If you missed the recent Young Jains and SCVP Diwali Celebrations, The Light Shines on, you can watch the replays below on YouTube. Young Jains were pleased to contribute to this BBC article covering the Jain perspective of Diwali and the deep meaning /symbolism behind some of the activities we partake…
On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on Friday 2nd October 2020, over 330 members of OneJain organisations and Harrow Recreation Ground Users Association assembled for a virtual ceremony to commemorate the finale of the year-long celebration of Mahatma Gandhiji’s 150th birth anniversary. The celebration was testament to the stellar efforts…
In the western world, Christmas brings a great sense of festivities through community spirit and celebrations. However the homeless community are usually forgotten. This year, we are going to be there on 26-27 December Morning Shift at Link Residential Centre in Bermondsey – to do our bit to bring a…
Feedback from participants: “We really enjoyed the session. It was a joy to be in the moment and take part and see everyone focus, be creative and mindful. The participants were all great. Anilbhai and family were superb and highly encouraging all.” “It was definitely a great event. Anilbhai and…
An inspiring event on Sunday afternoon with Jane Land & Matthew Glover, founders of Veganuary, hosted by Young Jains UK. We found out how Jane & Matthew learned about the role of Jainism in the history of vegetarianism via Ian McDonald‘s The Vegan Option podcasts. We learned about the struggles that Veganuary had in its early years. But we…
Between 30th June – 2nd July, 25 people came together on this spectacular countryside retreat to the Marist Centre in Gloucestershire where we explored Jain Dharma and spirituality in a fun environment. It was an opportunity to retreat, to go inwards, stay in the present, to treat oneself to new…
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.…
Rangoli is an artform typically performed during Diwali where designs are created on the ground or wooden boards using coloured powders (lentils, rice, grains can also be used). Designs can be patterns or figures (e.g. Tirthankar Mahavir). Once complete the designs are blown away signifying the impermanence of life. On…
