Indian Government Welcomes Historic Agreement to Safeguard Over 2,000 Jain Manuscripts India’s Minister of Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, has congratulated the Institute of Jainology (IOJ) on a landmark agreement for the restitution of more than 2,000 historic Jain manuscripts from the Wellcome Collection. In a message recognising the significance of the achievement,[…]
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Oct
Proud to Be British, Proud to Be Jain: Shaping Jain Identity for Future Generations Reflections on the OneJAIN and JAINA Conference on Jain Identity, 18 October 2026 What will it mean to be Jain in Britain three generations from now? Will future generations continue to speak the languages, observe the traditions and participate in the[…]
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Oct
On 17 October 2026, faith representatives gathered at Westminster Cathedral Hall, London, to affirm a shared responsibility for peace. The Jain community was represented by Institute of Jainology Trustees Mehool Sanghrajka, Dilip Shah, Amit Shah, Usha Shah and Kumar Mehta. For the Institute of Jainology, the gathering offered an opportunity to bring Jain teachings on[…]
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Jun
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At the Mahavir Janma Kalyanak Celebrations held at the House of Commons on 14 May 2026, Professor Nalini Balbir delivered a keynote presentation marking an important moment in the history of Jain cultural heritage in Britain. The occasion coincided with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding concerning the future care, preservation, study and return[…]
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Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs in Europe: Building Fraternity through Dialogue and Collaboration The Institute of Jainology is pleased to support and participate in the upcoming interreligious conference “Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs in Europe: Building Fraternity through Dialogue and Collaboration”, taking place in Rome on 23–24 June 2026. This important gathering will[…]
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London, UK – 14th May 2026 Parliamentary addresses, museum partnerships, community awards and the signing of a landmark agreement to return over 2,000 Jain manuscripts from the Wellcome Collection. The Institute of Jainology held its annual Mahavir Janma Kalyanak celebrations at the Palace of Westminster on 14th May, bringing together parliamentarians, scholars, museum leaders and[…]
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May
Wellcome Trust announces a landmark commitment to the Jain community to return what is believed to be the largest collection of Jain manuscripts outside South Asia. The return of the collection of more than 2,000 manuscripts, held at Wellcome Collection, London, for more than a century, is the result of several years of open dialogue[…]
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With deep reverence, the Institute of Jainology shares the news that Param Pujya Acharyashri Chandanaji (Padma Shri), affectionately known as Pujya Tai Ma, passed away peacefully on 22 April 2026. Acharyashri Chandanaji was a remarkable spiritual leader whose life exemplified compassion, forgiveness, and selfless service. Through her vision and tireless efforts, she brought the teachings[…]
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On 17 April 2026, the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome hosted a one-day study session titled “Nonviolence in Times of War: Meaning and Challenges.” The event brought together scholars, faith leaders, and practitioners to reflect on the meaning, limits, and responsibilities of nonviolence in a world marked by conflict and systemic violence. The programme was[…]
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Jain community leaders gather to address governance, safety, public leadership and the future of Jain identity in the UK Picture: Baroness Shama Shah, Lord Krish Raval,, Bob Blackman MP, Matt Turmaine MP, Lord Katz The National OneJAIN Presidents’ Conference 2026, held at Avanti House School in Stanmore on 8 March 2026, brought together leaders from[…]