AHMEDABAD: Analyses contained in Dwadasharnayachakra – a fifth century AD Jain treatise on comparative Indian philosophy – are key points of reference for scholars from across the globe who come to Gujarat to study Indian religious thought, particularly that of Jainism. Few are aware though that this treasure was reported lost some 1,300 years ago.[…]
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28th October, 2014 This is a quick update on the status of One JAIN meeting after exactly one month. As was agreed at this meeting, Institute is in the process of developing strategy for the next steps and expects to circulate this before the end of 2014. A follow-on meeting will be called soon[…]
Diwali Message from Prime Minister-David Cameron: As the world celebrates the festival of lights let us all embrace the true spirit of Diwali: the victory of light over darkness, and hope over despair. When we hear so much about tragedy and misery in our world it is at times like Diwali that we can reflect[…]
House of Commons – London, 15th October 2014 The Institute of Jainology, the international Jain organisation representing Jains at government and inter-faith levels, celebrated its 13th annual Ahimsa Day at the Grand Committee Room (or the second chamber) in the House of Commons with the theme ‘Ahimsa : Conscious Compassion’.The room was filled to capacity[…]
This year saw the 10th Anniversary of the ISJS programs. During the months of June, July and one week in August, ISJS offered 3 standalone programs in India to 80 participants from USA, Canada, Mexico and Zimbabwe. The 3 programs were; 4Week program ; Intro to Jainism mainly to Under-graduate students 6Week program , Advance[…]
Maharashtra Rajya Gujarati Sahitya Academy celebrates World Gujarati Language Day on 24th August, the birthdate of Kavi Narmada. On this occasion the Academy presents Kavi Narmada Award, a letter of honour and Rupees fifty one thousand to the men of letters of Gujarati Language and Marathi Language. The birthdate 24th August, this year was celebrated at[…]
Jain Samaj Manchester celebrated one of the holiest festivals of Jainism – Paryushan Maha Parva from 22nd August to 29th of August 2014 The eight days long festival, popularly known, as “Paryushan Maha Parva” is a festival of Dharma Aradhana. During these eight days Jains follow total non-violence, love, and compassion through fasting. The[…]
25th August 2014 was the 150th birth anniversary of Virchand Raghavji Gandhi and it was celebrated at many cities in Gujarat and the US. Virchand Raghavji Gadhi was the first Jain to travel to the US where he attended the 1893 World Parliament of Religions and put to rest many misunderstandings false impressions of Jain[…]
Our earlier report (12th August) had mentioned the proposed visit by education team to Northampton and Leicester, we now have the following comments from OAUK’s Northampton Centre. Message from Ms Fulvanti Shah, organiser for the Northampton Centre: “Dear Prakashbhai What can I say, we are so wonderful !!! not. It was a pleasure and[…]