PadmaShri Dr Kumarpal Desai, has been honoured with an extensive interview in the first issue of Sri Jain World. The interview traces back his life time achievements which include several awards including Padmashri awarded by the last President of India. It is a matter of pride for the Institute to have its India Co-ordinator described[…]
Jyoti Mehta, Institute’s representative with Interfaith Network had an opportunity to meet the Pope during his recent state visit to the UK. Report on the meeting in her own words is as follows: “On Friday 17th September, I was honoured to be invited to St Mary’s University College in Twickenham for an interfaith session, as[…]
Next general census in the UK will take place in March 2011. Jains once again have an opportunity to get Jainism be recognised as a minority religion. There are also a large number of temporary job opportunities.
Brief synopsis of the Bi Annual Convention held by the Young Jains UK. with over 120 delegates the convention was a great success delivering the understanding of fundamental Jain concepts to the youth.
The Instute had conducted a three day seminar on Manuscriptology in Ahmedabad. It was attended by 230 professionals and students. This was first ever seminar at national level and created a great indepth interest in the subject.
Religious Education Council of England & Wales (REC) is planning a a month long event to celebrate and publicise the value and importance of RE for every child and young person. The celebration will take place in March 2011. An opportunity to shine a spotlight on excellent RE work that is being done. All those involved[…]
Mr Nick arnard of Victoria & Albert Museum was recently interviewed onfor BBC Overseas Broadcast Service and the interview was broadcast on 22nd June as a part of BBC program titled ‘The Strand’. ‘The Strand’ on the Jain Manuscripts and paintings display is now available on BBC iPlayer. The Strand website is: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p002vsn3 The broadcast itself[…]
IoJ JAINpedia Consultant, Mr Rajiv Anand presented a paper titled ‘The Role of community Heritage’ discussing the relevance of JAINpedia project to the community in the UK and world at large.
The Colours of Jainism, is a community event that is being organised by Jains for Jains under the banner of Jains UK! This is your event and your support is vital for its success. Activities on offer include Jain lectures and workshops with renowned national and international speakers, a professionally produced Jain dance drama, children’s[…]
Acharya Mahapragyaji – an outstanding personality amongst the Jain monks. His passed away on 9th May 2010. He contributed not only to Jain literature but also to the Jain community awakening them to their responsibilities to the nation. His rath yatra for AHIMSA was revolutionary and will be remembered for a long time.