HOMAGE

He was the foremost Digamabar Jain Acharya known for his detailed understanding of knowledge in Jain holy texts, poetry, teacher-speaker and organiser.

She was known for her adherence to Jain Sadhvi conduct, simplicity, knowledge of Jain holy texts, speeches and welfare of all.

BHAGWAN MAHAVIRA PRAKRIT RESEARCH AND STUDY PROGRAM

The three scholars joined ISJS on 25 September, 2019 to learn Prakrit for 1 Year. Mr. Itamar Ramot (PhD candidate from University of Chicago) started from Pune. While, Ms. Corinne Smith (MA from SOAS, London) and Mr. Anando Ghosh (MA from SOAS, London) started from Delhi. All of them will go to Shantineketan on 8 October, 2019 for 4 months. After that they will proceed to Madras, Udaipur and Delhi.

WORKSHOPS BY PROF. CHRISTOPHER KEY CHAPPLE

International School for Jain Studies in association with Amar Prerana Trust successfully organized two workshops on "Comparative Studies of Karma" and "Exploring Yoga, Meditation and Tantra in Jainism" at Firodia Hostel and Navalveerayatan, Pune respectively. Both workshops lead by Prof. Christopher Chapple. Prof. Chapple is the Doshi Professor of Indic and Comparative Theology and Director, Master of Arts in Yoga Studies at Loyola Marymount University, USA. He came to India for 4 months as senior Fulbright-Nehru Scholar hosted by ISJS. Click here for report of one day Workshop & Click here for report of two day workshop.

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES FOR JAIN SCHOLARS IN INDIA

• INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON TRACES OF ŚRAMAṆA TRADITION: International School for Jain Studies (ISJS), New Delhi in association with The Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute (BORI), Pune is organizing two days International Seminar on TRACES OF ŚRAMAṆA TRADITION (WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO JAINISM) PRIOR TO 650 BC on 5 & 6 October, 2019 at Navalveerayatan, Pune. More than 20 speakers and 40 other distinguished participants are coming from India, China, Sri Lanka and Bangkok. The seminar is sponsored by Shri Firodia Trust, Pune.
• SPECIAL LECTURE ON RELIGIOUS PLURALISM IN HARIBHADRA'S YOGABINDU: International School for Jain Studies (ISJS) is organizing a special lecture in association with United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) on Religious Pluralism in Haribhadra’s Yogabindu by Prof. Christopher Chapple at Indian International Center (IIC), New Delhi on 18 November, 2019. Limited Seats, please call +91-11-4079 3387 for the invitation.

ADMISSION OPEN FOR 2^ND WINTER PROGRAM ON JAIN STUDIES

A Free* and Unique Opportunity to Study Jainism in Winter Holidays. We are happy to announce that we are organizing the 2^nd Winter Program on Jain Studies. Below are the brief details of the program:

Target Participants: Undergraduate students, graduate students, PhD candidates, Professors, and faculty members of universities abroad and India, High school teachers and Jain professionals who wish to have experiential Immersion in Jain philosophy and way of life.

Place: Ahmedabad (Gujarat), India. Home of Gandhi, Jainism and finest academic institutions in India.

Duration: 28 December, 2019 - 07 January, 2020. The program includes two days visit to famous Jain temples, monks, and institutions around Ahmedabad.

*Refundable security deposit: US$ 100 or it's equivalents in Indian Rupees by cheque in favour of International School for Jain Studies. Click here for more details           Click here for application

ADMISSION OPEN FOR 2020 SUMMER PROGRAMS IN INDIA

Through following programs ISJS offers an excellent proposal for overseas university students, staff and researchers as well as High school teachers to visit India in summer 2020 and learn the doctrine of Ahimsa (nonviolence) and Jainism to enhance ether overall wellness and knowledge.

ISSJS.2020-4W (19 June - 16 July, 2020): This four week program is designed to cater to the needs of undergraduate, graduate, degree holders, PhD Candidates, Professors and faculty in Religion, Philosophy, South Asian Studies and Anthropology and other related subjects (history, art, music, public health, bio-ethics, education, management etc.) who desire to learn about Jainism as a part of their higher education. Click here for poster

ISSJS.2020-6W (19 June - 30 July, 2020): This six week advanced program is designed for serious and motivated Graduate and PhD students, Post-Doctoral scholars and full time teaching cum research faculty involved in religion, South Asian religions or studies and languages, anthropology, theology and allied subjects. Click here for poster

ISSJS.2020-Teaching for Peace (08 July - 29 July, 2020): This program is designed for teachers & educators who wish to integrate practical nonviolence into their lives, classrooms and schools. Click here for poster

Financial assistance is also available only for 6W program. Please visit www.isjs.in to apply online.

Kindly promote these programs and enhance interest in academic studies of Jainism globally. ISJS look forward for your continuous support.

AC. SHRI HASTI SMRITI SAMMAN CONFERRED UPON DR. SHUGAN JAIN

Dr. Shugan Jain, Chairman of International School for Jain Studies got the prestigious award “Acharya Shri Hasti Smriti Samman” on 29 September, 2019 at Pali, Rajasthan. This award was given to Dr. Jain by Akhil Bharatiya Shri Jain Ratna Hitaishi Shravak Sangh, Jodhpur. Dr. Jain got this award for his outstanding contribution to Jain literature.

DR. SHUGAN JAIN ADDRESSED AT CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING

Dr. Jain gave a highly acclaimed interactive talk on "Go with the Flow Consciously" to a distinguished audience at Geneva. Dr. Jain talked about the philosophy and mechanism of meeting the challenges arising out of ageing, health, relationship, loss of status or job etc. Center for Spiritual Living Geneva organized a Three days event “Embracing Change” from 24 August, 2019 attended by over fifty participants from all over the world.