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Organising a Jain funeral

When things get mixed up I’ve heard many people comment when they witness something that doesn’t fit in with how they think things should be done. This has been at funerals, weddings, at religious ceremonies in places of worship and during Khoro Bharats, which is a ceremony that occurs when Read more…

By Heena Modi, 4 yearsSeptember 30, 2019 ago
Religion

Easy to understand Jain calendar

This calendar was sent to me recently. I am sharing it because it’s really useful and easy to understand. The calendar shows the following: – when Jains avoid eating root vegetables when Jains avoid eating green vegetables when there’s a Jain festival when it’s an auspicious day when the tithis are Read more…

By Heena Modi, 11 yearsFebruary 11, 2013 ago
Being proactive

National Census to take place on 27th March 2011

You are probably aware that National Census will take place on 27th March 2011. The forms will be delivered by hand or by post to each house in the UK. The householder will have the option to complete it on line or fill up the form physically and send it Read more…

By Heena Modi, 13 yearsMarch 22, 2011 ago
General

National Census to take place on 27th March 2011

You are probably aware that National Census will take place on 27th March 2011. The forms will be delivered by hand or by post to each house in the UK. The householder will have the option to complete it on line or fill up the form physically and send it Read more…

By Heena Modi, 13 yearsFebruary 25, 2011 ago
Children

Children exploring the idea of the Aatma

Over the last 3 years I have been covering PPA, rather than, being a class teacher. I ended up teaching a lot of R.E. and P.E. and I ended up really enjoying teaching R.E., especially in Middle School. The children are able to articulate their thoughts, ask questions, reflect and Read more…

By Heena Modi, 13 yearsSeptember 30, 2010 ago
Religion

Is it really possible to eat pure Jain food for 8 days? No root vegetables at all?

Suraj and I devised a menu for the 8 days today. Paryushana began yesterday. We started late as I was fasting until this afternoon so we hadn’t really thought about it. Usually we’d make extra dinner for lunch. We’re going to try and finish dinner that night and take something ‘fresh’ for Read more…

By Heena Modi, 13 yearsSeptember 6, 2010 ago
Religion

Paryushana is here. What can we give up for the 8 days?

My friend Sagar wrote the message below. He sent it to many of us last year. I saved it in order to send it out this year. I’ve had so many responses to the one and only reply I received about it; I had to share them. Below you’ll find Read more…

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