About us
About Us
The Acharya Shri Vidyasagar Digambar Jain Charitable Trust, London, UK, is a charitable
organization inspired by the teaching of Acharya Shri Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj, a prominent
Digambara Jain monk and spiritual leader.
The trust is involved in various charitable,
educational, and social service activities, following the principles of Jainism, and promoting
particularly the Digambar tradition, and providing support to Jain communities following the
values taught by Acharya Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj.
Key Objectives and Activities:
1. Educational Initiatives: The trust is known for providing cultural and religious
educational initiative in both online and in-person mode. This helps inculcates the
thinking of being the best Jain Shrawak and help choose life practices to help
balance various aspects of life.
2. Helping people in need: During the COVID-19 pandemic, we recognized the profound impact of social isolation and loneliness on individuals within our community. To combat this, we initiated a series of online activities and classes aimed at fostering connection and companionship.. Long term goal is to establish association with health provisions to serve
prospective health care causes.
3. Social Welfare Programs: The trust aspire engages in various social welfare
activities, including the distribution of food, clothing, and other essential items to the
needy. During COVID pandemic trust has conducted inspiring tasks in supplying
essentials food, medicines and PPE kits.
4. Cultural and Spiritual Programs: The trust organizes events, lectures, and
discourses that spread the teachings of Jainism, aiming to cultivate moral and ethical
values among the community.
5. Environmental and Animal Welfare: Reflecting Jain principles of non-violence and
compassion, the trust also undertakes initiatives related to environmental
conservation and animal welfare.
The trust is named after Acharya Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj, who is highly revered in the Jain
community for his spiritual teachings and ascetic life. The trust serves as a platform to carry
forward his vision of service to humanity, rooted in the Jain philosophy of non-violence, truth,
and self-discipline.
The trust is engaged in fundraising for charitable causes, supporting educational initiatives,
and offering assistance to the needy, reflecting the values of compassion, non-violence, and
selflessness that are central to Jainism.
If you need more specific details about their activities or initiatives, you may want to visit their
official website or contact them directly.
- Embrace non-violence as the highest duty
- Choose lifestyles and professions that minimize harm
- Foster compassion, tolerance, and environmental care.
Fundraising Causes
Your little help can Build temple
Loneliness during lockdown
Wider Community Support During Covid
Interfaith Contributions
Inspiring & Helping Live Better Lifestyle
Jainism offers profound insights for living better lifestyles through principles like Ahimsa (non-violence) and Aparigraha (non-possessiveness). Ahimsa promotes peace and compassion, encouraging a vegetarian or vegan diet to reduce harm to animals. Aparigraha advocates for minimalism, focusing on spiritual growth over material possessions. Practices such as meditation and fasting enhance mindfulness and self-discipline, fostering mental clarity and emotional balance. Integrating these values into daily life helps individuals cultivate a healthier, more ethical, and fulfilling lifestyle.
