1. JAIN SOCIETY OF TORONTO INC
JAIN SOCIETY OF TORONTO INC. 48 Rosemeade Avenue, Etobicoke, ON M8Y 3A5 (416)
PATHSHALA REPRESENTATIVE
 IN MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE SHRUTI SHAH
PATHSHALA COORDINATOR : RAMESH VARIA com
SUTRA CLASS COORDINATOR: SANKET SHAH

2. Jain Society of Toronto Pathshala 2012-2013
Dear Parents and Students,
Welcome back to another exciting and fun filled year at Pathshala. With your support we had a successful Pathshala year, full of hands on learning. We look forward to working together for another successful session of dynamic teaching and learning of our Jain values and philosophy. Thank you for your continued support of sponsoring lunch on Pathshala day. For those of you who are interested in sponsoring lunch on Pathshala Sundays, please Rameshbhai Varia.
Outlined below is important information regarding schedules, procedures for lates and absents, class levels, Pathshala books and Pathshala bag.
Also please fill out the registration form on JSOT web site( jsotcanada.org) or bring the attached Registration form on Sunday 28 October 2012 at the Jain Centre between 10 am and 10.30am.

3. Rules and Responsibilities:
Parents are not allowed to sit in the classroom; however parents of children in the Rookies and Level 1 classes are requested to stay in the building during Pathshala Sessions.
To ensure maximum learning, full attendance is expected. Pathshala teachers spend considerable time to prepare for the classes; students’ absence disrupts the planned curriculum for the entire class and especially for your child. Please your Child’s teacher in advance , if you know in advance that your child will be absent.
Choir commences at 10:00am sharp and classes begin at 10:45 am sharp. Please ensure that your child is in class/choir on time. Students who are late disturb the class and effect their learning since make up time or assignments will not be available. Please check all Pathshala related s on a regular basis. For the upper levels, each student must complete all homework assignments and bring it to class. All students are expected to bring a folder, pencils, pens etc. Although optional, it is a good idea to bring crayons, pencil crayons etc.

4. JSOT Pathshala 2012 -2013 SUTRA CLASS: Third Sunday of Month
11:00am to 12.00am
PATHSHLA CLASS: Fourth Sunday of Month
10:00am to 10:30am Choir
10:30am to 10:45am Morning Assembly (all classes)
10:45am to 12:00 Instructional time (according to grade level, students are in their classes)

5. PATHSHALA OVERVIEW PATHSHALA ACTIVITY STARTED IN 1981
THIS IS OUR 32ND YEAR
JAINISM CLASSES FROM ROOKIES TO LEVEL 4 PATHSHALA SERVING JUNIOR KINDERGARDEN TO 12 GRADERS
TEACH JAIN VALUES AND PRINCIPLES BASED ON JAINA EDUCATION BOOKS AND SUTRAS
* NO REGISTRATION FEE

6. JSOT PATHSHALA CURRICULUM
Curriculum based on Jaina Education Series Books
Curriculum divided into six main parts:
Jain Prayers
Jain Sutras
Jain Philosophy
Jain History
Jain Rituals/Festivals/Institutions/Symbols
Practice in Daily Life based on Jainism
Topic is introduced in three stages:
Introduction (XI)
Middle Level learning (XM)
Detail Level learning (√)
Topics allocated to Classes Rookies to Level 4

7. Jain Prayers Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Topic Name Resource Rookies
Navkar Mantra
JES 101 pg 20
JES 102 pg 12 X √
Chattari Manglam
JES 101 pg 21
JES 102 pg 13
Kamamemi Savajive
JES 101 pg 24
JES 102 pg 16
Darshanam Devadevasya
JES 102 pg 14
Mangalam Bhagvana viro…
Mangalam Stulibhadraya
JES 101 pg 22
JES 102 pg 15
Mangalam Kundkundacharya
Prayer of Goddess Saraswati
JES 102 pg 17
Upasargan Ksayamyanti
JES 103 pg XV
Shivamastu Sarvayagtah
JES 102 pg16
Arhanto bhagvanta Indra mahitah
JES pg XVii
Asayomahe thi
JES 101 pg 25
X I
Arati
JES 203 pg18
Mangal Divo
JES 203 pg 19
Other Prayers specific to teachers recommendations

8. Jain Sutras Topic Name Resource Rookies Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Navkar Mantra
EP pg 13 X √
Chattari Mangalam Sutra
EP pg 15
Ichchami Khamasamana Sutra (Obesisance to Tirthankars or Ascetics)
EP pg 29
Tikhutto Sutra (Guru Sthpana Sutra)
Panchendrya Sutra (Forgiveness Sutra of Samayik)
EP pg 16
Iriyavahiya Sutra (Forgiveness Sutra of Samayik)
EP pg 18
Tassa Utteri Sutra (Introspection of oneself)
EP pg 20
Karemi bhante Sutra (vow of Samayik Sutra)
EP pg 22
Logass Ujjoyegare Sutra (worshipping of 24 Tirthankars)
EP pg 24
X (I)
Nammuttunam Sutra (Saluting Qualities of Tirthankars)
EP pg 26
Samaiya-vaya Jutto Sutra (including vows of Samayik)
EP pg 41
Samaiyik and Pratikraman Procedure EP

9. Jain Philososphy Topic Name Resource Rookies Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Ahimsa (non-violence)
JES 302 pg 53
X I XM X √
Aparigraha (non-possessiveness)
JES 203 pg 24
Anekantavada (non-absolutism)
JES 302 pg 114
Living Beings
JES 203 pg38,40
Five Senses
JES 102 pg 46
Various kinds of Living Beings
JES 203 pg 40
Non Living Substances
JES 302 pg 65
Food groups based on Jain Practice
JES 203 pg 126
Punya (virtues)
JES 302 pg 95
Pap (Vice)
JES 102 pg 54
JES 302 pg 98
Four Bhavanas (Thoughts)
JES 203 pg 96,100
Four Kashays (Passions)
JES 102 pg 62
JES 203 pg 71,79,84,90
Concept of God according to Jainism
JES 203 pg 23
JES 302 pg 42
Three Jewels
JES 302 pg 45 XI
Five Great Vows
JES 302 pg 50
Six Universal Substances
JES 302 pg 57, 65
Theory of Karma
JES 302 pg 86
Four Realms
JES 203 pg 36
JES 302 pg 48
Nav Tattva (nine Fundamentals)
JES 302 pg 70, 78

10. Jain Rituals/Festivals/Symbols
Topic Name
Resource
Rookies
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Jai Jinendra
JES 101 pg 29
JES 103 pg 24 X √
Jain Dehrasar and Proper Conduct
JES 103 pg 50
JES 203 pg 34
JES 102 pg 26
X I XM
Arati-Mangal Divo
JES 101 pg 37,38
JES 203 pg 18,19
Name of Tirthankars and Lanchan
JES 101 pg 40
JES 302 pg 13
Dreams of Tirthankar’s mother
JES 101 pg 68
JES 302 pg 37
Mahavir Jayanti Celebration
JES 102 pg 57
JES 203 pg 24
Diwali
JES 102 pg 94
JES 203 pg 66
Paryshan Parva
JES 102 pg 92
JES 203 pg 64
Dash Lakshan Parva
Five Auspicious events in the life of Tirthankars
JES 302 pg 10
JES 203 pg 32
Astha Prakari Puja
JES 101 pg 94
JES 302 pg 26
Sadhus/Sadhvis, Shravak/shravikas
JES 103 pg 14
JES 302 pg 15,19
JES 102 pg 34
Universal Jain Symbol
JES 302 pg35
JES 101 pg 35
Swastika
JES 101 pg 34
JES 203 pg 36
JES 302 pg 48
Om Hrim Arhum
JES 101 pg 31,32,33

11. Jain History Topic Name Resource Rookies Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Life Story of Tirthankars
JES 302 pg 10
Mahavirswami
JES 103 pg 31
JES 101 pg 67
X I XM X
Rushab dev
JES 202 pg 22
JES 101 pg 44 √
Parshvanath
JES 202 pg 32
JES 101 pg 66
Neminath
JES 102 pg 83
JES 202 pg 29
Gautam Swami
JES 103 pg 19
JES 202 pg 37
Acharya Stulibhdra
JES 202 pg 47
Acharya Kunda-Kunda
JES 202 pg 52
Acharya Haribhadra Suri
JES 202 pg 54
Acharya Hemchandra
JES 202 pg 58
Shrimad Rajchandra
JES 101 pg 137
History of Jain Sects
JES 302 pg 116
Major Jain Scriptures by names
Acharangsutra, Samay-sar
Tattvartha- Sutra
Yoga Drishti Samvechchaya
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha
Atma Siddhi- shastra
Major Places of Pilgrimage
JES 202 pg 123

12. Practice in Daily Life Based on Jainism
Topic Name R L1 L2 L3 L4
Jain Greeting “Jain Jinendra”
Recite Navkar Mantra when you wake up and before going to bed
Respect your parents, teachers and elders
Go to Pathshala on a regular basis
Try not to hurt any living beings including vegetation and plants
Be honest and truthful; Do not lie, cheat or steal
Be thankful for what you have; Do not be greedy
Do not gossip or criticize others behind their back
Eat a healthy vegetarian diet
Do not waste any food or water
Food and clothes donation for less fortunate
Donation to temple
Know and Practice Yoga asanas
Add meditation to our daily life
Understand our religion and keep an open mind to others ideas, religions etc.
Practice three R’s of the environment, Reduce, Recycle and Reuse
Animal Rights
Be aware as a consumer (i.e. excessive packaging, ingredients, how things were made etc.)

13. Pathshala Books and Bag
The texts books and bag will be made available between10:00 and 10:30am on Pathshala days.
* JAINA educational series can be downloaded from:
Our Society’s web site jsot Canada.org
Pathshaa Booksl
Pathshala Bag

14. ROOKIES CLASS - STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN OR JUNIOR KIDERGARTEN
TEACHER : Mina Kalraiya Shefali Shah
CURRICULUM: JSOT Curriculum for Rookies
Books: Jain Activity Book (JES 101)
Jain Alphabet Book (JES 103)
Number of Students: 25

15. LEVEL 1 CLASS - STUDENTS IN GRADE 1 & 2
TEACHER : Sima Sheth
CURRICULUM: JSOT Curriculum for Level 1 Class
Books: Jain Activity Book (JES 101)
Jain Alphabet Book (JES 103)
Number of Students: 18

16. LEVEL 2 CLASS -STUDENTS IN GRADE 3 & 4
TEACHER : Shilpa Mehta
Urmi Joshi
CURRICULUM: JSOT Curriculum for Level 2 Class
Books: Jain Story Book (JES 202)
Jainism I- Basics of Jainism (JES 102)
Number of Students: 22

17. LEVEL 3A CLASS - STUDENTS IN GRADE 5 & 6
TEACHER : Seema Mehta
Krupal Shah
CURRICULUM: JSOT Curriculum for Level 3 Class
Books: Jain Story Book (JES 202)
Jainism I- Basics of Jainism (JES 102)
First Step to Jainism (JES 203)
English Pratikraman (JES 931)
Number of Students: 9

18. LEVEL 3B CLASS - STUDENTS IN GRADE 7
TEACHER : Asha Mithani
CURRICULUM: JSOT Curriculum for Level 3 Class
Books: Jain Story Book (JES 202)
Jainism I- Basics of Jainism (JES 102)
First Step to Jainism (JES 203)
English Pratikraman (JES 931)
Number of Students: 10

19. LEVEL4 CLASS-STUDENTS IN GRAD8 AND ABOVE
TEACHER : Ramesh Varia
CURRICULUM: JSOT Curriculum for Level 4 Class
Books: Jain Story Book (JES 202)
First Step to Jainism (JES 203)
Jain Philosophy and Practice I (JES 302)
English Pratikraman (JES 931)
Number of Students: 26

20. SUTRA CLASS:
TEACHER :
Akashay Shah , Amit Vora , Chirag Chokshy , Dhaval Shah
Dipali Shah , Gautam Shah , Hiral Shah, Jignasa Shah ,Maya Shah
Niraj Shah, Nirbhay Shah ,Prerna Shah , Ritaben Shah ,Sanket Shah
Saurabhbhai Shah , Shefali M Shah , Shilpa S Shah ,Tejas Shah
Schedule: Every third Sunday of month from 11:am to 12:00am
Number of Students: 131

21. Pathshala Events in addition to regular classes
* Annual Day Program in June:
Display of students work and Projects.
Presentation of skit and songs by each class and choir group on the stage.
* Class Photograph in April.
* Winter Camp:
One day camp at Jain Centre in January
* Summer Camp:
Three day camp at Errismore,Ontario in August by Towards Ahimsa
Music Of Faith by Vedanta Society of Toronto
Choir partcipation representing Jainism

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