Gurudev Chitrabhanuji: Friday, September 26 from 7:30pm - 8:00pm Shri Rakesh Bhai Jhaveri: Monday, September 29 - October 1 from 10:30am - 12:30pm Shri Kumarpal Desai: Monday, September 29 from 5:00pm - 5:30pmThe Derasar and Aradhana Hall inauguration are part of the new Jain Complex, over a three-phase plan at an estimated cost of $20 million raised from the community. The plan includes a Cultural Complex -- Phase 1, Religious Temple and Meditation Hall -- Phase 2, and National Library and Study Rooms -- Phase 3. The Library will eventually hold over 15,000 books, manuscripts and multi-media resources and will begin construction after the inauguration of the new Temple and Meditation Hall. Decorated with paintings, murals, tapestries and sculptures to depict the Jain way of life, the opulent features of the architecture reflect the famed ancient Jain temples in India. When completed, the Jain Complex will become a prominent international Tirth (pilgrimage site) for spiritual and scholarly pursuits. For more information please visit www.jaincenter.net About the Jain Center of Southern California The Jain Center of Southern California (JCSC), located in Buena Park, California was founded on September 15, 1979 by 30 families with one important mandate -- to practice, promote and teach Jain Religion with no sectarian bias. Today, with over 1000 families as members, the JCSC's major activities include: religious celebrations, educational programs, lectures from visiting dignitaries, free medical camps open to all, humanitarian relief projects, supporting animal welfare programs and much more. The JCSC is one of the four original Jain organizations that helped establish the Jain Associations in North America (JAINA) in May 1981 which has been honored with numerous awards and honors, including one from the United Nations. About Jain religion Jain Religion, along with Hinduism and Buddhism, is one of the most ancient Indian religions still in existence. Jainism is a religion that has a strict code of non-violence and compassion above all else, and has had a significant influence on the Indian culture for thousands of years. The distinguishing features of Jain philosophy are:
-- strong emphasis on non-violence on any living organism, including the environment; -- morality and ethics based on the ultimate objective of liberation of soul through shedding of all "karmic" matter; and, -- an individual's soul alone is ultimately responsible for its own liberation and a strong belief in taking personal responsibility for all actions.
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