Jai Jinendra,

Dear Sadharmik Brothers and Sisters,

We are happy to inform you that this year we have planned following for Chaitya Paripati:

Date & Time:	Saturday, October 1st, 6:00 AM to Sunday October 2nd night
Destination:	Toronto (Canada), Buffalo (NY, USA)
Details:	Our final destination is Jain Society of Toronto, Canada via Buffalo

Fine print:

1. Since this trip is travelling 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.

We request your cooperation and understanding in the matter for a hassle free and enjoyable trip with Sakal Sangh.

More details and forms will be send out to all the members in email. Forms will also be available at JCA office during Paryushan Parva.

We look forward to the participation of Sakal Sangh.

Thanks & Regards,

Board of Trustees & Executive Committee

Jain Center of America, NY

Jai Jinendra,

Dear Sadharmik Brothers and Sisters,

It is with great pleasure we would like to welcome all of you to Paryushan Maha Parv and Das Lakshana 2016. It is one of the most important days for us all Jains, and as always in the past, we seek your active participation in the events and taking Dharam Laabh.

A detailed flyer will reach to you shortly, but here are a few highlights of the events and the dates, for you to mark your calendar and make these events a grand success.

Monday, August 29, 2016	Paryushan Mahaparv Starts
Saturday, September 3, 2016	Swapna Darshan and Mahavir Janma - Queens College - 2:00 PM Sharp
Monday, September 5, 2016	Samvatsari
Tuesday, September 6, 2016	Samuh Parna
Tuesday, September 6, 2016	Das Lakshana Parva Starts
Thursday, September 15, 2016	Anant Chaturdashi - Kshamapana - Das Lakshan Parva
To Be Announced	Samuh Sanji (Tapsvi Bahumman)
To Be Announced	Chaitya Paripati - 2016

These holy days will be graced under the auspicious presence and guidance of Pujya Gurudev Shri Manak Muniji and three scholars Shri Pravinbhaiji Sanghavi, Shri Fulchandji Shastri and Pandit Mahesh Kumarji Jain.

Pujya Gurudev Shri Manak Muniji Maharaj: Pujya Gurudev Shri Manak Muniji Maharaj is a great Sadhak, philosopher and orator. Muniji took Diksha, from the renowned Acharya Shri Tulsi ji Maharaj at the young age of 14. After taking Diksha, Muniji immersed himself in studying Jain philosophy and scriptures. A great scholar of Jainism, Muniji also had a profound understanding of the essence of Hinduism and Buddhism. Muniji is particularly versed in Dhyan-Sadhana (meditation) and travels regularly all over India, Asia, USA and Europe to spread Jainism and it's teachings.

Shri. Pravinbhai J. Sanghavi: He hails from Walkeshwar, Mumbai. He had his Dharmik education for 6 years of complete course at Mehsana Pathsala with 5 Pratikaman, 9 Smaran, 4 Prakran, 3 Bhashya, 6 Karmagranth, Panchsangrah, Kshetra Samas, BrihadSanrahani, Tatwarth with Arth. He has experience of 30 Years of teaching as Dharmik teacher - 11 Years at Babu Amichand Panalal Adishwar Jain Temple and 9 Years at Shripal Nagar Jain Temple in Walkeshwar, Mumbai. Book written by Pravinbhai - Sutrarthsar Aatma Uddhar (2 Pratikraman Arth). Pravinbhai has done Paryushan Aradhana at various places including Japan, Singapore, Houston and New York (USA), Dubai, Bangkok (Thailand) & Israel.

Shri Fulchandji Shashtri: Fulchandji is the founder of Adhyatmik Sadhana Kendra, Umarala, Bhavnagar district of Gujarat (India) – a non-profit organization involved in charitable, medical, educational, religious and social activities for keen learners and the under privileged group. To fulfill Shrimad Rajchandra’s dream he has initiated ‘The Atma Siddhi Shastra Mission’ to preach and preserve this ultimate spiritual guide in 142 countries with 415 languages translations and establish it at 1,00,000 centers across the globe by Guruji’s 150th birth anniversary on November 4, 2017. He is a visionary writer who has penned more than 35 books on Humanity, Spirituality, Truth, Non-Violence, Vegetarianism and the preaching of Omniscient God and how these could be used to live a life with Soul awareness. He is fluent in 18 national and international languages and has travelled to more than 53 countries to spread message of non-violence and vegetarianism.

Pandit Mahesh Kumar Jain: Pandit Mahesh Kumar Jain is a renowned scholar who has studied and taught various religious scriptures including: Tatvartha Sutra, Sarvarth Sidhi, Karma Kand, Ratnakarand Shravakachar, Samayasaar, etc. He has studied and done in-depth analysis of Karnanuyoga. He was the head Lecturer in the Shri Jain Shraman Sanskriti Sansthan in Jaipur, India. Pt. Mahesh Kumarji has over thirteen years of teaching experience. He has taught in various colleges including ones in Jaipur and Madhya Pradesh. He has given lectures and conducted workshops at various places in India and USA.

Thank you all for your support and look forward to seeing all of you.

Thanks & Regards,

Board of Trustees & Executive Committee

Jain Center of America, NY

Jai Jinendra,

Dear Sadharmik Brothers and Sisters,

It is with great pleasure we would like to invite you to the 11th Pratishtha Anniversary of our temple and 6th Pratishtha Anniversary of our Ashtapad Tirth. Please come and join us - so we can do prabhavna of our Bhagwan, spread the principle of Ahimsa and Anekantvada.

Temple and Ashtapadji Anniversary Events

Saturday, June 11, 2016 - Jeth Sud 7 (Satam)

5:00 PM to 6:30 PM - Swamivatsalya at Bhojanshala (4th Fl)

7:00 PM to 10:00 PM - Bhakti Bhavna at Mahavirswami temple (2nd Fl).

Sunday, June 12, 2016 - Jeth Sud 8 (Atham)

Sthanak Hall (2nd Fl)

9:00 AM to 10:30 AM - Samayik and Arihant Vandanvali (Discourses by Pujya Manak Muniji Maharaj Saheb)

Ashtapadji (4th Fl)

10:30 AM to 1:00 PM - Ashtaprakari Pooja by Shri Nayanbhai Sanghvi, followed by installation of the Gold Chattra, Diamond Studded Gold Flower & Gold Bhamandal on all 24 Tirthankars Murtis. Please see a separate email with more detail for Boli, Nakro and LuckyDraw.

12:30 PM to 3:30 PM - Swamivatsalya at Elmhurst Hall.

Wednesday, June 15, 2016 - Jeth Sud 10 (Dasham)

Adinath Temple (3rd Fl) (Under the guidance of Pandit Khemchandji Jain)

9:30 AM to 10:00 AM - Abhishek & Shantidhara

10:00 AM to 12:30 PM - Shri Panch Parmesthi Mandal Vidhan

12:30 PM to 1:00 PM - Visarjan & Aarti

1:00 PM onwards - Swamivatsalya at Bhojanshala (4th Fl)

Saturday, June 18, 2016 - Jeth Sud 13 (Teras)

Mahavirswami Temple (2nd Fl)

10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Adhar (18) Abhishek under the guidance of Shri Nayanbhai Sanghvi

Dadawadi Temple (4th Fl)

9:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Adhar (18) Abhishek under the guidance of Shri Yashvantji Golecha

12:00 PM to 2:30PM - Swamivatsalya at Elmhurst Hall

Sunday, June 19, 2016 - Jeth Sud 14 (Chaudas)

Mahavirswami Temple (2nd Fl)

10:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Sattarbhedi Pooja (NEW DHWAJA : 12:39 PM SHARP) under the guidance of Shri Nayanbhai Sanghvi

Dadawadi Temple (4th Fl)

9:30 AM to 1:15 PM - Anniversary Pooja (NEW DHWAJA : 12:39 PM SHARP) under the guidance of Shri Yashvantji Golecha

Shrimad Hall (3rd Fl)

2:00 PM to 2:30 PM - Bhakti

2:30 PM to 4:30 PM - Swadhyaya Satsang with Shri Fulchandji Shastriji followed by Aarti.

12:30 PM- 3:00 PM - Swamivatsalya at Elmhurst Hall

Looking forward to seeing you all and please participate in full spirit with all Tan, Man and Dhan.

Thanks & Regards,

Board of Trustees & Executive Committee

Jain Center of America, NY

Jai Jinendra,

Dear Sadharmik Brothers and Sisters,

Each year, JCA organizes the Cultural Program to celebrate Mahaveer Bhagwan Janma Kalyanak in which over 1,000 to 1,500 Jains along with their families from around the Tri-State area attend to celebrate the religious festivities and cultural programs. We are pleased to have the opportunity to organize this incredible event for all the community to take part in again.

We invite you to participate in our Annual 2016 JCA Mahaveer Jayanti Cultural Program. Please come with family and friends to celebrate this auspicious occasion and our Jain heritage! Please bring the entire family so they can enjoy the beautiful cultural programs performed by our youths.

Date:	Sunday, May 1, 2016
Time:	Cultural Program Starts at 2:30 PM Sharp
Swamivatsalya:	5:30 PM  - 7:00 PM
Location:	John Bowne High School (63-25 Main St, Flushing, NY 11367)

Please visit JCA Website for additional information. We cordially invite all JCA members with family and friends to support all of our young participants performing in these cultural programs.

We request all our members to contribute wholeheartedly to ensure the success of this great tradition. Sponsorship opportunities are available. You can sponsor food, trophies, hall facility, videography etc.

Please Click on below green button to download Sponsorship Form or call JCA Temple for additional info.

We are very thankful to everyone who has joined in making Mahaveer Bhagwan Janma Kalyanak program as well as other JCA events so successful with your efforts and generous contributions.

We look forward to your support for all JCA's programs throughout the year. With your continued support we are able to celebrate our great Jain traditions as well as pass on our heritage to our future generations.

Please feel free to contact anyone of us or speak with the JCA Manager at 718-478-9141 for any suggestions or to make a contribution towards the success of Mahaveer Bhagwan Janma Kalyanak 2016.

Please visit www.nyjaincenter.org to learn more about JCA’s Latest News, Upcoming Events and much more.

Please see below schedule of future events:

May 9:	Akshay Tritya
May 14 - 15:	24 Hour Namokaar Mantra Jaap
June 11:	Evening - Bhakti
June 12:	9:30 AM to 11.30 AM - Sthanak Celebrations
June 12:	11.00 AM onwards - Ashtapad celebrations
June 15:	Adinath Jinalaya Celebrations
June 18:	Adhar Abhishek - 4th floor of Dada Gurudev
June 19:	Adhar Abhishek on 2nd floor and Dhwaja
June 19:	Dada Gurudev Pooja & Dhwaja on 4th Floor
June 19:	Youth Led Sunday Pooja in Adinath Jinalaya

Also, Payurshana days are as follows:

Aug 29 - Sep 5:	Payurshana days
Sep 3:	Swapna Darshan
Sep 5:	Samvatsari
Sep 6:	Parna & Tapasvi Bahuman
Sep 6 - Sep 15:	Das Lakshan Parva
Sep 16:	Parna & Tapasvi Bahuman
Sep 24 - 25:	Chaitya Paripati

Thank you for your time and support and we look forward to having you at this auspicious event.

With Regards,

JCA Board of Trustees

JCA Executive Committee

SWAPNA DARSHAN CEREMONY

DATE & TIME:  Sunday, September 13th, 2015, 2:00 PM ONWARDS

PLACE:              Queens College, The City University of New York, 65-30 Kissena Blvd. Flushing, NY 11367

SPONSORS:      Mr. Amitbhai and Mrs. Kalpanaben Doshi

Gheeboli will be held for Swapna Darshan, Sonani Mala (Gold Chain) and Motini Mala (Pearl Chain). Following 5 Swapnas and its Sonani and Motini Mala will be given thru a DRAW. There will be donation of $151/- for one entry to the DRAW. All names will be kept in draw. First draw will take place for 5 Swapna Darshan; Second draw will be for 5 Sonani Mala and third draw will be for 5 Motini Mala. You can have as many entries as you want by donating $151/- for each entry. You will have maximum 15 chances to get Swapna draw. However the winning entry will not be eligible for the next draw. Please participate generously and give your names to any of the committee members on or before the time of lucky draw on Saturday Sep 12th, 2015. Draw will take place before the Swapna Darshan Ceremony starts. Bhagyashali who takes the Ghee Boli of Mata Pita of Lord Mahavir should arrive at the hall at 1:30 PM as the Vargoda procession will start at 2:00 PM sharp.

Swapna Number	Swapna Name	Meaning of Swapna
2	Rushabh	Bull
3	Kesarisinha	Lion
6	Chandra	Moon
7	Surya	Sun
9	Kalash	Silver Jug

DIRECTIONS:

From Long Island:
On LIE (495) take Exit #23 - MAIN STREET. Turn Left on Main St. & then, Turn Left on REEVES Ave, Enter QC via GATE-3. Look for Parking lot #5/#14 for parking and walk to DH Armstrong Alley ("Q" Cafe).

From Queens & Manhattan:
On LIE (495) take Exit #23 - MAIN STREET. Turn Right on Main St. & then, Turn Left on REEVES Ave, Enter QC via GATE-3. Look for Parking lot #5/#14 for parking and walk to DH Armstrong Alley ("Q" Cafe).

Subways/Bus:
Via Flushing: Take the Long Island Railroad or the #7 subway to Main Street, Flushing. From Main Street,take the Q25, Q34 or Q17 bus.

Via Forest Hills:Take the E, F, M, or R subway to the 71st and Continental Avenue in Forest Hills. Take the exit marked "North side 70 Ave and 108 St." At the corner, take the Q64 bus to Kissena Boulevard and Jewel Avenue. Stops one block south of campus.

Via Jamaica:Take the F subway to Parsons Boulevard or the LIRR to the Jamaica Station. From Jamaica Avenue and 160th Street or Hillside Avenue and Parsons Boulevard, take the Q25 or Q34 bus. From Hillside Avenue and either 169th or 179th Street, take the Q17 bus to the LIE and Kissena Boulevard.

We look forward to your participation in the events as attached.

Thanks & Warm Regards,
Board of Trustees & Executive Committee
Jain Center of America, NY

Acharya and Scholars Visiting JCA in 2015

Shri. Pravin J. Sanghavi

He comes from Walkeshwar, Mumbai. He has had his Dharmik education for 6 years of complete course at Mehsana Pathsala. 5 Pratikaman, 9 Smaran, 4 Prakran, 3 Bhashya, 6 Karmagranth, Panchsangrah, Kshetra Samas, BrihadSanrahani, Tatwarth with Arth. He has experience of 30 Years of teaching as Dharmik teacher, 11 Years at Babu Amichand Panama Adeshwar Jain Temple, Walkeshwar, Mumbai and 9 Years at Shripal Nagar Jain Temple, Walkeshwar, Mumbai. Number of students studying at present - 400. Book written by Pravinbhai - Sutrarthsar Aatma Uddhar (2 Pratikaman Arth). Pravinbhai has done Payurshan Aradhana done at various places including Japan, Singapore, Houston (USA), Dubai, Bangkok (Thailand), New York (USA) & Israel.

Shri Dr. (Prof.) Dharam Chand Ji Jain

Dr. Jain is Professor of Sanskrit at Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur. He also has stronghold in Prakrit language. His thrust area of interest is Jainism and Buddhism. He has done extensive research work on epistemology and logic in Jainism and Buddhism. He also takes active interest in other schools of Indian philosophy and sanskrit literature. He has served as the HoD, Sanskrit (2009-2012) and as founding director of Buddhist Studies Center, J N Vyas University (2006-2011). He is a chief editor of Jinvani- monthly Jaina Journal/magazine since October 1994. He also edited another bimonthly Jaina Journal - Swadhyay Shiksha (1988-2002). He has edited more than 25 books on Jainism and Buddhism. He has chaired sessions in various national and international seminars, symposia, workshops and conferences.

Shri Dr. Abhay Dagade

Professionally working as a Family Physician for last 30 years Dr. Abhay Dagade has studied many ancient Granthas such as: the Chhaha Dhala, Tatwarth Sutra, Ratna Karandak Shravakachar, Samaysar, etc. He has been arranging and conducting Swadhyaya classes twice a day in Shri Parshwanath Digambar Jain Mandir in Kopargaon. He worked as the chief of Digambar Jain Samaj in Kopargaon from 1999-2001. He helped with the construction of Bhagwan Chandraprabhu Chaityalaya. He arranged and conducted the Panchkalyanak Pratishtha Mahotsav there as well. He has given lectures on various topics in many different cities.