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The Jain Vegans’ latest newsletter is out! Read it here:- http://groupspaces.com/JainVegans/e/565662?s=5e1af0c9&utm_medium=email&utm_source=group-mail&utm_term=group-mail-43559

Our hearts and prayers go out to all those killed at the Hajj and to their families and loved ones.

The AIA would like to thank its member organisation, the Institute of Jainology (IoJ) for organising a wonderful, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear His Holiness the Dalai Lama talk on Ahimsa – India’s Contribution to the World.             On 20th September 2015, His Holiness addressed a packed audience at the London Coliseum.  This was partContinue reading “His Holiness, The Dalai Lama talks on Ahimsa – India’s Contribution to the World”

On 15th September 2015 APGAW {The All Party Group on Animal Welfare} debated the success of The Hunting Act 2004.  In attendance from AIA were chair, Rev. Fergus O’Connor, directors Barbara Gardner and Chris Fegan {also representing Catholic Concern for Animals} and patron Dr Richard Ryder {also representing the RSPCA}. Two questions were asked: ‘Has theContinue reading “APGAW holds a Review of The Hunting Act”

Dear friends, You are most cordially invited to the International Conference on Bhagavad Gita to be held at The Nehru Centre on 24-25 September 2015 – a fine venture of ICCR in collaboration with SOAS-London University, the programme is enclosed. I look forward to meeting you at the inauguration of the conference specially and itsContinue reading “Invitation to Bhagavad Gita Conference”

Once in a Lifetime Opportunity to see His Holiness, the Dalai Lama 20th September 2015 13.30 to 15.00 London Coliseum, Trafalgar Square, London WC2 AHIMSA – INDIA’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE WORLD Talk by His Holiness the Dalai Lama to the UK Indian Communities followed by Questions and Answers. Tickets on sale 3rd July. For furtherContinue reading “Talk by His Holiness, the Dalai Lama”

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of Milan University is running its Summer School – Cibo: La Vita Condivisa from 15th to 19th September.  For more information click here:

Shambhu’s Catering has been nominated for a Vegfest UK award under ‘Best Vegan Caterer’.  Please vote for them before 26th September at http://www.vegfest.co.uk/vote Mahersh and Nishma Shah, who set up Shambhu’s Catering, are members of the AIA and the Jain Vegans.

The AIA considers the allegations made in the Daily Telegraph against Chris Packham by Countryside Alliance chief executive, Tim Bonner, calling for the BBC to sack him, to be utterly ridiculous. What is wrong with Chris saying that we should all do more to stop the ILLEGAL killing of wildlife? Absolutely nothing, other than it doesn’t suit theContinue reading “AIA Supports National Treasure, Chris Packham”