The Institute of Jainology’s  ninth annual Ahimsa Day commemoration at the House of Commons, held on 12th October 2011 was a tremendous success. This annual event, sponsored by the Labour, Liberal Democrat and Conservative ‘Parliamentary Friends of India’ groups, was attended by MPs, Ministers, Lords and the Jain community amongst others.
Ahimsa Day celebrates the central [...]

Portcullis House  House of Commons
15th October 2008
The sixth Ahimsa Day celebration started with the compére for the evening Miss Anupa Sanghrajka introducing herself  and then requesting the Respected Samaniji’s to recite the auspicious Namokar mantra and explain the meaning of the mantra briefly.
Deputy Chairman of the Institute, Nemu Chandaria  then formally welcomed all the guests  [...]

Ahimsa Day 2008   15th October
Portcullis House
House of Commons
London
Synopsis of the paper presented by Dr Rashmikumar Zaveri
Theme: Jainism and Alleviation of Poverty

INTRODUCTION

Jainism is one of the oldest living religions of the world. Mahavir was not the founder of Jainism but a rejuvenator, propagator and exponent of it. He was born as a prince in 599 [...]

Ahimsa Day 2008  15th October 2008
Portcullis House
House of Commons 
London

Full Transcript of Jaysukh Mehta’s address announcing the rceipient of the IoJ Ahimsa 2008 Award
Pujya Samnijis,
Lord Puttnam,                                                                            
Joint hosts of this event 
Chairman of the Institute of Jainology,  Mr Ratilal Chandaria,

Ladies and gentlemen:

The recipient of this year’s Ahimsa Award is Param Pujya Acharya Shri Mahapragyaji. He is the [...]

Ahimsa Day 2008   15th October
Portcullis House
House of Commons
London
                                                                                                                       
Full Text of Nemu Chandaria’s address welcoming the guests and outlining the Institute’s achievements during the past twelve months. He is the Deputy Chairman of the Institute.
On behalf of our chairman, Mr R.P.Chandaria I have pleasure in welcoming you all to this sixth annual Ahimsa Day celebrations in [...]

Ahimsa Day Celebration   October 15th 2008
Portcullis House
House of Commons, London
 
Keynote Address By Lord Puttnam                                                                

It’s a great privilege to have been allowed the opportunity to ‘set out my stall’ this evening.
 
Let me start by admitting that, in addition to the chequered career you’ve just heard referred to, I have for many years worn the clothes [...]