A ‘Learn Jainism’ Blog is being launched by Colin Hynson to provide updates on the web site with the same name.
The Institute had co-ordinated the first Interfaith Week’s celebration in England during November 2009. Oshwal Association of the UK had opened the doors of their temples at both Potters Bar and Croydon. This is a report by one of the visitors to Potters Bar.
Following Dr Sanghrajka’s work with RE Council – there is a recognition now that minority religions like Jainism should also be given a place in the regular RE curriculum of all primary schools. The Schools Minister, Ms Diana johnson supports this idea.
1Feb10
A New Tour of the Far East
Dr Harshad Sanghrajka, Institute’s Hon Secretary/Director will be making a second tour of Jain Centres in the Far East following the successful tour of early last year. the centres to be visited are Perth, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur
23Dec09
Progress on Jainpedia Project
Jaipedia project is progressing at fast pace and the main partner for the project, Kings College, University of London has already produced the fist pages of the proposed database to give a taste of what is to come.
Each section of every page is linked to a specific section of the database giving a much wider [...]
Scholars in Jain Community may wish to avail themselves of the opportunities being offered by the University of Oslo, Norway.
Up to 3 fellowships are being offered at The Faculty of Humanities and Faculty of Education through the Kultrans program. Up to two doctoral fellowships will be at the Faculty of Humanities. We’d be glad to welcome [...]
Second Book in the Series Learn Jainism for Primary Schools to be launched in January 2010
11Dec09
Another First for the Institute
Report on Foundation in Jain Studies Course: Sep – Dec 2009
Oshwal Association of UK ~ Oshwal Centre ~ Potters Bar
After being recognised as an INSTITUTE by the Companies House and registered as the Institute of Jainology Limited, the Directors decided that courses in Jainism should be offered not only through the Birkbeck University of [...]
12th Annual Jaina Workshop at Centre for Jaina Studies at SOAS on Jaina Yoga will commence on 18th March with the 10th Annual Jain Lecture by Professor Sagarmal Jain of Parshvanath Research Institute, Varanasi. All are invited
7Dec09
Interfaith Week Launch
The first ever Interfaith Week in England was launched on 7th November. Jyoti Mehta representing the Institute on the Interfaith Network Board, co-ordinated the activities arranged by various Jain organisations. Her perseverence and ethusiasm for promoting awareness of Jain philosophy amongst other faiths led to a very successful participation by the Jain community. She has compiled [...]