Post on 14-Jan-2020
BOARDOFTRUSTEE
ChairmanMr.MehulShah9178640904
ViceChairmanMr.SanjayK.Pandya9176607617
SecretaryMr.ApurvaShah6464209642
ChiefFinancialOfficerMr.SandeepShah9143182141
TrusteesDr.DilipR.Mukhtyar7188232396Mr.AshokJain7187552277Mr.PranavShah9175143007Mr.ChandreshPanchamia9177498798Mr.NavneetKothari6315861579
EXECUTIVECOMMITTEEPresident/TrusteeMrs.KalpanaGandhi-Sanghavi9177449138
VicePresident/TrusteeMr.RajmohanKothari9175357170AdministratorMr.ChinmayJain9175510097Joint-AdministratorMr.NagarjunJain5164458165TreasurerMrs.AnuJain5167284186
MembersMrs.AmeetaJain9176229400Mr.MahendraShah9293209968Mr.MukeshShah9178439089Mr.RajChoksi6463393541Mr.RiteshShah6462690958Mr.SanjeevSamdaria9178819736Dr.UjwalaShah5167414348
JAIN CENTER OF AMERICA INC., NEW YORK 43-11 Ithaca Street, Elmhurst, New York 11373
Website: www.nyjca.org Email: Info@nyjca.org Tel: (718) 478-9141 ~ Fax: (718) 478-9144
CELEBRATESVir Samvat 2543 Vikram Samvat 2073 Year 2017
PARYUSHANMAHAPARVA (Aug18–Aug25,2017)DASLAKSHANMAHAPARVA (Aug26–Sep5,2017)SWAPNADARSHAN (Aug19,2017,Saturday)
EDITOR:ChinmayJain
***Weregretandapologizeforanytypographicalerrorsormistakes***
ShriKamleshbhaiJotaAnativeofKutch,whostudiedundertheguidanceofShriVasantbhaiSirinMehsanaandShriSubodhbhaiSirinMumbai.HeiswellqualifiedinPanchpratikraman,Navsmaran,3Bhashya,4Prakaran(JivVichar,NavTatwa,Dandak,LaghuSanghrani)6Karmagranth.Hehaswritten2booksinSanskritandPrakrut.Hehasspenthislifeteachingmoralvalues,humanity,tatwagnan,karmagranthandbasicprinciplesofJainism.HealsoconductspathshalasinMumbai.KamleshbhaihastravelledoutsideofIndiaspreadingtheteachingsofJainism.
AboutScholars
SamnijiDr.SuyashnidhijiWiththeblessingsofPujyaGurudevDr.ShriPadamchandraJiMaharajSaheb,iscurrentlyrenderingherservicestohumanitythroughJ.P.P.AhimsaResearchFoundationandalsopursuingpost-doctoralresearchinJainology.Sheisayogainstructorhelpingmanyyoungsterstodevelopgoodhealthandmentalstability,andduetoexcellenceinoration,shecaneasilyconnectprinciplesofJainism–thatappealstoyoungsters.SheiswellversedwithJainAnuppehaDhyanYogSadhana,pastliferegression,Reiki,Pranichealingandotheralternativetechniques.Shepresentsherlectures,workshopswithamessagethatJainismisawayoflife–thatissimple,easilypracticedprovidedoneknowstheTruthandcompleteessenceofit,togrowandachieveultimategoal.
SamnijiSudhanidhijiWiththeblessingsofPujyaGurudevDr.ShriPadamchandraJiMaharajSaheb,iscurrentlyrenderingherservicesthroughJ.P.P.AhimsaResearchFoundation.SheispursuingPhDinJainism.SheiswellversedwithJainanuppekshadhyanyogsadhanameditationtechniquetocurbdownthekarmicbondages.Shebelievesinsimplicitytobethebestwayonecaneasilyclimbtheladderofspiritualprogress.Everyonereceivesmenuofcircumstancesinlifeaspertheirsetkarmas.HerlecturesemphasizeontheinsightsofJainphilosophy.
Dr.AbhayKushalchandjiDagdeisawellknownscholarinIndiaaswellasinUSA.HehasstudiedmanyancientscriptureslikeRatankarandakShravakachar,Dravyasangrah,TatvarthSutra,GommatsarJeevkand,andKarmakand,KarananuyogDeepaketc.
HehadtakenswadhyayclassesinmanycitieslikeKopargaon,Mumbai,Pune,Bengluru,Nasik,Aurangabad,Jalna,Jalgaonetc.HehasvisitedmanyplacesinIndiaandUSAinDashlakshanparva.HehadconductedVidhanPujansandPanchakalyanakprogramsatvariousplacesinIndiaandinUSA.
HehasreadmanypapersinnationalaswellasinternationalconferenceslikeJainDoctorsConferencesatEllora,Jabalpur,SammedShikharjiandColombo,Srilanka.
HegiveslecturesofJainismonscientificbasisofmedicalscience,Aayurveda,physics,
MESSAGEFROMCHAIRMAN
JaiJinendra,
DearSadharmikBrothersandSisters,
It is great pleasure to report that, our center is doing well. Newly elected Board of Trustees andExecutiveCommitteehavecompletedoneyearof their termfromJuly 1,2016.Therewereseveralnewmemberswhoare enriching their experience to serve theSangh.Weneed yourwholehearted supportand help in all matters for further progress of JCA. I encourage all of you to provide constructivesuggestionsthatwillhelpourgoalofmakingJCAabetterplace.
JCA will be celebrating Paryushan Maha Parva and Daslakshan in August & September 2017 and Irequest you all to participate. The program details are presented in this publication. Your financialsupportaswellaspersonaltimeishighlyappreciatedandJCAhopesthatthiswillcontinueinfuture.Noindividualoracommitteealonecanrunanyorganization.JCAneedsmanyvolunteerstohelpconducteventsduringthistime.Itismyhumblerequesttoallthemembers,especiallytheyouthtoparticipateandhelp.PleasegiveyournamestoEC.
ThisyearJCAisveryfortunatetohavescholarslikeShriKamleshBhaiJota,Dr.AbhayKushalchandjiDagdeandSamnijiDr.SuyashnidhijiandSamanijiSudhanidhiji.
JCArequestsallmemberstoattendalllecturesandreligiousevents.
Please pick up the phone and call anymembers of the Trustees or EC for your contributions for thetemple..
TheprogressandsuccessofJCAisdependsonyoursupportandparticipation.OnbehalfofJCA,Ithankeachoneofyou.
ThanksandRegards
MehulDShah
ChairmanJainCenterOfAmerica,NewYork
MESSAGEFROMPRESIDENT
DearSadharmikBrothersandSisters:JaiJinendra&PranamIt is a great honor &pleasure to address the Sangh as the President on this auspicious occasion ofParyusanaMahaparva&DasLakhsana.Me&myentireExecutiveCommittee,whichisrepresentedbyall different traditions feel honored and fortunate to serve our vibrant community. Our ExecutiveCommitteecompletedoneyearofservicethisyearandthisyoungcommitteeisworkinghardandstouttoimplementnewideastotakethetempleforward.WerequestsupportfromallofyoutohelpandguideussowecancarryonthetraditionsetbypastcommitteestotakeJCAtonewheightsasperthevisiongiventousbyourfoundingmembers.Thisnewadministration’sprimaryfocusistogeteachandeverymemberinvolvedintheactivitiesofourtemple.I am proud to report that JCA has continued to make progress. I would be at miss if I do notacknowledge the hard work& dedication of our JCA Volunteers comprising of Senior Citizen group,BhojanShala Committee, Religious Committee,Web Committee, Art Gallery Committee, JivdayaCommittee,AdministrativeCommittee&GeneralVolunteers forbringinggreatnew ideaswithbetterplanning&hardwork.IfanyonehasanyexpertiseinparticularfieldorskillwhichcouldhelpourSangh,wewouldlovetodiscoveryou.ThisyearwereinvigoratedJCAPathshalawithrecordnumberofkidsandyoungadultssignedupandattendingPathshala classses for different levels.Thishavegivenus theboost toproduce Jain leadersfromnextgenerationwhocancarryJainvaluesforward.JCAWomen’sgroupisalsoanotherfeatherinourcapwherewomenmembersfromalltraditionswhoalways have been silent and vocal force behind our temple activites, have started to discuss andcolloboratewomenrelatedmattersandhowJainvaluesintegrate.AsweplanandexecuteforthePayurshanof2017,Irequestallofyoutotakethemaximumlabhoftheevents. WeareblessedthatwewillbecelebratingtheParyushanaundertheguidanceofourspiritualGurus,whohavemadesignificantcontributiontoJainDharma.OverthecourseofParyushantheywillprovideusvaluabledirection,thoughtprovoking&inspirationaldiscoursestoenlightenoursouls.Withfoldedhandsandutmostrespect,wewelcometheesteemedscholarsofthisyearforParyushan.Temple runs on member contributions and donations. I request you to please continue with yourgenerosity and it will be immensely helpful to receive all outstanding pledges ASAP for smoothmanagement of temple’s cash flow. Thank you very much for your understanding.Inplanningandexecutingoftheevents,ifforsomereason,weknowinglyorunknowinglyhurtyoubythoughts,actionorspeech,kindlylettheExecutiveCommitteeknow.MichammiDukkadamasitwouldnothavebeenourintention.Welookforwardtoyourparticipationintheeventsasattached.WarmRegards,KalpanaGandhi,President,JCA
Date Event Time Place
FRIDAY,AUG18TH(SHRAVAN VAD 11)
PARYUSHANMAHAPARVADAY1
GHEEBOLIFORSWAPNADARSHAN(SANGHCHANDLA,DORIPAKDWANU,DANKA
WAGADWANU,BHAGAWANNAMATA–PITA)
SnatraPuja 8:00AMto9:30AM TEMPLE,2ndFL
Vyakhyanmala 10:00AMto12:30PM UPASHRAYA,2ndFL
Ekasana 12:30PMto3:00PM BHOJANSHALA,4thFL
Pratikraman 6:30PMto8:00PM LIBRARY,3rdFLPravachan&GheeboliforSwapnadarshan 8:00PMto10:00PM UPASHRAYA,2ndFL
Aarti,MangalDivo 10:00PM TEMPLE,2ndFL
SATURDAY,AUG19TH(SHRAVANVAD12)
DAY2SWAPANDARSHAN
SnatraPuja 8:00AMto9:30AM TEMPLE,2ndFL
Vyakhyanmala 10:00AMto12:00PM UPASHRAYA,2ndFLSWAPANDARSHAN 2PMOnwards QUEENSCOLLEGEEkasana 3:30–5:30PM QUEENSCOLLEGE
Swamiivatsalya 5:30–7:30PM QUEENSCOLLEGEPratikraman 6:30PMto8:00PM LIBRARY,3rdFL
SUNDAY,AUG20TH(SHRAVANVAD14)
DAY3
SnatraPuja 8:00AMto9:30AM TEMPLE,2ndFL
KalpasutraGheeBoliStarts STARTS Vyakhyanmala 10:00AMto12:30PM UPASHRAYA,2ndFL
Ekasana 12:30PMto3:00PM BHOJANSHALA,4thFL
Pratikraman(Chaudas) 6:00PMto8:00PM LIBRARY,3rdFL
Pravachan 8:00PMto10:00PM UPASHRAYA,2ndFLAadeshOfKalpasutra,Aarti,MangalDivo 10:00PM TEMPLE,2ndFL
MONDAY,AUG21ST,(SHRAVANVADAMAVAS)
KALPASUTRAARPANDAY4
SnatraPuja 8:00AMto9:30AM TEMPLE,2ndFL
KalpasutraArpan STARTS Vyakhyanmala 10:00AMto12:30PM UPASHRAYA,2ndFL
Ekasana 12:30PMto3:00PM BHOJANSHALA,4thFL
Pratikraman 6:30PMto8:00PM LIBRARY,3rdFL
Pravachan 8:00PMto10:00PM UPASHRAYA,2ndFL
Aarti,MangalDivo 10:00PM TEMPLE,2ndFL
TUESDAY,AUG22ND,(BHADARVASUD01)
MAHAVIRJANMAKALYANAKVANCHANDAYBESTAMAHINA
DAY5
Bhaktamar&SnatraPuja 8:00AMto9:30AM TEMPLE,2ndFL
Vyakhyanmala 10:00AMto12:30PM UPASHRAYA,2ndFL
Ekasana 12:30PMto3:00PM BHOJANSHALA,4thFL
Pratikraman 6:30PMto8:00PM LIBRARY,3rdFL
Pravachan 8:00PMto10:00PM UPASHRAYA,2ndFL
Aarti,MangalDivo 10:00PM TEMPLE,2ndFL
SHRIMAHAVIRSWAMIDERASARPARYUSHANMAHAPARVASCHEDULE
VYAKHYANKAR:ShriKamleshBhaiJota
Date Event Time Place
WEDNESDAY,AUG23RD,(BHADARVASUD02)BOOKDISTRIBUTION
DAY6
SnatraPuja 8:00AMto9:30AM TEMPLE,2ndFL
Vyakhyanmala 10:00AMto12:00PM UPASHRAYA,2ndFL
Ekasana 12:30PMto3:00PM BHOJANSHALA,4thFL
Pratikraman 6:30PMto8:00PM LIBRARY,3rdFLPravchan&BookDistributionforKids 8:00PMOnwards CELLAR
THURSDAY,AUG24TH,(BHADARVASUD03)
BARSASUTRA,CHITRAPATDARSANGHEEBOLIDAY7
SnatraPuja 8:00AMto9:30AM TEMPLE,2ndFLVyakhyanmala,BarsaSutra,ChitrapatGheeboliStarts 10:00AMto12:30PM UPASHRAYA,2ndFL
Ekasana 12:30PMto3:00PM BHOJANSHALA,4thFL
Pratikraman 6:30PMto8:00PM LIBRARY,3rdFL
Pravachan 8:00PMto10:00PM UPASHRAYA,2ndFL
Aarti,MangalDivo 10:00PM TEMPLE,2ndFL
FRIDAY,AUG25TH,(BHADARVASUD04)
SAMVATSARIMAHAPARVADAYKSHAMPANADAY
DAY8
SnatraPuja 8:00AMto9:30AM TEMPLE,2ndFL
BarsaSutraDarshan/Vanchan/GyanPooja/PhotoDarshan/KshampanaVyakhyan
9:30AMto12:30PM UPASHRAYA,2ndFL
Ekasana 12:30PMto2:00PM BHOJANSHALA,4thFL
LadiesW/YoungKidsSamvatsariPratikraman 2:00PMto4:00PM UPASHRAYA,2ndFL
LadiesAndGentsSamvatsariPratikraman 4:00PMONWARDS GUJRATISAMAJHALL
SATURDAY,AUG26TH,2016,
(BHADARVASUD05)SakalSanghParnaDayDAY9
Tapasvi/SakalSanghParna 8:00AMONWARDS ELMHURSTHALL
SamuhMichhamiDukkadam,Tapasvi'sBahuman&SanjhionSunday,Sept10,2017
atJCA2ndfloorfollowedbySwamiVatsalayaSponsorshipforthisEventis$501.0
ANGI&PRABHAVNADURINGPARYUSHAN
TheNakroforDailyAngiandPrabhavanaduringParyushanMahaparvais$71.0
TheNakroforAngiandPrabhavanaonMahavirJayanti(Day5)andonSamvatsariDayis$151.0
TheNakroforDailySnatraPooja$51.0&Saturday&Sunday&Monday(SamvatsariDay)$101.0
TheNakroforChildren’sBookDistributionis$251.0
PLACE:QueensCollege,TheCityUniversityofNewYork,65-30KissenaBlvd.Flushing,NY11367
SPONSORS: We are looking for Generous Sponsors for Swami Vatsalya & Hall Rental Diamond - $5001 Platinum - $3001 Gold – $2001 Silver – $1000
(Multiple families can participate)
Swapna Swapna Meaningof Swapna Swapna MeaningofNumber Name Swapna Number Name Swapna
2 Rushabh Bull 7 Surya Sun
3 KesariSinha Lion 9 Kalash SilverJug
6 Chandra Moon DIRECTIONS:FromLongIsland:OnLIE(495) takeExit#23 -MAINSTREET.TurnLeftonMainSt.& then,TurnLeftonREEVESAve,EnterQCviaGATE-3.LookforParkinglot#5/#14forparkingandwalktoDHArmstrongAlley("Q"Cafe).FromQueens&Manhattan:OnLIE(495)takeExit#23-MAINSTREET.TurnRightonMainSt.&then,TurnLeftonREEVESAve,EnterQCviaGATE-3.LookforParkinglot#5/#14forparkingandwalktoDHArmstrongAlley("Q"Cafe).Subways/Bus:ViaFlushing:TaketheLongIslandRailroadorthe#7subwaytoMainStreet,Flushing.FromMainStreet,taketheQ25,Q34orQ17bus.ViaForestHills:TaketheE,F,M,orRsubwaytothe71standContinentalAvenueinForestHills.Taketheexitmarked"Northside70Aveand108St."Atthecorner,taketheQ64bustoKissenaBoulevardandJewelAvenue.Stopsoneblock south of campus.Via Jamaica: Take the F subway to ParsonsBoulevard or the LIRR to the Jamaica Station. FromJamaicaAvenueand160thStreetorHillsideAvenueandParsonsBoulevard,taketheQ25orQ34bus.FromHillsideAvenueandeither169thor179thStreet,taketheQ17bustotheLIEandKissenaBoulevard.
SWAPNADARSHANCEREMONY
DATE & TIME: Saturday, AUGUST 19, 2017, 2:00 PM ONWARDS
FRIDAY, AUGUST 18TH THRU FRIDAY, AUGUST 25TH 2017
DAILY MORNING & EVENING DISCOURSE IN HINDI & GUJARATI AT JCA DAILY STHANAK PRATIKRAMAN WILL BE HELD AT JCA
FROM: 6.45pm ONWARDS IN HINDI – 3RD FLOOR
IN GUJARATI – CELLER
• DAILY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE WILL BE E-MAILED TO THE MEMBERS • PLEASE PARTICIPATE WITH TAN - MAN - DHAN DURING THIS
CELEBRATION • PLEASE ENROLL YOUR NAME FOR “DOLLAR A DAY” PROGRAM
SAMVATSARI STHANAK PRATIKRAMAN IN HINDI - JCA
DAY&DATE:FRIDAY,AUGUST25th 2017.TIME:5.00PMSHARPPLACE:JCATemple,2ndFloor,STHANAK.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
SAMVATSARI STHANAK PRATIKRAMAN IN GUJARATI - LONG ISLAND
DAY&DATE:FRIDAY,AUGUST25th 2017. TIME: 5.30PMSHARPPLACE:CLINTON J MARTIN HALL
1601MARCUSAVENUE,NEWHYDEPARK,NY11040Pratikraman Hall Sponsored by Ketanbhai & Vaishaliben Mehta Family.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SAMVATSARI STHANAK PRATIKRAMAN IN GUJARATI - MANHATTAN
DAY&DATE:FRIDAY,AUGUST25th 2017.TIME:6.00PMSHARPPLACE:Amitaben Mehta, 303 E 57th Street, Apt - 33E, New York.
Cell # 917 885 4983. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
CELEBRATI NG STHANAK “PARYUSHAN
MAHAPARVA”
STHANAK&DADAWADI–PARYUSHANPARVA2017FRIDAY,AUGUST18-FRIDAY,AUGUST25,2017
Under Spiritual Guidance of
Samani Dr. Suyashnidhiji Samani Sudhannidhiji
DAILY PROGRAM
Friday, August 18 to Friday, August 25, 2017
7.00 AM to 8.00 AM Snatra Puja 10.30 AM to 12 Noon Morning Pravachan in Hindi
Morning lectures by Jain Samani Dr. Suyashnidhiji on Antagad Sutra. This is the scripture which explains about 90 great souls who attained liberation (Moksha). Scientific explanation will help understand deeper concepts and principles.
6.45 PM to 7.45 PM Daily Pratikraman 8.00 PM to 9.45 PM Evening Pravachan in Hindi
Lecture by Jain Samani Sudhannidhiji Lecture by Jain Samani Dr. Suyashnidhiji 18.8.17 Gyanavarniya karma
ParyushanMahaparva, A Spiritual Journey
19.8.17 Darshanavarniya karma Control the anger before it controls you - 1 20.8.17 Vedaniya Karma Control the anger before it controls you - 2 21.8.17 Mohaniya karma Starve the ego, Feed the soul 22.8.17 Ayushya karma Unweave the tangled web of deceit (Maya) 23.8.17 Gotra Karma Explore your satisfaction 24.8.17 Antaray karma The Road to Karmic freedom by forgiveness
All the lectures will have practical practice sessions along. The passions hinder the qualities of soul accumulating more karmas while their victory brings in virtues to move forward in life to make a difference towards the journey of Liberation.
9.45 PM Aarti and MangalDivo
SAMVATSARI PRATIKRAMAN IN HINDI – FRIDAY, Aug. 25, 2017
4.30PMSharp
5.00PMSharp
MandirTradition4thFlDadawadi
SthanakTradition2ndFlSthanak
Daily activity schedule will be e-mailed to the members.
Please participate in all the programs and take DharamLabh.
SHRIADINATHJINALAYA-DASLAKSHANMAHAPARVA2017ProgramSchedule
UnderTheSpiritualGuidanceofDr.AbhayKushalchandDagade
DATE PROGRAM TIME
Saturday, Aug 26
Das Lakshan Prarambh
Panchmi
Abhishek & Parv Pooja
Swamivatsalya
Bhavna & Aarti; Pravachan & Paathshala
9:30 AM
1:00 PM
2:30 PM
Sunday, Aug 27
VIDHAN
Chatmi
Abhishek & Parv Pooja, Vidhan
Swamivatsalya
Bhavna & Aarti; Pravachan & Paathshala
9:30 AM
1:00 PM
3:30 PM
Monday, Aug 28
Saptami
Abhishek & Parv Pooja
Swamivatsalya
9:30 AM
12:30 PM
Swamivatsalya
Bhavna & Aarti; Pravachan & Paathshala
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
Tuesday, Aug 29
Ashtami
Abhishek & Parv Pooja
Swamivatsalya
9:30 AM
12.30 PM
Swamivatsalya
Bhavna & Aarti; Pravachan & Paathshala
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
Wednesday, Aug 30
Navmi
Abhishek & Parv Pooja
Swamivatsalya
9:30 AM
12:30 PM
Swamivatsalya
Bhavna & Aarti; Pravachan & Paathshala
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
Thursday, Aug 31
Sugandh Dashmi
Abhishek, Parv Pooja & Dhoop Dashmi Pooja
Swamivatsalya
9:30 AM
1:00PM
Swamivatsalya
Bhavna & Aarti; Pravachan & Paathshala
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
Friday, Sept., 1st
Gyaras
Abhishek & Parv Pooja
Swamivatsalya
9:30 AM
12:30 PM
ImportantInformation
v Thisyear,wewillhaveopportunitytoeducateourselvesonChhahDhalabyPanditShriDaulatramjialongwithdiscoursesonvirtuesofDasDharmofJainDharmaandJigyasaSamadhantoenrichourunderstanding&practiceofimportantJainPrinciples.
DAILYPAATHSHALACLASSESinEnglish
ThosewhowishtoparticipateinthePooja&Vidhan’smustbringtheirShudhDhotiDhupta,KeshariSari’sandMala&Mukut.
Swamivatsalya
Bhavna& Aarti; Pravachan & Paathshala
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
Saturday, Sept., 2nd
Gyaras
Abhishek & Parv Pooja
Swamivatsalya
9:30 AM
12:30 PM
Bhavna & Aarti; Pravachan & Paathshala 2:30 PM
Sunday, Sept. 3rd,
Baras
Youth Led Abhishek & Parv Pooja
Swamivatsalya
9:30 AM
1:00 PM
Special Pravachan for Paathshala Kids; Aarti 2:30 PM
Monday, Sept., 4th
Teras
Abhishek & Parv Pooja
Swamivatsalya
9:30 AM
1:00 PM
Bhavna & Aarti; Pravachan & Paathshala 2:30 PM
Tuesday, Sept., 5th
Anant Chaturdasi Das Lakshan Vidhan
Abhishek & Parv Pooja ,
Shri Das Lakshan Mandal Vidhan 9:00 AM
Swamivatsalya
Pravachan & Samayik & Aarti
Saamuhik Kshamapana
1:30 PM
3:30 PM
5:00 PM
EKASANADURINGPAYURSHAN
v During Paryushan from Aug 18 to Sep 5, 2017 - Bhojanshala will be available ONLY for people observing Ekasana. There will be no EKASNA on SAMVATSARI DAY (Friday, August 25, 2017).
v We request all Sadharmik Brothers & Sisters to take labh of Ekasana Tapasya on 4th FL Bhojanshala, so please provide your name to the JCA Office at least a day in advance so, we can prepare the food accordingly and serve you better.
v Nakro for Sponsoring Ekasana is Min. $501. Your generous donation will be highly appreciated and it will be announced in the Sangh.
**RegularBhojanshalaatJCAwillbeclosedduringPAYURSHAN**
SAKALSANGHPARNA
Mahavir Swami temple, Sthanka & Dadawadi Parna
Saturday, August 26, 2017 @ 8 AM at Elmhurst Hall
Adinath Jinalaya Parna
Wed, September 6, 2017 @ 10:30 AM at JCA Bhojanshala
Parna Sponsors for 2017 – Snehlataben Chandrakantbhai Swan, Darshanaben Bharatbhai Shah, Jayshreeben Ashwinbhai Shah, Vijayaba Mulchand Sheth Parivar
v Members who are interested in sponsoring Parna for 2018. Nakro is $1,501 per Sponsor
AdinathJinalaya:DiwaliPoojaandNirvanLadustarting@9:00AM
AYAMBILOLI-AshoMahinaAyambilOlistartsfromWednesday,September27,2017
&endsonThursday,October5,2017.ParnaforAyambilOliisonFriday,October6,2017
atJCABhojansala4thFloor@8:30AM.Sponsors:GroupofLadiesfromHindiSthanak&Dadabadi.
DIWALI2017
Tuesday,Oct17,2017-DhanTerasDayWednesday,Oct18,2017-KalichaudasDay
AkhandJaap-startsonWednesday,Oct18,2017at7pmandendsonThursday,Oct19,2017at7pm.
Thursday,Oct192017-DiwaliDay
NEWYEAR
Friday,Oct20,2017-NewYearMorningManglikat8AMatJCA2ndFL.Upashrya,followedby1stPuja,SnatraPuja&SwamiVatsalya.
GYANPAACHAM
Wednesday,Oct25,2017–GYANPAACHAM/GYANPOOJAFriday,Nov03,2017–KartakSudChaudas(ChoumasiChaudas)Saturday,Nov4,2017–KartakSudPoonam(BhaavYaatraand
PatDarshan)
FutureEvents
BHOJANSHALAREQUESTFORTITHISPONSORSforOURBHOJANSHALA
USD251/-OnlyForAnyEvent(s)ofyourChoice
v Birthdays v Marriage Anniversary v Any other memorable event of your life
BhojanshalaisentirelyrunontheTithiSponsorshipallowingustoservefreshlycookedJainmealforalltheJCAvisitors.PleasecontributegenerouslytoCelebrateyourEvent(s)withtheSANGH.
MEMBERSHIPBecomeamemberofJCA
Membershipformscanbesubmittedonlineonourwebsite–http://www.nyjaincenter.orgorinJCAoffice.LifeMembership-$301.00AnnualMembership-$51.00
**Memberswhoareinterestedinsponsoringfutureevents,shouldgivetheirnamestotheExecutiveCommitteemembersortoJCAOfficeStaff
CHAITYAPARIPATIWearehappytoinformyouthatthisyearwehaveplanned
followingforChaityaParipati:
Date&Time:September16,6:00AMtoSunday–September17night:Destination:Albany,Montreal,Ottowa(Canada),Boston
Details:BHOJANSHALA,4thFLFineprint:
1. Since this trip is traveling to Canada and coming back to USA - a valid US passport, valid Green Card or a multiple entry US and Canada visa is required.
2. Before committing to the trip, kindly ensure you fulfill the documentation requirements and submit copies of your documents along with the Chaitya Paripati registration form.
3. Original documents and their validity will be checked at the time of commencement of the trip. 4. We request your cooperation and understanding in the matter for a hassle free and enjoyable trip with
Sakal Sangh.
BusSponsorshipis$4000.0perBus.FoodSponsorshipis$1500.0(minimum5familiesarerequired)
GeneralInformation
JAINCENTEROFAMERICA43-11IthacaStreet,Elmhurst,NY11373Tel:(718)4789141Fax:(718)4789144
****CHAITYAPARIPATI2017REGISTRATIONFORMFORVISITTO****
JainTemplesatAlbany,Boston(USA)andMontreal,Ottowa(Canada)
Saturday,September16,06:00AMandSunday,September17,2017
Wehavecapacityofonly3buses,firstcomefirstbookedLASTDATETOSUBMITTHISFORM:August31,2017
CategoryofMembership(CircleOne): Benefactor PatronDonorLifeYearlyOthersName:____________________________________________________________________Age:______Address:____________________________________________________________________________City:____________________________________________________State:______Zip:__________Resi.Tel.:___________________________________Cell:____________________________________Email:_______________________________________________________ListallmembersofyourfamilyincludingyourselfwhoarecomingwithyouinChaityaParipatiNAMEOFYOURFAMILYMEMBERS AGE RELATIONWITHMEMBER NATIONALITY1._______________________________________________________________________________2._______________________________________________________________________________3._______________________________________________________________________________4._______________________________________________________________________________Foradditionalnamesusebacksideoftheform.NOTE:Anadultfromafamilyshouldpreferablyaccompanychildrenandseniorcitizens.(Selectyourboardingpreference,minimum55peoplerequiredperboardingpoint)FinalSelectionswillbeadvisedclosertotheevent.PREFERENCEFORBUSLOCATION(Departureat6:00AMorearlierfromalllocations):1)IthacaStreetTemple–Elmhurst 2)UnionTpke–FloralPark3)Hicksville 4)SunnySideTOTALCONTRIBUTION-MEMBER $75.00X_________PERSONS=$____________TOTALCONTRIBUTION-NON-MEMBER $125.00X_________PERSONS=$____________Plus,OvernightStayandChargeperRoom=$75.00 $____________ TOTAL$ _________
CheckNo/Cash.__________________intheamountof$_________________isenclosedherewith.
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I the undersigned ______________________________________ am the head of the family. I confirm that I havereadrulesandregulationsofthisJainCenterofAmerica(JCA)programandIagreetothat. IalsounderstandandagreethatJCAandCommitteememberswillnotbeheldresponsibleforanykindoflossofpropertyduringorattheprogramoranykindofpersonalinjurytomeoranyoneofourfamilymember.JCACommitteereservesallrightstochange/modifyprogramatanytimewithoutpriornotice.IholdJCAandCommitteeharmlessforanyofmyact.Date:___________________Signature:________________________________________
JAINCENTEROFAMERICA43-11IthacaStreet,Elmhurst,NY11373Tel:(718)-478-9141Fax:(718)-478-9144
****CHAITYAPARIPATI2017REGISTRATIONFORMFORVISITTO****
JainTemplesatAlbany,Boston(USA)andMontreal,Ottowa(Canada)
Saturday,September16,06:00AMandSunday,September17,2017
Wehavecapacityofonly3buses,firstcomefirstbookedLASTDATETOSUBMITTHISFORM:August31,2017
RULESandREGULATIONSfortheTRIP
1. IfyouareaUSCitizenoraPermanentResidentwithvalidPassportORGreenCard,acopyofyourUSPassportorGreenCardhastobesubmittedwiththeform.ThedocumentsshouldbevalidforatleastuptoMarch31,2018–6monthsfromSeptembertrip.
2. IfyouareinUSonaVisa,acopyofyourCanadianVisaandMultiple-entryUSVisahastobesubmittedwiththeformalongwiththecopyofyourPassport.ThevisashouldbevalidforatleastuptoMarch30,2018–6monthsfromSeptembertrip.
3. PleasecarryyourTravelDocumentswithyouonthetrip.Beforeboardingthebus,thebuscoordinatorswillcheckyourtraveldocuments.
4. Ifanyoftheitems1-3aremissingorunsatisfactoryJCAreservestherighttocancelyourformatanytimeandwouldnotbeabletoonboard,youontheBus.
5. Ifinanunfortunateevent,BorderSecurityAuthoritieshaveanyissuewithyourtraveldocuments,restoftheSanghmayhavetoleaveyoutosortoutthematter.
6. AbsolutelynofoodordrinkcancrossthebordertoCanadaoronreturntoUSfromCanada7. PleasetalktoyourfellowSanghMembersonyourowntomakearrangementtoorganizecompanionsfor
yourroomsinthehotel.Giveusthefinalnamesaccordingly.JCAwillnotgetinvolvedinmakingthisdecision.
8. Pleasecarryallyourmedications,andmakearrangementsforanyspecialdietaryrequirements,asJCAwillnotbeabletomakethosearrangementsforyou.
9. JCArequestsmemberswithdisabilityandneedingservicesforhandicapsituations,tonottojointhetrip,asitrequireslotoftraveltimeinthebusandwithnoguaranteesofaccessibilityarrangements.
10. Likewise,JCArequestsmemberswithanymedicalcondition,whichcanbeimpactedbyextraneoustravels,alsoavoidthistripfortheirownwell-being.
****FORMSWILLNOTBEACCEPTEDWITHOUTPAYMENT********NOREFUNDPOSSIBLE,ONCEFORMSUBMITTED****
Followingtheaboveguidelineswillensureasafe,hasslefreeandenjoyableexperienceforallofus.
Itheundersigned______________________________________amtheheadofthefamily/group.IconfirmthatIhavereadrulesandregulationsofthisJainCenterofAmerica(JCA)programandIagreetothat.IalsounderstandandagreethatJCAandCommitteememberswillnotbeheldresponsibleforanykindoflossofpropertyduringorat the program or any kind of personal injury tome or any one ofmy family / groupmember. JCA Committeereservesallrightstochange/modifyprogramatanytimewithoutpriornotice.IholdJCAandCommitteeharmlessforanyofmyact.Date:___________________Signature:______________________________________