JAIN VISHVA BHARATI UNIVERSITY

Understanding Jainism Programme

Dec.29, 2008 to Jan. 04, 2009

The understanding Jainism Programme of Jain Vishva Bharati University is an intensive course emphasizing on Jain Philosophy, Ethics, Non-violence, Meditation etc. The programme is interdisciplinary in the nature, aiming at to facilitate the condensed and in-depth knowledge in seven days schedule time. This course is formulated as per credit system and is equivalent to one credit course, undertaking study hours equal to or more than 14 hours.

OBJECTIVES

1. To understand the concept and ideas of Jainism.
2. To develop understanding and attitude of nonviolence.
3. To familiarize the participants with the philosophy of creative nonviolence in India.
4. To impart training of Preksha Meditation for emotionally balanced Life-style.
5. To establish the importance and relevance of amity for the survival of living being.

#	Topics	Faculty
1.	Introduction to Jainism and  Jain Literature	Samani Shashi Prajan
2.	Life of Mahaveer and Jain Asceticism (Mahavrata and Anuvrata)	Samani Agam Prajna
3.	Nine Tatvas	Prof. Muni Mahendra Kumar
4.	Six Substances & Jain Cosmology	Prof. Muni Mahendra Kumar
5.	Karma Theory	Prof. Muni Mahendra Kumar
6.	Concept of Nayavada	Dr Samani Chaitanya Prajna
7.	Jain Epistemology	Samani Chaitya Prajna

#	Topics	Faculty
1.	Introduction to Science of Living	Samani Malli Prajna
2.	Practical aspect of Preksha Meditation (contem,Asa, Pranayama and Mantra Color)	Samani Ramaniya Prajna
3.	Stress Management of Social Reformation	Samani Chaitya Prajna
4.	Anuvrata - A movement of Social Reformation	Samani Ramaniya Prajna
5.	Non-violence and Burning Issues	Pratibha J. Mishra
6.	Crusaders of Non-violence and training in Non-violence	Samani Rohini Prajna
7.	Economics of Non-violence	Samani Ritu Prajna

The programme has one credits in 1 week duration. The evaluation will be based on the grades as per under:

95-100	A
92-94	A-
89-91	B+
86-88	B
83-85	B-
80-82	C+
77-79	C
74-76	C-
71-73	D+
68-70	D
65-67	D-
64-0	F

1. Term paper and exam
   
2. Continuous evaluation

The exams shall be conducted independently in each of the subject in the last 2 days. Each paper will be of hundred points. Examination evaluation system will be the internal evaluation system, where the exams will be taken by the concerned Professor.

The points will be awarded in grades. On the completion of programme certificates will be issued mentioning therein the grades.

1. Visit to the places of historical and archeological importance in Ladnun.
2. Interaction with spiritual personalities.
3. Meditation / Yoga session (6 to 7.15 A.M.), Needam.
4. Wild sanctuary visit.
   
5. Cultural interaction.

1. Internet access (B.Ed. College and Computer Lab.)
   
2. ISD (on payment)
   
3. In campus Restaurant

US $ 250

Ladnun is well connected by road from Delhi and Jaipur. The participants have to report at JVBU office, Ladnun.

December and January are the pleasant cold months.