Second Book in the Series Learn Jainism for Primary Schools to be launched in January 2010
Report on Foundation in Jain Studies Course: Sep – Dec 2009 Oshwal Association of UK ~ Oshwal Centre ~ Potters Bar After being recognised as an INSTITUTE by the Companies House and registered as the Institute of Jainology Limited, the Directors decided that courses in Jainism should be offered not only through the Birkbeck University[…]
12th Annual Jaina Workshop at Centre for Jaina Studies at SOAS on Jaina Yoga will commence on 18th March with the 10th Annual Jain Lecture by Professor Sagarmal Jain of Parshvanath Research Institute, Varanasi. All are invited
The first ever Interfaith Week in England was launched on 7th November. Jyoti Mehta representing the Institute on the Interfaith Network Board, co-ordinated the activities arranged by various Jain organisations. Her perseverence and ethusiasm for promoting awareness of Jain philosophy amongst other faiths led to a very successful participation by the Jain community. She has compiled[…]
Indian Postal Department has issued a multicolored stamp, first day cover and a brochure on famous Jain orator and writer Shri Virchand Raghavji Gandhi on 8th Nov. 2009. This Rs 5/- stamp depicts his portrait and photo of first World Parliament of Religions in Chicago in 1893. Brochure of this stamp also bears Namokar Mantra.[…]
We have published below an article that appeared in Times of India on 24th November 2009. This article talks about how well the Jain and Islamic architecture have blended in the stone filigreed mosque architecture in Ahemdabad. It also highlights the fact that Mughal Emperor Akbar had banned animal slaughter in Palitana during Paryushan and[…]
Many would recall the the Jain Exhibition of Art “Victorious Ones: Jain Images of Perfection” held in Los Angeles and London in 1995. Two exhibitions are now be held at Ruben Museum of Art on Jain Art and at Metropolitan Museum of Art on Jain Manuscripts. Following the announcement of the exhibitions to be held by the[…]
IOJ has celebrated Ahimsa Day in October each year over the past seven years. It has been one of the most suceessful event in the Jain Calendar in the UK. The event is hosted by an MP at the House of Commons. We invite speakers of international repute to address the gathering on a selected[…]
In the untimely death of Muniraj Shri Jambuvijayji Maharaj, the nation has lost a polyglot, who was well-versed in Sanskrit, Prakrit, French, German, Japanese, Sinhalese and Tibeti, a researcher par excellence and one who was committed to restoration and preservation of priceless manuscripts of ancient scriptures. The world of Indian literature and culture is poorer today and the loss is almost irreparable. A staunch votary of Indian culture and values, his was a sensitive heart that bled for the poor. At the ripe age of 87, his zeal for research was phenomenal. He delved deep into the ancient scriptures, pored over them with a view to unravelling the treasures buried in them.
Some 30 peopele visited the Jain Temple at Oshwal centre yesterday 1. In the morning the local fireman came to visit from 10.30am onwards until 12.30. Some 10 fireman came with their 2 fire engines. They enjoyed the talk given by Vijaybhai and were very pleased with the visit. Many of them had a number[…]