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Mahavir Nirvana Kalyanak Mahotsav
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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK
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Dear Readers,
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Jai Jinendra!!
On the front cover, you can see the image of Mahavir Nirvana Kalyanak Mahotsav, which falls on the same
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day as ‘Diwali’. Jains celebrate Diwali because the last Tirthankara Lord Mahavira attained Nirvana/Moksha
on the night of Diwali. It signifies his liberation of the soul and encourages others to follow the path of
righteousness and move from a life of ignorance to a life of knowledge and wisdom and from darkness to
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light.
ISJS is happy to announce that the 5 th Jain Studies Winter Program would be held in December 2022
online.
After the overwhelming response for an online course on “Fundamentals of Prakrit Language” in the
English language from November 8 till December 7, 2022. ISJS will soon announce the same course in the
forthcoming months.
"The Rhythm of Life," a holistic experiential retreat from November 11 to 13, is scheduled to assist people to
grasp the essence of happiness and discover skills to help them navigate life. Details within.
In the speak-up article this time, we have an article from Mr. Pranshav Pandya in which he vividly narrates
how Jainism can lead to Peace and Harmony, link inside.
On the pre-month of the 2 nd Nirvana Anniversary of Acharya Gyan Sagar Ji and to Greet on the Deepawali
festival season, on October 15, 2022 online lecture was held by the Gyan Sagar Foundation details within.
Starting on November 17, 2022 till April 30, 2023, the Jain Exhibition titled "Being Jain – Art and Culture of an
Indian Religion” will be held at Reitberg Museum in Zurich, Switzerland. Link inside.
Claremont School of Theology, Claremont, California is going to conduct an International Conference on
Forgiveness: Jain and Interreligious Perspectives on November 4-5, 2022 registration link inside.
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UPCOMING EDUCATION PROGRAMS
International School for Jain Studies
5 Jain Studies Winter Program
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(A Division of Amar Prerana Trust)
International School for Jain Studies (ISJS) is back with
the 5 th Jain Studies Winter program. This time ISJS
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would be running both versions online and offline. This
year, the program aims to focus on the Jain way of
thinking and living. Vol#05 | Issue#10 | No.01 | October 2022
Program Dates: Dec 28, 2022 - January 6, 2023
Click here for more details. APPLY NOW. LIMITED SEATS
AVAILABLE.
Last date of application is November 30, 2022. Visit
https://www.isjs.in/apply for application form.
Online Course on Prakrit
International School for Jain Studies (ISJS) is overwhelmed to receive a huge response
from enthusiastic Prakrit learners. This is for the first time that ISJS is offering such a
unique course online and all seats are full now We regret that we would not be accepting
any fresh applications now.
However, soon after the completion of this course, ISJS would re-announce the admission
for the same course in the forthcoming months.
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Rhythm of Life Retreat (ROL) Everything in the universe has a rhythm.
Find yours! International School for Jain Studies
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We are pleased to announce that Rhythm of Life, a holistic
experiential retreat to understand the meaning of happiness
and learn practices to help navigate life
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for November 11 to 13, 2022 at Navalveerayatan, Pune.
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For Brochure Click here and for registration Click here. Limited
seats are available, apply now.
For more details, contact Dr. Shugan C. Jain at [email protected]
SPEAK UP
In this section, ISJS invites original articles, and write-ups from Jain professionals,
teachers, and practitioners you can send your articles/write-ups/opinions to us at
[email protected]
In this issue, we have an article titled “Jainism Key to Harmony and Peace” by
Mr. Pranshav Pandya.
Ahimsa, Satya are the five main vows of Jainism. Brahmacharya, Astheya, and Parimitha
Parigraha The phrases non-injury, honesty, non-stealing, restricted ownership, and
chastity are simply approximate translations. Click here to read the full article.
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RESEARCH & PUBLICATION
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ISJS-Transactions: April – June, 2022 Issue Released
(A Division of Amar Prerana Trust)
The April – June, 2022 issue of “ISJS-Transactions” is now available for
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the readers. Click here to read the issue.
This issue contacts four articles and one book review:
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• Soul: Characteristics, Scientific Basis & Functions with Special
Reference to Dravyasaṁgraha by Dr. Shugan C. Jain
• Jainism and Sartrean Philosophy: A Comparative Study by
Dr. Samani Shashi Pragya
• Jainism and the Bahá'í Faith: Non-Violence and Plurality Across
Time and Space by Mr. Yifan Zhang
• Paramanand Prapti ka Sadhanroop Gyan: Bhagwati evam
Nandisutra ke Vishesh Sandarbha me by Dr. Pawan Kumar Jain
• Book Review - Determinism in Śramaṇic Traditions by
Ms. Pragya Jain
ISJS invites research papers for its upcoming issues. The journal is open for
scholars/researchers/faculty members for their research papers on various aspects of
Jainology, viz. philosophy, philology, culture, religion, history, archaeology, art &
architecture, science, and many more. Research papers can be sent to [email protected] or
[email protected]. Find guidelines before sending the abstract and research paper across.
Flick through the previous issues
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NEWS FROM INDIA
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Online Lecture on “Anekantavada once more: some new perspectives”
(A Division of Amar Prerana Trust)
On the pre-month of the 2 nd Nirvana Anniversary of Acharya Gyan Sagar Ji and to Greet on
the Deepawali festival season, on October 15, 2022 online lecture was held by Gyan Sagar
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Foundation. A leading Jains Scholar Dr. Marie-Hélène Grosse, Faculty of Arts and Philosophy,
Ghent University delivered a lecture on the unique subject “Anekantavada once more: some
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new perspectives” अनेकाांतवाद एक बार फिर: क ु छ नए दृष्टिकोण.
Many Jain stalwarts and dignitaries attended this program. Jain veteran and former
President Jaina, Dr. Sulekh Jain chaired the session. Professor Anupam Jain was the guest of
honor and moderator. The Lightening of the lamp was done by Dr. Dev Kumarji.
NEWS FROM ABROAD
Opening of Exhibition: ‘Being Jain- Art and Culture of an Indian Religion’
at Switzerland
Starting on November 17, 2022, till April 30, 2023, the Jain Exhibition titled "Being Jain – Art
and Culture of an Indian Religion” will be held at Rietberg Museum in Zurich, Switzerland. The
exhibition "Being Jain – Art and Culture of an Indian Religion" provides an introduction to a
religion that currently has about five million followers worldwide. Outside India, Jainism is
largely unknown; unlike Buddhism, which emerged around the same time, it was never
embraced by Western followers. In six chapters, the exhibition presents the fundamental
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beliefs of Jainism, its influence on daily life and religious practice, and features works of art
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created to illustrate and promote those beliefs. Visitors are encouraged to engage with the
(A Division of Amar Prerana Trust) living beings, sustainability,
essential principles of Jainism, such as non-violence towards all
and tolerance of other opinions and ways of life. This is the first exhibition in Switzerland on
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the subject of Jainism in nearly 50 years.
The exhibition is based on the latest findings in the history of art and religion; at the same
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time, it presents results from field research and interviews with practicing Jains from all
over the world. It bridges history and the present by talking about migration, and the Jain
diaspora, but also, about important issues such as ecology and non-violence.
Click here to read the media release.
Forgiveness: Jain & Interreligious Perspectives International Conference
Claremont School of Theology, Claremont, California,
USA is going to conduct an International Conference
on Forgiveness: Jain and Interreligious Perspectives on
November 4-5, 2022
For registration and further information click here.
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