Not to be missed opportunities…
SHREE DIGAMBER JAIN ASSOCIATION
www.mahavirjaintemple.com
Jai Jinendra!
As you are all aware, there are various study/ swadhyay sessions in addition to Pujya Gurudev Kanji Swami’s daily adhyatmic lectures taking place at the mandir. We have had a very pleasant feedback from one of our members and are sharing it with all of you as an inspiration to progress on your spiritual journey…
“I am overjoyed to see we are running four weekly classes in the evening’s and Sunday covering Tatvarth Sutra , Cha Dhala , Amulya Tatva Vichar and Karnanuyog in Gujarati , English and Hindi, We are now catering for all levels and languages to raise our understanding , clear any misconception’s and make our foundation stronger. This is a golden opportunity for all members to take benefit and should make every effort to attend classes regularly as you cannot value the effect of regular swadhyay.
Monday 8 to 9pm :Shastri Saurabhji is conducting class on Tatvarth Sutra and has his special way of explaining the basics in depth from many different angles , a must for everyone to re-engage with foundation of Jain Philosophy .
Wednesday 8 to 9.30pm : This very refreshing approach in English by Nirav as a study group with interactive participation from all attendees in simplified explanations of Jain philosophy for all beginners through Cha Dhala and this caters to all who find Gujarati and Hindi difficult , captivating one and half hours.
Friday 8 to 9pm : The class on ‘Amulya Tatva Vichar ‘ by Saurabh Shashtri is thought provoking in way we lead our lives and to know how important and valuable this ‘Manav Bhav’ is for all of us, all senior members find immense gratification and contentment.
Sunday 10.30 to 11.30am : Vidhvan Shitalbhai’s lecture on Karnanuyog are well attended and his study and explanation in simple Gujarati has a big following from our members.
Weekdays 10.30 to 11.30am : Zavubhai our regular vanchakar covers many topics in Gujarati which are captivating for all.”
If anyone is interested in conducting a paatshaala for the younger children, please kindly contact us. This class would ideally run between 10.30-11.30 am on Sundays, the idea being that whilst the adults attend Shitalbhai’s swadhyay, their children could attend paathshaala at the same time. Please come forward if you are able to share your knowledge.
Please also note that on Sunday 9th November, Heenaben Modi will be our guest speaker talking on ‘Do you think you are following a pure vegetarian diet?….Find out which items in your diet that may NOT be vegetarian!!’ The talk will start at 10.30 am in lieu of Vi. Shitalbhai’s class.
Jai Jinendra!
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Dhwaja Arohan 2014
Not to be missed…
SHREE DIGAMBER JAIN ASSOCIATION
www.mahavirjaintemple.com
Jai Jinendra!
Saurabhji’s classes on Tattvarth Sutra are cancelled on Saturdays and will instead take place on Monday evenings from Monday 22nd September between 8-9pm.
He will also be conducting further classes on Moksha Marg Prakashak and Amulya Tattva Vichaar on Friday evenings from Friday 26th September between 8-9pm.
Also don’t forget Nirav Gudhkaa’s classes on 6 Dhaalaa on Wednesday’s from 1st October.
Thanks to these sadharmis, we are given an opportunity to attend at least one of the weekday evening sessions, if not all!!
Jai Jinendra!!
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Weekly Monday Study Group
Starting Monday 6th January 2014
We are pleased to announce that from Monday 6th January 2014, we will be running a weekly study group from 8 to 9.30pm, at the Mandir.
The sessions will be based on the shastra "Jain Sidhant Praveshika" by Pandit Shree Gopaldasji Baraiya.
This text is a concise but accurate introduction to the key principles of Jainism, covering a vast array of subjects in a very structured manor.
It is written in a simple Question-Answer format which will allow all participants to easily grasp even difficult concepts. This book can also be used as a Jain Dictionary.
The study group will be highly interactive, the aim being that everyone has a go at reading and trying to interpret the meaning of the various questions and answers for themselves.
The discussions will all be conducted in English.
If you would like to attend the swadhyay sessions please contact info@mahavirjaintemple.com to register your interest.
Panchkalyanak Mahotsav – Canada (Brampton, Ontario) 2014
6th – 13th July, 2014
We are pleased to share the news of the opening of a Shudh Terapanth Amnaay Temple, Bhagwaan Shri 1008 Adinatha Jain Temple, in the city of Brampton, Ontario – Canada.
The temple will house a 9" metal alloy Pratima of Shree Mahavirswami as ‘Vidhi Naayak’, a magnificient 51" tall white marble Pratima in sitting posture of Bhagwaan Adinath as ‘Mula Naayak’, a 41" tall white marble Pratima in same sitting posture of Bhagwaan Shantinath and Bhagwaan Mahavir and on either side of each there will be a 61" white marble Pratima of Bhagwaan Bharat and Bahubali.
There will be a team of well known scholars from india which includes Dr Hukumchandji Bharill, Bal Bhramchari Hemantbhai Gandhi (as Pratishtaacharya), Virendrakumar Jain – Agra, Sanjayji Zaver, etc
The organizers extend their invitatiions to you and your family/friends to participate and make this monumental event more graceful.
For further information, please contact: nimit@akinchan.ca
On-line Jainism Resources
Launch of ‘Jain Siddhant’
We are also pleased to share the launch of the new Jainism website ‘Jain Siddhant’
Other Jainism webistes that have also very useful resources include:
http://www.atmadharma.com/
http://www.vitragvani.com/
These provide an incredible array of literature and audio to help you with personal swadhyay.
Jai Jinendra!
Paryushan Parva 2013
Jai Jinendra!
Paryushan Parva 2013
Monday 9th – Sunday 22nd September 2013
This year, we will have the benefit of Pt Hemantbhai’s expert and insightful mastery of tatva through video broadcast in the mornings and the well-received and easily-understood swadhyay of Shitalbhai Shah in the evenings.
The timetable for Paryushan celebrations from Monday 9th September – Wednesday 18th September 2013:
Paryushan AM
Weekdays
08.00 – 08.15: Jinendra Prakshalan
08.15 – 09.30: Das Laxan Puja
09.30 – 10.30: Gurudev’s CD Pravachan
10.30 – 11.30: Swadhyay
Weekends
08.00 – 09.00: Gurudev’s CD Pravachan
09.00 – 10.30: Jinendra Prakshalan & Puja
10.30 – 11.30: Swadhyay
Paryushan PM
19.00 – 19.30: Jinendra Bhakti
19.30 – 20.30: Pratikraman
20.30 – 20.45: Jinendra Aarti
20.45 – 21.30: Swadhyay
Wednesday 18th September 2013 PM
18.30 – 19.00: Jinendra Bhakti
19.00 – 20.30: Pratikraman
20.30 – 20.45: Jinendra Aarti
20.45 – 21.30: Swadhyay
Pledges for Das Laxan Puja this year are £11 per day or £51 for all 10 days
Thursday 19th September 2013
Normal weekday timetable will operate on the day
Friday 20th September 2013 – Kshamavani Day
08.15 – 08.30: Jinendra Prakshalan
08.30 – 09.30: Jinendra Puja
09.30 – 10.30: Gurudev’s CD Pravachan
10.30 – 11.30: Kshamaapna & Swadhyay
Dhwaja Rohan & Swami Vatsalya Bhojan
Sunday 22nd September 2013
The Dhwaja Rohan ceremony and Swami Vatsalya bhojan will take place on Sunday 22nd September 2013. .
The programme for the day will be as follows:
08.00 – 09.00: Gurudev’s CD Pravachan
09.00 – 10.15: Jinendra Maha-Abhishek, Prakshalan & Puja
10.15 – 10.30: Swadhyay
10.30 – 11.30: Dhwaja Rohan
12.00 – 13.30: Swami Vatsalya Bhojan
At Harrow Teachers College, Tudor Road, Harrow, HA3 5PQ
The boli for the Dhwaja Rohan will take place on Sunday 15th September, 2013.
To enable an accurate list for catering purposes, please give your names if you will be attending to Surendrabhai orNaliniben . The bhojan will be free for all members however it does require to be funded as a separate event. We estimate that the average cost per person inclusive of meal, hall hire, etc is £10 and the Mandal would need to raise at least £2000 towards this. We would therefore welcome any donations towards the bhojan fund, please contact any of the EC should you wish to contribute. There will be a £5 charge for any guest/non-members over 10 years. Also, on the day, we would be very grateful for any volunteers who are able to help.
Shibir in Devlali, “Kahanguru ki Riddhi, Jinagamon ki Siddhi”
5th – 9th November 2013
A 5 day Shibir from November 5 thru November 9 2013 is being organized by Mumukshus of North America (MONA) in association with the International Mumukshu community. One of the following topics will be covered on each day- (i) Karanshuddhaparyay, (ii) Krambaddha aur Purushartha, (iii) Shat Karak, (iv) Swaparprakashak Swabhav and (v) Drasi ka Vishay – Drastipradhan aur Gyanpradhan Shailimen. Special arrangements will be made for the accomodations for Videshi Mumukshus as long as their names are received in advance.
Please click on http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RHYJBS7 and fill up the details in the “Request Form” as applicable. MONA will inform the number of persons in your party and the arrival date to Devlali Trust accordingly. You may also call Mr. Jain at the Devlali office from 9.00 am to 11.30 am, 3.00 pm to 5.30 pm or 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm India time at telephone numbers (253)-249-1044 / 1045 to get more information.
Also, please contact MONA at webmaster@jainism.us directly also if you wish to be on their email list for notification of future events.
Yatra, South India
January 2014
An exciting Yatra to South India that is being planned for January 2014. Please contact Dinkerbhai directly (dinker_shah@yahoo.co.uk; Tel: 020 8440 8994; Mob: 07712552973) for further information.
Jai Jinendra!
