ISSJS.2024 Concludes
The iconic Summer School by ISJS concluded on July 21, 2024, and
the participants left for their respective homes with insightful
knowledge and beautiful memories.
The group of 14 participants spent five weeks with ISJS from June 17, 2024, where they learned various Jain topics, interacted with various Jain ascetics and householders, and visited pilgrim places to have a holistic understanding of Jainism as a living religion.
The valedictory session on July 20, 2024, was graced by Prof. Pramod Pandey, Vice Chancellor, Deccan College Post-Graduate and Research Institute (Deemed to be University). He addressed the gathering and presented the certificates on behalf of his university and ISJS, and the ISJS Director (acting) Dr. Shrinetra Pandey presented the transcripts to everyone.
Dr. Hassan Omari, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, University of Kenya, Nairobi has written a letter on the completion of the program where he mentions ~
“I never imagined that I could live a day without eating meat. I must admit that I nearly canceled this trip, just thinking how I would live without meat. But I hereby state that this is the best way to go. I plan to continue being a vegetarian after seeing the benefits…”
Dr. Kamal Naulakha, a Chartered Accountant from Mumbai, says about the program ~
“I hope by now all of us are back to our destinations with fond memories of a great experience at the 5W-ISSJS…the excellent part was bonding strong relationships and getting acquainted with different cultures and traditions – Christian, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism & Jainism among the 14 participants.”
Ms. Hansi Surana, a student at Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, conveys her ideas ~
“The lectures and intellectual discussions with the teachers not only deepened my understanding of Jainism but also taught me how to effectively present and introduce its concepts to newcomers. We visited significant places like Kumbhoj Bahubali, the Abhay Prabhavana Museum, BORI, and Shrut Bhawan. These visits and interactions were not only exciting and informative but also provided me with direction for further research in Jainism. My heartfelt thanks go to the entire ISJS team for their support, always-helpful attitude, and immense dedication.”
Mr. Yash Dhamija, a social worker at UNICEF, expresses his views~
“ISSJS exemplified a perfect blend of theory and practice! Every session, whether it focused on technical topics like Jain philosophy, ethics, and literature, or interactive aspects like the social dimensions, festivals, and rituals, was delivered excellently by distinguished speakers. Equally commendable were the field visits to various temples, museums, and practitioners' homes. As a social worker, I have gained in-depth knowledge of the tools and concepts guiding the Jain lives, which will help me develop innovative peacebuilding projects with children and youth.”
Click here read the detailed report
Click here to view the photo walk
Click here read the letter of appreciation from Dr. Hassan Omari
The group of 14 participants spent five weeks with ISJS from June 17, 2024, where they learned various Jain topics, interacted with various Jain ascetics and householders, and visited pilgrim places to have a holistic understanding of Jainism as a living religion.
The valedictory session on July 20, 2024, was graced by Prof. Pramod Pandey, Vice Chancellor, Deccan College Post-Graduate and Research Institute (Deemed to be University). He addressed the gathering and presented the certificates on behalf of his university and ISJS, and the ISJS Director (acting) Dr. Shrinetra Pandey presented the transcripts to everyone.
Dr. Hassan Omari, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, University of Kenya, Nairobi has written a letter on the completion of the program where he mentions ~
“I never imagined that I could live a day without eating meat. I must admit that I nearly canceled this trip, just thinking how I would live without meat. But I hereby state that this is the best way to go. I plan to continue being a vegetarian after seeing the benefits…”
Dr. Kamal Naulakha, a Chartered Accountant from Mumbai, says about the program ~
“I hope by now all of us are back to our destinations with fond memories of a great experience at the 5W-ISSJS…the excellent part was bonding strong relationships and getting acquainted with different cultures and traditions – Christian, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism & Jainism among the 14 participants.”
Ms. Hansi Surana, a student at Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, conveys her ideas ~
“The lectures and intellectual discussions with the teachers not only deepened my understanding of Jainism but also taught me how to effectively present and introduce its concepts to newcomers. We visited significant places like Kumbhoj Bahubali, the Abhay Prabhavana Museum, BORI, and Shrut Bhawan. These visits and interactions were not only exciting and informative but also provided me with direction for further research in Jainism. My heartfelt thanks go to the entire ISJS team for their support, always-helpful attitude, and immense dedication.”
Mr. Yash Dhamija, a social worker at UNICEF, expresses his views~
“ISSJS exemplified a perfect blend of theory and practice! Every session, whether it focused on technical topics like Jain philosophy, ethics, and literature, or interactive aspects like the social dimensions, festivals, and rituals, was delivered excellently by distinguished speakers. Equally commendable were the field visits to various temples, museums, and practitioners' homes. As a social worker, I have gained in-depth knowledge of the tools and concepts guiding the Jain lives, which will help me develop innovative peacebuilding projects with children and youth.”
Click here read the detailed report
Click here to view the photo walk
Click here read the letter of appreciation from Dr. Hassan Omari
