JAIN VISHVA BHARATI INSTITUTE
(Deemed University)
LADNUN (RAJASTHAN) INDIA
Understanding Jainism Programme
July 23 to Aug. 12, 2013
Jain
Vishva Bharati Institute (JVBI) : A Profile
Jain Vishva Bharati
Institute is a Institute of higher learning and research blended with spirituality,
which came into existence in 1991. JVBI’s avowed aim is to integrate academic
knowledge and its application for evolving a new social pattern based on
non-violence and peace. “Right conduct is the essence of knowledge” is the
motto of the Institute. Every programme and every activity is directed towards
the realisation of this motto.
The mission of the
Institute is to integrate modern science with ancient wisdom given to us by
great spiritual practitioners and visionary seers. The Institution seeks to
interweave moral & spiritual norms and values with the mundane and economic
fibers of mankind to foster and develop universal human relationships for the
peaceful co-existence of individuals, groups, communities, sects, races, sexes,
religions, nations and peoples. The Institute provides reverential study courses
in Jainology and Comparative Philosophy & Religion; Non-violence and Peace;
Science of Living, Preksha Meditation and Yoga; Prakrit and Jain Agamas; and
Social Work for development of a more balanced human being and humanity.
The Understanding
Jainism Programme (UJP) of the JVBI emphasizes Jain Philosophy, Ethics,
Non-violence, Meditation, Art & Architecture and life-style in India. It is
interdisciplinary in nature, with participating faculty of the Humanities, Social
Sciences and Linguistics.
Objectives :
i. 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 join UJP at
JVBI
There are many
reasons why someone would want to join UJP at JVBI. Salient
features 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 apply?
The program is
aimed for foreign students provided they meet the general prerequisite of
proficiency in
English. The
following could be possible applicants:
! Universities and
their international study divisions or study abroad programmes
! Departments of
Universities
! 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 Credits
The programme has
Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses of 3/4 week duration. The number of
credits
a student can take
in this programme depends on the agreements with individual students or
agreement
reached with the Institute or participating institution.
For PG Student
Studies will be
carried out on the basis of sacred Jain texts of Swetambar & Digambar
tradition. Texts like Acaranga, Sutrakritanga, Bhagvati, Nandi, Dasvaikalika,
Tattvartha Sutra, Samayasar, Gommatsar etc.
Study text could vary
depending on the need.
Special highlights
of the Programme
i.
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 Tour :
A study tour of one
week covering Jaipur, Pushkar, Ajmer, Jodhpur, Nakoda, Osiyaji, Bikaner etc.
will be
organized for the
participants. Fee $250/- per student. Date and other details are available with
co-ordinator.
JVBI Campus :
The JVBI campus is
alcohol and smoke free. Only vegetarian food will be served. One has to observe
the
campus culture.
Facilities Provided
Boarding and Lodging
arrangements for students joining the UJP will be made in the campus.
Fee Structure
For UG/PG the
course fee will be US $ 500 / EU 400 and US $ 600 / EU 450 respectively. For
details of the payments contact co-ordinators. The Fee paid will be non-refundable.
Dead Line :
# Application :
March 31, 2013. # Fee : April 15, 2013.
Indian Classical
Language Orientation Programme
Keeping in view the
interest of international students in the ancient and classical languages of
India, a
special 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
Prakrit capsule course will be dealt broadly
with the phonology and morphology. It will cover both the traditional and
linguistic pattern of teaching. To understand Prakrit, the contemporary
classical language Sanskrit will be compared with. Though phonology and
morphology students will learn the development of ancient Indian language
through out the ages beginning from the sound system with vowels and
consonants, behavior of sounds etc. and parts of speech, in the morphology and
construction of sentences etc. will be in the curriculum.
Sanskrit
An introductory course on basics of
Sanskrit will also be the part of programme for willing candidates consisting of
vowel, pronunciation, verbs, introduction to nouns, gender, alphabetical order,
halanta and conjunct consonants, special symbols, dictionary practice and exercise.
Hindi
Hindi is one of the major spoken languages
in India and has a rich literature of over one thousand years and can be
compared with any other developed language and literature of the world. To
understand Hindi, it is necessary to have preliminary acquaintance with the structure
of the language and linguistics future. This programme consists: language
element, elementary linguistics and salient features of Devanagri scripts,
Hindi and its subordinate languages and exercise of spoken Hindi.
Special highlights
of the Programme
i. 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 Tour :
A study tour of one
week covering Jaipur, Pushkar, Ajmer, Jodhpur, Nakoda, Osiyaji, Bikaner etc.
will be
organized for the
participants. Fee $250/- per student. Date and other details are available with
co-ordinator.
JVBI Campus :
The JVBI campus is
alcohol and smoke free. Only vegetarian food will be served. One has to observe
the
campus culture.
Facilities Provided
Boarding and Lodging arrangements for
students joining the UJP will be made in the campus.
Fee Structure
For UG/PG the
course fee will be US $ 500 / EU 400 and US $ 600 / EU 450 respectively. For
details of the payments contact co-ordinators. The Fee paid will be
non-refundable.
Dead Line :
# Application : March 31, 2013. # Fee :
April 15, 2013.
Location
The Institute is
located in Ladnun, a small township in the Nagaur District of Rajasthan
(India), representing the ancient Indian
Gurukul tradition. Surrounded by sand dunes, it has a green leafy setting and
peaceful atmosphere, which can make a person forget the hustle and bustle of
cities and tensions of a busy industrial life. Ladnun is 380 Kms. west of
Delhi, the Capital city of India, and 215 Kms. North West 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 Person :
Co-ordinators :
Academic Convener :
(i) Samani Unnat Prajna, FIU, samaniji@preksha.com Samani Rohini Prajna
(ii) Dr. Anil Dhar, anljvbi@gmail.com Samani Aagam Prajna
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