Dear Sadharmiks,
Jai Jinendra! Pranam!

JAINA extends heartfelt condolences for the loss of the beautiful soul of Dr. Mahendra Kumar Pandya of the Jain Center of America. Dr. Pandya is survived by his wife Asha Rani Pandya, Children Sanjay and Rajeev along with their spouses, grand as well as great-grandchildren.

JAINA Convention 2023 registration started on August 18. Please book your spot at special Paryushan/Das Lakshana pricing. This 4-day convention is jointly hosted by Tampa, Orlando, and Miami Jain sanghs. The JAINA Convention 2023 team is excited to give you an experience of a lifetime.

Paryushan/Das Lakshana Parva is a great opportunity to come forward and support our newest project of building Panjaropole at Shankheshawar-Ahmedabad Highway in the memory of GurudevChitrabhanuji. Please come forward and donate generously to help us reach our goal of raising $125,000. These funds will be used to build fodder storage and shelters for animals.

In June 2022 Jain Digest, read an article by Savita Jain where she writes about an inspiring life story of Acharyashriji Samrat Dr. Shiv Muni Ji. In expressing her reverence, Savita Jain says, “At the age of 80 he is continuing to follow Dhyan Sadhna, Dharma Aradhna, and Varshitap Sadhana. Read the whole article below.

JAINA appreciates the initiative by the Jain Study Center of North Carolina to incorporate a 30-minute “Holistic Living” segment into each of their monthly meetings to bring speakers who will focus on each of the three areas: Mind, Body & Soul.

On the auspicious occasion of Paryushan/ Das Lakshan 2022, let's practice Ahimsa in the true sense by giving up Dairy and Dairy products by joining the campaign by the Jain Vegan Initiative.

JAINA is continuing daily virtual lectures during this Paryushan/Das Lakshana Parva. This year, Dr. Dharam Chand Jain of Jaipur and Dr. Sejal Shah of Mumbai will deliver the Paryushan lectures in Hindi and Gujarati respectively.

For the Das Laxana parva, Dr. Kirit Gosalia will deliver daily lectures in Gujarati and Dr. Dharam Chand Jain will deliver daily lectures in Hindi. We will share the Zoom links soon.

Gurudev Shree Namramuni Maharaj Saheb-inspired Parasdham invites you to the Universal Namaskar Mantra event to recite 5,00,00,000 chants of the Namaskar Mahamantra for universal peace and positivity on August 24, 2022. Please find more details below.

Recently, YJP had great networking dinners in Arizona and Atlanta. At one of the dinners, they also celebrated India’s 75th Independence Day. Read more about it below.

Sincerely,

Haresh Shah,
JAINA President

Obituary - Dr. Mahendra Kumar Pandya

JAINA prays for the soul of Dr. Mahendra Kumar Pandya to rest in peace and extends heartfelt condolences to his family and the community for the loss of a kind soul on August 17, 2022. He was one of the founders of the Jain Center of America and the past President of JAINA. He created JAINA calendar program and JAINA home library initiative. He quietly participated in numerous philanthropic activities. He was the one who embodied the Jain philosophies in everyday life through his thoughts, words, and actions. He has touched many lives and will be missed dearly.

He is survived by his wife Asha Rani Pandya, Children Sanjay and Rajeev along with their spouses, grandchildren as well as great-grandchildren.

Gurudev Chitrabhanu Memorial Panjarapole

Jivadaya is the heart of Jain Dharma. Celebrating the 100th birth anniversary of GurudevChitrabhanuji, JAINA Jivdaya Committee is building a Panjarapole at Shankheshawar-Ahmedabad Highway, Panchasar. Paryushan/Das Lakshana Parva is around the corner. This is the right occasion to donate to this noble cause. Our Goal is to Raise - $ 125,000 (Rs. 1,00,00,000) which will be used for Fodder Storage, Bal Vatika (for young calves), Shelter/Shed. More details are in the link below.

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Inside June 2022 Jain Digest

Acharya Samrat Dr. Shiv Muni Ji – A Pious Soul By Savita Jain

Dr. Shiv Kumar, popularly known and reverentially addressed by the Jain followers as the Acharya Samrat Dr. Shiv Muni Ji Maharajsaheb, the spiritual head of the Jains, is a pious soul whose inner piety and goodness gets reflected in the divine resplendence on his face.

In this article, Savita Jain shares Acharyashriji’s inspiring life story. In expressing her reverence, she says, “At the age of 80 years old, he is continuing to follow Dhyan Sadhna, Dharma Aradhna, and Varshitap Sadhana. Whoever comes close to him experiences a feeling of instant calm in the face of his sheer tranquility. With utmost respect and gratitude, we wish for Pujya Maharajsaheb's long life and wish that he finds the ultimate truth that he has spent years searching.”

read the full article Jain Digest June 2022 Jain Digest

Jain Center latest News

According to the Holistic Living Institute, holistic living is a lifestyle that nourishes your mind, body, and soul. And although that sounds a little like a quote from a Life Coach, many of us already practice holistic living to a varying degree as we incorporate “Jain” values in our lives. A holistic lifestyle is a way of living life that lets you look at the big picture – the whole person. The goal is not to focus on only one area - diet, exercise, spiritual health, etc. but really focus on everything since it’s all interconnected. For example, if you aren’t getting enough sleep (body) because you are anxious (mind), you may withdraw from your friends and family (soul). They all work together, and they all affect each other.

With an aim to raise awareness and introduce additional topics, the Jain Study Center of North Carolina decided to incorporate a 30-minute “Holistic Living” segment into each of their monthly meetings to bring speakers who will focus on each of the three areas: Mind, Body & Soul. The regular Swadhyay discourse at the center will continue to discuss broad topics in Jainism & how to apply Jainism principles in practice.

Go Vegan This Paryushan/Das Lakshana

On the auspicious occasion of Paryushan/ Das Lakshana, join this campaign “Give up dairy for Paryushan/ Das Lakshana” by the Jain Vegan Initiative to go a step further and practice Ahimsa in the true sense by giving up Dairy and Dairy products. To make the transition easy, the Jain Vegan Initiative has curated a Vegan Paryushan / Das Lakshana Cookbook which will be shared soon. Please join the campaign:

Make A Pledge This Paryushan and Dashlakshan

2022-23 Paryushan Lectures schedule

English Lectures

Time - 8:30 PM EST | 7:30 PM CST | 5:30 PM PST

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Celebrate Parvadhiraj Paryushan Mahaparva 2022

Universal Namaskar Mantra

YJP Update

YJP had great networking dinners in Arizona and Atlanta. YJP is grateful to everyone for coming out and making it a fantastic and memorable dinner. During the Arizona dinner, YJP attendees celebrated India’s 75th Independence Day which is August 15th with classic “Tiranga” (Indian Flag) painted on their wrist!

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