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JAIN VISHVA BHARATI INSTITUTE LADNUN341306,(RAJASTHAN) INDIA
National Seminar On
“The Role of Jainism in Evolving a New Paradigm of Philosophy”
FEBRUARY 21-23, 2008
Call for papers/registration
Organized by Department of Jainology and Comparative Religion & Philosophy
: Venue: -
Conference Hall Jain Vishva Bharati Ladnun-341306 (Rajasthan)
Tel.:01581-222230, 222110, 224332 Fax: 222160, 222230 Email: [email protected] Website: http/www.jvbi.ac.in
About the Institute: Jain Vishva Bharati Institute is located within the campus of Jain Vishva Bharati (JVB) Ladnun, a center of education, literature, culture, social service, meditation and spirituality which was founded in 1970 under the inspiration of late Acharya Tulsi, the saint and scholar,. In 1991, the Government of India notified JVBI as Deemed to be University under Section 3 of University Grant Commission Act, 1956. The Institute continues to enjoy the patronage of Jain Vishva Bharati in its campus. Late Acharya Tulsi was the first constitutional Anushasta (moral and spiritual disciplinarian) of the Institute. Acharya Mahaprajna is its present Anushasta. The Jain Vishva Bharati Institute endeavours to promote, practice and propagate the high ideas of anekant, ahimsa, tolerance and peaceful co-existence for the weal of the mankind. The main objective of the Institute is to provide instruction & training and conduct research & experimentation in the field of oriental learning, shraman culture and other related subjects. It aims at working out a synthesis of the spiritual heritage of ancient Jain scriptures with modern touch. Even though Ladnun is located in arid zone, the campus is full of greenery with parks and gardens. The environment is free from pollution and noise, ideal for studies, research and meditation. About the Department: Jainology has one of the richest heritages of learning and culture, with a tradition of tolerance, catholicity and synthesis. The Department of Jainology and Comparative Study has come into being as project even before recognition of JVBI as a Deemed to be University. After recognition it has completed its 15 years of glorious achievements. It has produced more then 100 PG students. The number of the students of the department who have qualified is also
matter of pride. The department has also the unique distinction of being the first in producing the scholars who are serving the academic institutions of repute in different capacities at national and international levels. The regular Ph.D. programme was ushered in 1996 where as The M.Phil. course was added to the department in the year 2005.. The Department is proud to have produced, so far, 50 Ph.D., 1 D.Litt. and 14 M.Phil holders. The UGC sponsored Refresher Course are being conducted regularly by the Department since 2005. As a major academic exercise, national seminar, international summer schools, workshops, educational tours, lectures by the visiting professors and special talks by the faculty members etc. are being held for enhancing Jain and comparative studies. The writing, editing, translation of the study materials for DEC and of the Jain philosophical classical texts are being done by the faculty members. Need and Relevance of the Seminar: Jainism is an ancient eastern religion. The cardinal principles of Jainism propounded by Lord Mahavira, since twenty-six century ago are based on reverence for life, equality, equanimity and a sense of interdependence. The Jain philosophy has enriched the arena of human thought by its principle of ‘Anekant’ i.e. non-absolutism. The Jain culture has exercised profound influence on the lives of millions of people through their non-violent attitude, universal friendliness and restraint behaviour to have peace in this materialistic world. It is to note that Jain community is well known for its significant qualities of vegetarianism, non-absolutism and nonviolence in every aspect of life. These principles are most relevant in the present era, when human existence is experiencing problems like decaying of values which is giving birth to terrorism, fundamentalism and other related problems. Today the entire world is facing global threats of economic inequality, disparity,
poverty, war, ecological disaster and spiritual despair. Moreover, in the age of globalization, members of remote clans have now become our immediate neighbours, in both actual and virtual realities. With the emergence of such a global village arises need for a dialogue on global ethics and intercultural faith. Traditional ethical systems were developed primarily to deal with human relationships within a particular ethnic, religious and cultural group. In this global village, however, we are more and more interacting with people with ideals, ideas, cultures, religions and customs very different from ours and from each other. In this era, a new paradigm of philosophy appropriate for global ethics, intercultural dialogue and ecological balance would, thus, enable us to deal with such entirely new relationships. The ideas of global ethics, inter-cultural dialogue, equality, equanimity, and human solidarity unfold themselves in the nonviolent, restraint, rational and symbiotic Jain ethics of tolerance, interdependence and reciprocity, and in its realistic and pluralistic postulates which preserve unity and diversity without undermining any one of the two. Although our religious or philosophical traditions are diverse, like the natural environment, we are discovering the global interdependence of human hearts and minds. We need to participate in the modern experience of interfaith encounters and exchanges, which marks a new phase in the human quest to discover our full humanity. Jainism has a lot to share with the people of the world in solving problems arising because of dogmatism, materialism, consumerism, terrorism, science and technology. To think of the solutions of the problems stated and unstated by correlating Jainism with humanities and other social sciences is the aim of this seminar. The Sub-themes:
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Jainism and modern, post-modern and contemporary philosophy The role of Jainism in evolving a global ethics (applied, practical, bioethics and environmental ethics) The role of Jainism in developing intercultural faith The role of Jainism in socio-economic conflict Resolution The role of Jainism in human solidarity through Ahimsa (Nonviolence), Anekant and Icchaparimana (limit of wants, consumption and possession)
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The role of Jain Meditation in transformation of consciousness (with special reference to the bio-chemical and emotional changes) Or • The role of science of Living, an innovative experiment in education based on Jain spiritual concept of development of human personality, in fulfillment of the real purpose of education. Paper Submission: 1. The abstract of the presentation should reach to the co-coordinator by Dec. 15, 2007 the last date for submission the full papers is Jan. 10,2008. 2.The participation of delegates will be subjected to writing a paper on any one of the themes of their choice and submitting the same by the stipulated date. The presentation of paper in the seminar will, however, be limited to only the selected ones. 3.The length of the paper should not be more then 10-12 pages on A4 size paper, with one and half spacing, and font size12. Soft copy of full paper should also be submitted in the form of CD.
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Participants: Limited number of distinguished thinkers, educationist and practitioners will be taken as speakers in the seminar. They will come from different religious organizations missionaries NGOs and schools of Social Work in India. Boarding and Lodging: Outside participants will be provided free and modest board and lodging facilities within the campus from evening of 20th Feb. 2008. Only vegetarian food will be served during seminar. The delegates are requested to intimate clearly and positively the date and time of their arrival, to the Coordinator by 10 th Feb., 2008 by post or email. AC II class railway fare or actual bus fare will be paid to those outstation participants whose papers are presented in the seminar. The travel expenses will be reimbursed only on production of both ways confirmed tickets. The Institute is located at Ladnun, a small town in Nagaur district of Rajasthan. It is 225 kms North-West of Jaipur and 365 kms West of Delhi. Ladnun is well connected with prominent cities of Rajasthan like Jaipur, Ajmer, Jodhpur and Bikaner by deluxe and express buses. Nearest Railway station is Kuchaman city of Jodhpur-Jaipur sector of North West Railway. Weather at Ladnun in February is pleasant. Only light warm clothing will be sufficient. All communications in regard to the seminar should be addressed to – Dr Samani Chaitanya Prajna, Associate Professor & Head, Dept. of Jainology and Comparative Religion& Philosophy, JVBI Ladnun 341306, Rajasthan. E-mail: [email protected] Dr. Anand Prakash Tripathi, Director of DEC, JVBI, Ladnun (P) 01581-222110
(M) 09414870428 Organizing Committee: Patron:
Dr Samani Mangal Prajna, The Vice-Chancellor Jain Vishva Bharati Institute, Ladnun Prof. M.R. Gelara, Former Vice Chancellor, JVBI, Ladnun Prof. Aruna Mookerjee, Visiting Professor, Dept. of Jainology and Comp. Religion & Philosophy JVBI, Ladnun Prof. Vishvanath Mishra, Visiting Professor, Dept. of Jainology and Comp. Religion & Philosophy, JVBI, Ladnun Prof. Damodar Shastri, Visiting Professor, Dept. of Jainology and Comp.Religion & Philosophy JVBI, Ladnun
Members: 1. Prof. B.R. Dugar, Head, Dept. of Non-violence and Peace, JVBI 2. Prof. J. R. Bhattacharya, Head, Dept. of Sanskrit and Prakrit, JVBI 3. B.P.Gaur, Associate Prof. & Head, Dept. of Science of Living, JVBI 4. Mrs. Prtibha J. Mishra, Assistant Prof & Head, Dept. of Social Work, JVBI 5. Dr. B.L Jain, Associate Prof. & Head, Dept. of Education, JVBI 6. Devesh Agraval, Head, Dept. of Computer Application, JVBI 7. Dr Samani Riju Prajna, Principal, AKKM College, JVBI 8. Dr Samani Ritu Prajna, Lecturer, Dept. of Jainology and Comp. Religion & Philosophy, JVBI, Ladnun 9. Samani Aagam Prajna, Lecturer, Dept. of Jainology and Comp. Religion & Philosophy, JVBI, Ladnun 10. Samani Rohit Prajna, Lecturer, Dept. of Jainology and Comp. Religion & Philosophy, JVBI, Ladnun 11. Samani Rohini Prajna, Lecturer, Dept. of Jainology and Comp. Religion & Philosophy, JVBI, Ladnun 12. Miss Shweta Jain, Research Scholar, Dept. of Jainology and Comp. Religion & Philosophy, JVBI, Ladnun
Adviser:
Director:
Dr Samani Chaitanya Prajna Assoc. Prof. and Head Dept. of Jainology and Com. Religion & Philosophy, JVBI, Ladnun
Coordinator:
Dr Anand Prakash Tripathi Director of DEC, JVBI, Ladnun
Assit. Coordinator: Sh. Yogesh Kumar Jain
SRF Scholar, Dept. of Jainology and Comparative Religion & Philosophy, JVBI, Ladnun.
JAIN VISHVA BHARATI INSTITUTE
DEPARTMENT OF JAINOLOGY AND COMPARATIVE RELIGION & PHILOSOPHY
Name. ……………………………………… ……………………………………………… Age……………Male/Female……………… Nationality………………………………….. Designation………………………………… Institute……………………………………... ……………………………………………… Postal Address ……………………………… ……………………………………………… ………………………………………………
Phone code with STD code (O)…………………….
For further information contact: Dr. Anand Prakash Tripathi Seminar Co-ordinator Director, Distance Education Course, JVBI, Ladnun (P) 01581-222110 (M) 09414870428 Mr. Yogesh Kumar Jain Assistant coordinator (M) 09413142180, E-mail – [email protected]
(R)…………………………………... (M)………………………………….. E- mail………………………………………. ……………………………………… Registration fee………………...Faculty: Rs. 200/ per parson / per paper Research scholar/ Student Rs.100 / Per person / per paper. Cash can be accepted as registration Fee. Signature: Date: To be returned by 30 November, 2007 to the above correspondence
National Seminar On
“The Role of Jainism in Evolving a New Paradigm of Philosophy”
FEBRUARY 21-23, 2008
Call for papers/registration
Organized by Department of Jainology and Comparative Religion & Philosophy
: Venue: -
Conference Hall Jain Vishva Bharati Ladnun-341306 (Rajasthan)
Tel.:01581-222230, 222110, 224332 Fax: 222160, 222230 Email: [email protected] Website: http/www.jvbi.ac.in
About the Institute: Jain Vishva Bharati Institute is located within the campus of Jain Vishva Bharati (JVB) Ladnun, a center of education, literature, culture, social service, meditation and spirituality which was founded in 1970 under the inspiration of late Acharya Tulsi, the saint and scholar,. In 1991, the Government of India notified JVBI as Deemed to be University under Section 3 of University Grant Commission Act, 1956. The Institute continues to enjoy the patronage of Jain Vishva Bharati in its campus. Late Acharya Tulsi was the first constitutional Anushasta (moral and spiritual disciplinarian) of the Institute. Acharya Mahaprajna is its present Anushasta. The Jain Vishva Bharati Institute endeavours to promote, practice and propagate the high ideas of anekant, ahimsa, tolerance and peaceful co-existence for the weal of the mankind. The main objective of the Institute is to provide instruction & training and conduct research & experimentation in the field of oriental learning, shraman culture and other related subjects. It aims at working out a synthesis of the spiritual heritage of ancient Jain scriptures with modern touch. Even though Ladnun is located in arid zone, the campus is full of greenery with parks and gardens. The environment is free from pollution and noise, ideal for studies, research and meditation. About the Department: Jainology has one of the richest heritages of learning and culture, with a tradition of tolerance, catholicity and synthesis. The Department of Jainology and Comparative Study has come into being as project even before recognition of JVBI as a Deemed to be University. After recognition it has completed its 15 years of glorious achievements. It has produced more then 100 PG students. The number of the students of the department who have qualified is also
matter of pride. The department has also the unique distinction of being the first in producing the scholars who are serving the academic institutions of repute in different capacities at national and international levels. The regular Ph.D. programme was ushered in 1996 where as The M.Phil. course was added to the department in the year 2005.. The Department is proud to have produced, so far, 50 Ph.D., 1 D.Litt. and 14 M.Phil holders. The UGC sponsored Refresher Course are being conducted regularly by the Department since 2005. As a major academic exercise, national seminar, international summer schools, workshops, educational tours, lectures by the visiting professors and special talks by the faculty members etc. are being held for enhancing Jain and comparative studies. The writing, editing, translation of the study materials for DEC and of the Jain philosophical classical texts are being done by the faculty members. Need and Relevance of the Seminar: Jainism is an ancient eastern religion. The cardinal principles of Jainism propounded by Lord Mahavira, since twenty-six century ago are based on reverence for life, equality, equanimity and a sense of interdependence. The Jain philosophy has enriched the arena of human thought by its principle of ‘Anekant’ i.e. non-absolutism. The Jain culture has exercised profound influence on the lives of millions of people through their non-violent attitude, universal friendliness and restraint behaviour to have peace in this materialistic world. It is to note that Jain community is well known for its significant qualities of vegetarianism, non-absolutism and nonviolence in every aspect of life. These principles are most relevant in the present era, when human existence is experiencing problems like decaying of values which is giving birth to terrorism, fundamentalism and other related problems. Today the entire world is facing global threats of economic inequality, disparity,
poverty, war, ecological disaster and spiritual despair. Moreover, in the age of globalization, members of remote clans have now become our immediate neighbours, in both actual and virtual realities. With the emergence of such a global village arises need for a dialogue on global ethics and intercultural faith. Traditional ethical systems were developed primarily to deal with human relationships within a particular ethnic, religious and cultural group. In this global village, however, we are more and more interacting with people with ideals, ideas, cultures, religions and customs very different from ours and from each other. In this era, a new paradigm of philosophy appropriate for global ethics, intercultural dialogue and ecological balance would, thus, enable us to deal with such entirely new relationships. The ideas of global ethics, inter-cultural dialogue, equality, equanimity, and human solidarity unfold themselves in the nonviolent, restraint, rational and symbiotic Jain ethics of tolerance, interdependence and reciprocity, and in its realistic and pluralistic postulates which preserve unity and diversity without undermining any one of the two. Although our religious or philosophical traditions are diverse, like the natural environment, we are discovering the global interdependence of human hearts and minds. We need to participate in the modern experience of interfaith encounters and exchanges, which marks a new phase in the human quest to discover our full humanity. Jainism has a lot to share with the people of the world in solving problems arising because of dogmatism, materialism, consumerism, terrorism, science and technology. To think of the solutions of the problems stated and unstated by correlating Jainism with humanities and other social sciences is the aim of this seminar. The Sub-themes:
• •
Jainism and modern, post-modern and contemporary philosophy The role of Jainism in evolving a global ethics (applied, practical, bioethics and environmental ethics) The role of Jainism in developing intercultural faith The role of Jainism in socio-economic conflict Resolution The role of Jainism in human solidarity through Ahimsa (Nonviolence), Anekant and Icchaparimana (limit of wants, consumption and possession)
• • •
The role of Jain Meditation in transformation of consciousness (with special reference to the bio-chemical and emotional changes) Or • The role of science of Living, an innovative experiment in education based on Jain spiritual concept of development of human personality, in fulfillment of the real purpose of education. Paper Submission: 1. The abstract of the presentation should reach to the co-coordinator by Dec. 15, 2007 the last date for submission the full papers is Jan. 10,2008. 2.The participation of delegates will be subjected to writing a paper on any one of the themes of their choice and submitting the same by the stipulated date. The presentation of paper in the seminar will, however, be limited to only the selected ones. 3.The length of the paper should not be more then 10-12 pages on A4 size paper, with one and half spacing, and font size12. Soft copy of full paper should also be submitted in the form of CD.
•
Participants: Limited number of distinguished thinkers, educationist and practitioners will be taken as speakers in the seminar. They will come from different religious organizations missionaries NGOs and schools of Social Work in India. Boarding and Lodging: Outside participants will be provided free and modest board and lodging facilities within the campus from evening of 20th Feb. 2008. Only vegetarian food will be served during seminar. The delegates are requested to intimate clearly and positively the date and time of their arrival, to the Coordinator by 10 th Feb., 2008 by post or email. AC II class railway fare or actual bus fare will be paid to those outstation participants whose papers are presented in the seminar. The travel expenses will be reimbursed only on production of both ways confirmed tickets. The Institute is located at Ladnun, a small town in Nagaur district of Rajasthan. It is 225 kms North-West of Jaipur and 365 kms West of Delhi. Ladnun is well connected with prominent cities of Rajasthan like Jaipur, Ajmer, Jodhpur and Bikaner by deluxe and express buses. Nearest Railway station is Kuchaman city of Jodhpur-Jaipur sector of North West Railway. Weather at Ladnun in February is pleasant. Only light warm clothing will be sufficient. All communications in regard to the seminar should be addressed to – Dr Samani Chaitanya Prajna, Associate Professor & Head, Dept. of Jainology and Comparative Religion& Philosophy, JVBI Ladnun 341306, Rajasthan. E-mail: [email protected] Dr. Anand Prakash Tripathi, Director of DEC, JVBI, Ladnun (P) 01581-222110
(M) 09414870428 Organizing Committee: Patron:
Dr Samani Mangal Prajna, The Vice-Chancellor Jain Vishva Bharati Institute, Ladnun Prof. M.R. Gelara, Former Vice Chancellor, JVBI, Ladnun Prof. Aruna Mookerjee, Visiting Professor, Dept. of Jainology and Comp. Religion & Philosophy JVBI, Ladnun Prof. Vishvanath Mishra, Visiting Professor, Dept. of Jainology and Comp. Religion & Philosophy, JVBI, Ladnun Prof. Damodar Shastri, Visiting Professor, Dept. of Jainology and Comp.Religion & Philosophy JVBI, Ladnun
Members: 1. Prof. B.R. Dugar, Head, Dept. of Non-violence and Peace, JVBI 2. Prof. J. R. Bhattacharya, Head, Dept. of Sanskrit and Prakrit, JVBI 3. B.P.Gaur, Associate Prof. & Head, Dept. of Science of Living, JVBI 4. Mrs. Prtibha J. Mishra, Assistant Prof & Head, Dept. of Social Work, JVBI 5. Dr. B.L Jain, Associate Prof. & Head, Dept. of Education, JVBI 6. Devesh Agraval, Head, Dept. of Computer Application, JVBI 7. Dr Samani Riju Prajna, Principal, AKKM College, JVBI 8. Dr Samani Ritu Prajna, Lecturer, Dept. of Jainology and Comp. Religion & Philosophy, JVBI, Ladnun 9. Samani Aagam Prajna, Lecturer, Dept. of Jainology and Comp. Religion & Philosophy, JVBI, Ladnun 10. Samani Rohit Prajna, Lecturer, Dept. of Jainology and Comp. Religion & Philosophy, JVBI, Ladnun 11. Samani Rohini Prajna, Lecturer, Dept. of Jainology and Comp. Religion & Philosophy, JVBI, Ladnun 12. Miss Shweta Jain, Research Scholar, Dept. of Jainology and Comp. Religion & Philosophy, JVBI, Ladnun
Adviser:
Director:
Dr Samani Chaitanya Prajna Assoc. Prof. and Head Dept. of Jainology and Com. Religion & Philosophy, JVBI, Ladnun
Coordinator:
Dr Anand Prakash Tripathi Director of DEC, JVBI, Ladnun
Assit. Coordinator: Sh. Yogesh Kumar Jain
SRF Scholar, Dept. of Jainology and Comparative Religion & Philosophy, JVBI, Ladnun.
JAIN VISHVA BHARATI INSTITUTE
DEPARTMENT OF JAINOLOGY AND COMPARATIVE RELIGION & PHILOSOPHY
Name. ……………………………………… ……………………………………………… Age……………Male/Female……………… Nationality………………………………….. Designation………………………………… Institute……………………………………... ……………………………………………… Postal Address ……………………………… ……………………………………………… ………………………………………………
Phone code with STD code (O)…………………….
For further information contact: Dr. Anand Prakash Tripathi Seminar Co-ordinator Director, Distance Education Course, JVBI, Ladnun (P) 01581-222110 (M) 09414870428 Mr. Yogesh Kumar Jain Assistant coordinator (M) 09413142180, E-mail – [email protected]
(R)…………………………………... (M)………………………………….. E- mail………………………………………. ……………………………………… Registration fee………………...Faculty: Rs. 200/ per parson / per paper Research scholar/ Student Rs.100 / Per person / per paper. Cash can be accepted as registration Fee. Signature: Date: To be returned by 30 November, 2007 to the above correspondence
