JAINpedia celebrated Diwali at the Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington, London during the weekend of 13-14th November 2010. The day was fun filled with educational activities for children and families as well as those in search for more knowledge about the culture and heritage of Jainism. The celebrations kicked off with Shobhna and Pratima[…]
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JAINpedia is a prestigious 5 year national project to create an online, accessible resource for the Jain community and beyond, taking Jainism into the 21st Century. Besides a rich online website showcasing rare and sacred manuscripts the project is conducting a series of exhibitions, cultural events and cultural events at partner institutions the V&A, British[…]
H R H The Prince Charles will be launching the JAINpedia Project and the website at V&A Museum on 18th November 2010
JAIN TALES The Institute is proud to have launch its latest publication, Jain Tales during the Ahimsa Day Celebration on 20th October at the House of Commons. Jain Tales is the 2nd book in the Learn Jainism series, which together with the accompanying websire – LearnJainism.org – meet the needs of the National Curriculum for[…]
AHIMSA DAY 2010 Committee Room No 10 House of Commons 20th October 2010 The eight Ahimsa Day was celebrated this year in London’s House of Commons committee Room no 10. The room is steeped in history, its walls having witnessed perhaps thousands of Parliamentary Bills discussed.The program started on time at 7 pm with the[…]
Acharyashri Pujya Jambuvijayji ms, recently left his mortal coil following a tragic car accident in Rajesthan. There is no doubt that he was a great Jain scholar of our times. It was to him that the Jain scholars worldwide flocked to for seeking clarifications on their philosophical and literary quests from the Jain text. Muni[…]
Next general census in the UK will take place in March 2011. Jains once again have an opportunity to get Jainism be recognised as a minority religion. There are also a large number of temporary job opportunities.
Brief synopsis of the Bi Annual Convention held by the Young Jains UK. with over 120 delegates the convention was a great success delivering the understanding of fundamental Jain concepts to the youth.
Religious Education Council of England & Wales (REC) is planning a a month long event to celebrate and publicise the value and importance of RE for every child and young person. The celebration will take place in March 2011. An opportunity to shine a spotlight on excellent RE work that is being done. All those involved[…]
IoJ JAINpedia Consultant, Mr Rajiv Anand presented a paper titled ‘The Role of community Heritage’ discussing the relevance of JAINpedia project to the community in the UK and world at large.