Discover Jainism

Who are the Jains?

What do they believe in?

How do they worship?

Do they go on pilgrimage?

Are there Jain monks and nuns?

Find out the answers to all of these and many other questions about the Jains in this fascinating book.

Aimed at young people, it is an introduction to the lives of Jains in Britain and India, and explains some basic ideas of the Jain faith.
The book is illustrated with full-colour photography, including images from the Jain collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

Each part of the book deals with a different aspect of Jain life and beliefs. There are also suggestions about how to find out more about the Jains by looking at recommended websites and visiting museums and other places of interest.

“Discover Jainism” is the first book in the ‘Learn Jainism’ series from the Institute of Jainology.

Jain Tales

Jain Tales is the second book in the ‘Learn Jainism’ series from the Institute of Jainology.

Written for young readers, it gives insights into the Jain religion through stories that illustrate traditional teachings.

The book contains eight tales well known to generations of Jains and colourful illustrations.

These eight tales will take you on a journey through some of the most important beliefs and ideas of the ancient Indian faith of Jainism.

The stories range from an argument between a bird and a monkey through to the strange and vivid dreams of a queen. The tales in this book are packed with mystery, strange happenings and a wisdom that is thousands of years old.

Kid Spirit 01

Created especially for children, Kid Spirit was a supplement to the Jain Spirit magazine. It presents information about aspects of Jain faith and practice in a fun, colourful way, and includes puzzles and quizzes.

The issue was first published in 2004 as part of Jain Spirit 19.

Kid Spirit 02

Created especially for children, Kid Spirit was a supplement to the Jain Spirit magazine. It presents information about aspects of Jain faith and practice in a fun, colourful way, and includes puzzles and quizzes.

This issue was first published in 2004 as part of Jain Spirit 20.

Kid Spirit 03

Created especially for children, Kid Spirit was a supplement to the Jain Spirit magazine. It presents information about aspects of Jain faith and practice in a fun, colourful way, and includes puzzles and quizzes.

This issue was first published in 2004 as part of Jain Spirit 21.

Kid Spirit 04

Created especially for children, Kid Spirit was a supplement to the Jain Spirit magazine. It presents information about aspects of Jain faith and practice in a fun, colourful way, and includes puzzles and quizzes.

The supplement was first published in 2005 and circulated with Jain Spirit 22.