Dear Patrons, Colleagues and Well-Wishers, It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of our beloved Shri Nemubhai Chandaria OBE, who departed this world on Saturday, 27 September 2025. His loss will be deeply felt across the global Jain community, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and[…]
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Jun
Jun
We extend our deepest condolences to all those affected by the tragic crash of the Air India flight en route from Ahmedabad to London. We share in the profound sorrow felt by the families and friends of the passengers, crew, and those on the ground. Our thoughts are with them at this difficult time. We[…]
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Jun
Jun
IOJ at the Vatican: Jain Voices at the 2025 Conference on Renewing and Re-igniting Hope In June 2025, representatives of the Institute of Jainology (IOJ) joined religious leaders, scholars, and delegates from Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jain, and Sikh traditions for a major conference hosted by the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue at the Vatican. The theme[…]
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May
May
The British Museum has launched its major new exhibition Ancient India: Living Traditions, which opened to the public on 22 May 2025. In advance of the public opening, an interfaith reception was held on 19 May in the Museum’s Great Court, bringing together leaders, faith representatives, scholars, trustees, journalists and other cultural partners. Reflecting the[…]
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May
May
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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May
May
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
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
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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Apr
Apr
London, UK –29th April 2025 The Palace of Westminster was once again the setting for a distinguished gathering hosted by the Institute of Jainology (IOJ), where leaders of the Jain community, scholars, parliamentarians, interfaith representatives, business leaders, journalists and supporters came together for an evening of reflection, recognition and celebration. The event was chaired by[…]
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Apr
Apr
Dr Mehool Sanghrajka and Dilip Shah, directors of the Institute of Jainology (IOJ), attended the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis at St Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City today, representing the Jain community in the United Kingdom and around the world. They joined mourners from all walks of life, including world leaders, religious figures, and[…]