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Dear Sadharmik brothers and sisters,
Jai Jinendra!
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 India is still fighting the battle against COVID-19. Many
families have lost their loved ones, jobs, and are struggling to meet their basic needs. I urge every one of you to donate generously to JAINA Sadharmik Bhakti Fund to help the needy and the poor Sadharmik
Jain families in India. The donations we receive will be sent through reputable NGOs with proper FCRA documentation. To donate, please click on Sadharmik Bhakti Fund Button given below.
The JAINA Convention 2021 programs are available on Laaveo ‘On-Demand Session’ till today - July 31st. JAINA is creating a new platform to watch the programs of JAINA Convention 2021 like Pravchans, Tirth Darshan, Jain Got Talent and JAB that can be preserved
and enjoyed for a long time worldwide after the above deadline. Please stay tuned.
Watch Dr. Varun Gandhi interviewing Shri Pramodaben Chitrabhanuji on August 2, 2021, where the latter talks about her life journey and shares the Six Steps to Spiritual Evolution.
Read an interesting article by Riya Shah on Equanimity - A Tool to Achieve World Peace in June 2021 Jain Digest. The Jain Digest Committee invites you to write for October 2021 Jain Digest issue on various topics such as Compassion, Devotion, Jain Education,
Inspiration, Transformation, or any other topics related to Jain principles.
This Paryushan, listen to the most inspiring speakers for 2021 Paryushan Parva - Rashtrasant Param Gurudev Shree Namramuni Maharaj Saheb and Shri Deepakbhai Bardoliwala who will give Pravachans in Hindi and Gujarati, respectively. We are working on all
Pratikraman schedules and will announce the same soon. During the Das Lakshana Maha Parv, we will have a video class each day for about 30 minutes in Hindi and a written article with the significance
of each day.
Interfaith Association of Central Ohio invites you to join them as they visit the Jain Center of Central Ohio on August 14, 2021, for a virtual interfaith visit: Jain Faith Tradition.
Watch Mahendra Shah’s virtual Painting Exhibition from the JAINA Convention 2021. His artwork is available to individuals as well as the Jain Centers interested in purchasing. Please note, 100% of the collection towards these paitings will be donated
to JAINA.
Please take an official JAINA's Jain Population Survey and encourage your families and friends to take the same. It will help us determine 1). Jain population count in North America 2). If you would like to receive: JAINA Calendar, JAINA communications
with relevant Community news for Jain events and programs, etc. Consider this survey as very important bricklaying to connect with each one of us and to have a strong voice that brings value to our entire
community.
We are receiving a good response to our announcement for the consideration of the Jain Senior Assisted Living Project in the USA and looking forward to receiving more replies from senior citizens 65 years and older to live with people of similar age and
interests. Please fill out the form given below for our analysis.
Applications for the 2021-2022 YJA Executive Board are closing on July 31st. Spread the word with your youth. The YJA merchandise shop is back with all-new, limited-edition merchandise. Order before the shop closes on August 5th. YJA is excited to announce
the gradual return of in-person events on a local scale. Visit their website for more information and registration.
Please see below for details or links if any, on all the above items.
Sincerely,
Mahesh Wadher,
JAINA President
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JAINA Sadharmik Bhakti
With the help of the community, JAINA has donated around $ 800,000 so far to the reputable NGOs in India with proper FCRA. India is still fighting against the COVID-19. Many families have lost their loved ones, jobs, and are struggling to meet their basic
needs. JAINA request you all to make your generous donation to JAINA Sadharmik Fund at the link below to help our Sadharmik Brothers and Sisters in India. We will be donating the funds
to Jeevan Jyot Cancer Relief & Care Trust and other similar reputed NGOs in India. Read the donation appeal from the Jeevan Jyot Cancer Relief & Care Trust
here.
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The Six Steps to Spiritual Evolution
Watch Dr. Varun Gandhi interviewing Pramodaben Chitrabhanuji on the ‘Six Steps to Spiritual Evolution’ on August 2, 2021, at 5 PM PT, 5:30 AM IST.
In this interview, Pramodaben Chitrabhanuji will talk about her journey of spiritual evolution through a plant-based diet, meditation, yoga, and more.
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Inside June 2021 Jain Digest
June 2021 Jain Digest has an interesting article by Riya Shah, a Biomedical Sciences student studying at the University of Florida in Orlando, where she has written about Equanimity - A Tool to Achieve World Peace.
Wikipedia defines equanimity as a state of psychological stability and composure which is undisturbed by experience of or exposure to emotions, pain, or other phenomena that may cause others to lose the balance of their mind. The virtue and value of equanimity
are extolled and advocated by a number of major religions and ancient philosophies. In this article, Riya Shah explores the importance of equanimity in Jainism, how to achieve it and
how it can be instrumental in bringing World peace.
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The Jain Digest committee invites you to write for the October 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.
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PARYUSHAN PRAVACHANS 2021
This Paryushan/Das Lakshana, listen to Jain scholars. JAINA is bringing you two of the most inspiring speakers for 2021 Paryushan Parva - Rashtrasant Param Gurudev Shree Namramuni Maharaj Saheb and Shri Deepakbhai Bardoliwala who will be talking on different
topics.
Morning Pravachan by Gurudev Shree Namramuni Maharaj Saheb in Hindi
10:30 AM EST | 9:30 AM CST | 7:30 AM PST | 8 PM IST On September 4th to September 10th, 2021
Evening Pravachans by Deepakbhai Bardoliwala in Gujarati
9:00 PM EST | 8:00 PM CST | 6:00 PM PST | 7 AM IST On September 4th to September 10th, 2021
Pratikraman dates to be announced soon.
During the Das Lakshana Maha Parva we will have a video class each day for about 30 minutes in the Hindi language and will also have a written article with the significance of each day.
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Virtual interfaith visit: Jain Faith Tradition
 Join the
Interfaith Association of Central Ohio IACO) virtually via Zoom as they visit the Jain Center of Central Ohio, on August 14, 2021, at 2:00 PM EST, to experience, worship, and learn more
about the faith. Please register for this event
here.
You can also directly go to the IACO website and register for the Virtual Visit with the Jain Faith.
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MAHENDRA SHAH'S VIRTUAL PAINTINGS EXHIBITION AT
Have you visited Mahendra Shah’s virtual Art exhibition at JAINA Convention 2021? If you haven’t, enjoy and appreciate his paintings below. Please note, the artwork is available to individuals as well as Jain Center, and 100% of the funds collected will
be donated by Mahendrabhai to JAINA. For more information, please contact Mahendra Shah at
mahendraaruna1@gmail.com.
Tirthankar Mahavira’s painting is worthwhile to have. It’s a 4'x3' painting on acrylic. The painting was created live on JAINA platform during the comvention.We are calling
individuals and Jain Centers who are interested to purchase these beautiful artwork.
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JAINA’S JAIN POPULATION SURVEY
 Help us spread the message of taking
JAINA's Jain Population Survey with the community. We request you to please take our official JAINA 1-page survey here
https://Jaincensus.jaina.org/user-registration and spread the word with your loved ones as well. .
The survey will help the Committee determining Jain population count in North America, and in finding out if you would like to receive: JAINA Calendar, JAINA communications with relevant Community news for Jain events and programs, etc. The data on age
groups will help JAINA to prioritize what services the community needs.
Please note, the information collected by JAINA has never been compromised and will be highly confidential. Request you to take out only a few minutes to fill out and share it with your friends & family members. It will help JAINA in serving our Jain
Community in more effective ways.
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Jain Senior Assisted Living Project
Are you a Jain senior citizen (65 years and older) of the USA who is seeking a place to live with people of similar age and interests to enjoy their lives or do you know any senior citizen who would love to join such a place? JAINA is thinking of building
the ‘Jain Senior Assisted Living Project in the USA’ that provides food, games, medical help, spiritual lectures, meditations, bhakti, and more under one roof. If you would love to spend
your time at such a place with people who have similar interests and mindsets, please fill out the
Seniors Intake Form for us to analyze and plan the project accordingly.
Through this project, 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.
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YJA Update
YJA Executive Board Applications are LIVE!
YJA is excited to announce that applications for the 2021-2022 YJA Executive Board are officially Open! Applications for Co-Chair close on July 25th! Applications for all other positions close on July 31st. Go to
yja.org/elections to apply & attend our upcoming info session to learn more. Email
elections@yja.org with any questions!
YJA Shop 2021 - Place Your Order Today!
The YJA merchandise shop is back with all-new, limited-edition merchandise. Check out our retro-themed designs, new product options, and old favorites at
shop.yja.org, and make sure you place your order before the shop closes on August 5th!
Local Events Are Back!
We are so excited to announce the gradual return of in-person events on a local scale. Visit
https://yja.org/events to find an event happening near you and meet up with Jain youth in your region - registration is required!
Learn more about what went into our decision by reading our press release at
bit.ly/yja-30th-press-release!
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