Agam Prabhavak, an eminent research scholar, most respected Jain monk by all sects of Jainism and by the scholars of South Asian regions, Muni Shri Jambu Vijayji passed away early this morning (November 12, 2009 – Thursday – Indian time).
Early morning, Muni Shri Jambu Vijayji was traveling on foot along with other monks from Balotra [...]
Dr Kumarpal Desai, Institute’s Indian Co-ordinator and Managing Trustee is a prolific author with several books and hundreds of articles being published by him. His recent article appeared in the Indian Financial Times a copy of which can be accessed by clicking on the link below.
Dr Kumarpal’s Article
Gujarati Lexicon has a supplementary Lok Kosh now to assemble new words in current usage in Gujarati language.
The Institute of Jainology has been promoting the awareness of Jain philosophy worldwide launched the ‘Jainpaedia’ project in India at the Yogi Hall, Dadar, Mumbai on Sunday 25th October.
The project’s main objective is to create a contextualised database of the important Jain manuscripts currently in various collections in the UK. This database will be digitised [...]
14Oct09
Beautiful Stamps On Jain Temples
India Posts have released beautiful new stamps commemorating the world famous Jain temples of 10th/11th and 14th century. Brief description of temples included.
11Mar09
Samet Shikhar Improved Amenities
Parasnath Hills to have Improved amenities for Jain Pilgrims
Patna 26th Feb 09:
Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen visiting Bihar currently for a meeting of the mentor group of the proposed Nalanda International University in Nalanda. He heads that mentor group. The renowned economist took time to visit Pawapuri, where Bhagwan Mahavira attained enlightenment and where his last rites were performed. He had previously visited Pawapuri as a [...]
1. Dr L M Singhvi
Late Dr Laxmi Mall Singhvi, a Patron and long time supporter of the Institute of Jainology was honoured with release of a commemorative postage stamp by India Posts on 8th December 2008. The stamp was formally released by the Vice President of India Shri Hamid Ansari.
Dr Singhvi has served as the [...]
The Raj Saubhag Satsang Mandal of Sayla sponsored a Camp on 18th/ 19th December 2008 in Bhuj, Kutch, to distribute equipment and accessories for physically challenged people. The Camp was conducted by the Ashirwad Trust for the Disabled (ATD), a trust jointly managed by the Blind Peoples Association, Ahmdabad and the Raj Saubhag Satsang Mandal. Finance [...]
2Oct08
A Case for Vegetarianism
An Ethical Diet for Peace & Plenty
Mr R. P. Jain, a director of Motilal Banarsidass, a celebrated publisher of spiritual and religious books in India delivered a talk making a case for vegetarianism at Gandhi Peace Panel lectures on October 2, 2008, at the Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, Connecticut, USA.
An article based on this talk [...]