19.11.2017 ►ISJS ►Call for 2018 Summer Program in India @ HereNow4U

International School for Jain Studies, ISJS

PROGRAM TO STUDY NONVIOLENCE & JAIN DHARMA / RELIGIOUS TRADITION IN INDIA

Dear Friends,

Jai Jinendra! I am writing to you about a unique opportunity to Study Nonviolence in India.

International Summer School for Jain Studies (ISSJS) is currently accepting applications for three, four and six week study programs in India. Last date to apply is March 1st, 2018.
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. Jainism is the sixth (6th) largest religion in the world.

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 High 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) 2018 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 13 years, every summer, ISSJS have been offered regularly in India. The number of participants has seen a steady increase every year. Nearly 60 scholars participated in ISSJS-2017 programs and 585 students and scholars from many universities and High Schools have participated in ISSJS programs so far. We are excited to be offering ISSJS-2018 in its 14th annual year!

ISSJS is unique in that;

It is an experiential and India based program and makes India a classroom for the study of ahimsa /nonviolence, Jain, history, culture and philosophy.
It is highly subsidized financially and in some cases offers attractive financial assistance also.

ISSJS.2018-TFP July 8th–29th, 2018; Fee; $650 for school teachers
ISSJS.2018-4W June 8th–July 6th, 2018; Fee; $700 for undergrad and grad. students
ISSJS.2018-6W June 12th–July 21st, 2018; Fee; $800 for grad. students, PhD students, Post Docs and full time faculty***

*** Full-refund of program fee upon successful completion of 6 Week program only.

All program fees include boarding, lodging, course fee and program related travels in India.
Attractive Financial support available for ISSJS.2018-6W participants only.
Visa, airfare and insurance related costs are not included.

ISSJS.2018-TFP Flyer ISSJS.2018-4W Flyer ISSJS.2018-6W Flyer

For Program Details & Application, Visit our website www.isjs.in

Questions? Contact:

ISJS- Head Office
Dr. Shugan Jain, Chairman-
Admission office: Mr. Sushil Jana - /

USA Program Coordinator
Ms. Meagan Rinn -
Loyola Marymount University - Yoga Studies

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