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Jai Jinendra!
India is known for its festivity, which is not confined to any single religion but embraced across all Indic traditions, including Jainism. Among these, Ashtahnika stands out as a revered Jain festival observed for eight days, three times a year in Ashadha, Kartika, and Phalguna. Rooted in ancient tradition, it emphasizes spiritual discipline through fasting, temple visits, study, and meditation, fostering detachment from worldly pleasures and devotion to the Jinas, spiritual conquerors. The festival highlights Jain ideals of self-purification and upliftment, and ISJS experiential study programs in summer emphasize such practices alongside other important features.
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ISSJS.2026 SUMMER SCHOOLS: DEADLINE EXTENDED
ISJS is now accepting applications for its three internationally acclaimed residential programs, offering experiential study of Jainism for university students and scholars application of ahimsa for K-12 teachers and consultants to enhance peace and learning. To attract suitable scholars and students from universities and K-12 teachers, who might have missed the deadline, the application deadline has been extended from March 10 to April 20, 2026.Name of Program Dates Eligibility More Details ISSJS.2026-3W
June 18-July 08, 2026 Graduates, PhD candidates, postdocs, and faculty in Religious Studies, South Asian Studies, languages, anthropology, theology, and related fields. Read More
ISSJS.2026-5W
June 18-July 22, 2026 Advanced undergraduates (3rd & 4th year), graduate students, degree holders, PhD candidates, and faculty in Religion, Philosophy, South Asian Studies, Anthropology, and related fields. Read More
ISSJS.2026-TFP
July 02 - 22, 2026 K–12 teachers and educators committed to integrating practical nonviolence into their lives, classrooms, and school communities. Read More
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UNLOCK INDIA’S LINGUISTIC HERITAGE: LEARN APABHRAMSA ONLINE
For a wider audience interested in the classical languages of India, ISJS is offering a one-month online course on Apabhramsa Language and Grammar in Hindi. -
FREE ONLINE PRAKRIT DICTIONARY IN ENGLISH LAUNCHED
ISJS has launched the online English translation of Paia-sadda-mahannavo, the renowned Prakrit-Hindi dictionary originally compiled by Pt. Hargovind Das T. Sheth. This important resource is now freely accessible to scholars, students, and enthusiasts worldwide. -
2025: A LANDMARK YEAR FOR JAIN STUDIES
Jain Studies saw unprecedented global growth in 2025, with new chairs, research centers, and doctoral programs across leading universities. With nearly 50 PhD scholars and over 55 universities engaged, this expansion marks a turning point for Jain scholarship worldwide. -
SPEAK UP
This edition of the Speak Up section features an article titled Haribhadra’s Silence on Refutation of Karma as the Sole Cause by Dr. Shrinetra Pandey, Director, ISJS. -
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