February 15th, 2013 by Bansri Mehta
The Institute of Jainology and JAINpedia team are glad to announce its partnership with The Royal Asiatic Society (RAS).
The society was the first British organization dedicated to the study of Asia, and played a key role in encouraging an exchange and transfer of cultural understanding. It is only appropriate that we add to the JAINpedia website with some of the collection from the RAS too.
The RAS in partnership with the Jiv Daya Foundation will be conserving and digitizing 3 Jain artefacts to put on the JAINpedia website, a meditation diagram on cloth dating, from the mid-15th century, a Jain map of the universe on cloth (c.1816) and a paper manuscript dated 1404 of the story of Kalaka and part of the Kalpasutra. These 3 artefacts, will also be described and contextualized in the same manner as the current digitized artefacts on JAINpedia, making them more accessible to a wider audience.
The meditation diagram known as a suri-mantra-pata is believed by Professor Nalini Balbir, to be the only one of its type in a European collection; full details of the artefacts, can be found on the RAS blog. The artefacts, are expected to be digitized and uploaded to JAINpedia by the end of June 2013, and we will keep you updated of the progress.
A Yantra of the Suri-Mantra-Pata
RAS
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December 3rd, 2012 by Bansri Mehta
Once again, JAINpedia celebrated Diwali at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London this year. The day began with an entrance by 80 people from Leicester, organised by Kalpit Doshi from the Jain Centre, Leicester. Over 2000 people were recorded to have attended the event, which had a fun-filled programme throughout the day.
Activities included a giant snakes and ladders game, with accompanying song and dance, and some enjoyable ‘shake, shake shake’ moves. Little members of the audience were the playing pieces and rolled the giant die to achieve the position of ‘moksha’ or ‘liberation’ on the giant board.
Children playing Snakes and Ladders at the V&A Museum
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November 27th, 2012 by Bansri Mehta
The V&A has recently acquired a large and splendid painting of Shatrunjaya Hill in Gujarat, one of the holiest Jain sites. Thousands of pilgrims climb up to the temples on top by a path with over 3,000 steps. Detailed paintings like this of the sacred site enable worshippers unable to be there to envisage and contemplate it.
Come and see the painting on karttika-purnima, the special day when these paintings are traditionally venerated, and learn about it. Read the rest of this entry »
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October 30th, 2012 by Jayni Gudka
Join the JAINpedia Team at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum this year as part of our exciting ‘Dazzling Diwali’ event.
It promises to be an exciting day for the whole family, with activities including an interactive and musical Giant Snakes and Ladders, the story of Rushubdev Bhagwan in dance, traditional Rangoli demonstrations and workshops, and a chance to see the JAINpedia Travelling exhibition. Read the rest of this entry »
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October 29th, 2012 by Bansri Mehta
The Institute of Jainology, celebrated its 10th Annual Ahimsa Day on 17th October 2012 at its regular venue, the House of Commons, London. Again, the room was filled to the brim and the compere for the evening, Mrs. Komal Mehta, welcomed the audience.
© Ravin Mehta
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August 16th, 2012 by Bansri Mehta
JAINpedia will be celebrating Diwali at the Victoria & Albert Museum again this year. The family day, will include Rangoli making, however to portray your creativity, why not take part in our Rangoli competition! Create your own design, submit a photo of it to info@jainpedia.org by 19th September 2012 and the V&A will recreate your design at the museum on 25th November 2012, during the JAINpedia Diwali celebrations.
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August 15th, 2012 by Bansri Mehta
The weekend of 20th July 2012 was the start of the JAINpedia Travelling Exhibition. A weekend of gaining knowledge was complemented by the presence of JAINpedia.
The Travelling Exhibition, viewed and evaluated by attendees throughout the weekend was appreciated and enjoyed. JAINpedia Project Director, Dr. Mehool Sanghrajka’s presentation and portrayal of the link between the Universe and the principle of controlling one’s desires and spiritual reflection was well received by the audience.
A few minutes were spent in a demonstration of the JAINpedia website, introducing some of the attendees to the beautiful and expansive website, however many had already used it to gain further knowledge in several topics.
We look forward to the rest of the journey of the JAINpedia Travelling Exhibition. Look out for further news on future exhibition dates and venues.
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April 27th, 2012 by Jayni Gudka
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January 16th, 2012 by Jayni Gudka
One of the major parts of the JAINpedia project has been to make it easier for people all around the world to access the huge treasure trove of Jain Manuscripts Read the rest of this entry »
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December 19th, 2011 by Jayni Gudka
This is a fantastic chance for a New Media, Computing or Humanities student to gain essential work experience working with King’s College London on a project of global importance. The candidate will gain an insight into the day-to-day running and duties of a busy team whilst developing their own skills in content development. This opportunity will be an invaluable to their CV when applying for future roles.
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