ISSJS.2024 Meet and Greet with ISJS Stalwarts
The group of Summer School by ISJS showed their gratitude at
the Meet and Greet session with the ISJS stalwarts on July 9, 2024.
The ISJS well-wishers encouraged everyone to participate in the program wholeheartedly and take it ahead to their respective academic studies.
Moreover, the trip to Kumbhoj Bahubali near Kolhapur stole the thunder of the program. All the participants enjoyed their visit and interaction with the Jain monks and observed their routine of going for food, practicing meditation, etc. The group also visited the Firodia Institute of Philosophy, Culture, and History – the experience center created by Amar Prerana Trust.
While the participants are preparing for the presentations due at the end of the week, they are still in awe of the experience they have received at different excursions as well as in the lectures and discussion sessions.
Prof. Peter Mumo, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, University of Kenya, Nairobi expresses his views ~
“During the five weeks, we visited several locations associated with Jainism. The most exciting was meeting with Digambara monks who were able to share their experiences in monkhood. We also interacted with Jain nuns who also gave their insightful experiences. We also visited the newly constructed Jain Museum where the entire Jainism and Indian religiosity and culture are illustrated. The entire stay in the school and India has been marvelous. The lectures, visits to several Jain sites, vegetarian meals, interactions with students from different countries, and beautiful environment and climate were wonderful experiences. I thank all those who contributed in different forms to make study a reality.”
Dr. Sanjay Shakya, Lecturer, Department of Buddhist Studies, Lumbini Buddhist University, Nepal says about the program ~
“Initially, when I came to know about this program, being a Buddhist scholar, I was concerned about studying Jainism for five long weeks. I can now say that every day I spend here is worth it. Thank you ISJS for this lifetime experience, for better learning, and for understanding Jainism as a real-life practice.”
Dr. Sharda Kusum Mishra, PhD, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi conveys her ideas ~
“I am thankful to Dr. Shrinetra Pandey for inviting and encouraging me to attend this Summer School and I express my gratefulness to ISJS for organizing such an extensive program. This course is quite informative and fruitful as it not only discusses the Jain principles but also demonstrates the preservation of Jain literature and allows discussions with Jain saints while closely observing their lives.”
The International Summer School for Jain Studies ‘ISSJS’ is the pilot project of ISJS which completes 19 years in 2024.
Click here to see the brochure
The ISJS well-wishers encouraged everyone to participate in the program wholeheartedly and take it ahead to their respective academic studies.
Moreover, the trip to Kumbhoj Bahubali near Kolhapur stole the thunder of the program. All the participants enjoyed their visit and interaction with the Jain monks and observed their routine of going for food, practicing meditation, etc. The group also visited the Firodia Institute of Philosophy, Culture, and History – the experience center created by Amar Prerana Trust.
While the participants are preparing for the presentations due at the end of the week, they are still in awe of the experience they have received at different excursions as well as in the lectures and discussion sessions.
Prof. Peter Mumo, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, University of Kenya, Nairobi expresses his views ~
“During the five weeks, we visited several locations associated with Jainism. The most exciting was meeting with Digambara monks who were able to share their experiences in monkhood. We also interacted with Jain nuns who also gave their insightful experiences. We also visited the newly constructed Jain Museum where the entire Jainism and Indian religiosity and culture are illustrated. The entire stay in the school and India has been marvelous. The lectures, visits to several Jain sites, vegetarian meals, interactions with students from different countries, and beautiful environment and climate were wonderful experiences. I thank all those who contributed in different forms to make study a reality.”
Dr. Sanjay Shakya, Lecturer, Department of Buddhist Studies, Lumbini Buddhist University, Nepal says about the program ~
“Initially, when I came to know about this program, being a Buddhist scholar, I was concerned about studying Jainism for five long weeks. I can now say that every day I spend here is worth it. Thank you ISJS for this lifetime experience, for better learning, and for understanding Jainism as a real-life practice.”
Dr. Sharda Kusum Mishra, PhD, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi conveys her ideas ~
“I am thankful to Dr. Shrinetra Pandey for inviting and encouraging me to attend this Summer School and I express my gratefulness to ISJS for organizing such an extensive program. This course is quite informative and fruitful as it not only discusses the Jain principles but also demonstrates the preservation of Jain literature and allows discussions with Jain saints while closely observing their lives.”
The International Summer School for Jain Studies ‘ISSJS’ is the pilot project of ISJS which completes 19 years in 2024.
Click here to see the brochure
