ISJS NEWSLETTER, MARCH ISSUE #01, 2022

International School for Jain Studies INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL FOR JAIN STUDIES (A Division of Amar Prerana Trust) SELF STUDY IS THE SUPREME AUSTERITY Fortnightly Newsletter Vol#05 | Issue#03 | No.01 | March 2022 Lessons from Ukraine War The mighty deploy physical force against a lesser thing. Why include it in this newsletter? I think it's a great illustration of the Jain spiritual principles expressed in the following quotation about Bahubali. /kEeks eaxyeqfDdÎa] vfgalk lateks roksA nsok fo ra uealafr] tLl /kEes l;k e.kksAA “That which is non-violence, self-restraint and austerity is Dharma (Spiritual Values). It is by virtue of spiritual values that supreme spiritual beneficence results. To him whose mind is (absorbed) in spiritual values even gods pay homage.” Saman Suttam-82 Jainism teaches us to be strong, healthy, clever, compassionate, self-reliant, and self- sufficient. Strong people can only be peaceful, as shown in the Bahubali-Bharat episode. Let me describe my previous fifteen days' experience with you all. My daughter Anita from Switzerland and I visited Pune to work with ISJS and meet Dr. Abhay Firodia. Having discussions with ISJS colleagues and inspiring them to go the extra mile for ISJS objectives, followed by Dr. Firodia's exceptional hospitality with visits to the Navalveerayatan and upcoming museum, we also visited the under-construction Manstambh for the museum in Ahmedabad, and Palitana to be with the Venerable Achayashri Taima and we undertook the divine pilgrimage of Palitana. On our return to Delhi, I and Anita spent a day with our two schools for 2000 underprivileged students (boys and girls) in old Delhi. Our school is functionally utilized as an ISJS experiment for inculcating Value Education based on Jain teaching along with a regular curriculum, for underprivileged students. Our delight knew no bounds when we saw the traditional schools updating their facilities. Having children thank my family and me for our time and money made us feel humbled and fortunate. My 81st birthday was a great celebration of thankfulness and the experience of living a fulfilling life. On my value education experiences, Dr. Firodia asked me to create a Value Education curriculum for his trusts and Veerayatan's schools. So, friends, let us maintain following the above ideas to be strong, healthy, and happy. President, ISJS

1 FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK Dear Reader: Jai Jinendra! The current world is more complicated and hazardous than ever before. A century- and-a-half into its existence, contemporary science is undeniably capable of conquering terrifying forces and many of nature's mysteries. As if that weren't bad enough, it has also failed miserably at overcoming the human emotions and biases that are more lethal than any weapon ever devised. In such a world of uncertainty, chaos, and violence. Jain philosophy certainly has answers to our deep-rooted problems. Since its inception in 2005, ISJS through its Jainism-related educational and awareness activities, is trying to make incremental changes in our programs on making present lifestyles happier by introducing 'Ahimsa' as a way of living. Our new initiatives like Value education in schools, Nonviolent food, Business ethics are some new editions to our regular programs. Further, to let our esteemed readers (Jain professionals, teachers, and practitioners) voice out their opinion on existing problems and their solutions; from this issue we are starting a new column “Speak Up” which would invite original short articles based on Jainism and any concurrent events of social significance. On a concluding note, the ISJS family is saddened to hear about the passing away of one of the towering personalities in the interfaith world and renowned Jain scholar cum philanthropist Dr. Natubhai Shah, who breathed his last this month. ISJS family pays him homage. He was instrumental in bringing Jainism to a central stage in the United Kingdom and Europe. With this editorial page, we want to keep you updated on ISJS efforts promoting Jain studies. We sincerely appreciate your opinions and recommendations for improving the overall effectiveness of our efforts. Malay Patel, PhD

2 NEW EDUCATION PROGRAMS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION Deadline Extended for Excellent Opportunities to Acquire Experiential Knowledge of Jainism in Summer 2022 International School for Jain Studies (ISJS) offers an excellent proposal for overseas university students, staff and researchers as well as high school teachers to visit India in Summer 2022 and learn the doctrine of ahimsa (nonviolence) and Jainism and their relevance in today's lifestyle. These are the most popular annual programs of ISJS since its inception: ] ISSJS.2022-3W (June 16 – July 06, 2022 at Delhi & Pune): This three-week program is designed to cater to the needs of undergraduate, graduate, degree holders, PhD candidates, professors, and faculty in Religion, Philosophy, South Asian Studies, Anthropology and other related subjects who desire to learn about Jainism as a part of their higher education. ] ISSJS.2022-5W (June 16 – July 20, 2022 at Delhi & Pune): This five-week advanced program is designed for serious and motivated graduate and PhD students, post- doctoral scholars and full-time teaching-cum-research faculty members involved in the study of Religion, South Asian Religions, languages, Anthropology, Theology and allied subjects. ] ISSJS.2022-Teaching for Peace (July 11 – July 31, 2022 at Delhi, Jalgaon and Pune): This program is designed for high school teachers & educators who wish to integrate practical nonviolence into their lives, classrooms and schools. Click here for details of 3W & 5W program Click here for details of TFP program Visit www.isjs.in for the application process. Apply before APRIL 30th, 2022. Special financial assistance is also available only for the select 5W program. To apply for admissions, Click here. Kindly promote these programs and enhance interest in academic studies of Jainism globally.

3 Third Bhagwan Mahavira Prakrit Fellowship Program in India 3rd Bhagwan Mahavira ISJS invites applications from interested scholars for the Prakrit Fellowship 3rd Bhagwan Mahavira Fellowship to study Prakrit (a language of Jain canonical literature) in India for nine Prakrit Study Program months in 2022-23. The fellowship covers boarding, In India (2022-23) lodging, study material and local travel expenses in India apart from learning from the experts. This is an excellent opportunity to Post-doctoral research fellows/Doctoral candidates / Post-graduate students in Philosophy / History / Indology / Languages / Linguistics / Religious Studies, and related backgrounds. Professors on research leave may also be considered. Click here to see the announcement. OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH ISJS Research Associate in Philosophy/Religious studies/History and Culture ISJS is looking for a Research Associate with specialization in Philosophy/Religious Studies/History and Culture. Selected candidate will get opportunity to work on research projects in the areas related to Jainism as well as to teach international students and scholars, present papers in seminars, edit and publish articles in research journals. For more details Click here To apply Click here Research Assistant in Psychology/Sociology/Applied Philosophy ISJS is looking for a Research Assistant with specialization in Psychology/Sociology/ Applied Philosophy. Selected candidate will get opportunity to work on research projects in the areas related to Positive Psychology, Sociology and Jain Studies. as well as to edit and publish articles in research journal and present papers in seminars. For more details Click here To apply Click here

4 CURRENT PROGRAMS Bhagwan Mahavira Prakrit Fellowship The ISJS-organised Bhagwan Mahavir Prakrit Fellowship 2021-2022 is now going on at Gujarat University, Ahmedabad. The three worthy participants are learning the grammatical rules on the basis of Sanskrit for making a sentence in Prakrit, and understanding the vocabulary and grammar used in Prakrit texts by learning how to translate them. The texts they have used include Kuvalayamala, Setubandh, Paumacharium, Bhagavai Aarahana, and Mulachar. The monthly test helped the participants and the guide for keeping up a better pace and enhancing the teaching- learning experience. The participants will learn few more topics by Prof. D.N. Sharma in March and April, and then will move back to Pune for the month of May. UPCOMING SEMINAR OR PROJECTS International Symposium on Dating Mahaviraswamy's Nirvana ISJS is hosting an international symposium on “Dating Mahaviraswamy's Nirvana” to be held in June 2022 at Navalveerayatan, Pune. This symposium is being organised by Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA) and Jain Education Institutes Support (JEIS), New Delhi.

5 SPEAK UP In this section ISJS, invites original articles, write-up from Jain professionals, teachers and practitioners you can send your articles / write-ups / opinions to us at [email protected]. In this issue we have article title “Getting to the Business Solution(s)-A Generic Framework!” by Dr. Palakh Jain, Associate Professor, Bennett University, India. Be it a real-life business dilemma or solving a case study by a management student, we always look for a framework which works best in each situation. In this note, we aim to precisely do this by offering a generic framework based on Jainism principles for solving any business issue. After all, management is all about asking the right questions! Click here to read the full article. HOMAGE Dr. Natubhai Shah left for his heavenly abode on March 08, 2022. Dr. Shah, was a medical practitioner with PhD in Jain Religion, represented Jainism at the highest level in UK. He was Founder Chair/CEO of the Jain Network and the Founder President Jain Samaj Europe, Jain Academy and Ahimsa for Quality of Life. He was responsible for creation of the beautiful Jain Centre in Leicester and worked with full dedication to establish a much-needed Jain Centre in Colindale, North London. The aim of this centre is to provide a place of worship and study for all Jains and the improvement of Spiritual and Physical Quality of Life of Jains and the wider community. He was instrumental in establishing Jain Studies DE Montfort University, Leicester, SOAS London, the Chair for Jainology in Mumbai University and the Department of Jain Studies in Antwerp. He is the author of Jainism: World of Conquerors (2 Volumes) and a few other publications. ISJS pays its deepest heartfelt condolences to his family and wishes the departed soul to rest in peace.

6 RESEARCH & PUBLICATION ISJS-Transactions: October-December 2021 Issue released The October-December 2021 issue of “ISJS-Transactions” is now available for the readers. Click here to read issue. This issue contains four articles and one book review: l Soul-Mind-Body Interaction Model of Human Performance: Jain Perspective-II by Dr. Narayan Lal Kachhara and Dr. Sudhir V. Shah l Jīva Dayā (Compassion): A Jain Perspective by Dr. Priyadarshana Jain l Jainism: Tools for Religious Pluralism and Interreligious Dialogue by Mr. Jess Navarette l Pañca Paramesthī: Svarūpa Evam Samīksā by Mr. Sanyaam Jain l Book review–Insistent Life: Principles for Bioethics in The Jain Tradition 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 Book Review in ISJS-Transactions (Online Research Journal) ISJS invites newly published books on Jainism for review. The book should not have been published before 2020. Authors/Editors/Publishers are requested to send two copies of the book (one for the reviewer and another for ISJS library). Only one book along with the review article on that can also be sent: The books can be sent to: The Editor, ISJS-Transactions C/o International School for Jain Studies Firodia Hostel, 844, BMCC Road Shivaji Nagar, Pune-411004 (MH)

7 NEWS FROM INDIA Webinar on Nomenclature of Bharat Bharatiya Jnanpith, Delhi organized a webinar on Nomenclature of Bharat on March 05, 2022. The webinar was conducted under the monthly lecture series “Vaak” on a book “Bharatanama” edited by Dr. Prabhakiran Jain. Prof. Jitendra B. Shah, Dr. Navin Srivastav, Dr. Karunashankar Shukla, Dr. Rizwana Jamal and Mr. Shailendra Jain expressed their views on the subject. In the presence of Dr. Manuel Joseph, Dr. Shrinetra Pandey, Joint Director of ISJS presided the webinar. Sahu Akhilesh Jain, Managing Trustee of Janapith and Mr. Madhusudan Anand were present in the session. Lecture Series on Tattvarthasutra Bhogilal Leherchand Institute of Indology (BLII), Delhi organized 5-day lecture series on Tattvarthasutra from March 7-11, 2022 virtually. Prof. Jitendra B. Shah was the speaker for this lecture series. PG Diploma in Yoga Education by Parshwanath Vidyapeeth Parshwanath Vidyapeeth, Varanasi is going to conduct the fourth batch for one-year (500 hrs.) PG Diploma in Yoga Education. The course is recognized by Kaivalyadham Yoga Institute, Lonavala since 2019. This year the program will start form July 01, 2022. For more details Click here Sabla Award to Dr. Medhavi Jain Navkalp Foundation awarded Sabla (women empowerment) award to Dr. Medhavi Jain for her contribution to Literature, Philosophical discourses and Social services based on Jain principles. The event was hosted and organized by Navkalp Foundation on March 11, 2022. Dr. Jain is a write, life coach, researcher of Indian Philosophy of Jainism. She completed PhD in 'Jaina Science and Spirituality in Modern Context' from Teerthanker Mahaveer University and she regularly contributes to ISJS with her scholarly works.

8 NEWS FROM ABROAD A special talk on Jains and Jews, In India, and Everywhere Claremont School of Theology (CST), California, USA is going to organize a special talk virtually on “Jains and Jews, in India, and Everywhere” by Dr. Nathan Katz on April 06, 2022 at 05:00 PM (PT) / 06:30 AM (IST). Dr. Katz, distinguished Professor Emeritus at Florida International University (FIU), was simultaneously the Bhagwan Mahavir Professor of Jain Studies and Director of Jewish Studies. Registration is must, Click here to register yourself. Click here to see the brochure After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Lecturer in the Religions of South Asia with a focus on Jainism The School of History, Religions, and Philosophies (HRP) of SOAS University of London, UK invites application for Lecturer – Religions of South Asia (Jainism). This is a teaching and research appointment. It will involve delivery of teaching in the religions of ancient India with a focus on Jainism, at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The supervision of MA dissertations in topics connected to the religions of South Asia constitutes a further key element. The role involves the production of research publications at an international standard and contribution to the activities of the SOAS Center for Jaina Studies. Last date of application: March 31, 2022 Click here for further details PhD position at University of Tubingen, Germany The Department of Indology at the Institute of Asian and Oriental Studies of the University of Tübingen, Germany, invites applications for a 65% part-time PhD position over 3 years. Requirements: Above-average Master's degree in Indology or closely-related field by the starting date of the position, 1 October 2022; knowledge of English language; and knowledge of a relevant Indian language (e.g. Sanskrit, Pali, Hindi, Malayalam, etc.). PhD topics on Jainism, Indian Buddhism, or other themes that complement the research and teaching profile of the department (including the history, culture, and languages of the Indian subcontinent) are encouraged. Full details here. https://uni-tuebingen.de/de/5990

OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY THE SUMMER OF 2022 AT THE PICTURESQUE, SEREN MEDITATION CUM TRAINING RETREAT NEAR PUNE AND LEARN NON VIOLENCE & JAINISM AS WELL 2022 Summer Programs on Jainism 3-week & 5-week residential program in India For undergraduates, graduates, PhD candidates and faculty members For more details Visit www.isjs.in TEACHING FOR PEACE An Experiential Learning for Nonviolence A 3-week residential program in India for K-12 teachers, consultants and educators For more details visit www.isjs.in Click here Click here to subscribe Newsletter for Previous Issues International School for Jain Studies INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL FOR JAIN STUDIES (A Division of Amar Prerana Trust) SELF STUDY IS THE C/o Firodia Hostel, 844, BMCC Road SUPREME AUSTERITY Shivaji Nagar, Pune-411 004 (MH) E-mail: [email protected] | Web: www.isjs.in