Jains have been fasting for thousands of years. There is a lot of accumulated wisdom about the benefits of fasting in the Jain community. But stories of negative health effects occasionally surface too. Scientists have recently begun to take an interest in fasting and started to research the health effects.…
2017 Events In addition to the Young Jains regular events of Sweet Harmony, Yoga and Feeding the Homeless, the below events have also been organised, planned and delivered by Young Jains throughout 2017. Young Jains Supports Crisis at Christmas In the western world, Christmas brings a great sense of festivities…
We are delighted that you wish to join the ‘YJ Family’. More information and benefits of becoming a member. We have TWO different membership types for you to choose from: – Individual Annual membership – £15.00 – Individual Life membership – £75.00 Please email info@youngjains.org.uk if you have any queries.…
Executive Committee President – Mihir Shah Vice President – Vishal Shah Secretary – Megna Shah Treasurer – Sahil Rupani Committee Members: Anuja Shah Jilna Shah Priya Shah Samil Shah Serena Shah Shenal Shah Non-Executive Committee Ashik Shah Manjri Shah Mukul Shah Shaileen Shah Suraj Shah
The annual Young Jains retreat took place from Friday 13 May to Sunday 16 May 2016 at the Marist Centre in Gloucestershire. Fifteen members of the Young Jains community participated in the fun weekend in the beautiful English countryside brimming with sunshine, socials and spiritual discussions. Introduction session / wheel…
We live in a world in which balance has been lost: The balance with the environment and other species, the balance within society, the balance between work and life, and ultimately inner balance. The world is experiencing tremendous insecurity and financial markets are in turmoil. It feels as though we…
2014 – The Winning Hand In the game of life, your cards are constantly being dealt to you. When you get a good hand you say to yourself ‘Yes! I have done well’ but other times you are left thinking ‘Why me?!’ Do these cards determine your destiny? We think…
On February 22-24 2013, 40 people came to this spectacular weekend retreat to the Marist Centre in Gloucestershire. After lunch on Friday, we started the weekend by going for a walk and we reflected on four questions: a book that inspired you, a stavan or piece of music that moves…
Paryushan is the sacred annual period of fasting, forgiveness and self-introspection. During this spiritual time Jains observe harmony with the soul by fasting, carrying out rituals, reading scriptures, self-restraint, control over desires and passions, compassion for all the living beings, penance, forgiveness for harming self and others. The Swetambara tradition…
Diwali is the celebration of Tirthankar Mahavir Bhagwan’s Moksha Kalyanak. Bhagwan Mahavir relinquished his mortal coil and proceeded towards the place of eternal happiness. He achieved the ultimate bliss of Moksha – Abundant, Infinite, Eternal Bliss. We celebrate the beautiful qualities of Bhagwan. You are filled with exactly the same qualities. You are…
