Leicester Jain Temple
The Jain Temple in Leicester in the English Midlands region was the first Jain temple built in the west and was completed in 1988. The site was a former church on Oxford Street in the city.
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Interior decoration
Jainism
Jainism originated in India and is one of the world’s oldest religions. “Jina” means victory over the self. Jains believe that nonviolence and self-control are the means by which they can obtain liberation from the karmic cycle. Vegetarianism and non-violence are cornerstones of Jainism.
There are estimated to be over 1,000 practicing Jains in the city of Leicester.
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The exterior of the temple in Leicester
Access – Getting There
Jain Samaj Europe (jaincentreleicester.com)
Jain Centre
32, Oxford Street
Leicester
LE1 5XU
England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)116 254 1150
Leicester’s other sights include Leicester Cathedral and the Jewry Wall Museum. In addition, other attractions in the city are the medieval Guildhall and abbey ruins in Abbey Park, and the Norman castle remains in Castle Park.
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Some of the best places to stay in Leicester include the four-star Mercure Leicester The Grand Hotel, the Hilton Leicester Hotel, and the Belmont Hotel Leicester.
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