Pathshala
Join our Pathshala classes which are already in session!
Pathshala updates
- 1. Pathshala moved back to “In-Person” since 2022.
- 2. Classes will be on Sunday morning 10.30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (10.30 a.m. -11 a.m. Kesar puja/ practical derasar activity followed by Pathshala from 11 – 12 p.m.)
- 3. Classes will be held at our new Derasar in Rancho Cordova.
- 4. There is a non-refundable $25 registration fee (up until 08/20/2023) or $30 late registration fee for registration after 08/20/2023.
- 5. Parent needs to volunteer at least 1 non-sutra class during the Pathshala year.
- 6. 1 parent needs to accompany kids under 6 during the class.
Pathshala coordinator for year 2023-2024: Alpita Gada.
- 1. As we mentioned, it’s important to maintain 80% attendance. Whether teacher or kid is not going to be able to make it for a particular class, please notify the Pathshala coordinator ahead of time.
- 2. The Pathshala Co-Ordinator will be compiling a list who would still need to order books based on responses in survey and what will be needed for non-sutra curriculum.
- 3. If anyone needs Sutra book, JAINA has that book as well (JES941) and can be ordered along with other books. You must inform the Pathshala Co-Ordinator about the book’s requirements.
- 4. If anyone wants to add their name for Prabhava on a particular day, please inform the Pathshala coordinator.
- 5. We are looking for volunteer family each week to get Bhagwan ready for Kesar Puja before kids arrive for Practical + Theory Pathshala class from 10.30 to 12. Please sign-up using the below form: Kesar Puja Sign up
- 6. Important: To reduce the waste of paper cups, the Food committee has requested everyone to bring reusable water bottles from home to the temple. We have water fountain in the kitchen area with filter where you can refill the bottles. This would be a big help to environment.
Note: No water bottle is allowed in temple Gabhara area. Bottles should be left outside the Gabhara area.
Pathshala curriculum:
We have separate “Sutra” Shala and “Non-Sutra” Shala where basic Jainism fundamentals/concepts will be covered. For both Sutra Shala and non-sutra Shala – this is what will be covered depending on the kid’s level.
Sutra Shala:
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 |
---|---|---|---|
Up to Abhutthio (Sutra 1 to 5) | Up to Samaiya Vayjutto (Sutra 6 to 11) | Up to Kallan Kandam (Sutra 12 to 21) | Over Sansar Dava (Sutra 22 onwards) |
All sutras needed for Samayik Vidhi | All sutras needed for Chaityavandan Vidhi | Some of the sutras needed during Pratikraman vidhi |
---|---|---|
● Navkar Mantra | ● Jagchintamani chaityavandan sutra | ● Sansardava sutra |
● Panchindiya | ● Jankinchi sutra | ● Pukkharvaradi sutra |
● Khamasamano sutra | ● Namuthhunam sutra | ● Siddhanam buddhanam sutra |
● Suguru Sukh-Shata Pruchha sutra | ● Javanti cheiayim sutra | ● Veyavachchagaranam sutra |
● Abbhuthhio Sutra | ● Javant kevi sahu sutra | ● Bhagwanadivandan sutra |
● Iriyavahiyam sutra | ● Panchparmeshthi namaskar sutra | ● Devasi padikkamane thau sutra |
● Tassa uttari sutra | ● Uvasaggaharam sutra | ● Ichchami thami sutra |
● Annathha sutra | ● Jayviyaray sutra | ● Suguru vandana sutra |
● Logassa sutra | ● Arihant cheianam sutra | ● Devasiyam aaloum sutra |
● Karemi bhante sutra | ● Kallankandam sutra | ● Saat lakh sutra |
● Samayik parvanu sutra | – | ● Adhar papsthanak sutra |
– | – | ● Vanditu sutra (for kids who are already more than half way in this section) |
– | – | ● Darshan Stuti (es) |
For non-sutra Shala
Exam for JES102 book for older kids (Basics of Jainism) – We covered this book over the past couple of years. Younger kids learned up to chapter 7 in this book so they will continue learning further.
JES203 – The first Step of Jainism
JES203Q – Work Book – The First Step of Jainism – This is a workbook going to be used for homework and checking self-knowledge
Non-Sutra Shala levels
Category | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Comment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Age | < 5 Years | Between 5 to 10 Years | > 10 Years | |||
Basic | 24 Tirthankar Names | Non-Sutra | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
24 Tirthankar Lanchhans | Non-Sutra | Yes | Yes | |||
24 Tirthankar Varna (Color) | Non-Sutra | Yes | ||||
Nav Pad Names | Non-Sutra | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
Nav Pad Colors | Non-Sutra | Yes | Yes | |||
Stuties | Darshan Dev Devasya | Non-Sutra | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Mangalam Bhagwan Veero | Non-Sutra | Yes | Yes | |||
Prabhuji Mara | Non-Sutra | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
Daya Sindhu | Non-Sutra | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
Chattari Mangalam | Non-Sutra | Yes | ||||
Aadimam Pruthvi Nath | Non-Sutra | Yes | ||||
Upasargaha Kshyam Yanti | Non-Sutra | Yes | ||||
Prabhu Darshan | Non-Sutra | |||||
Avyo Sharane Tamara | Non-Sutra | Yes | ||||
Aarti | Non-Sutra | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
Mangal Divo | Yes | Yes | ||||
Derasar Practical | Darshan Rituals in Temple – Basic steps/etiquette | Practical | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Guru Vandan Vidhi | Practical | Yes | Yes | |||
Chaitya Vandan Vidhi | Practical | Yes | ||||
Samayik Levani Vidhi | Practical | Yes | ||||
Ashta Prakari Puja Duha | Practical | |||||
Nav Ang Puja Duha | Practical | |||||
Bhamati Duha | Practical | |||||
Stavans | Dada Aadeshwaraji | Non-Sutra | Yes | Yes | ||
Aankhadi Mari Prabhu | Non-Sutra | Yes | ||||
http://jinavachan.blogspot.com/2018/06/ mane-vhalu-lage-taru-naam-tan-man-dhan.html |
Practical | Extra | ||||
http://jinavachan.blogspot.com/2014/03/ antaryami-sun-albeshwar-mahima-lyrics.html |
Practical | Extra | ||||
http://jinavachan.blogspot.com/2015/12/ maro-mujro-lyone-raj-saheb-shanti.html |
Practical | Extra | ||||
http://jinavachan.blogspot.com/2014/03/ mata-marudevina-nand-jain-stavan-lyrics.html |
Practical | Extra | ||||
Books | ||||||
JES102 | Basics of Jainism (Chapters 1 to 5) | |||||
JES102 | Basics of Jainism (Chapters 6 to 12) | Non-Sutra | Yes | |||
JES103 | Alphabet Book (Letters A to F) | Non-Sutra | Yes | Yes | ||
JES103 | Alphabet Book (Letters G to K) | Yes | ||||
JES 202 | Jain Story Book | Non-Sutra | Yes | |||
JES 203 | The First Step of Jainism (Chapters 2.1 to 2.5) | Non-Sutra | ||||
The First Step of Jainism (Chapters 2.6 to 2.8) | Non-Sutra | Yes | ||||
Activities | Trishala Mata Dreams | Non-Sutra | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Our Tirths (Palitana, Taranga, Pavapuri, Girnaar, Champapuri, Samet Shikhar etc.) |
Non-Sutra |
Pathshala schedule:
Aug to Oct 2023
Aug 20 | Sutra |
Aug 27 | Non-Sutra |
Sep 3 | Holiday |
Sep 10 | Sutra |
Sep 17 | Holiday – Paryushan |
Sep 24 | Non-Sutra |
Oct 1 | Sutra |
Oct 8 | Non-Sutra |
Oct 15 | Holiday – Pratishtha |
Oct 22 | Sutra |
Oct 29 | Non-Sutra |
Nov 2023 to Jan 2024
Nov 5 | Sutra |
Nov 12 | Holiday – Diwali at Temple |
Nov 19 | Non-Sutra |
Nov 26 | Sutra |
Dec 3 | Non-Sutra |
Dec 10 | Sutra |
Dec 17 | Mid-Term |
Dec 24 | Holiday – Xmas |
Dec 31 | Holiday – Xmas |
Jan 7 | Non-Sutra |
Jan 14 | Sutra |
Jan 21 | Non-Sutra |
Jan 28 | Sutra |
Feb to May 2024
Feb 4 | Non-Sutra |
Feb 11 | Sutra |
Feb 18 | Holiday – President’s Day |
Feb 25 | Non-Sutra |
Mar 3 | Sutra |
Mar 10 | Non-Sutra |
Mar 17 | Sutra |
Mar 24 | Holiday – Spring Break – 6 Gau Yatra |
Mar 31 | Holiday – Spring Break |
Apr 7 | Non-Sutra |
Apr 14 | Sutra |
Apr 21 | Holiday – Mahavir Jayanti Program |
Apr 28 | Non-Sutra |
May 5 | Sutra |
May 12 | Final |
May 19 | Picnic + Graduation Ceremony |