The Institute of Jainology is extremely grateful to have been invited to the Youth in Dialogue Conference, hosted by the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue. The conference was hosted at the historic Arsenal of Peace (Arsenale della Pace) in Turin, Italy, from March 6 – 8, 2026. Delegates from around the world were invited to present[…]
Category Archives: UK News
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Mar
Mar
The Institute of Jainology was honoured to represent the Jain community at a major interfaith Iftar reception held at Lancaster House in London on 4 March, during the holy month of Ramadan. The event, hosted jointly by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, brought together more[…]
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Dec
Dec
The Institute of Jainology is delighted to note the appointment of Shama Tatler to the House of Lords, marking the first time a Jain has entered the UK Parliament. Her appointment is a moment of great pride for the Jain community across Britain and beyond. In a statement following the announcement, Shama expressed that it[…]
On Remembrance Sunday, the Jain community was once again represented at the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph, joining faith leaders and dignitaries in honouring those who gave their lives in service of peace. Led by HM The King, the annual ceremony is one of the most solemn moments in the national calendar. The[…]
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Sep
Sep
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
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
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[…]