OneJAIN & the Institute of Jainology Declare Solidarity with the People of Sri Lanka

London 23rd April 2019 The Chair of Board of Directors of the Institute of Jainology issued a statement on behalf of the Institute and OneJAIN sympathising with the people of Sri Lanka and expressing the solidarity of the Jain community with them in their hour of sadness. He also wrote to H E The High[…]

A Jain Legend Passes Away

We have all loved hymn (સ્તવન) – “Maitri Bhavnu Pavitra Zarnu”. As if it is a Jain Anthem. We enjoy it for its melodious tune and the embedded deep Jain philosophical principles. Composed by musical duo Kalyanji Anandji and sung for the very first time by Mukesh on the Chowpati beach at Mahavir Jayanti celebration[…]

Mahavir Janma Kalyanak April 17th 2019

  The Directors of the Institute of Jainolgy and the Executive Officers of all the member organisations of OneJAIN extend their greetings all Jains worldwide their best wishes on this auspicious day. Contemplating on teachings of Bhagwan Mahavir even for one day – today, will cast a bright light of joy and bliss on you.[…]

HISTORIC MOMENT – Jain debate in British Parliament.

The Institute of Jainology for past 15 years plus and then OneJAIN has been working tirelessly to get the Jain faith recognised and included in the UK Census form and be offered as a choice for those completing the forms. Now the matter has come to a climax. Jain All Party Parliamentary Group was formed[…]

Jain Representation at the Vatican

Jain Religion Representation by: Samani Dr Pratibha Pragyaji and Samani Unnata Pragyaji  Dr. Samani Pratibha Pragya and Samani Unnata Pragya from Jain Vishva Bharati, London represented OneJAIN UK at the International Conference on Religions and Sustainable Development Goals at Vatican City between 7th – 9th  March 2019. His Holiness Pope Francis greeted leaders from world[…]

Jain APPG Celebrates Mahavir Jayanti at House of Commons

Westminster, 5th March 2019 The Institute of Jainology (IoJ), the international Jain organisation promoting Jainism in government and inter-religious affairs, held its Jain All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) met at the House of Commons (HoC) to celebrate the birth anniversary of its 24th and last enlightened teacher, Lord Mahaveer. The Jain APPG was organised as[…]

Institute of Jainology India Presents Lifetime Achievement Awards

‘Life Time Achievement Awards’ were presented to four distinguished personalities of Gujarati origin by the Institute of Jainology, India on 19th February 2019. These four personalities, all living abroad, were  felicitated by the Institute of Jainology for their pioneering work in promoting the awareness of Jaindarshan in foreign countries. Dr Kumarpal Desai, the Managing Trustee of[…]

Two Jains in Queen’s 2019 Honours List

The Institute of Jainology actively encourages and supports members of the Jain community in the U, who have excelled in community, social and cultural activities, in their application for national honours. We are delighted that in the 2019 New Year’s Honours List, H M The Queen appointed Dr Vinod Kapashi an Officer of the Order[…]

OneJAIN Events During Interfaith Week

Bushey Interfaith Forum Meeting ‘Keeping The Faith’ As part of National Interfaith Week, the theme of the Bushey Interfaith Forum annual community event for 2018 was entitled ‘Keeping The Faith – The Challenge of Living in a Secular Society’. It was held on 21st November 2018 at  St Peter’s Church Hall at High Road, Bushey Heath[…]