Archive for the ‘manuscript’ Category
Wednesday, November 5th, 2014
The Sunday, Times of India published an article about JAINpedia on 12th October 2014. This is not the first the Times of India group has written about JAINpedia and the work of the Institute, and we are grateful for their exposure. We hope this encourages other publications to write about this valuable website.
The article talks about the collections of Jain manuscripts held in UK institutions, how some of them were obtained and their importance and relevance to the Jain community now. The value of JAINpedia lies in the fact that these manuscripts can be viewed in high resolution, almost as if they were in front of you, from anywhere in the world, and without risk of damaging any fragile ones. In addition the contextual information and the sister Learn Jainism site, complement and increase the utilization of the site. (more…)
Tags: art, cultural heritage, digitisation, Institute of Jainology, Jainpedia, London, Times of India, website
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Thursday, September 12th, 2013
Enjoy the last chance to discover the JAINpedia display of fascinating illustrated manuscripts from India with curator Nick Barnard and explore the sacred pilgrimage site of Shatrunjaya through a huge and spectacular painting recently acquired by the V&A.
The JAINpedia display at the V&A will close on 22 September 2013 to allow these fragile and light-sensitive manuscript pages to be rested. Come and see the new display of early Indian paintings, opening 28 September, which will include nine other fascinating and beautiful Jain manuscript folios. The Shatrunjaya painting will also remain on display.
Rules of conduct for monks (detail), page from an Uttarādhyayanasūtra manuscript,
Tags: art, event, museum, public talk, V&A
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Monday, January 16th, 2012
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 (more…)
Tags: digitisation, Jain Study Day, Jainpedia, London, manuscript, museum, the JAINpedia story, V&A, visit, website
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Monday, November 28th, 2011
The moment you have all been waiting for is finally here!
We are pleased to announce that we shall be launching our JAINpedia beta site on Monday the 12th of December 2011.
The website features digitised pages from Jain manuscripts, articles written by Professor Nalini Balbir and other academics from around the world, and much much more. (more…)
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Friday, August 12th, 2011
A reminder to everyone, that to celebrate the upcoming Paryushana Festival, the Victoria & Albert Museum in South Kensington, London are having a series of events and activities at the museum on Sunday, 21st August (more…)
Tags: event, exhibition, free, Institute of Jainology, Jainpedia, London, manuscript, museum, V&A, visit
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Tuesday, July 26th, 2011
The Oshwal Association of the UK organised a large ‘mela’ on Sunday, 24th July with a funfair, trade stalls, vegan food and games galore, it was an eventful day out for all who attended.
An estimated 6000 people attended the event, with many coming in to see us at the colourful JAINpedia stall. Raising awareness of the commendable project was one of our objectives, and achieved substantially, with hundreds signing up for the future JAINpedia e-newsletter.
- The Institute of Jainology and Jainpedia team talk to event attendees about the Jainpedia project at the Oshwal ‘Mela’
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Tags: e-newsletter, event, exhibition, Institute of Jainology, Jainism, manuscript, mela, Potters Bar, volunteer, website
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Wednesday, June 29th, 2011
On Thursday 16th June a group of Victoria & Albert Museum visitors; some with a basic knowledge about Jainism, who had never visited the V&A before; studied Jain manuscripts at the V&A and visited the Shikharbandhi Temple at the Oshwal Centre in Potters bar. (more…)
Tags: 2005, conservation, cultural heritage, digitisation, Europe, event, Indian craftsmen, Institute of Jainology, Jain temple, Jainism, Jainpedia, manuscript, museum, Potters Bar, Śvetāmbara, V&A, visit
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Friday, June 10th, 2011
Join us for an exciting day of insider access to the V&A and to the first Śvetāmbara temple in Europe.
DATE: Thursday 16 June 2011
TIME: 10.00am to 5.30pm
MEETING PLACE: Hochhauser Auditorium in the Sackler Centre, Victoria and Albert Museum (more…)
Tags: 2005, conservation, digitisation, Europe, event, India, Indian craftsmen, Institute of Jainology, Jain temple, London, manuscript, museum, Potters Bar, rare, Śvetāmbara, V&A, V&A Jain Art Fund, visit
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Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
We are fortunate to have agreed an extension to the exhibition of the Jain treasures displayed in the John Ritblat Gallery: Treasures of the British Library. The free display is now on until the end of June, allowing you more time to look through the collection and more opportunities to have a tour of the display through JAINpedia volunteers. (more…)
Tags: art, British Library, cultural heritage, exhibition, free, Jainism, London, manuscript, museum, visit
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Friday, March 18th, 2011
The Institute of Jainology (IoJ) in partnership with the British Library is holding a reception, guided tour and lecture at the British Library on 22nd March 2011. Our expert scholar Prof. Nalini Balbir will give a lecture on the importance and history of the collection of Jain treasures at the British Library. We look forward to seeing members from the Jain community, Jain schools, stakeholders of the JAINpedia project and various others at this event. As the display is only on until the end of June, this is a great opportunity to see the objects on display and learn more about them.
The IoJ recently published the book Jain Tales, with original artwork by Kamini Gupta, and text by Colin Hynson. The book has been designed for young readers, giving them an insight into the Jain religion, ethics and principles through stories that illustrate the Jain teachings. The launch of this book adds to the entry-level book, Discover Jainism, which is part of the English religious education curriculum.
We look forward to seeing more of you at the next event at the British Library on 15th April 2011. This event will be held to celebrate Mahavir Jayanti, a Jain festival celebrating the birth of Mahavira. Look out for more details of this FREE event!
Tags: 'Discover Jainism', book, British Library, cultural heritage, event, exhibition, Jain Tales, Jainism, London, manuscript, museum, Nalini Balbir, National Curriculum, publication, visit
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