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“MONA” Activities |
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Recently (2009) Completed Activities 1. Pujya Gurudev Shri Kanjiswami’s 120th Janma Jayanti attended by participants from various countries using over 80 telephones. 2. Special Lecture Series on “Rahasyapurna Chitthi” by Pandit Abhay Kumar Jain; “Fundamentals of Dravyanuyog” in Hindi for adults & in English for children by Pandit Saurabh Kumar Shashtri. 3. A Special Session on “True Nature of Non-violence” on Thanksgiving day by Dr. Kirit Gosalia attended by participants from various countries. 4. Dev-Shashtra-Guru Pooja in English by using Power Point presentation with 187 slides performed and attended by children and young adults. 5. Special Summer “Jain Tattva Parichay” Sessions and a “Rise & Shine” program for children. 6. Establishment and upgrade of MONA’s new website: www.jainism.us 7. Completion of Manifesto and current Organization Chart. These files will be posted on website for every ones review in the near future. The manifesto helps us in defining ourselves and will guide our future torch-bearers. Please take few minutes to read them. 8. Bulletin Board Service for all news concerning the Mumukshus of North America.
MONA in past
Sadharmi Atma:
Jai Jinendra!
Mumukshus of North America (MONA) “Worldwide Classroom on Air”.
Do you wonder why we have been saying as MONA?
“MONA” stands for Mumukshus of North America (MONA) In November 2007; Jain Adhyatma Study Group of Metro Washington completed detail and thorough 2 months of 6 to 7 hours daily swadhyay sessions with Atmarthi Ramnikbhai Savla. Ramnikbhai conducted these classes with a tremendous efforts and enthusiasm in a very friendly and personalized style.
Towards the end of session it was planned to start Telephone Sessions.
In May 2008, Jain Adhyatma Academy of North America (JAANA) (http://www.JAANA.ORG) started the new activity, “Worldwide Classroom on Air” in cooperation with Jain Adhyatma Study Group of Metro Washington.
Series #1, on “Pujya Gurudevshri’s Vachanamruts” by Shree Ramnikbhai Savla from Mumbai completed 8 Gujarati sessions successfully.
Series #2, on “Chhah Dhala” in Hindi by Pandit Saurabh Kumar Shashtri, a young scholar (age 28) from Indore. In November 2008; completed 16 sessions in Hindi. The learning material had been prepared by Saurabhji for this purpose with the help from the English version by Dr. Kiritbhai Gosalia.
Series #4, Pandit Todarmalji’s Rahasyapurna Chitthi” in Hindi, by Pandit Abhay Kumar Jain from Devlali, India completed 10 Hindi sessions in the month of January 2009.
Series #5 “Fundamentals of Dravyanuyoga” in Hindi, with Pandit Saurabh Kumar Shashtri completed 12 sessions successfully.
Series #5a “Fundamentals of Dravyanuyoga” in English, with Pandit Saurabh Kumar Shashtri completed 9 sessions successfully.
On April 25 2009; First time, on telephone 80 families; together celebrated Gurudev Pujya Shri Kanji swami’s 120th Janma Jayanti by logging for 5000 minutes.
On June 13 2009, Gurudev Shri Kanji Swami’s vision for Young Jain; to learn true Jain Sidhhant Principles and implementation of those principles in daily life was presented at Rise and Shine Program. Where Young Jains presented about 7 Fundamentals under leadership of Saurabhji. Also 31 callers attended by providing 1500 minutes on telephone.
Series #6; starts at 10.00 am (EDST) with Pandit Hemchandji, from Deolali, India, on “Shri Pravachansaar”.
Series #7; Pathshala 608 a new lecture Series in English for Young Jains starts at 11.00 am (EDST).
After successful completion of the Summer 2009; series of Substances-Attributes-Manifestations classes on telephone, On Oct. 3 ’09; MONA conducted another meeting for the Pathshala 608 with more detailed Curriculum for all levels of students.
Completed Swadhyay Shibir / Sessions at DC Jain CenterSession Date : From August 4 2009 to August 14 2009 Jain Scholar Name : Dr. Ujjawallaben D. Shaha and Pandit Dineshbhai Shaha Session Date : From Sept 04 to Sept 09 2009 Jain Scholar Name : Mr. Prakashbhai Jain
Session Date : From June 17 2009 to June 22 2009 Jain Scholar Name : Pandit Abhay Kumar Shashtri
The book; Naya-Rahasya is a work in progress. Only 20% of the book has been written. Please, read and provide your suggestions / comments/ feedback. Fax at 443 568 1300.
In short, under “MONA” activities; many scholars from different countries in different languages are spreading Jinvani for all levels of atmarthi. Jainam Jayanti Shashanam!!! |
