Tower Hamlets has a small but busy Jain community. There are around 12 million Jains in India, where the faith began. Around 25,000 Jains live in the UK, making it the 7th biggest faith in the country.
Most Jains (or their families) originally came from India. Others arrived from East Africa in the 1960s and 1970s.
Respect for all living things and no violence is at the heart of their faith. |
Tell me more
A short look at what Jains believe and how they worship. |
In depth
Find out more information about the Jainism religion, like how it developed and the main things Jains believe in. |
Where to worship |
My faith
Meet NAME. A Jain since the age of 24, she talks about what it means to follow her faith in Tower Hamlets and how her beliefs influence her life in the borough. |
Local history
Look here to find out about some Tower Hamlets buildings that are important to the Jainism faith. |
Frequently asked questions
Look here to find answers to questions people ask about the Jainism faith. If you have another question about the Jainism faith, ask us - click here and send your question. |
Links
Look here to find addresses to other websites – they can tell you more about the Jainism faith in this borough, this country and the rest of the world. |
Educational resources
Look here to find addresses to other websites – they have good information about Jainism faith for students and teachers. |
Book list
Look here to find out about books that can tell you more about the Jainism faith. If you know about other books about the Jainism faith please tell us – we can add it to the list. |
Festivals and celebrations
Jain dates for your 2006 diary. |
What the words mean |
Contact
