PROGRAM TO STUDY NONVIOLENCE & JAIN DHARMIC/RELIGIOUS

 

TRADITION IN  INDIA .          LAST DATE TO APPLY IS MARCH 1st, 2015

 

International School for Jain  Studies (ISJS ) wishes you all a very happy, prosperous and fun-filled year 2015. I am writing to you again about a unique opportunity to Study Nonviolence in India.

 

Jain Dharma/Religion originated in India several thousand years ago. An elder cousin of Buddhism, Jain dharma teaches a lifestyle rooted in the practice of unconditional nonviolence. Its teachings inspired and influenced Mahatma Gandhi. 

 

Students and scholars will learn about Jain traditions from learned lay scholars as well as practicing monks and nuns in India. 

 

Designed for undergraduate and graduate students, Post-Doctoral Fellows, full time faculty and School Teachers, with an interest in the Jaina Studies and ahimsa (nonviolence), the three, four  and six week long, stand alone and separate intensive courses in International Summer School for Jain Studies (ISSJS) 2015 will entail morning lectures, afternoon field trips, visits to some schools,  time in a few ancient cities and meetings with Jain professionals, monks and  nuns.

 

For the last 10 years, every summer, ISSJS have been offered regularly in India.  The # of participants has seen a steady increase. Last year alone nearly 80 scholars participated in ISSJS-2014 programs   and more than 450 students and scholars  from many universities  have participated in ISSJS programs  so far. We are excited to be offering ISSJS-2015 in its 11th annual year!   

  

ISSJS is unique in that;

Ø  It is India based and makes India a classroom for the study of ahimsa, Jain, history, culture and philosophy.

 

Ø  It is highly subsidized financially and in some cases offers attractive financial assistance also.

 

     ISSJS-2015-3W     July 4^th-  July 26^th,  2015;     Fee; $600    for School teachers

      ISSJS 2015-4W     June 4^th –June 30^th,  2015;    Fee; $650    for Undergrad and grad students

      ISSJS-2015-6W     May 28^th –July  8^th,  2015 ;   Fee;  $750   for grad students, PhD students, Post Docs and full

                                                                                                                                 time faculty. ***

***    Full-refund of program fee upon successful completion of  6 Week program only. Plus $1,000 Stipend for Full-Time Faculty upon successful completion of program,

 

 

·       all program fees include boarding, lodging, course fee and program related travels in India.

·       Attractive Financial support available for ISSJS -2015-6W participants only.

·       Visa, airfare and insurance related costs are not included.

 FOR PROGRAM DETAILS AND APPLICATION, VISIT OUR WEBSITE:    www.isjs.in

           ISSJS 4 Week Summer Program Flyer 2015        ISSJS 6 Week Summer Program Flyer 2015

 

                                                  Teaching for Peace Program Flyer 2015

Questions? Contact: Carly Gaffey , Graduate Assistant - Yoga Studies, Loyola Marymount University  cgaffey@lion.lmu.edu                   (603)300-6989  

Kindly promote this program,  give it a wide publicity and encourage students and faculty to apply.

With warm regards,

Sulekh C. Jain, PhD,

Chairman  Governing Council,

International School for Jain Studies                           

Houston, Texas, USA                                               

281 494 7656 (home)                                               

832 594 8005 (cell)                                                  

Email; scjain@earthlink.net