Jain Center of Greater Boston Right Faith • Right Knowledge • Right Conduct www.jcgb.org June 2014 For the first time ever Executive Committee Arti Mehta, President A Mini Convention at JCGB (781) 793-0687 [email protected] “Mind, Body and Soul” Neela Shah, Vice President Pratistha Anniversary Program Celebration (508) 366-4090 [email protected] Date: June 28th and 29th, 2014 Tarang Jain, Secretary On behalf of JCGB EC, I am happy to announce that we have (781) 210-7321 planned a two day program during our Pratistha Anniversary [email protected] celebration. Executive Committee and volunteers are working very Treasurer – Open hard in preparation of the mini convention. A two day program Kul Bhushan Jain, consists of pujans, lectures, sessions and entertainments. Director of Property Management Program Schedule: Saturday, June 28th 2014 (781) 278-9851 [email protected] Registration: Cost $0 but Donation of any amount is appreciated. Youth Representative – Open 9:00 am Combined Puja Harendra Shah, Member-at-large 1:00 pm Lunch (508) 393-9361 1:30 - 3:30 Main Session [email protected] 3:00 - 3:30 Break Kartik Shah, Member-at-large 3:30 - 5:30 Sessions/Workshops (508) 363-3434 6:00 - 7:30 Swamivatslya [email protected] 8:00 -10:00 Cultural Program Manoj Turkhia, Member-at-large Sunday, June 29th 2014 (781) 784-2541 [email protected] 12:00-5:00 Siddhachakra Maha Pujan Mahavir Akkole, Member-at-large 5:30-7:00 Swamivatslya (617) 320-4367 Bolies: [email protected] Combined puja Nakro: $51 Supriya Doshi, Member-at-large If you want to participate in performing puja please contact Neela (617) 386-3151 Shah @ 508-366-4090 or Mahaveer Akkole @ 617-320-4367. [email protected] Mamta Mehta, Pathshala Director Siddhachakra pujan: There are fixed bolies for most of the pujas (508) 543-5131 and some live bolies during the puja. Please review the attached list. [email protected] If you want to take puja boli, please contact Mahavir Akkole @ 617- 320-4367. If you have any question or want to understand the detail Board of the puja, please contact Pankajbhai Shah @508-660-1053 Ratan Singhvi, Chairman (781) 963-1751 • [email protected] Swamivatslya Sponsorship: Dharamraj Khot, Secretary A single family or group of friends can sponsor any swamivatslya (617) 773-2405 • [email protected] (Lunch/Dinner). Please contact Sanjay Shah @ 508-366-4090. Chandra Khasgiwala, Member This program has been planned for the community and we would (978) 470-0255 • [email protected] love to see each and every one of the community member to join Jitendra Vora, Member us. Please come and take part in the entire program. (508) 366-2223 • [email protected] Arti Mehta Rasik Vagadia, Member President, JCGB (508) 543-0097 • [email protected]
Jain Center of Greater Boston June 2014
Siddha Chakra was constructed by ancient Jain sages ी स धच पूजन (Acharyas). It is very holy , full of transcendental Shree Siddhachakra Pujan reflections (spiritual thoughts) and always successful . It includes the proven Mantras reflecting the The tradition of Siddhachakra Pujan is very ancient fundamental basis of Jainism, e.g. Panch Parmesti and dates back to the 20th Tirthankars Munisuvrat and Atma Chatustaya. Worship of Siddha Chakra Swami. It was developed by ancient sages and it is results in many achievements and ultimately the very holy and auspicious. The Siddhachakra includes liberation of our soul from all Karmas . numerous very powerful mantras. The worship and Siddha Chakra is very ancient and holy in Jainism and pujan of Siddhachakra result in fulfillments of th necessary worldly desires and ultimately the has been mentioned in the scriptures of 10 Purva . liberation of souls. The pujas will be performed on Scriptures also mention that our great Acharyas (e.g. the copper 19” main Yantra and few of 9” x 9” Vajra Swami, et al) have accepted Siddha Chakra and yantras for pujas sponsored by individual families. the scriptural procedure of its worship. In this declining time cycle, Siddha Chakra was first This time with a special request from us, our worshipped by king Shripal and queen Mayna, about Vidhikar Shri Samirbhai has agreed to conduct 1.15 million years ago. Fortunately, Siddha Chakra certain puja with offering of Almonds. If you prefer has come down to us in the same form. We can to use almonds in the offering please look at the achieve the same success as Shripal and Mayna, e.g . puja list, certain pujas have been marked with worldly happiness, spiritual advancement and special offering. It is our hope and aim that all the ultimate salvation, if we put our heart, mind and soul members of the community take part in this puja. into this worship. Please contact Mahveer Akkole 617-320-4367 for There are 9 circles in Siddha Chakra. The centralist puja bolies. circle includes a lotus with 8 petals. In the middle Siddhachakra Pujan Lord Arihant is positioned. In the 8 petals, the remaining 8 entities (4 auspicious greats and 4 soul Introduction and background properties) are there. The scriptural language is in nd rd In Jainism, there are 5 auspicious greats, Arihant- the 2 circle, 48 powers are in the 3 circle , 8 Guru th Siddha-Acharya-Upadhyay-Sadhu and 4 fundamental (spiritual teacher) symbols are in the 4 circle, 8 th soul propertie s of Faith-Knowledge-Conduct - great goddesses are in the 5 circle , 18 protective th Penance. Together , these 9 entities form o ne of the demigods-goddesses are in the 6 circle, 16 th greatest and most auspicious prayer . Worship of this knowledge-promoting goddesses are in the 7 circle, group of 9 does the utmost good, worldly as well as Religious Order protecting 24 demi gods - 24 spiritually. It has the power to purify the soul and goddesses are in the 8"' circle and finally the last 9th ultimately help ach ie ve the salvation . This holy group circle includes 4 door keeping gods and 4 brave gods . of 9 entities is respectfully assimilated by Siddha 10 directional protecting gods, 9 planet gods, 9 (successful ly proven) Chakra (circ le of 9 entities and jewels and Bhutbali, et al remaining gods-goddesses other demigods-goddesses) worship. Si ddha Chakra are positioned elsewhere in Siddha Chakra. is a king of all Mantra (a form of prayer/chanting for The entire worship of Siddha Chakra is divided into achieving the desired go als), w hich integrates all the 26 small worships. A write-up of details and 9 entities (Nav Pad) of 5 auspicious greats (Panc h importance of each pujan is available. Please call Parmesti) & 4 p roperties of so ul (A tma Chatustaya). Pankajbhai shah or KB Jain for questions regarding the pujan.
Jain Center of Greater Boston June 2014
Jain Center of Greater Boston June 2014
Jain Center of Greater Boston is planning a Siddhachalam Yatra on Saturday, Sept. 27 and Sunday, Sept. 28. We will also visit Jain Center of NJ Temple in Franklin Township/Somerset, NJ
Present plans are to take 2 Buses - 100 passangers maximum. Buses Will Depart at 6:30 AM sharp on Saturday, Sept. 27.
Cost: $60 per person; Children age 5 and under free.
To Register for Yatra call Harendra Shah at 508-393-9361 with names of all family members joining in Yatra and mail your check to Harendra Shah, 23 Rogers Ave., Northboro, MA 01532 (Your reservation on bus is not confirmed until your check is received.) Reservations will be confirmed on first come first served basis of checks received.
You have a great opportunity to become Sanghpati of Yatra by donating $500 or more to JCGB. (Multiple Sanghpati will be welcomed)
Breakfast, snackes and dinner on return trip will be served on bus. DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS 09/12/14
Jain Center of Greater Boston June 2014 Pratishtha Session Planning
Jain Center of Greater Boston June 2014 The Committees food committee members who are planning swamivatslya. We need more volunteers to help us We have many volunteers in various committees. If during the program to expedite the process. you can help in any way please let us know. General Volunteer Group : Mahaveer Akkole, Pradip Logistic Committee: Arti Mehta, Sanjay Shah, Pradip Mehta, Himanshu Gandhi, Kamal Shah, Premal Vora, Gosalia Bharat Shah, and anyone who is ready to help. Please Puja Committee: Pankaj Shah, KB Jain, Mita Shah, let us know. This is the group who is ready to help Neela Shah along with many volunteers in helping anytime, anywhere, as needed basis. We really count Samagri preparation and assisting during the puja. on our volunteers, they have never failed us. Keeping up with our tradition we will perform the Youth Activities Combined Puja on Saturday. Anyone who wishes to perform puja please come into the puja clothes. Even We are in the process of planning various activities if you don’t have puja clothes you can perform for our youth. The younger group will have hands on certain part of Snatra puja and also Dev Shastra Guru activity and the older youth will also have some puja. learning opportunities. Session Committee: Pradip Gosalia, Yogendra Jain Some of the indoor activities will be kids cultural We have planned variety of lectures and sessions showcase, painting & drawing lessons/origami stuff related to religion, health, fitness and life science. etc. The outdoor activities could be walking in the This would be a great opportunity to enhance the trails around temple, hola hoop passing knowledgebase and also to strengthen the contest. Basketball hoops shooting contest for older knowledge you already have. kids. Cultural committee: Priti Jain, Kavita Shah - The first Level 2/3/4 - will have some recycling efforts with time ever at JCGB we will have JCGB got Talent and rags, would like to build some creative stuff viz., Jain Character/Fashion show. A fun filled evening has Popsicle stick bridge, build a boat, Index card tower, been planned to enjoy various light moments with a build a scare crow with rags etc. religious theme in mind. Please come forward and Older youth would have some classroom activities show your talent. like professional planning, college planning, apps for Youth Sessions: Bhramdev Jain, Naman Jain, vegan/vegetarian, etc. Priyanka Jain, Priyum Turakhia, Rishab Kodia and many more. To engage our youth in various activities Volunteer for Bhakti Sangeet of their interest we are in process of planning their The EC is inviting JCGB members, females as well as sessions. males, to come forward and be a part of the group Decoration Committee: Prity Turakhia, Kashmira who will sing Bhakti geets during the forthcoming Vora Our talented decorators are planning to give an Siddhachakra Pujan on 29th June. There will 2-3 updated look to the center. practice sessions before June 29th . If you would like to be a part of this group, please call Audio/Video/Website: Tarang Jain, Manoj Turakhia, Sunandaben Shah (508 226 1866) or Veenben Teli Bhavin Shah, Supriya Jain and many more (781 793 0450). More details will be announced Swamivatslya Committee: Kiran Shah, Nisha Gosalia, later. Also, please bring a copy of your favorite Lipa Shah, Kartik Shah, Jyotsna Jain, Tejal Doshi, bhakti geets that you would like to be included when Diptiben Shah For our Indians no program is you come for practice sessions. complete without delicious food. We have excellent
Jain Center of Greater Boston June 2014 Cultural Program Details for Jain Fashion Show
Jai Jinendra, Single, Couple or Group As part of the Pratishtha Anniversary celebration we Categories will have a cultural program on Saturday June 28 th A. Jain Only - You can dress up like any Jain character from 8 pm to 10 pm . The cultural programs will have Hero or a Villain or any other character of a Jain story two shows where our community members will B. Non-Jain Vegetarian/Vegan celebrities participate: You can dress up like any other famous vegetarian 1. JCGB Got Talent celebrity/person preferably one who has spread and 2. Jain Fashion Show adopted Jain values of Nonviolence and compassion. A. Jain Category Examples: We would like to encourage JCGB members of all Any tirthankar with a Lanchan (symbol) to identify ages from 5 years and up to participate and show off Any Tirthankar’s mother or father their talents during these shows. This is your temple Any known Sadhu/Sadhvi/Acharyas of past or and your program so show off your best. There will present – Bahubhadra, Shrimad Rajchandra, Sushil be prizes for top winners in each category. Muni, Shilapi Ji, Chandana Ji etc. How to apply? Any Jain scholars of past or present, such as Dr. Hukumchand Bharill, Rakesh Bhai Zaveri, Veer Step 1: Submit your performance application and Chand Gandhi entry to [email protected] by sending the Bhagwan Bahubali following information of each performer: Indra/ Indrani Name, Age, Phone numbers, Email address, Title and Gandhar Gautam Swami details of the performance Any character from Jain stories/mythology – such Step 2. Performance entry submission as Sati Anjana, Maina Rani, Chandana, King This step is required for JCGB Got Talent Show only- Shrenik, King Bharat, Brahmi/Sundari
Please upload a video of your performance on You A Jain Symbol like Swastika, Om, Ahimsa Hand etc.
Tube and send a link to: [email protected] Any dreams of Tirthankar’s mother B. Non- Jain Examples: Details for JCGB Got Talent Vegetarian/Vegan celebrity/person who has actively spread Jain values of Ahimsa and compassion: Single, Duet or Group Mahatma Gandhi Time limit: 3-5 minutes each. Richard Gere - The actor has been a vegetarian for Topics: over 30 years and is also an activist for Jain Bhajans vegetarianism. – Singing or Instruments Ellen DeGeneres – With or without Karaoke or Orchestra Morrissey Jain Dances Linda Blair Jain Skits Jain Paintings/Handicrafts We look forward to showcase your talents in front of 350+ expected audience, so rise and shine. This is Age Categories: your golden opportunity! Children: Ages 5 - 9 Questions? Please email to [email protected] Ages 10 -14 Youth: Ages 14 - 20 JCGB 2014 Pratishtha Celebration Cultural Adult: Ages 21 - 39 Committee Ages 40 and above
Jain Center of Greater Boston C/O Tarang Jain 11 Blackthorn Dr. Southborough, MA 01772
Join us for the Pratistha Anniversary Celebrations June 28th and 29th, 2014
Jain Center of Greater Boston 556 Nichols Street Norwood, MA 02062 Phone: (781) 762-9490 www.jcgb.org
Directions
The Jain Center is located at 556 Nichols Street in Norwood, about 12 miles from downtown Boston. From 128 south, take exit for Rt. 1 south (exit 15B). At first traffic light, turn right on Everett Street. At next traffic light turn left on Rt.1A south. Pass Norwood center but stay right on fork (continue on Rt. 1A). After third traffic light, turn right on Geo Willett Pkwy. Turn left on Nichols Street. The center is about half mile on the left.