The Institute of Jainology held its annual Patrons’ Dinner on Monday 12th May 2025 at Everest Abercorn in Stanmore, Middlesex. Around 100 invited guests attended the evening, which celebrated the Institute’s work and explored the evolving relationship between the UK and India. This year’s theme, “UK and India: Strengthening Trade and Innovation”, was especially timely.[…]
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On Sunday 18 May 2025, representatives of the Institute of Jainology were honoured to attend the inaugural mass of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, held at St Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. Representing the global Jain community, Dr Mehool Sanghrajka MBE (Managing Trustee), Mr Dilip Shah (Treasurer), and Mr Amit Lathia (Secretary) joined global heads[…]
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May
The Institute of Jainology is honoured to announce its collaboration with the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue at the Vatican for an important interfaith conference entitled: “Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Jains and Sikhs: In Dialogue and Collaboration to Renew and to Re-ignite Hope in Our Times”Date: 4th June 2025Location: Vatican City This timely conference brings together voices[…]
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May
29th April 2025, House of Commons. Download the book Lord Khan of Burnley, Minister for Faith, has launched Jains in the UK, a new publication produced by the Institute of Jainology (IOJ) in collaboration with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Jainism. Speaking at the launch, Lord Khan also expressed his support for the Jain community’s[…]
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Hosted by the Prime Minister’s Office in partnership with the Institute of Jainology London, 23rd April 2025 – In a remarkable celebration of spiritual heritage and shared values, 10 Downing Street opened its doors to commemorate Mahavir Jayanti, marking the birth of Bhagwan Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. The reception was hosted by the[…]
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Apr
Monday 21st April 2025 It is with great sadness that we learned this morning of the passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis. The Jain faith has maintained strong relations with the Catholic Church, going back over 30 years. His Holiness’ Ministry will be marked by his deep care for the environment, and those most disadvantaged[…]
To commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi this October, the Jain community have established a unique living legacy for peace and harmony in Harrow, North West London. With enthusiasm and warm hearts over 250 members of the Jain and Interfaith community including school groups and children gathered together at Kenton Recreation Ground[…]
Jessica Kingsley Publishers have published a book titled ‘Interfaith Worship and Payer’. It has been edited by Christopher Lewis, an Anglican priest and former Dean of Christ Church in the University of Oxford and Dan Cohn-Sherbok a Reform Rabbi and a Professor Emeritus of Judaism at the University of Wales. His Holiness the Dalai Lama[…]
His Holiness the Pope made the President of the Pontifical Council for Iner-religious Dialogue a Cardinal on October 5th 2019. His Eminence Miguel Ayuso, President of the Pontifical Council for Iner-religious Dialogue became a Cardinal at a ceremony in St Peter’s Basilica by HH the Pope, This installation emphasises the value the Holy See places[…]