Pathshala Classes Infants to Seniors August 14, 2016

Pathshala Classes: Vision and Mission VISION: Passing on Jain traditions and values for centuries to come MISSION: Promote Jain Way of Life, happiness, and spiritual growth, in a learning-with-fun environment, for kids to seniors by teaching Jain Principles and Rituals, Jain Scriptures, and through practice of introspection, and meditation !!!

Pathshala Classes for Kids: 4 Levels Level 1, upto 4 Years Level 2, 5 to 8 Years Level 3, 9 to 12 Years Level 4, 13 to 17 Years Note: Age is just a guideline, kid’s aptitude will also be considered for class placement

Pathshala Curriculum for Kids: Level 1, Upto 4 Years with Parent(s) GOAL for Kids: To plant seeds of Jainism Key Lessons: Navkar Mantra, Chattari Mangalam Jain Alphabet A to Z with stories Other Activities: Drawing, Painting Games Reference: JAINA Education Series 103, Jain Alphabet Book Jain Activity Book (JES-101) TEACHERS: Saumya Jain, Bijal Shah

Pathshala Curriculum for Kids: Level 2, 5 to 8 Years TEACHERS: Chandni Mehta, Divya Modi GOAL for Kids: Learn Jain Rituals, and Instill Moral Values as a Guiding Light for LIFE Key Lessons: Learn Jain Rituals: doing Puja, Sathiyo, etc. Teach Moral Values via stories of Bhagwans and Saints: Moral Values:Stories: Non-Violence Bhagwan Rishabhdev Love for all beingsBhagwan Mahavir Swami Truth Mahatma Gandhi ForgivenessJesus Christ HumilityShrimad Rajchandra CompassionBuddha Shri Ram Shri Krishna Other Activities: Art projects Games References: Shrimad Rajchandra DivineTouch – MagicTouch Jain Moral Skits (JES-104), Jain Story Book (JES-202)Jain Moral Skits (JES-104)Jain Story Book (JES-202)

Pathshala Curriculum for Kids: Level 3a, 9 to 10 Years TEACHERS: Niral Deliwala, Nisha Mehta GOAL for Kids: Learn Core Jain Principles and Rituals Key Lessons: Tithankar Bhagwan Names, Lanchhans Going to the Temple, Puja Learning Sutras and Meanings Five Vows 3 A’s: Ahimsa, Anekantvad, Aparigraha Other Activities: Art projects Games References: Shrimad Rajchandra DivineTouch – ArhatTouch Jain Activity Book (JES-101), First Step to Jainism (JES-203)Jain Activity Book (JES-101) Jain Philosophy and Practice I (JES-302)

Pathshala Curriculum for Kids: Level 3b, 11 to 12 Years TEACHERS: Varsha Shah, Shital Dhruva GOAL for Kids: Learn Core Jain Principles Key Lessons: Nine Fundamentals Six Substances Karma Theory Leshya Other Activities: Art projects Games References: Shrimad Rajchandra DivineTouch – ArhatTouch Jain Philosophy and Practice I (JES-302)

Pathshala Curriculum for Kids: Level 4, 13 to 17 Years TEACHERS: Mahendra Shah, Arvind Bobra, Mehul Dhruva Will offer Zoom Televideo Conference as an option GOAL for Kids: Learn Advanced Jain Principles and Life Skills Key Lessons: 10 Dharmas 12 Reflections/Bhavanas Jain Cosmology Life Skills: Anger Management, Desire Management, Time Management, Stress Management, Habit Management, Goal Setting, Debates Service: Temple Service, Community Service, Blood Donation, Food Donation Other Activities: Independent Projects Books Reading References: Jain Philosophy and Practice II (JES-401)Jain Philosophy and Practice II (JES-401) Shrimad Rajchandra DivineTouch – SpiritualTouch

Pathshala Curriculum for Kids: Jain Band TEACHERS: Vijay and Daneshvari Sheth GOAL : Learn, Sing and Play Bhakti songs in an Orchestra Bhakti Songs: Samaro Mantra Bhalo Maitri Bhavnu O Palanhare Prabhuji Daya Karo Arati : Jai Jai Arati, Panch Parmeshthi, Mangal Divo

Pathshala Curriculum for Adults: Adult Swadhyay in Hindi/English TEACHERS: Dr. Kirit Gosalia, Dr. Dilip Bobra, Dinesh Doshi GOAL : Swadhyay of Major Scriptures/Agams Scriptures/Agams: 6 Dhala Tattvarth Sutra Samaysar Moksh Marg Prakashak

Pathshala Curriculum for Adults: Introspection Class Series in English TEACHER: Piyush Shah Guest Teacher: Dr. Jagdish Dave GOAL : Know Oneself, Improve Oneself, Be Happy Within Introspection Class Series: Introspection Worksheets The Happiness Index Cognitive Behavioral Theory: Thoughts, Feelings, Actions Gratitude and Other Virtues Spiritual Alignment Meditation Mindful Parenting References: The Happiness Sensex by Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshbhai Introspection Worksheets by Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshbhai Gratitude and Other Virtues, T.T. Rangarajan’s Discourses

Guidelines for Teachers: Come 15 minutes before the class time, around 10:15 am to set up the classroom End Pathshala by 11:25 am so we all can be in the prayer room by 11:30 am Incorporate essence of 4 Anuyog: Dravyanuyog, Prathmanuyog, Karnanuyog, and Charnanuyog in your teaching Make teaching fun, interactive Start first 5 minutes: To calm down with Namokar Mantra, Meditation, etc. with sharing from students from previous week.

Guidelines for Parents: Please be on time preferably by 10:25 am to do Bhagwan’s Darshan and then drop kids to the Pathshala classroom. If your kid is participating in the Jain Band, please have lunch first and bring the kids to Guru Mandir for Jain Band practice. Keep no other activities during Pathshala time so kids can attend Pathshala session every week. Dress code: Wear appropriate attire for the Temple. No short pants for older children. Please do not bring any leather material inside the Temple : belts, purse, wallets. Maintain silence in the prayer hall. If you need to talk, please do so in the hallway or outside the Temple entrance. Please teach your kids to put shoes/Chappals properly in an orderly fashion. Volunteer at the Temple in Puja, and other seva opportunities. Please bring your own plates for lunch to minimize paper plates usage and garbage collection. Please teach kids to take only what they can finish – no food left on the plate. Please ensure after lunch, kids are taught to pick up their plates. Establish good communication skills with your kids: discuss with your kids on what they learnt in the class, share a moral story every night – see next slide for the web link for stories. BE THE ROLE MODEL for your kids !!!

Links to share Stories with Your Kids: ejainism.com/shortstories.html 3.kids.dadabhagwan.org kids.dfwjains.org/english/stories Compiled by Divya M. and Chandni M.

JAI JINENDRA !!!