Jai Jinendra, We are pleased to announce the upcoming visit of renowned dignitary 83-year-old Jain monk Aacharya Shri Chandanaji from Veerayatan, who is known for the mission of Seva, Siksha, and Sadhana across the world, will be coming to JCNC along with Sadhvi Shri Sanghamitraji who is blessed with her natural melodious voice and very much known for Jain singing. Sadhvi Shri Sanghamitraji footprints are well known to JCNC as JCNC proudly hosted of her Badi Diksha ceremony in 2012. At the same time, we are pleased to announce the upcoming visit of renowned Jain scholar Ms. Tarlaben Doshi who will be conducting lecture series for 4 days. Topic: What’s Durdhyan and how to stop it" Dates: Thursday, June 27 to Sunday, June 30, 2019 Here's the programs schedule planned at JCNC, please save the date and mark your calendar. We are fortunate to have such opportunities at JCNC. Please join with your family and friends and take Dharma Laabh!
Grand Musical Bhavna with Sadhvi Shri Sanghmitraji is a very popular program and always well received at JCNC, this will be happening again on Friday, June 28th after Aarti. Saturday and Sunday programs start at 3:00 PM in the afternoon, followed by light Swamivatsalya dinner. Sponsorship and Volunteering Opportunities:
Brief Introduction of all dignitaries : Ms. Tarlaben Doshi Well known Jain Scholar, participating in educational activities for adults and teachers. Extensive knowledge of Jain Scriptures. Former Editor of ' Jain Prakash' and frequent contributor of articles on Jain philosophy in several Jain publications as well as reviewing books on Jainism. Associate Editor of 'Bal Jyot' a bimonthly publication of Bruhud Bombay Jain Shala Utkarsha Sangh. National award recipient for essays such as ' Syadwad' and 'Propriety in Jain Darshan'. Education: Masters in literature and Ph.D. Reiki Master: Reiki is an ancient art of mind, body and spiritual healing. Mudra Vigyan: Self-healing through various postures of Mudra. Visiting since last several years in the USA, UK, and other countries, delivering discourses on Jainism at several locations in the USA. Acharya Shri Chandanaji Acharya Shri Chandanaji possesses the rare combination of patience found in decades of contemplation and a vision of the greater good. She chose the path of Mahavir and took Diksha to diligently accomplish far more than a religious mandate. She has empowered and touched the lives of countless needy people through education, health, and justice with complete loyalty and dedication. But this task would not have been possible without the unyielding support of a team of Sadhvis, who are self-realized, positive, and empathetic towards making a difference to mankind. ‘Acharya Shri’ Post given by Pujya Rashtrasant Amar Muniji in 1987 and she is the first ever Jain Sadhvi to receive the prestigious title of “Acharya” in the Jain ascetic community since the time of Lord Mahaveer (2600 years). She accepted it as a respect for all women. (Please see more details in the attachment) The Veerayatan principle mission of Seva (help other human beings and animals), Siksha (Educate other human beings), and Sadhana (along with Seva, and Siksha continue your spiritual progress) is very conducive to uplift the morality and spirituality of our children born and raised in North America.
Sadhvi Shri Sanghmitraji Sadhvi Sanghamitraji, prior known as Mangalam, is associated with Veerayatan Jain Temple, Bihar, India, since her childhood. At the young age of 6 years, she memorized Bhaktamar, Kalyan Mandir and Tatwartha Sutra and many other Jain Stotras. She has learned Sanskrit and Prakrit along with other Jain scriptures. She is blessed with an enchanting melodious voice which has mesmerized and touched the hearts of thousands of people around the world. She lived in the US for many years before she took Diksha. She has translated the spiritual and social welfare messages of Acharya Shriji into melodious songs and conveyed them to people around the world. She is now efficiently handling Veerayatan Global. Sadhvi Sanghamitraji is deeply involved in many initiatives at Veerayatan. She has started Veerayatan Global to spread the message of the work of Veerayatan worldwide and act as a conduit to share achievements and best practices. She is also actively involved in the Veerayatan Schools Project to build schools at all Jain pilgrimage sites which inculcate moral values in children, including most recently at Palitana which the foremost Jain site for pilgrims. Sadhvi Sanghamitraji’s Badi Diksha took place at our center - the Jain Center of Northern California (JCNC), Milpitas, California on April 8, 2012. Badi Diksha celebration video is available at http://www.jcnc.org/home/news/dikshavideolinks (please see more details in the attachment)
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