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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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[…]
The Vatican held an important conference on Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy of Ahimsa to mark his 150th birth anniversary. The Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue held a day-long conference on October 1st 2019 entitled “Fraternal love and non-violence for global peace and harmony” to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary. Dr Mehool Sanghrajka, the Managing Trustee[…]
This year is 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and it is being commemorated by several Indian communities in the UK during this year by holding a variety of programs and events. OneJAIN, the union of UK Jain communities are proud to announce a ‘Planting for Peace’ flagship tree-planting project to celebrate the life of[…]
The Board of Trustees of the Institute of Jainology is deeply saddened to announce the untimely demise of its long-serving Treasurer & Secretary, Mr Kantibhai D Shah, who passed away on August 26th, after a brief illness. A gentle soul, Kantibhai played an active role in the Institute’s work, whilst also managing its finances[…]