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Religion in Life Program RELIGION IN LIFE PROGRAM Jainism Published for The Community by Scouts Canada and Girl Guides of Canada RELIGION IN LIFE PROGRAM PRESENTATION Membership in the Scouts Canada and Presentation of the emblem is made by Girl Guides of Canada is open to all the candidate’s spiritual advisor, and can boys and girls who wish to make the form an impressive part of a regular promise, regardless of race, colour or Scout or Guide meeting, a religious creed. The purpose of Scout/Guide service, or a special evening for programs is to assist boys and girls in parents/guardians. character development by encouraging them to be responsible citizens of their STAGES country. An important part of the The RELIGION IN LIFE program is in program is to assist the spiritual growth four progressive stages, colour-coded of each boy or girl in their own religious and adapted to the age groups community. Scouts Canada and Girl concerned. Guides of Canada uphold the principle Stage 1 – Yellow Border that specific religious instruction is the Stage 2 – Green Border responsibility of parents and religious Stage 3 – Blue Border authorities. Stage 4 – Red Border THE EMBLEM Candidates may start at any stage The Emblem of the Jain religion is the appropriate to their age and capabilities. Jain symbol. Only one emblem, the latest stage earned is worn. REQUIREMENTS The requirements for the RELIGION IN WHERE OBTAINABLE LIFE program differ in each faith and The emblem may be obtained from denomination and are prepared regular badge channels. nationally by the religious bodies to suit their particular needs. WHERE WORN Scouts Canada – see By-Law, Policies INSTRUCTIONS and Procedures It is the responsibility of the Girl Guides of Canada – see Policy, group/section committee and leadership Organization and Rules team to arrange for instruction of candidates with the candidate’s own STAGE 1 – YELLOW BORDER (AGE spiritual leader or appointee. GROUP: 8, 9, 10 - ) Word Chattäri mangalam, Darshanam dev devasya, Breif History of Jainism: Life of Lord Shivamastu sarvajagatah Mahavir Learn Temple Rituals: Nissihi, Pradakshinä, Jain Philosophy: Pranäm Introduction to ‘Living and Non-Living’ (Jiv Watch ceremonial rituals (Poojä) in a temple and Ajiv) and Non-violence (Ahinsä) Story – An elephant and the six blind men. STAGE 3 – BLUE BORDER (Ages: 14, Jain Glossary: Shävak, Shävikä, Sädhu, 15, 16, 17 - ) Sädhivi, Derasar, Jiv, Ajiv, Ahinsä, Tirthankar. Word History of Jainism: Biographies of the Worship Ächäyas: Kund-kund; Haribhadrasuri, Names of 24 omniscient Lords (Tirthankars): Hemchandra and Shimad Rajchandra Practices in daily life: Jain Philosophy: Names and meanings of Nav Jain greeting – Jai Jinendra Tattva (Nine Fundamentals) and Anekäntväd Respect the parents, teachers and elderly Introduction to theory of particles of matter Don’t waste food, water and don’t hurt living (karma) beings Three Jewels: Right perception, Knowledge and Conduct Witness Jain Glossary: Sansär, Moksha, Karma, Prayers (Stuties): Dravya, Jiv, Ajiv, Pudgal, Dharma, Äkash, Käl Learn behaviour in Jain Temple (Derasar) Learn and recite Namaskar Mantra and Worship Khamemi Sauva Jive Prayers (Stuties): Learn and Recite Arhanto Jain Festivals: Learn the significance – bhangavanta indramahtah Mahavir Jayanti, Paryushan and Diwäli Know the meanings of Sutras from Samayik Jain Temple (Derasar) Rituals: STAGE 2 – GREEN BORDER (Age Learn and Practice the significance of Ashta- Group: 11, 12, 13, 14 - ) Prakäri Poojä Word Witness History of Jainism: Lives of Tirthankars – Jain Festivals: Learn the significance of Jnän Mahavir, Adinath, Parshvanath and Ganadhar Panchami; Oli and Varsi-tap Gautama Daily Practices: Promote Vegetarianism, Jain Philosophy: Significatnce of Jain Yoga and Meditation Symbols: Ashtamangal and others Practice Recycling and Environment Four types of defilement (kashäy): andger, Protection greed, ego deceit The story of four daughters in law (four types STAGE 4 – RED BORDER (Ages above 17 of spiritual aspirants) years) Five vows (anurats) of householders Jain Glossary: Ätmä, Anekäntväd, Ahinsä, Word Aparigrah, Karma, Poojä, Pranäm, Vrat, History of Jainism:Jain sects in India and its Dhyän significances. Learn the importance of pilgrimages in a few Worship different places Recite Hymns (Ärati and Mangal Deevo) from Jain Philosophy: Understand Karma book Philosophy Practices in Daily Life: Vegetarian diet, Fourteen Stages of Spiritual Elevation exercise and stay healthy (Gunasthänaks) Contribute charity (cash) and volunteer (kind) Meditations – different types – Preksha Dhyän Meditate after waking-up and before going to bed Worship Prayers (Stuties): Witness Understand the significance of Navkär Mantra Prayers (Stuties): Learn about twelve reflections (Bhävanäs) Practice meditation; Jain temple Rituals: Understand the meaning Volunteer services of Chaityavandan NOTE: For information and to order the books Witness relevant for the above program please contact the Daily Practices: JAINA Education Committee at www.jaina.org. Promote conservation; REFERENCE BOOKS ON JAIN RELIGION 1. The Jaina Path of Purification by Padmanabh S. Jaini, Motilal Banarasidas, New Delhi, India. 2. The Peaceful Liberators, Jain Art from India, Pratipaditya Pal, L.A. County Museum of Art, USA. 3. Jainism Explained by Paul Marett, Jain Samaj Europe, Oxford Street, Leicester, U.K. 4. Jains in the World by John E. Cort, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, India. 5. The Jains by Paul Dundas, Rutledge, London, U.K. 6. Essence of Jainism by Manubhai Doshi, Jain Society of Chicago, Barlett, IL. USA. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEACE CONTACT: Prakash Mody, Email: [email protected] or Telephone (416) 491 5560 Address: 37 Tuscarora Drive, North York, ON. M2K 2K4, Canada .
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