Pujya Shri Chitrabhanuji, a one time Jain monk had adopted New York as his base over 40 years ago. From there he spread the word of baisc Jain concepts of Ahimsa and vegetarianism. He has wielded great influence on formation of various Jain organisations in the US and in forming the umbrella organisation,[…]
Many students going in to science stream in higher schools are faced with a moral dilemma of participating in animal dissection for their course work and their own personal morals or religious beliefs. Generally those wanting to follow courses that involve studying human or animal anatomy have to participate in animal dissection though they may abhor the idea. Thanks[…]
Singapore Jain Religious Society [SJRS] requested Institute of Jainology to assign Harshad Nandlal Sanghrajka to lead the Paryushan Parvas in Singapore. The Board agreed and plans were put in to place. Since there was a gap of one month between the Sthanakvasi and Murtipujak Paryushan, SJRS made arrangements with locations in Malaysia to organise svadhyayas[…]
The Jain temples in the old part of Ahmedabad (within the walled part) had fallen in to a state of utter neglect. Moved by this sorry sight, Sadhvi Maitri Ratna Shriji resolved to reinstate these temples to their former glory through Ahmedabad Jain devotees. Through her inspiration, Jinalay Shikaran Parivar Rajnagar(JSPR) was created over four[…]
On August 24 & 25, Claremont Lincoln University was the host of “2012 Claremont Lincoln International Jain Bioethics Conference”. The spiritual interaction of 25 scholars with students and the members of the Jain community was a delightful learning experience for everyone involved. Over 125 participants exchanged their views on Bioethical issues with Jain, Hindu, Buddhist,[…]
Ahmedabad 19thSeptember 2012 A public square in Navrangpura suburb of Ahmedabad was renamed to commemorate the name of the torchbearer of Indian culture and heritage Shree Virchand Raghavji Gandhi. This was achieved through the efforts of the Institute of Jainology which has been promoting the awareness of Jain philosophy internationally for over 20 years. Mayor[…]
London August 19th 2012 Indian High commission had arranged a public celebration of India’s 65th independence anniversary at the Indian Gymkhana Grounds. The celebration was in the form of a grand fair with over 40 different stalls. It was a beautiful summer’s day with the green and well trimmed grounds of the Gymkhana at its best.[…]
Jain community can rightly take pride in the fact that inspite of a small community – a third community member has been honoured by Her Majesty’s the Queen on her birthday. Dr Natubhai Shah follows in the footsteps of Mr Nemu Chandaria, Chairman, Institute of Jainology who was honoured with an OBE, whilst Mr Nitin[…]
JAINpedia held its long anticipated Family Day in Oxford on Friday 9th of June. Despite the heavy rain showers, more than ninety people joined us for a day of different activities around the University Libraries and Museums. The day’s events included activities based on Jainism at three different institutions of the University of Oxford; the[…]
Bodleian Libraries hold in their collection some of the very unique Jain manuscripts outside of India. An exhibition of some of these manuscripts titled ‘Jain Treasures at Bodleian Libraries’ was set up in the Proscholium at Bodleian Libraries on 20th May and will remain open until 1st July 2012. The Institute had arranged for a[…]