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A Message from the JSOC Board of Directors: Core Vision Statement: To Live and promote a “Jain way of life” and to grow a non-sectarian Jain Community. The Jain “way of life” follows the core values of truth, compassion, prayer, charity and forgiveness as well as three core beliefs: Ahimsa (non-violence), Anekantavad (non-absolutism), and Aparigraha (non-possessiveness).

Committee Visions (Term 2020-21)

● Maintain the current programs, activities and major events for anyone interested in the Jain way of life, therefore creating a community which is strong, united, and vibrant.

● Ensure the purpose and objectives are accomplished as stated in the JSOC by-laws. ● Communication and dissemination of helpful information and news to members of JSOC ● Implement new strategies for smoother execution of major events. ● Encourage all members of JSOC to volunteer for Pathshala. ● Provide a platform for students during major events and programs, such as those planned by JAINA and

YJA (Young Jains of America – which includes Canada). ● Develop youth leaders amongst the Jain youth in our community by establishing a network to share their

experiences with Jain heritage and faith so as to create connection amongst their peers. ● Committee conduct a feasibility study on converting to a charitable organization status, as this change

comes with high responsibility and obligations. ● We are embarking on a massive exercise to build a community database through which we can

communicate to the entire community easily and efficiently.

Jai Jinendra and thank you to all of the JSOC families for providing continued support in making our Jain Society of Calgary so vibrant during such a precarious time. With your continued support and contributions, we will together achieve these visions not only for us, but also for our next generation.

Sincerely,

JSOC Board of Directors:

President - Sachin Vakharia Vice President - Biren Shah Secretary - Rahul Shial Treasurer - Alak Shah Director, Pathshala - Vishranti Vakharia Director, Youth Development and Fundraising - Renu Chandarana Director, Events - Rishabh Gandhi Director, Logistics & Facility Operation - Subodh Peramanu Director, New Ideas - Rahul Bohra Director, Web and Communication - Shilpa Salgia Advisors: Mukeshbhai Shah and Suhasbhai Shah

JSOC NEWSLETTER

AUGUST 2020

Objectives of a Newsletter: We released our first JSOC newsletter in May-2020 in order to keep our members connected to the community and receive news, updates and information about alternative activities taking place during The Pandemic. We found this immensely successful and plan to publish the JSOC Newsletter on a quarterly basis.

We encourage all families to provide information on any exceptional achievement news such as receiving professional designations, graduations, or even prayers for those who might need our support. We would like to honour our community’s achievements and provide and outlet for encouragement and support for anyone who needs it.

The aim of this newsletter will be to share any and all information curated by you, in the community as well as our Board of Directors. We hope it will benefit all ages and stages of our members.

New JSOC Logo: We are pleased to present our new JSOC Logo designed by Board Director, Rahul Bohra. Thank you Rahul, for combining the beauty of the land we live in with an image that pleases all followers of the Jain faith. We look forward to rolling out this new logo for all JSOC events, the newsletter, and the website.

Community Member Database We are planning a massive exercise to create a member database on the website where each family can update their detailed information. This information will only be used for the purpose of communication and outreach. We will keep you posted of our progress and when it is ready to be rolled out to the entire community.

Siddhacakra

Image by British Library © CC0 1.0 (Creative Commons Public Domain

Ayambil Oli and JSOC Aymbil Oli began on March 23rd and ended on June 11th 2020. The Aymbil Chain Round 9 (final round) of Aymbil was held from June 3 until June 11 2020.

Last round of Aymbil was observed by the following group: Timish Bhai, Alak Ben, Amish Bhai, Suhas bhai, Jiya, NitaBen, Jay B, Jamini, Mukesh Bhai, Rajen Bhai Mamta ben and Bija ben.

“Khub Khub Anumodana” from JSOC.

Virtual Online Sessions Due to the pandemic, JSOC continues to monitor the Alberta public health guidelines and will plan JSOC events accordingly. We will provide all updates to our members. Currently, the Jain Society has cancelled all in person upcoming events but will continue with an online session for Paryushan and Das Lakshan dharm celebrations. Please see the detailed schedules below. Login details to be announced shortly.

Date Day Time Mode5.30am7.30pm5.30am7.30pm5.30am7.30pm5.30am6.30pm5.30am5.00pm7.30pm5.30am7.30pm5.30am7.30pm5.30am5.30pm

Please contact Shri Timish Shah at 403-690-3099 for any information you require regards the PratikamanOnline video conference calling details and materials will be provided

Day 8 22-Aug-2020 SaturdayMorning Pratikaman

VirtualEvening Pratikaman

Day 7 21-Aug-2020 FridayMorning Pratikaman


Day 6 20-Aug-2020 Thursday Morning Pratikaman VirtualEvening Pratikaman

Day 5 19-Aug-2020 WednesdayMorning Pratikaman

VirtualJanam VanchanEvening Pratikaman

Day 4 18-Aug-2020 TuesdayMorning Pratikaman


Day 3 17-Aug-2020 MondayMorning Pratikaman



SHWETAMBAR DERAVASI PARYUSHAN PRATIKAMAN SCHEDULEProgram

Day 1 15-Aug-2020 SaturdayMorning Pratikaman


Day 2 16-Aug-2020 SundayMorning Pratikaman

Date Day Time ModeDay 1 15-Aug-2020 Saturday 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Virtual

Day 2 16-Aug-2020 Sunday 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Virtual

Day 3 17-Aug-2020 Monday 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Virtual

Day 4 18-Aug-2020 Tuesday 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Virtual

Day 5 19-Aug-2020 Wednesday 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Virtual

Day 6 20-Aug-2020 Thursday 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Virtual

Day 7 21-Aug-2020 Friday 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Virtual

Day 8 22-Aug-2020 Saturday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Virtual

Please contact Shri Dhiresh Dhulia at 403-903-9655 to be added to the GoogleDuo group for Pratikaman.

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STHANAKVASI PARYUSHAN PRATIKAMAN SCHEDULEProgram

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Date Day Time ModeDay 1 23-Aug-2020 Sunday 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Virtual









Day 10 01-Sep-2020 Friday 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Virtual

Uttam Tyaga (charity)

Uttam Akinchan (non-possessiveness)

Uttam Brahmacharya (celibacy)

Please contact Shri Biren Shah at 403-462-6777 for any information you require regards the PratikamanOnline video conference calling details and materials will be provided

Uttam Mardav (humility)

Uttam Aarjav (straightforwardness)

Uttam Satya (truth)

Uttam Shauch (content-absence of greed)

Uttam Sanyam (restraint of all senses)

Uttam Tap (austerities)

DIGAMBER DASLAKSHAN PARVA PARTIKARMAN SCHEDULESignificance of Day

Uttam Khsamma (forgiveness)

JSOC Pathshala Update: From August 2019 to February 2020, the JSOC offered three different Pathshala sessions that ran simultaneously. From April 19th, 2020, the classes resumed online on a bi-monthly basis. We’d like to introduce you to our dedicated volunteers who teach Pathshala:

• Payal Gandhi & Hiral Shah - Kids under 6 • Jasmine Shah – online platform coordinator

and Level 1 (ages 7-13) • Vishranti Vakharia - Director of Pathshala and

Level 2 (ages 7-13) • Zankhana Shah (Waterloo, ON) -

Kahoot game coordinator

Due to online Pathshala a couple of families and their kids from Ontario were able to join our session in Level 1 and kids under 6. Our new 2020-2021 session will start from Sunday, September 6th. This year again it will be a bi-monthly online session until December 2020. We will provide an update on the class format for January 2021. For Pathshala schedule and login details, please contact Vishranti Vakharia, Director of Pathshala at [email protected] or Ph: 587-224-2294

JSOC PATHSHALA IS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS!

If you are interested in teaching, please contact Vishranti Vakharia at: [email protected]

Pathshala for Adults: Mihirbhai Shah gave great insight into the Bhaktamar Stotra and explained all 48 Gatha in detail, which was welcomed by JSOC members.

Rahul Bohra facilitated lectures on Karma Principles and completed 10 successful lectures. His lectures are based on Muni Kshama Sagar Ji Maharaj’s pravachan. The karma principles helped youth and adults understand Jainism and how it is connected with current life, and future Karma Bandhan.

Guest Speaker / Scholars Dr. Jina Shah (USA), was invited to speak online for two virtual discussions titled, “Ahimsak Lifestyle for Health: A Holistic Approach.” The two sessions took place on Sunday, May 9th and Sunday, May 16th. Dr. Shah discussed the ways we can keep ourselves, other beings, and the planet healthy using an approach based on ahimsa and prevention. She discussed the practical aspects of changing our tastes and behaviors and also, for those times that we must rely on supplements, drugs and modern medicine, how we can make the most beneficial choices. Dr. Shah also provided great information on the plant-based diet and it’s benefits to our health and the environment as well as how it relates to the Jain principle of Ahimsa. Dr. Jina Shah Bio: Dr. Jina Shah, MD is a key member of the JAINA organization. She is Board Certified both in General Preventive Medicine and in Family Medicine, with experience in global public health, drug development, lifestyle medicine and the field of bioethics. She is also the chair of the Ahimsak Eco-Vegan Committee. She decided to go vegan 30 years ago for ahimsa and, as she has undergone medical training, learned more about the health benefits of a whole foods, plant-based diet. She is also trained as a Climate Realities Leader.

Dr. Jina Shah

YOUNG JAINS OF AMERICA

Young Jains of America: We are looking to provide the JSOC youth (ages 14-25) an opportunity to connect with each other.

Tell us if your child graduated high school this year and is moving to another city for post-secondary studies. We would like to connect them with other Jain youth in the cities they are moving to.

University Students, please send us your name, contact info and area of study to Rahul Shial (Secretary) at [email protected] and Renu Chandarana (Fundraising and Youth Development) at [email protected]

Did you know? You can follow YJA on Social Media: Instagram: @youngjainsofamerica Facebook: Young Jains of America (YJA)

JSOC Youth Doing Great Things: Congratulations to Sujit Peramanu son of Subodh and Dhanashri Peramanu from Western Canada High School, for being selected by Alberta Education to become a member of the Minister’s Youth Council. Great example of leadership from a youth, making JSOC very proud.

https://cbe.ab.ca/news-centre/Pages/four-cbe-students-named-to-education-ministers-youthcouncil.aspx

Send Us Your Announcements: JSOC is here to support you and all of your accomplishments! Submit announcements by emailing: [email protected]

If there is anyone you know who is not receiving JSOC communication please tell them to email us at [email protected] with a written request for their email address added to our newsletter and email updates.

Thank you for your continued support.

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