Inspirational
Embracing perfection
This was sent to me by email. I think it’s amazing! “When I was a little girl, my mom liked to make breakfast food for dinner every now and then. And I remember one night in particular when she had Read more…
Recipes
Make your own milk
There’s been a discussion on the JainVegan group about making your own alternatives to dairy milk. It sounds so easy, I thought I should share it with those of you who are willing to try it at home! 🙂 Sagar Read more…
Religion
Why do Jains say Michchhami Dukkadam and when do they say it?
Sometime between August and October followers of Jainism partake in Paryushana. A lot of the ‘younger’ folk don’t fully understand what we are supposed to do or why. Hopefully this should explain some of it 🙂 Michchhami Dukkadam is usually said when Read more…
Children
Tuition. Should you or shouldn’t you and if so, who with?
You may know that I am a teacher. I am not a parent but I obviously know and meet many parents. Beyond the working day, I meet parents and parents to be, in the same way most of you probably Read more…
Education/training
Is it OK for a teacher to be a member of the BNP?
This is a strange one. I went to a NUT course and met someone who didn’t agree with groups who are backing banning teachers who are part of the BNP. I’ve put some arguments for and against banning them below. Read more…
Sprituality
What is the Dharma Durlabha Bhavana all about?
Paryushana has begun. This is a great time for reflection. A good time to think about the Bhavanas. So what’s a Bhavna? Well…Jainism puts a significant emphasis on the thought process of a human being. A person’s behaviour and his Read more…
Sprituality
What is the Bodh Durlabha Bhavana all about?
Paryushana has begun. This is a great time for reflection. A good time to think about the Bhavanas. So what’s a Bhavna? Well…Jainism puts a significant emphasis on the thought process of a human being. A person’s behaviour and his actions Read more…
