JAIN VISHVA BHARATI INSTITUTE(Deemed University)

LADNUN, RAJASTHAN, INDIAwww.jvbi.ac.in

Understanding JainismTHEORY AND PRACTICE

July 23 to Aug. 12, 2017

Jain Vishva Bharati Institute (JVBI) : A ProfileJain Vishva Bharati Institute is a Institute of higher learning and research blendedwith spirituality, which came into existence in 1991. JVBI’s avowed aim is tointegrate academic knowledge and its application for evolving a new social patternbased on non-violence and peace. “Right conduct is the essence of knowledge”is the motto of the Institute. Every programme and every activity is directedtowards the realisation of this motto.The mission of the Institute is to integrate modern science with ancient wisdomgiven to us by great spiritual practitioners and visionary seers. The Institutionseeks to interweave moral & spiritual norms and values with the mundane andeconomic fibers of mankind to foster and develop universal human relationshipsfor the peaceful co-existence of individuals, groups, communities, sects, races,sexes, religions, nations and peoples. The Institute provides reverential studycourses in Jainology and Comparative Philosophy & Religion; Non-violenceand Peace; Science of Living, Preksha Meditation and Yoga; Prakrit and JainAgamas; and Social Work for development of a more balanced human beingand humanity.The Understanding Jainism Theory and Practice (UJTP) programme of theJVBI emphasizes Jain Philosophy, Ethics, Non-violence, Meditation, Art &Architecture and life-style in India. It is interdisciplinary in nature, withparticipating faculty of the Humanities, Social Sciences and Linguistics.

Objectivesi. To understand the concept and ideas of Jainism.ii. To develop understanding and attitude of nonviolence.iii. To familiarize the participants with the philosophy of creative non-violence

in India.iv. To impart training of Preksha Meditation for emotionally balanced life-style.v. To establish the importance and relevance of amity for the survival of

living being.

Why to Join UJTP at JVBIThere are many reasons why someone would want to join UJTP at JVBI. Salientfeatures and some of the distinct advantages of the programme are : Well renowned faculties & experts Economical & viable tuition fee

A modular academic/training programme structured on the basis of semester system Well-equipped computer centre E-mail, internet facilities A pollution free, nature endowed and spiritual campus A location that is easily accessible to the four cities - Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ajmer & Bikaner Indigenous set up of the township.

Who Can ApplyThe program is aimed for foreign students provided they meet the general prerequisite of proficiency inEnglish. The following could be possible applicants: Universities and their international study divisions or study abroad programmes Universities having programmes offering courses like Cross Cultural, Religious, Peace, Theology,

Social Science & Humanities Institutions with South Asian Studies programme Higher education Universities or Council of International Education NRI groups or associations Trade & Business Delegations or groups Individual students.

Course CreditsThe programme has Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses of 3/4 week duration. The number of creditsa student can take in this programme depends on the agreements with individual students or agreementreached with the Institute or participating institution.

Course Content

Introduction to Jainism, Life ofMahavir, Jain Prayer andMantra, Jain Literature, JainLife Style, Life of House Holder,Jain Asceticism, Path ofliberation, Nine Tatvas, SixSubstances & Jain Cosmology,Jain Art & Architecture, KarmaTheory, Theory of Knowledge,Jain symbols & Ceremonies, Artof Dying: Santhara, Concept ofNayavada, Status of Woman inJainism, Jain Diaspora.

Conceptual Development of Non-violence, Crusaders of Non-violence, Training in Nonviolence,Conflict Nature and Types, ConflictResolution, Reverence to Life,Nonviolent Communication,Ahimsa Yatra, Nonviolence : AnAntidote to Social Problems,Victory without War, Facets ofPeace, Peace Economics, PeaceMovement, Environmental andNonviolence, Vegetarianism, Gandhiand Mahaprajna, Rural Develop-ment, Human Rights and Duties.

SOL- an Innovative system ofEducation, Jain Meditation-Then &Now, Nurturing Factors ofMeditation, Stress Management &PM, Anupreksha-Auto Suggestion& Contemplation, Leshya Dhyana-Color Meditation, Chakra Meditation,Healing through Sound Energy,Scientific Research in PM, SOL-De-addiction & rehabilitation,Asana & Pranayama, IndianTraditions of Meditations, ValueEducation & SOL.

Jainism Science of Living, Applied Non-violencePreksha Meditation & Yoga & Peace in Jainism

For PG StudentStudies will be carried out on the basis of sacred Jain texts of Swetambar & Digambar tradition. Texts likeAcaranga, Sutrakritanga, Bhagvati, Nandi, Dasvaikalika, Tattvartha Sutra, Samayasar, Gommatsar etc.Study text could vary depending on the need.

Special Highlights of the Programmei. Visit to places of archaeological and historical

importance in and around Ladnun.ii. Interaction with spiritual personalities.iii. Meditation / Yoga session (morning session).iv. Visit to wild life sanctuary.v. Cultural interaction with local people of the

town for better understanding of culture.vi. Trekking

Study TourA study tour of one week covering Jaipur, Pushkar, Ajmer, Jodhpur, Nakoda, Osiyaji, Bikaner etc. will beorganized for the participants. Fee $350/- per student. Date and other details are available with co-ordinator.

JVBI CampusThe JVBI campus is alcohol and smoke free. Only vegetarianfood will be served. One has to observe the campus culture.

Facilities ProvidedBoarding and Lodging arrangements (Twin Sharing) for studentsjoining the UJTP will be made in the campus.

Fee StructureFor UG/PG the course fee will be US $ 500 / EU 400 and US $ 600 / EU 450 respectively. For details of thepayments contact co-ordinators. The Fee paid will be non-refundable.

Dead Line# Application : March 31, 2017 . # Fee : April 15, 2017.

Indian Classical Language Orientation ProgrammeKeeping in view the interest of international students in the ancient and classical languages of India, aspecial programme of orientation in Sanskrit, Prakrit and Hindi will be organized during the programme.Those who will participate shall be awarded one credit. The fee of the programme will be $50 each.

Prakrit capsule course will be dealtbroadly with the phonology andmorphology. It will cover both thetraditional and linguistic pattern ofteaching. To understand Prakrit, thecontemporary classical languageSanskrit will be compared with. Thoughphonology and morphology students willlearn the development of ancient Indianlanguage through out the agesbeginning from the sound system withvowels and consonants, behavior ofsounds etc. and parts of speech, in themorphology and construction ofsentences etc. will be in the curriculum.

An introductory course onbasics of Sanskrit will also bethe part of programme forwilling candidates consistingof vowel, pronunciation,verbs, introduction tonouns, gender, alphabeticalorder, halanta and conjunctconsonants, special symbols,dictionary practice andexercise.

Prakrit Sanskrit Hindi

Hindi is one of the major spokenlanguages in India and has a richliterature of over one thousandyears and can be compared withany other developed language andliterature of the world. To understandHindi, it is necessary to have pre-liminary acquaintance with thestructure of the language andlinguistics future. This programmeconsists: language element,elementary linguistics and salientfeatures of Devanagri scripts, Hindiand its subordinate languages andexercise of spoken Hindi.

N.B. : On request, this course may be organised in other time also dependingupon the suitability and number of candidates.Arts and Crafts of Jain Monks & Nuns

LocationThe Institute is located in Ladnun, a small township in the Nagaur District ofRajasthan (India), representing the ancient Indian Gurukul tradition. Surroundedby sand dunes, it has a green leafy setting and peaceful atmosphere, which canmake a person forget the hustle and bustle of cities and tensions of a busy industriallife. Ladnun is 380 Kms. west of Delhi, the Capital city of India, and 215 Kms. NorthWest of Jaipur, which is known as the Pink City and the Capital of the State of Rajasthan.It is well served by deluxe and express bus services from Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner,Udaipur, Delhi and other cities. The nearest airports are Jaipur and Jodhpur.

Contact PersonCo-ordinators Academic Convener(i) Prof. Samani Satya Prajna, FIU, samaniji@preksha.com Dr. Samani Shreyas Prajna(ii) Prof. Anil Dhar, anljvbi@gmail.com Samani Amal Prajna

understandingjsn@gmail.com

Contact : Prof. Anil Dhar (+91-9460930095) (Co-ordinator), web. : www.jvbi.ac.in

JAIN VISHVA BHARATI INSTITUTE(Deemed University)

Ladnun-341 306, Rajasthan, India

M.S. ANEKANT SHODHPEETHUNDERSTANDING JAINISM

THEORY AND PRACTICEJuly 23 - August 12, 2017

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