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[…]
Category Archives: UK News
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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.[…]
09
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
Hosted by the Prime Minister’s Office in partnership with the Institute of Jainology London, 23rd April 2025 – In a remarkable celebration of spiritual heritage and shared values, 10 Downing Street opened its doors to commemorate Mahavir Jayanti, marking the birth of Bhagwan Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. The reception was hosted by the[…]
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Apr
Apr
Please see Navkar MahaMantra Day message from Dr. Mehool H Sanghrajka, the Managing Trustee of the IOJ, Please Click Below to download the inspiring message. Navkar MahaMantra Day Message Posted By Kishor B Shah 08 April 2025
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Feb
Feb
The Late Padmanabh S Jaini talking about JAINpedia. Please see Video. “Late Prof. Padmanabh Jaini had been associated with the IOJ since 1988. Over the years, his tenure with the institute was marked by remarkable contributions, most notably his role in overseeing the translation of the Tattvarthasutra into contemporary English by Dr. Nathmal Tatia. The[…]