Dear Reader,
Jai Jinendra!
The International School for Jain Studies (ISJS) is committed to sharing the timeless wisdom of Lord Mahavira through courses that blend philosophy with lived practice, offering participants a chance to engage in Jain rituals, interact with ascetics, converse with lay practitioners, and visit temples, all while fostering a deeper understanding of Jain principles and their applications in modern day life. Admissions are now open to join this transformative journey.
ISSJS.2026 SUMMER SCHOOLS
ISJS is receiving strong global interest for its 21st International Residential Summer Schools. We invite more motivated scholars, students, and K–12 educators to join these programs, especially those seeking experiential study of Jainism and practical applications of nonviolence in classrooms and personal life.
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 |
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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 |
OTHER INITIATIVES
ISJS invites submissions for the Bhagwan Kunthunath Awards, honoring excellence in Jain academic publishing. Books and research papers published between April 2025 and March 2026 are eligible. Scholars and researchers worldwide are encouraged to participate.
The English translation of Paia-sadda-mahannavo, the renowned Prakrit–Hindi dictionary by Pt. Hargovind Das T. Sheth, is underway. A partial version is online, freely available worldwide, supporting research, study, and exploration of Prakrit literature.
A three-day workshop on Value Education, Peace, and Harmony concluded in Pune, March 25–27, 2026, inspiring teachers to integrate Jain principles for fostering harmony, discipline, and positive learning environments.
SPEAK UP ARTICLE
This edition of the Speak Up section features an article titled Rediscovering the Joga Batrisi: New Manuscript Evidence from a Jain Yoga Research Stay in Pune by Ms. Corinna May Lhoir, Research Associate, Hamburg University, Germany.
FOR READERS TO KNOW
Bhagwan Shitalnath Chair at Deccan College, Pune hosted the release of Unearthing Jainism on March 23, 2026, highlighting Devagiri’s Jain heritage through archaeology and texts, with eminent scholars appreciating its interdisciplinary contribution.
The ERC-funded project MIRA: Manipravalam — Insight, Research, and Analysis invites applications for junior scholar positions at EFEO Pondicherry, starting June 2026, with full-time renewable contracts until 2031, hosted by the University of Hamburg.
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