Peace Pagoda in Battersea Park, London celebrated its 28th anniversary on Saturday 22nd June. Nipponzan Myohoji had invited several faiths to recite their prayers for world peace. Dr Harshad Sanghrajka the Deputy Chairman of the Institute of Jainology represented the Jain faith. He recited three selected verses from the Jain litany of BRIHAD SHANTI PATH. He[…]
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H E Cardinal Tauran Chairman of the Pontifical Council for Inter Religious Affairs visited UK recently specifically to meet the Jains, Sikhs and Hindus in their drive to build closer relationship with these religions. He visited the Shikharbandhi Jain temple at the Oshwal Centre Potters Bar. His party was hosted by both the Institute of Jainology and the Oshwal Association of the UK. He addressed some 300 Jains gathered for the occasion He said; “….The rise of religious fundamentalism and the increase in the instances of inter-religious tensions in different parts of the contemporary world seem to make the sceptics of religions blame religion for all the ills affecting society. Let there be no doubt that religions are the cause of love, unity and peace and if any religion teaches the contrary, is no religion at all.” His talk was followed by an exchange of views from both Roman Catholic and Jain perspectives on theme of non violence as a contribution to peace. Prof Nalini Balbir gave the Jain perspective and Father Barnes the Roman Catholic.
Institute of Jainology has established itself as a representative Jain organisation in the UK and world-wide over the past 25 years. The first important event was the Jain delegation which presented the JAIN DECLARATION ON NATURE to HRH Duke of Edinburgh at the Palace when Jainism became formally recognised as the ninth religion in England. […]
21st October 2012 The Institute of Jainology and JAINpedia team were delighted to attend the Yorkshire Jain Foundation’s annual Swami Vatsalya Bhojan on the 21st of October, to mark the eleventh anniversary of the inauguration of their Murti of Lord Mahavira. The programme began with a gracious welcome to all by Hemant bhai and Preeti ben,[…]
Lecture at Nottingham University under the auspices of Nottingham Jain Society Tuesday, 30th October, 2012 ~ Comparing Indic Religions The Education Team responded to the request by assigning the task to Dr Harshad Sanghrajka who drove to Nottingham on Tuesday afternoon. The lecture was organised by Darshni Shah who is a Medical Student at[…]
Members of IOJ Education Team: Prakash Patalia, Jyotsna Samji, Shruti Malde and Trusit Shah drove to Northampton on Friday 14th September to celebrate Paryushan weekend with the community. They were kindly hosted by Fulavantiben Shah. They attended the Pratikraman and Bhavna on Friday evening. On Saturday, 15th they ran a workshop on Paryushan and Pratikraman[…]
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[…]
Institute of Jainology had led a delegation to the Vatican in December 2011 following the first it led in February 1995. A Communique was issued at the conclusion of a two and a half hour meeting. H H The Pope had received gifts from the Deputy Chairman of the Institute.
Interfaith Visit to Manchester Jain Samaj Temple in September 2011. The objective was to demonstrate the good relationship between different communities.