London, UK – 14th May 2026 Parliamentary addresses, museum partnerships, community awards and the signing of a landmark agreement to return over 2,000 Jain manuscripts from the Wellcome Collection. The Institute of Jainology held its annual Mahavir Janma Kalyanak celebrations at the Palace of Westminster on 14th May, bringing together parliamentarians, scholars, museum leaders and[…]
Category Archives: UK News
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May
May
Wellcome Trust announces a landmark commitment to the Jain community to return what is believed to be the largest collection of Jain manuscripts outside South Asia. The return of the collection of more than 2,000 manuscripts, held at Wellcome Collection, London, for more than a century, is the result of several years of open dialogue[…]
22
Apr
Apr
With deep reverence, the Institute of Jainology shares the news that Param Pujya Acharyashri Chandanaji (Padma Shri), affectionately known as Pujya Tai Ma, passed away peacefully on 22 April 2026. Acharyashri Chandanaji was a remarkable spiritual leader whose life exemplified compassion, forgiveness, and selfless service. Through her vision and tireless efforts, she brought the teachings[…]
08
Mar
Mar
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[…]
05
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[…]
15
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[…]
04
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[…]
26
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[…]