We purify our souls in this auspicious festival by seeking forgiveness!
Festival of Forgiveness 2019
Promoting community to attain path to personal forgiveness
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Suggested by: Gaurav
Project partner: Melbourne ShwetambarJain Sangh Inc. (MSJS)
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Paryushan is one of the two important yearly festivals of the Indian community, the other being Diwali.
This is the festival of forgiveness spans across 8 days and is organized and managed by MSJS Trustees.
At the conclusion of the festival, the participants request forgiveness for all offenses committed during the year. Forgiveness is asked by telling "Micchami Dukkadam". It means "If I have caused you offense in any way, knowingly
or unknowingly, in thought word or deed, then I seek your forgiveness". Entire community will have access to the session thereby strengthening local identity and pride.
Celebration of this Festival reminds people who they are associated with and culture they inherit.
- Provides an opportunity to achieve their best and excel by encouraging various age groups (7+ age) to participate in 17 meditation sessions and discourse sessions by scholars across the globe.
- Increases in children immersion by encouraging participation in various activities including competition.
- Provides social interaction between seniors, youth and the wider community, promoting a whole family experience.
- Seeking inner peace through physical and emotional well-being.
Project details
Suggested by: Gaurav
Project partner: Melbourne ShwetambarJain Sangh Inc. (MSJS)
Region
Southern Metro
Budget
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115 votes received
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We Never Heal,
Until we Forgive.
Micchami Dukkadam!!
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We forgive and ask for forgiveness during this auspicious time of the year for Jains.
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Do I come for forgiveness and some authentic indian tucker?
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knowingly or un knowingly we have hurt souls..its a great n important festival to ask for forgiveness.
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A great festival of forgiveness and be kind to everyone. Jai jinendra
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A very great festival to ask for forgiveness and helps truly understand the real meaning of peace. Jai Jinendra
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It is the most important annual festival for Jains across the world.
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Forgiveness brings peace.
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Knowingly or Unknowingly we are hurting so many souls, Lets ask forgiveness and make ourselves free from those little worries.
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It is the most important annual festival for Jains across the world.
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A festival of practicing Ahimsa (non-violence) through one’s thoughts, words, and deeds.
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Knowingly or Unknowingly we are hurting so many souls, Lets ask forgiveness and make ourselves free from those little worries.
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Its the best festival for entire mankind, make our world better and peaceful.
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This is a good opportunity to ask for forgiveness and have peace of mind.
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The festival that brings the entire Jain community together
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It cleanses our soul and mind by making us feel very light and peaceful!
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A very great festival to ask for forgiveness and helps truly understand the real meaning of peace.
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This a great opportunity to forgive your enemies and start realizing of your real you. It will give a immense peace within. Great philosophy of Jainism. Most peaceful ideology in the world. Its more than religion.
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It’s a good festival to bring the inner peace
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Make the world a better and peaceful place for everyone.
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Jai Jinendra
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It took me time to truly understand forgiveness.
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All the best for this festival. It will bring forgiveness in everyone's life.
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15 Sep 2018
We never heal until we forgive
🙏 Michami Dukkadam