Last year brought an end to JAINpedia events and exhibitions at partner institutions, however it was still an eventful year for us.
The Institute of Jainology has been busy developing education materials, and a highlight this season is the Jain community in India achieving minority status.
JAINpedia has added a new partner institution and several new articles.
I look forward to bringing you even more stories and updates in the new year. If you would like to receive regular updates please 'Like' our facebook page and 'Follow' us on Twitter.
Mr Sudhir Lodha Indian State Minorities Member of Government of Tamil Nadu has been the driving force behind Jains achieving 'Minority Status' in India. The Institute of Jainology, played a large part as an International organisation and is delighted with this accomplishment. Read our blog to see what this status means to Jains in India and around the world.
Institute of Jainology Director, Dr Mehool Sanghrajka was invited as a keynote speaker at the JAINA conference in 2013. With 3 Keynote sessions and speaking on 2 panel-led sessions, it was packed schedule.
This years Ahimsa Day, impacted many and was complemented with a lecture by the winner, Dr Melanie Joy at the British Library, after the award event at the House of Commons.
JAINpedia has gained a new partner, and has been adding manuscripts from the Royal Asiatic Society's (RAS) collection, along with further related articles and contextual information.
In addition to the new RAS material, the JAINpedia team has been working hard on completing contextual information on manuscripts and producing more articles. One such article is about the famous and mystical poet Ānandghan.
JAINpedia will be a part of the SCVP Family Fun Day on 29th March 2014. Come and see our travelling exhibition and a presentation of Jain stories from Jain manuscripts.
