Community service at senior citizen center – March 5, 2023 In an effort to pratically teach the values that are being taught in the class Science of Living, Gyanshala kids Path of Ahimsa – Apr 22, 2023 JVBNA celebrated Path of Ahimsa--Mahavir Jayanti, Akshay Tritya,Tribute to Gurus program, in the presence of Samani Kamal Pragya ji and Holi Milan – Mar 18, 2023 JVBNA celebrated Holi Milan sponsored by Khushhali Group comprised of 14 JVBNA families on March 18th 2023 at CPPM center. Preksha Meditation Workshop – Feb 19, 2023 Samani Chaitanya Pragyaji and Samani Dr. Him Pragya ji visiting from Miami conducted very practical Preksha Meditation workshop on Leshya JVBNA Family Camp – June 11, 2022 JVBNA Family Camp - June 11, 2022. Details to follow Gyanotsav – June 5, 2022 Gyanotsav - June 5, 2022. Details to follow Path of Ahimsa – April 30, 2022 UTSAV group--(Path of Ahimsa, Tribute to Gurus -Akshaya tritiya+Mahavir Jayanti) Saturday, April 23 or 30, 2022 (We are in the process Holi – March 26, 2022 More info coming, if you want to be part of Holi Khushali group, kindly submit name to Vandana Nahata. (This Logassa Jaap Anusthan JVBNA will celebrate under the auspicious guidance of Samani Sanmati Pragya ji and Samani Jayant Pragya ji Jaap Anusthan. Please JVBNA 20th Anniversary – 18 Dec, 2021 JVBNA will celebrate under the auspicious guidance of Samani Sanmati Pragya ji and Samani Jayant Pragya ji. Mahavir Nirvan & Diwali JVBNA celebrated Mahavir Nirvan & Diwali cultural event on 13th Nov, 2021, under the auspicious guidance of Samani Sanmati Pragya ji Bhikshu Teras The replay of the event can be watched at Youtube Live: https://youtu.be/hE8MRlY9qoo Tulsi Bhajan Contest Path of Ahimsa When: MAY 22, 2021 @ 11:00 AM EST Zoom: Join via Zoom Youtube: Watch on JVBNA Youtube channel Varshitap Anumodna & Akshay Trithya JVBNA, will have special session for all Varshitap tapasvis on May 13th, 2021. Under the esteemed guidance of Samani Sanmati Morning Bhaktambar DAILY 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM EST – SPIRITUAL REJUVENATION Get a spiritual and energetic start to your day. Sessions Arhant-Vani This THURSDAYS ONLY (8:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST) sessions only focus on Jain Agam studies and lectures. All sessions Yog Nidra This is a daily session held 9:00 PM - 9:30 EST via JVBNA official zoom sessions, and broadcasted live on Swagat Samaroha JVBNA welcomes Samani Sanmati Pragya ji and Jayant Pragya ji. Samaniji delivers messages from Gurudev and set the stage for Karmawad We are pleased to announce -🔊 First Time ever Jain Vishwa Bharti, North America is offering a "Certification course on Donation Benefits Donation Category Amount Benefits Danveer $3,001 All benefits of Punyamitra + Free half or quarter page in Gyanshala magazine (Adv or 7 Wonders of Life by Samani Malay Pragyaji and Samani Neeti Pragyaji from JVBNA, New Jersey Live on YouTube : https://youtu.be/3RiOuUFTaqE YouTube channel: JVBNA Journey from Micro to Macro By Samani Malay Pragyaji. As a part of Acharya Mahapragya Centenary Celebration, JVBNA invites you to a special Sunday session Freedom From Sorrow By Samani Neeti Pragyaji Details of the Acharya Mahapragyaji Centenary Series - Sunday Special talk 24 May: 9 AM EDT How To Think By Samani Malay Pragyaji 17 May: 9 AM EDT / 2 PM BST / 6:30 PM IST YouTube: https://youtu.be/Gj6NNIlh9gk YouTube Bhajan Samaroh Under the auspicious guidance of Samni Malay Pragyaji and Samni Neeti Pragya Ji, JVBNA organized Bhajan Samaroh to celebrate MahaPragya Pranayaan Yoga JVBNA-NJ (Center for peace and preksha meditation) is organizing a 4 class course on Yoga in South Plainfield, NJ. The Jainism 101- Online Classroom Dec 31, 2016 marked the successful conclusion of the first year of JVBNJ Online Classroom that was launched under the Vipakshrut Agam Workshop Under the auspicious guidance of Samani Sanmati Pragyaji and Samani Jayant Pragyaji, a 7 Day weekend Vipakshrut Agam workshop was Gyanshala & Youth Forum Community Project On Dec 10, 2016, JVBNJ Gyanshala & Youth Forum children embarked on their annual holiday community project to aid the Diwali Milan The JVBNA families celebrated Diwali Milan on November 12 under the guidance of Samani Sanmati Pragyaji & Samani Jayant Pragyaji Chakra Cleansing & Healing Workshop On November 5th, JVBNA hosted a Chakra Cleansing and Healing workshop led by renowned yogi, Swami Maheshananda Saraswati at the Mahavir Nirvan Jaap & New Year Mangal Path Under the auspicious guidance of Samani Sanmati Pragyaji and Samani Jayant Pragyaji, JVBNA organized Mahavir Nirvan Jaap on Sunday, Oct Kshamapana, Bhikshu Jaap, Bhakti Geet Gunjar JVBNA celebrated Kshamapana, Bhikshu Jaap, and Bhakti Geet Gunjar with Maestro Sudhir Narain, under the auspicious presence of Samani Sanmati Know Yoga, Know Yourself – A Workshop JVBNA hosted a special session on yoga and meditation under the guidance of Yogi Omprakash Ji Maharaj on September 10 Paryushan Parva Paryushan Parva was celebrated during August 30 to September 6, 2016. During that week, under the auspicious presence of Samani A Presentation on “Anekantvad, Nayavad, and Syadvad and their implications for inter-religious relations” with Dr. Jeffery Long JVBNA hosted a special presentation on "Anekantvad, Nayavad, and Syadvad and their implications for inter-religious relations" with Dr. Jeffery Long, Lifestyle and Diet for preventing and reversing Heart Disease and controlling Diabetes, High BP, and Obesity – Workshop with Dr. Bimal... On July 10, JVBNA hosted a workshop with Dr. Bimal Chhajer, renowned cardiologist from India, at the JVBNA Center for International Yoga Day & Launch of Saturday Morning Yoga & Preksha Meditation Sessions Under the auspicious guidance of Samanijis, JVBNA celebrated International Yoga Day with the launch of weekly Saturday morning Yoga and Bhajan Sandhya Bhajan Sandhya was held on June 14th at the JVBNA Center for Peace and Meditation under the auspicious presence of Annual Spiritual Family Camp Annual spiritual family camp was held from June 10th to 12th at Arsh Vidya, PA under the blessings of Acharya Gyanshala and Youth Forum Annual Day Celebrations Gyanshala and Youth Forum Annual Day was celebrated on 5th June, 2016 at the JVBNA Center for Peace and Meditation Preksha Meditation The word Preksha is derived from the root iksha, which means 'to see'. When the prefix ‘Pra is added, it Swadhyay JVBNA Gyan-Sabha comprises Adult Swadhyay Sessions that are conducted weekly or bi-weekly by Samanijis and by members/guest under Samanijis’ guidance. Gyanshala Through the instruction of Jainism and Science of Living, JVBNA Gyanshala strives to impart to its students, life skills for Youth Forum Enabling the development of the right character in our youth (teens) is an integral part of JVB-NJ’s mission. This is Online Classes Online Classroom is a structured platform to refine the knowledge of Jainism, its philosophy and principles. Jainism 101 is conducted by disciples of Pakshik Pratikraman & Samayik Pakshik Pratikraman is held at the JVBNA center every Pakkhi (14-15 days) at 7:30 PM. Please call for dates. Samayik is held every Saturday Path of Ahimsa Mahavir Jayanti, Akshay Tritya and Tribute to Gurus – May 7, 2016 JVBNA celebrated Path of Ahimsa - Mahavir Jayanti, Akshay Tritiya and Tribute to Gurus - on May 7, 2016 at the JVBNA Center for Samanjis’ Swagat Samaroh – April 9, 2016 A Swagat Samaroh was held on April 9, 2016 at the Center for Peace and Meditation for Samani Sanmati Pragyaji Holi Milan – Mar 19, 2015 Holi Milan was a significant event for JVBNA this year, not only because of the significance of the festival itself Maryada Mahotsav – Feb 12-14, 2016 Under the auspicious guidance of Samani Satya Pragyaji and Samani Rohini Pragyaji, JVB New Jersey celebrated Maryada Mahotsav on Feb Orlando Camp – Jan 15-18, 2016 A 21 member JVB New Jersey delegation attended the 20th Annual Spiritual Camp organized by JVB Orlando over the MLK weekend, Jan 15-18. The New Year Jaap, AGM, EC Oath – Jan 1, 2016 JVBNA New Jersey celebrated the New Year 2016 at the JVBNA New Center at South Plainfield, under the auspicious guidance of Samani Dr. Inaugural Jaap at the JVBNA New Center – Dec 16, 2015 December 15, 2015 will go down in the history of JVBNA as an important milestone. A vision of a bigger Gyanshala Holiday Drive – Dec 13, 2015 On December 13th, 2015 under the auspicious guidance of respected Samani Satya Pragyaji & Samani Rohini Pragyaji, JVBNJ Gyanshala students, parents, and teachers conducted 8 Day Weekend Gyata Dharma Katha Agam Workshop – Nov/Dec 2015 Under the auspicious guidance of Samanijis, JVBNA members embarked on their annual month long Agam workshop on Saturday, Nov 21, Diwali Milan, Tulsi Janma Jayanti, JVBI Rajat Jayanti Celebration – Nov 14, 2015 “The festival of Deepawali is associated with light. Restraint is the highest light. The festival that is connected to Shraman Diwali Jaap – Nov 11, 2015 On November 11th, JVB members participated in Mahavir Swami and Gautam Swami Jaap on the auspicious day of Diwali under Conflict Resolution Workshop – Oct 31, 2015 A workshop on Conflict Resolution and Anekantavada was organized on Oct 31 under the guidance of Samanijis. The workshop started with 1st Youth Forum – Oct 23, 2015 Along with the start of the new school year, JVBNA successfully kicked off its Youth Forum with the first meeting Santhara Workshop – Oct 18, 2015 On Oct 18, a workshop was organized on ‘Understanding Santhara’ under the guidance of Samani Satya Pragyaji and Samani Rohini Paryushan Parva Paryushan Parva was celebrated during September 10-17. During that week, under the auspicious presence of Samani Bhavit Pragyaji and Samani DISCUSSING THE IMPORTANCE OF VACCINES Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nam malesuada dapibus diam, ut fringilla. HOW TO BECOME A GOOD VOLUNTEER Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nam malesuada dapibus diam, ut fringilla. AWAKENING GATHERING BOOKS FOR CHILDREN Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nam malesuada dapibus diam, ut fringilla. PROVIDING PENS FOR CHILDREN Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nam malesuada dapibus diam, ut fringilla. MEDICAL CHECKUP CAMP FOR CHILDREN IN AFRICA Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nam malesuada dapibus diam, ut fringilla. Jaina Convention 2015 JVBNA Participates in Jaina Convention 2015 Four Samanijis along with many members from JVBNA community attended the Jaina convention in Spiritual Family Camp JVBNA conducted this year's Spiritual Family Camp Understanding Joy & Sorrow from June 12th – 14th at Arsh Vidya, PA. Gyanshala Annual Day Gyanshala Annual Day was held on June 7, 2015 at Franklin Temple in the presence of Samani Vikas Pragyaji and Akshay Tritiya Akshay Tritiya was celebrated in the auspicious presence of Samani Shukla Pragyaji and Samani Unnata Pragyaji, on May 2, 2015, Holi Milan On Sunday, March 14, the families of JVBNA gathered at Six Mile Run Church for the colorful celebrations of Holi Well-Being Workshop A Workshop with Samani Shuklapragyaji & Samani Unnatapragyaji The workshop, with Samanijis, held on March 8, was a very interesting New Year Jaap JVBNA hosted New Year Jaap along with Samanijis' pravachan, Annual General Meeting, and Executive Committee Oath ceremony on January 1, 8-Day Upasak Dasha Agam Workshop – Nov/Dec 2014 An 8-Day Upasak Dasha Agam Swadhyay started at JVBNA on Nov 15. Agams are holy Jain scriptures that portray the Diwali Milan The festive occasion of Diwali Milan and Acharya Tulsi Centenary Celebration on October 25th at the Six Mile Run Church started Diwali Jaap On the morning of Diwali, on Oct 23, Samanijis led a session of Jaap at the JVBNA center. The session Samanijis lead Prayer at NJ Assembly – Sep 29, 2014 Samani Bhavitpragyaji and Samani Sanghpragyaji were invited to the NJ Assembly to lead a prayer session on Monday Sept 29, Kshamapana Diwas – Sep 13, 2014 JVBNA celebrated Kshamapana and Bhikshu Jaap Diwas on September 13, 2014 under the guidance of Samani Bhavitpragyaji and Samani Sanghpragyaji. Blood Drive JVBNA conducted its first blood donation drive on Saturday, September 6, 2014. The drive was conducted in collaboration with American Red Cross Paryushan and Samvatsari Evening Samayik, Pratikraman, and Pravachan were held at VFW Hall at South Plainfield, NJ, on all 8 days of Paryushan Children’s Prayer Session at Center – July 2016 The children’s prayer session is ongoing on Tuesdays starting on July 1st to August 1st at 6:30 PM - 7:30 Gyanshala Annual Day – Jun 15, 2014 JVBNA Gyanshala Annual Day for Year 2013-14 was celebrated on June 15th following the Annual Spiritual Family camp. Samanijis - Annual Spiritual Camp – “Let us Learn to Live” JVBNA Annual Spiritual Camp "Let us Learn to Live" was conducted from June 13th to 15th at Arsh Vidya, PA. Akshay Tritiya – “Path of Ahimsa”- May 10, 2014 Akshay Tritiya, one of the most auspicious functions of Jainism, was celebrated with numerous cultural programs on May 10, 2014 Samanijis’ Swagat Samaroh – Apr 5, 2014 We are very fortunate to welcome Samani Bhavit Pragya ji and Samani Sangh Pragya ji to the JVBNA center. An Holi Milan – Mar 22, 2014 Holi Milan was a festive occasion celebrated among many JVBNA families on March 22nd at Six Mile Run Church, Franklin New Year, AGM, EC Oath – Jan 1, 2014 JVBNA celebrated its New Year program on Jan 1, with blessings from Samani Sanmati Pragyaji and Samani Jayant Pragyaji. The
