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1. PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Jai Jinendra!

Jain Society of Central Virginia, Richmond is pleased to invite you for Pratishtha Mahotsav from June 12-16, 2019. Read the details below.

Project ‘Life’ invites you to attend the Landmark Event of Women Empowerment by their partner charity Life Global, USA on June 16, 2019 in NJ, on June 22, 2019 in Chicago and July 30, 2019 in Los Angeles.More details are below.

Read along as JAINA Education Committee answers questions on "if Jainism has become a kitchen religion" in the blog Jainsim Says...

Warm Regards,
Gunvant Shah
JAINA President
06-01-2019
 
2. QUOTE
Attachment and aversion are the root cause of karma, and karma originates from infatuation. Karma is the root cause of birth and death, and these are said to be a source of misery. None can escape the effect of their own past karma.
- Bhagwan Mahavira
3. JAINISM SAYS...
Q 2: Has Jainism become a “kitchen religion”? Or why is food given so much importance in Jain households?

A 2: First, let’s talk about what is meant by a "kitchen religion". The youth / young adults in America perceive Jainism as a “kitchen religion” when they extensively hear about food in religious context - we can eat this; we can’t eat this; we can eat at this time; we can’t eat at this time, we can’t eat green vegetable on certain days, we can’t eat root vegetables but certain root vegetables are exceptions. And in the midst of all this, the fundamental Jain principles and how to apply these principles in their current environment are not explained.

We want to shed light on Jain values and principles as they apply to this question while keeping the spiritual growth perspective in the forefront:
  • Ahimsa Anuvrat (Vows) of  Laypeople
  • Following the path of Minimum Violence for Healthy Survival
  • Jainism is a Religion of Reflection, not Action
  • Actions done in Mithyatva (Ignorance/Wrong Beliefs) always acquire Pap karma
Read the whole blog here.
 
4. JAINA CONVENTION 2019
JAINA Convention 2019 Raffle program is here! Your donation goes towards teaching Jain youth yoga, leadership and giving through conducting a community seva project and connecting Jain youth across the globe! To participate in the Raffle program, visit here.
 
5. JAIN CENTER NEWS
Jain Society of Central Virginia, Richmond is pleased to invite you for Pratishtha Mahotsav from June 12-16 at Jain Society of Central Virginia. In 2015-16, 2016 Pujya Shri Manak Muni inspired them to build a Shankheshwar Parshwanath Temple. In 2017, the Sangh laid the foundation and performed bhumi pujan. This five-day program includes various activities like an opening ceremony, 18 Abhishek, Varghodo Procession, Bhakti, Prathistha, Sattar Bhedi Puja and more. Read the detailed program of the event.
6. LANDMARK EVENT OF WOMEN EMPOWERMENT BY LIFE GLOBAL - JUNE 16, 2019
Project ‘Life’ invites you along with your family and friends to attend the Landmark Event of Women Empowerment, a noble cause envisaged by their partner charity Life Global, NJ, USA, on Sunday June 16, 2019 at 3:30 pm onwards at India Cultural Society & Mahatma Gandhi Centre, Wayne, New Jersey, USA. The event will be followed by dinner.

The event comprises a life-changing Seminar by Dr. Jeetendra Adhia, Global Ambassador of Life Global USA. See the invite here. Kindly confirm your participation at rushikesh.pandya@999life.org.

Project ‘Life’ - www.999life.org was established in the year 1978 with a clear aspiration to support, sustain and enrich the lives of people in particular the under-privileged.

More events of Life in Chicago & LA, USA are as below:

Sr No. Date Event Details
1 June 22, 2019 Get-together & Presentation on Project ‘Life’ Interventions at Chicago, USA
2 July 30, 2019 Landmark Event of Women Empowerment at Sanatan Mandir – Los Angeles, USA


For 16th June event, See the invite here.
7. JAIN STORY: JEEV DAYA
 
8. YJP UPDATE

On April 25, 2019, YJP celebrated the re-launch of its Atlanta chapter with a kick-off dinner at Madras Mantra, an all-vegetarian South Indian spot known for its irresistible dosa. Jain professionals came together to network and brainstorm future initiatives. They thank all who attended, and look forward to more events in this city!
 
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