After the successful first two days of the Convention with 40+ spellbound performances at the Cultural Program, JAB sessions, and the Bollywood night by Jain Connect, today we are celebrating JAINA’s 40th Anniversary with Sunheri Yaadein, a custom-produced Bollywood Concert. Do not miss the Jains Got Talent, JAB, and other sessions. We will also listen to Acharya Shri Mahabodhi Surishwarji talking on Science and Religion and other speakers on interesting topics.

We have various activities like JAB, Jains Got Talent, Jain Connect, and other youth and kids activities.

Please do a virtual Temple Yatra at the Convention 2021. Do not miss out on the various Exhibitor booths in Exhibition Hall.

We are Almost There, Thanks to many of you! Out of $ 1.4 M
($ 700,000 Sponsors & $ 700,000 Matching) we are close to $ 1 M, yes, with all of your generosity we have been able to receive sponsorship of $ 480,000 plus equal Matching for this Humanitarian Project to help people in India Not only for COVID but also for years to follow! Yes, Oxygen plants is a Long-Term Oxygen Solution and will last for 15 to 20 years!

Out of 12 Hospitals Sponsorships we have committed to 10 hospitals and exploring various hospitals to decide for the other two. These will help 1948 Beds including 148 ICU Beds). We have been approached by several other hospitals (2 are listed below) and are looking for Sponsors! We still have at least $ 220,000 matching available and guess what – Donor families have very graciously agreed to extend the deadline for sponsorship to July 10th! Will you come forward to assist people of India – our Motherland!

Time is of essence so please hurry! Deadline to sponsor Oxygen Plant is July 10th, funds will be needed by July 30th.

If you haven’t taken JAINA's Jain Population Survey yet, we request you to take this 1-page survey. With the survey, the Committee aims to determine Jain population count in North America which will also help in finding out if one would like to receive: JAINA Calendar, JAINA communications with relevant Community news for Jain events and programs, etc.

The information collected by JAINA has never been compromised and will not be shared with any other organization.

You are kindly requested to please visit our official JAINA 1-page survey here: https://Jaincensus.jaina.org/user-registration. Please take out a few minutes to fill and share it with your friends & family. It will help JAINA in serving our Jain Community in more effective ways.

JAINA is working to bring the ‘Jain Senior Assisted Living Project in the USA’ with all amenities for senior citizens 65 years and older, who are seeking a place to live with people of similar age and interests to enjoy their lives. Please fill out the form given below for our analysis.
Through the 'Jain Senior Assisted Living Project in the USA', JAINA aims to help the Jain senior citizens develop meaningful relationships with people of similar interests. JAINA believes that through community amenities, many residents find new friends who share similar interests. These connections are made stronger by living near each other and friendships in senior living are often very strong and meaningful. If you seek a place that provides food, games, medical help, spiritual lectures, meditations, bhakti, and more under one roof or you want to spend your time with people who have similar interests and mindsets, please fill out the Seniors Intake Form.

Member of Congress, Raja Krishnamoorthi congratulates and gives best wishes to JAINA, the Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago, and the University of Illinois on the celebration of the Endowment of the Bhagwan Munisuvrata Swami Professorship in the study of Jainism in the University’s Department of Religion and College of Liberal Arts and Science.

Read the whole letter here and watch the message from Raja Krishnamoorthi.

Gurudevshri Rakeshbhai says the biggest difficulty, the biggest mistake, the biggest sin of the soul, is that it derives its identity through others, from others. Who am I? What am I? This identity is obtained by peeping into the other, using others like a mirror. Just as when you stand in front of the mirror, you decide how you look based on the reflection you see. Similarly, you derive your identity and determine your personality based on what opinion or impression others have about you, and not independently. The Enlightened Ones say that this is not how you determine your identity. Identity acquired from others will be incorrect, uncertain, and inconsistent. While one person says you are very intelligent, the other ridicule you as a complete fool; while one person praises you for being courageous, another considers you a coward. Who will you believe?

Let’s learn two out of five main Vows of Limited Nature under Vows of Householders by Pravin K. Shah of the JAINA Education Committee.

1. Non-violence Limited Vow (Ahimsa Anuvrat)

In this vow, a person must not intentionally hurt any living being (plants, animals, humans, etc.) or their feeling either by thought, word, or deed, himself, or through others, or by approving such an act committed by somebody else. Intention, in this case, applies selfish motive, sheer pleasure, and even avoidable negligence.

He may use force, if necessary, in the defense of his country, society, family, life, property, religious institute. His agricultural, industrial, occupational living activities do also involve injury to life, but it should be as minimum as possible, through carefulness and due precaution.

This year, JAINA is blessed to have two of the most inspiring speakers for 2021 Paryushan Parva - Rashtrasant Param Gurudev Shree Namramuni Maharaj Saheb and Shri Deepakbhai Bardoliwala.

Morning Pravachan by Gurudev Shree Namramuni Maharaj Saheb in Hindi
11:30 AM EST | 10:30 AM CST | 8:30 AM PST | 8 PM IST

Evening Pravachans by Deepakbhai Bardoliwala in Gujarati
9:30 PM EST | 8:30 PM CST | 6:30 PM PST | 7 AM IST

Updates on English Pravachans and Das Lakshana Pravachans to follow soon.

Younger Minds: Summer of Sadhana

Summer is here! Check out the newest release of Younger Minds to compete in an exciting Sadhana challenge, read about a JSGD Pathshala class, learn some origami, and more! https://bit.ly/youngerminds-2021-q2.

What are Younger Minds? Intended for the 5-13-year-old age group, this YJA publication features relatable philosophy lessons, stories, games/activities, and more! Find previous issues at yja.org/youngerminds!.

YJA Executive Board applications are live!

We’re excited to announce that applications for the 2021-2022 YJA Executive Board are officially OPEN! Go to yja.org/elections to apply & attend our upcoming info session to learn more. Email elections@yja.org with any questions! Details about the optional Info session can be found here.

Jainism 101

Jainism has been shaped by various historical events since the Nirvan (liberation from the cycle of reincarnation) of Bhagwan Mahavir. Our ninth and final video in the Jainism 101 series recounts a handful of these events to the modern day. https://bit.ly/jainism101_modernjainhistory.

Enjoyed the video? Share it with your friends and family and help bring more awareness to our religion!

DONATE

Mail your Donations in favor of JAINA to :
Ashok Savla (JAINA Treasurer),
8843 1/2 Longden Avenue, Temple City CA 91780
Phone: (626) 372-4246

JAINA accepts gifts of stocks and securities. Transferring appreciated stocks and securities can be a great way to make a charitable gift. Please consult your tax advisor.
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Your donation is tax-deductible.

JAINA (Federation of Jain Associations in North America) is a Non-Profit tax-exempt organization, registered under IRS Section 501 (C) (3) EL# 54-1280028

JAINA Executive Team 2019-2021