Jain Network

The Jain Network (JN) is a registered charity and a non-profit company in England and Wales, launched in March 2007, as a result of the merger of Jain Sangha of Europe, Jain Academy and Ahimsa for Quality of Life. Its mission is improvement of spiritual and physical quality of life for Jain and wider communities. Jain Network acquired a substantial property in 2010 for the development of the Jain Centre London, to allow the above vision to be realised. It is situated in Colindale, North West London. Once developed, the Jain Centre will be a magnificent and traditional architecture to practice values and bring awareness of Jainism. Benefits of the Jain Centre: For the Jain Community: - A place in London for worship and study for all major Jain traditions - Promotion of Jain values, including Jivdaya and environmental improvement - Humanitarian, multifaith, educational and cultural projects that can attract the young generation - Women empowerment - Activities, especially for the youth, young children and elderly people - Global hub for coordination of Jain, Philanthropic, Educational and Entrepreneur activities - A Jain library, Pathshala and Swadhyay rooms - Space for events, celebrations and fellows For the Wider Community: - Increase spiritual and physical wellbeing, through provision of community activities, including: * Health and wellbeing, including yoga and meditation * Education and training, workshops for life skills * Advocacy * Arts and Culture - Better community cohesion, through events and activities aimed at bringing together all faith and cultural traditions - More people of other faiths and of none learn about Jainism and its values, through courses and workshops organised by the Jain Academy For the World: - Increase in understanding of Jain Values, which can help them to live a harmonious life of peace, non-violence, prosperity and good health - Promotion of Jain Values of Art of Loving, Art of Living and Art of Leaving