International Conference on Science and Jain Philosophy.
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OBJECTIVE
In spite of the unprecedented advancements in science and technology, the scientists themselves have accepted their limitations with regards to knowledge of ultimate truths. They also agree that the global problems like violence, global warming, disparity etc. have intensified as the consequences of wanton use of technology. On the other hand, the ancient wisdom, manifested in the "darshan" (vision) of the sages and seers, especially the Jain Tirthankars, have deeper vision of ultimate reality which includes Consciousness as well as the physical world. On the basis of this kind of intuitive vision, they have prescribed certain spiritual techniques to mitigate the destructive emotions, giving birth to the problems like violence etc.It is high time, therefore, that integration of science with Jainism should be worked out for evolving a better human society free from the evils like violence etc. In this context, this International Conference on Science and Jain Philosophy has been organized and it is anticipated that deliberations in the conference will bridge the gap in Science and Philosophy through an objective approach with scientific spirit.
It is hoped that as the outcome of this conference, we would be able to pave the way for establishing a non-violent, compassionate, just and ethical society on global scale.
It is found that there is a rich source in the Jain canonical texts for scientific and mathematical research which would go a long way in establishing a peaceful world-order which is free from violence, disparity, injustice and intolerance. The major objective of International Conference on Science and Jain Philosophy is to comprehend the Jain doctrines and practices in the light of present day scientific theories and utilize this comprehensive knowledge in favour of the humanity at large.
TOPICS
- Microcosmology: Paramanu and Atom
- Macrocosmology: Universe, Cosmography and Cosmogony
- Jain Mathematics and its Importance
- Soul and Consciousness
- Relativism and Jain Logic
- Laws of Nature and Karma Theory
- Environment and Ecology
- Science, Society and Ethics
- Science and Spirituality
HIGHLIGHTS
Experimental Workshop Impact of Lifestyle Intervention, Preksha Meditation & Yoga in achieving Holistic Health. Round Table Developing Scientific-cum-Spiritual Technique for inculcation of Moral Values and Development of EQ in Global Education Curriculum. Young Researchers' Program A special session to give an opportunity to young minds to articulate their thoughts and opinions on Modern Science and Jain Philosophy. Panel Discussions
- International and National Collaboration for Integrating Jainism and Science.
- Research Problems and Academic Curriculum in Science & Jain Philosophy.
Poster Presentations An opportunity of one to one interaction with scientists and scholars.
DIGNITARIES
- Sir Roger Penrose OM FRS
Recipent of Albert Einstein Medal & Co - Scientist of Stephen Hawking - Padma Bhushan
Justice Dalveer Bhandari, Member, International Court of Justice - Prof. Muni Mahendra Kumar
Emeritus Professor, JVBI Agam Manishi - Padma Vibhushan
Dr. K. Kasturirangan, Former Chaiman ISRO - Padma Shri
A.S. Kiran Kumar, Chaiman ISRO
EMINENT PERSONALITIES - OVERSEAS
Name
Affiliation
Place
Dr. Anand Vaidya
San Jose State University
California
Dr. Jeffrey D. Long
Elizabethtown College
Pennsylvania
Dr. M.K. Jain
University of Delaware
Newark
Dr. Rudi Jansma
Theosophical Study Center
Netherlands
Prof. Kazuyuki Akasaka
Kyoto Perfectural University
Japan
Prof. Kim Skoog
University of Guam
Gaum
Dr. Nalini Balbir
University of Paris
France
Prof. Subhash Jain
The University of lowa
USA
Dr. Luitgard Soni
The University of Marburg
Austria
Prof. Daya Edirisinghe
University of Kelaniya
Sri Lanka
Prof. Dr. Robert J. Zydenbos
Institute of Indology and Tibetology
Germany
Prof. Thomas Daffern
Director, International Institute of Peace Studies and Global Philosophy
UK
DIRECTORS & VICE CHANCELLORS
Shri B.R. Bhandari
Chancellor, Jain Vishva Bharati Institute & Former Principal Adviser,
International Trade Centre, UNCTAD and WTOGeneva
Prof. G.D. Yadav
Vice Chancellor, Institute of Chemical Technology
Mumbai
Dr. Akshai Aggarwal
Vice Chancellor, Gujarat Technological University,
Gandhinagar
Prof. Sarjerao B. Nimse
Vice Chancellor, University of Lucknow
Lucknow
Prof. Rupa Shah
Former Vice Chancellor, SNDT Women's University
Mumbai
Prof. M.R. Gelra
Former Vice Chancellor, Jain VishvaBharati Institute
Ladnun
Prof. S.R. Bhatt
Chairman, Indian Council of Philosophical Research
New Delhi
Prof. Pandit B. Vidyasagar
Vice-Chancellor, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University
Nanded
Mr. Om Prakash Dubey
Former Executive Director, World Bank
Allahabad
Mr. Anurag Batra
Chairman, Business World
New Delhi
Dr. Vimla Vyas
Asst. Director, Academic Staff College, University of Allahabad
Allahabad
Prof. J.J. Rawal
Director, Indian Planetary Society
Mumbai
Dr. S.L. Gandhi
President, ANUVRAT Global Organization
Jaipur
Samani Chaitanya Prajna
Executive Director, BhagawanMahavira International Research Centre
Ladnun
Dr. Anupam Jain
Executive Director, Kundakunda Jnanapitha
Indore
Prof. Ranjit Nair
Director, Centre for Philosophy and Foundaions of Science
New Delhi
Prof. (Dr.) M.P. Lele
Former, Additional Director General, All India Radio & Doordarshan
New Delhi
Dr. Vijay Khole
Vice-Chancellor, Amity University
Mumbai
DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS - INDIA
Name
Affiliation
City
Padma Shri Dr. Ashok Panagariya
Neurologist, Neurology Care and Research Specialist
Jaipur
Padma Shri Dr. S.C. Manchanda
Former Head & Prof., Department of Cardiology, AIIMS
New Delhi
Mr. Rajiv Mehrotra
Trustee and Secretary, Foundation for Universal Responsibility of HH Dalai Lama
Delhi
Prof. P.S. Sriramamurti
Advisor, Centre for Consciousness Studies, Dayalbagh Educational Institute
Agra
Prof. Pankaj Joshi
Sr. Prof., Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Mumbai
Muni Shri Nandighoshsuri
A renowned Jain monk
Mumbai
Dr. Sudhir V. Shah
Professor and Head of Department of Neurology, Sheth V. S. General Hospital
Ahmedabad
Dr. Sangeetha Menon
National Institute of Advanced Studies, Indian Institute of Science
Bangalore
Dr. P S. Thakker
Former Scientist, ISRO
Ahmedabad
Dr. Sisir Roy
T.V. Raman Pai Chair, Visiting Professor, National Institute of Advanced Studies, IIS Campus
Bengaluru
Dr. Chakravarthi Nainar Devakumar
International Expert, UN/FAO TCDC (Technical Cooperation among Developing Countries)
Delhi
Dr. Sudhir R. Jain
Scientific Officer "h", Nuclear Physics Div, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre,
Mumbai
Dr. N.L. Kachhara
Former Principal, Motilal Nehru Regional Engineering College
Udaipur
Dr. Narendra Bhandari
Senior Scientist, Space Research, PLANEX, Physical Research Laboratory
Ahmedabad
Prof. M.P. Tiwari
Head, Law Dept., ADC, Allahabad Central University
Allahabad
Hon. Justice (Retd.) Jasraj Chopra
Former Justic, High Court, Rajasthan
Mumbai
Dr. Shubhada Joshi
Senior Professor, Dept. of Philosophy, University of Mumbai,
Mumbai
Dr. Krishnaswamy Natesan
Gandhi Peace Foundation
Bengaluru
Dr. Renuka Jain
Chief Scientific Officer, Avesthagen Limited
Bengaluru
Prof. Parvin Sinclair
Professor of Mathematics, IGNOU
New Delhi
Mr. Vallabh Bhansali
Enam Securities Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
Dr. Laxmi Chandra Jain
Professor of Physics, Govt. Engineering College
Jabalpur
Dr. Muni Abhijit Kumar
Research Scholar, Jain Vishva Bharati Institute
Ladnun
Dr. Pratap Sanchetee
Neurologist, Sanchetee Neurology Research Institute, Jaipur
Rajasthan
Dr. J.P.N. Mishra
Dean, School of Life Sciences, Central University of Gujarat
Gandhinagar
Dr. Arvind Jain
Senior Professor, Dr. S. N. Medical College
Jaipur
Dr. Shailesh Mehta
Netradeep Eye Hospital
Baroda
Mr. Dipak Jadhav
Lecturer in Mathematics
Indore
