO USA - JAIN International Trade Organization of USA. Please read the invitation
here.
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Dialogue on Peace and Conflict - Indian Cultural Values and Mahavir Philosophy at JCSC
After a telephonic conversation between JAINA President Haresh Shah and Acharya Dr. Lokeshji, a dialogue program on “Peace and Conflict - Indian Cultural Values and Mahavir Philosophy” an initiative of the World Peace Center has been scheduled to be held on 4th June 2022 at 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM at Jain Centre of Southern California (JCSC), Buena Park, USA.
HH Acharya Dr. Lokeshji and HH Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji will be the keynote speakers in this program being organized by Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti Foundation.
JAINA including the past Presidents and leadership of JAINA has been invited to participate in this occasion. Please read the letter from Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti
here.
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Surishwar and Samrat
A wonderful and original Drama in Gujarati, “Surishvar and Samrat” Victory of Ahimsa over Cruelty, depicting the real-life story of Shri Heervijay Surishvarji, a Jain Muni who converts Samrat Akbar, a Cruel King into a Compassionate Human Being, was presented on Saturday, April 30, 2022. It was presented by Shrut Ratnakar Trust (India) in collaboration with Shrut Ratnakar Foundation, Inc. (USA), JAINA, Jain Center of Southern California (JCSC), and Jain Temple of Los Angeles (JTLA). We were thrilled that it was attended online by over 500 households from US and India.
This was a fund-raising event for the establishment of a great visionary “Adhyayan Kendra” project near Shankheswara Tirth, as envisioned by Panditvarya Shri Dr. Jitendra B Shah, supported by several Acharyas, JAINA & JCSC benefiting Sadhu, Sadhvi, Shravak, Shravika, Pandits, and Researchers to promote the Jain principles of Ahimsa, Aparigraha and Anekatvad.
The team set an initial goal of $3M required for the construction of the project. With an excellent team effort and the support of big-hearted & dedicated donors, over 75% of the set goal was achieved in pledges. At least an additional $2M will be required to sustain this project on an ongoing basis.
This project can be supported via General Fund Donation in either USD or INR of any amount. In addition, some Donation Opportunities “Takti” (Wall Plaque) are also available. Though a few have been already spoken for; many more opportunities are still available. Please visit
https://www.shrutratnakar.org/donation/.
For more details on the project, please visit https://www.shrutratnakar.org/adhyayan-kendra/
The land for this project has been acquired and the construction started. The overall project is to be expected to complete by end of 2024. Additional fund-raising events are being considered. Please share with your family, friends, and the Sangh members. Here is the link to the actual event streamed on
YouTube: https://youtu.be/D9ZdTOpzB4E
For queries, please contact:
Narendra Maniar Cell: 562-761-3738, email: n_maniar@yahoo.com or
Hamendra Doshi Cell: 213-448-7722, email: hemantdrhd@hotmail.com
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