Patna 26th Feb 09: Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen visiting Bihar currently for a meeting of the mentor group of the proposed Nalanda International University in Nalanda. He heads that mentor group. The renowned economist took time to visit Pawapuri, where Bhagwan Mahavira attained enlightenment and where his last rites were performed. He had previously[…]
1. Dr L M Singhvi Late Dr Laxmi Mall Singhvi, a Patron and long time supporter of the Institute of Jainology was honoured with release of a commemorative postage stamp by India Posts on 8th December 2008. The stamp was formally released by the Vice President of India Shri Hamid Ansari. Dr Singhvi has served[…]
Panch Kalyanak Pratishtha Mahotsav Jain Centre of Greater Phoenix The Jain community of Greater Phoenix conducted dedication ceremonies with full rituals for its magnificent temple from 20th to 26th December. The dedication was attended by over a thousand devotees who had travelled from all over the world. Several eminent Jains from India had travelled specially[…]
The Raj Saubhag Satsang Mandal of Sayla sponsored a Camp on 18th/ 19th December 2008 in Bhuj, Kutch, to distribute equipment and accessories for physically challenged people. The Camp was conducted by the Ashirwad Trust for the Disabled (ATD), a trust jointly managed by the Blind Peoples Association, Ahmdabad and the Raj Saubhag Satsang Mandal. Finance[…]
The Institute & The Pontific Council of Inter Religious Dialogue Institute has maitained a regular contact with the Pontific Council for Inter Religious Dialogues since it led a delegation of prominent Jains to Rome. Every year, the Institute sends greetings to the President of the Council at Easter and Christmas times. The President of the[…]
Portcullis House House of Commons 15th October 2008 The sixth Ahimsa Day celebration started with the compére for the evening Miss Anupa Sanghrajka introducing herself and then requesting the Respected Samaniji’s to recite the auspicious Namokar mantra and explain the meaning of the mantra briefly. Deputy Chairman of the Institute, Nemu Chandaria then formally welcomed[…]
Ahimsa Day 2008 15th October Portcullis House House of Commons London Synopsis of the paper presented by Dr Rashmikumar Zaveri Theme: Jainism and Alleviation of Poverty INTRODUCTION Jainism is one of the oldest living religions of the world. Mahavir was not the founder of Jainism but a rejuvenator, propagator and exponent of it. He was[…]
Ahimsa Day 2008 15th October 2008 Portcullis House House of Commons London Full Transcript of Jaysukh Mehta’s address announcing the rceipient of the IoJ Ahimsa 2008 Award Pujya Samnijis, Lord Puttnam, Joint hosts of this event Chairman of the Institute of Jainology, Mr Ratilal Chandaria, Ladies and gentlemen: The recipient of this year’s Ahimsa Award is[…]
Ahimsa Day 2008 15th October Portcullis House House of Commons London Full Text of Nemu Chandaria’s address welcoming the guests and outlining the Institute’s achievements during the past twelve months. He is the Deputy Chairman of the Institute. On behalf of our chairman, Mr R.P.Chandaria I have pleasure in welcoming you all to this[…]
Ahimsa Day Celebration October 15th 2008 Portcullis House House of Commons, London Keynote Address By Lord Puttnam It’s a great privilege to have been allowed the opportunity to ‘set out my stall’ this evening. Let me start by admitting that, in addition to the chequered career you’ve just heard referred to, I have[…]