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Dear Sadharmiks,
Jai Jinendra! Pranam!
Wishing the entire JAINA community a joyous Diwali and a profound observance of the 2550th Nirvana Day of Shree Mahavir Swami. May this Festival of Lights illuminate our path with love, peace, and prosperity, and may the teachings of Lord Mahavir continue to inspire compassion and enlightenment in all your endeavors. Happy Diwali and Prabhu Mahavir Nirvana Day!
The Atlantic City Hindu/Jain Temple warmly invites you to participate in the 15th annual Kali Chaudas Pujan & Havan honoring Shree Ghantakaran Mahavir on Sunday, November 12th. You'll find all the essential information about the Pooja schedule, location, and how to reach the organizing team in the attached flyer.
In continuation of this sacred occasion, I am delighted to inform you that just last week, the Prime Minister of India, Shree Narendra Modi, visited the Chandragiri Jain Temple and sought blessings from Acharya Shri 108 Vidhyasagar Ji Maharaj in Dongargarh, Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon. You can view a glimpse of this spiritually significant visit below.
Explore the newest article by Dhruti Rathi, delving into the captivating world of Jain sculpture and art. In this article, she sheds light on the intriguing manuscript of Kalpasutra and the representation of Jain Tirthankar Shreyansnath, both carefully preserved at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, Canada. The article in the current issue of JAIN DIGEST uncovers the rich historical significance associated with these remarkable artifacts.
This Thanksgiving, The Joy of Sharing Foundation (JOSF) is committed to serving 5,000 Jain Vegan meals to homeless children, men, and women in Southern California, focusing on Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, and San Diego. This compassionate initiative not only provides nourishment but also replaces the harm caused by turkey slaughter. For further information and to join our dedicated volunteers in this noble endeavor, please find additional details below and get in touch to participate.
In the previous month, the Anekant Community Center, in collaboration with the Aparigrah Foundation, United Service to Africa, and Ghana Adventist Health Service, undertook a humanitarian mission to Ghana. During this mission, they conducted an impressive total of 12,217 clinical visits, organized 15 days of training workshops, and successfully performed a significant number of surgeries. Please refer to the details below for a comprehensive report on their impactful work.
Shrut Ratnakar, under the leadership of Prof. Jitendra B. Shah, organized the 2nd National Prakrit Seminar in Delhi in the divine presence of Bahuśruta Muni Jayamunijī Mahārāja on 28th, 29th and 30th October, 2023. About 30 scholars participated in this seminar by presenting their scholarly articles on Upāsakadaśāṅga Sutra, which is one of the twelve aṅga āgamas, containing the lives of ten illustrious śrāvakas (laities) whose sadhana was exemplary.
Wishing you all a joyous Diwali and a blessed 2550th Mahavir Nirvana Day!
Sincerely and respectfully,
Haresh Shah,
JAINA President
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Jain Center News
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Invitation for Kali Chaudas Pujan & Havan of Shree Ghatakaran Mahavir @ NJ
You're cordially invited to join us in celebrating the 15th annual Kali Chaudas Pujan & Havan of Shree Ghantakaran Mahavir on Sunday, November 12th, at the Atlantic City Hindu/Jain Temple. For specific details on the pooja schedule, venue address, and contact information for the organizing team, please refer to the attached flyer. Additionally, sponsorship opportunities are available for the Pujan and Havan; kindly contact Kundanben Ghelani at 609-748-0032 for more information.
The event schedule is as follows:
- 12:39 pm: Commencement of Pujan & Havan Vidhi
- 4:00 pm: Sukhadi Chaddavanu Labh
- 5:00 pm: Swamivatsalya Dinner Begins
The Pooja will be conducted by Dev Dedhia, Mulchand Gala, Lankesh Haria, Girish Sanghvi, Dhiren Mehta, and the accompanying group. Your presence and support are highly appreciated.
Click here to read more
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Prime Minister Shree Narendra Modi, Blessed by Acharya Shri 108 Vidhyasagar Ji Maharaj
I am pleased to share that in the past week, Shree Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, visited the Chandragiri Jain Temple in Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh. During his visit, he sought blessings from Acharya Shri 108 Vidhyasagar Ji Maharaj Ji. For a glimpse of this spiritually momentous occasion, please see the provided link below.
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Jain Digest October 2023
Two Jain Objects at the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, Canada By Dhruti Rathi
In continuation of the series of articles about Jain sculptures and art collections, we bring you two objects at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, Canada. One is identified as Page 55 from a Jain Kalpasutra manuscript, as shown above, and the other is a Figure of Jain Tirthankara, Shreyansnath. These are in the Global South Asian section of the museum.
In this article, Dhruti Rathi provides us with more details about both these objects and their historical significance. To learn more, read the full article at:
To read the full article, go to:
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To read the full October 2023 Jain Digest, go to:
Jain Digest October 2023
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HELP FEED PEOPLE AND SAVE TURKEYS ON THANKSGIVING!
On Thanksgiving Day in 2020, 46 million turkeys were slaughtered - a day of tremendous pain and suffering for these jivas. As the leading voice in the Jain Dharma, JAINA commits to reducing hinsa on this day by feeding Jain vegan meals to the homeless, the neglected, and abused children, women, and men.
Last year, we had a great response to the Hot Meals Program, where we fed 90,123 people in Los Angeles. Out of this, 7,500 meals were served in Los Angeles during Thanksgiving week. The Joy of Sharing Foundation (JOSF) created meals where harm to jivas was minimized and compassion was maximized. This objective was achieved through hot meals that were vegan and Jain. These meals consisted of garbanzo beans and rice, served with a Power Crunch protein bar (donated to us) and a water bottle.
Attached are a few photos and a couple of short videos showing highlights of the 2022 Thanksgiving meals drive; thanks to all who contributed money and time in 2022:
This year, we need your help to feed even more people. You can help reduce pain and suffering by donating money to feed the homeless in Los Angeles. The Hot Meals team has pledged to feed 5,000 people in Southern California. The meals would feed people in a vast area covering Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, and possibly San Diego. Each meal costs roughly $2.50, so your $25 donation would feed 10 hungry people. We would love your support to continue this work.
DONATE TO JAINA
Many of us are fortunate to have a roof over our heads, warmth on our bodies, and food on our plates. There are more than half a million people who don’t have these basic necessities. We can all do a little bit to help ease their hunger and bring a smile to their faces with a meal!
Let’s Feed The Hungry together!
For any further questions, please contact Dr. Varun Gandhi at 404-232-5564, varungandhiphd@gmail.com &/or Dr. Nitin Shah at 562-244-9035 / email: nitinshahmd@gmail.com
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Humanitarian Mission in Ghana by Anekant Community Centre and Aparigraha Foundation, in collaboration with USTA & GAHS
In partnership with the Aparigrah Foundation, United Service to Africa, and Ghana Adventist Health Service; the Anekant Community Center embarked on a humanitarian mission to Ghana. Throughout this mission, they carried out an admirable total of 12,217 clinical visits, facilitated 15 days of intensive training workshops, and achieved a substantial number of successful surgeries. For a thorough overview of the remarkable outcomes of their efforts, please consult the detailed report provided below.
Please click here to read more
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2nd National Prakrit Seminar, 2023 @ Delhi
Shrut Ratnakar, under the leadership of Prof. Jitendra B. Shah, organized the 2nd National Prakrit Seminar in Delhi, where about 30 scholars participated in this seminar by presenting their scholarly articles on Upāsakadaśāṅga Sutra. This is one of the twelve aṅga āgamas, containing the lives of ten illustrious śrāvakas (laities) whose sadhana was exemplary.
Various aspects of śrāvaka-dharma (duties of śrāvaka) and the heights of spiritual attainment have been described in this āgama text. This was chosen as the theme for the seminar as with the rise of excessive usage of technologies in one’s daily life, one shall rethink about damages it can cause to one’s soul and how meaningful is the usage of technologies.
Please check the detailed report of this symposium here.
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