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ISSJISSJSS
International Summer School International Summer School for for
Jain StudiesJain Studies
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INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL SUMMER SCHOOL FOR JAIN STUDIESFOR JAIN STUDIES
ISSJSISSJS
Sponsored by Sponsored by MAHAVIR VISION, INC. (USA) &MAHAVIR VISION, INC. (USA) &INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL FOR
JAIN STUDIES (ISJS), India.JAIN STUDIES (ISJS), India.
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Jainism as part of South Jainism as part of South Asian Studies in North Asian Studies in North
AmericaAmerica Expansion of South Asian StudiesExpansion of South Asian Studies
Increasing interest in pluralism and global affairsIncreasing interest in pluralism and global affairs Immigrants from Asia: Hindu, Jain, Muslim, Buddhist, SikhImmigrants from Asia: Hindu, Jain, Muslim, Buddhist, Sikh Visible presence of India faculty in universities and Visible presence of India faculty in universities and
professions like medicine, finance etc.professions like medicine, finance etc. Jainism currently has only a miniscule presenceJainism currently has only a miniscule presence
Only 17 researchers among thousands of South Asian Only 17 researchers among thousands of South Asian expertsexperts
Very few programs include instruction on JainismVery few programs include instruction on Jainism Jainism least known and most misunderstoodJainism least known and most misunderstood
ISSJS to remedy thisISSJS to remedy this Wider impact than a Jain ChairWider impact than a Jain Chair Train and motivate current and future researchers and Train and motivate current and future researchers and
faculty/teachersfaculty/teachers
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Motivation: Jainism in the Motivation: Jainism in the Modern WorldModern World
Jainism has survived and flourished in India in the pastJainism has survived and flourished in India in the past Several Jain Centers of learning and practiceSeveral Jain Centers of learning and practice Institutions of Acharyas, Temples, Bhattarakas, Yatis, lay Institutions of Acharyas, Temples, Bhattarakas, Yatis, lay
scholarsscholars Jains, even in India, are no longer connected to physical Jains, even in India, are no longer connected to physical
Jain Centers/InstitutesJain Centers/Institutes Jain students have more exposure to other faiths, and less to Jain students have more exposure to other faiths, and less to
JainismJainism Traditional methods of passing the heritage may no longer be Traditional methods of passing the heritage may no longer be
effectiveeffective Jainism overseas faces serious challengesJainism overseas faces serious challenges
They are a minority within a minorityThey are a minority within a minority Difficulty of preserving Jain identityDifficulty of preserving Jain identity
Modern and creative approaches are neededModern and creative approaches are needed
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Why Jains Must Use New Why Jains Must Use New ApproachesApproaches
Other religions have reached the humanity. Other religions have reached the humanity. Hinduism is now known around the world, due to Hinduism is now known around the world, due to
ISCON etc. Gita is now widely quoted by non-ISCON etc. Gita is now widely quoted by non-Hindus.Hindus.
Within 50 years, Christianity has become the most Within 50 years, Christianity has become the most popular faith in Korea, leaving Buddhism behind.popular faith in Korea, leaving Buddhism behind.
Jain principles like Ahimsa, Compassion, Jain principles like Ahimsa, Compassion, Vegetarianism, tolerance have been hijacked by Vegetarianism, tolerance have been hijacked by others.others.
Jains must use modern methods to reach Jains must use modern methods to reach people around the world.people around the world.
New generation of Jains must acknowledge New generation of Jains must acknowledge their identity proudly. They should be able to their identity proudly. They should be able to discuss Jains with non-Jains.discuss Jains with non-Jains.
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Building Temples is Not Building Temples is Not EnoughEnough
Essential components for survival of Essential components for survival of JainismJainism Scriptures (Scriptures (Jin-VaniJin-Vani) for guidance, Temples ) for guidance, Temples
for worship, Monks for leadership, Devoted for worship, Monks for leadership, Devoted Shravakas for support. Shravakas for support.
Extensive Temple building in recent yearsExtensive Temple building in recent years Temples alone will not preserve JainismTemples alone will not preserve Jainism It is essential to preserve Jain Learning and It is essential to preserve Jain Learning and
prepare competent scholars who will teach prepare competent scholars who will teach Jainism.Jainism.
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Objectives of ISSJSObjectives of ISSJS Comprehensive scholarly and experiential Comprehensive scholarly and experiential
introduction to Jainism introduction to Jainism Applicable to academic studies in Applicable to academic studies in
international universities, North America in international universities, North America in particular particular
Intensive one month and two month Intensive one month and two month academic program: philosophy, social aspects, academic program: philosophy, social aspects, rituals, pilgrimage rituals, pilgrimage
Interaction with scholars, monks, lay people Interaction with scholars, monks, lay people and practitionersand practitioners
On return ISSJS, supports scholars to carry On return ISSJS, supports scholars to carry out further research. out further research.
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ISSJS Approach: ISSJS Approach: Scholarship & Practical Scholarship & Practical
IntroductionIntroduction Chaired Professor approach:Chaired Professor approach:
Prohibitive cost for a small communityProhibitive cost for a small community Benefits localizedBenefits localized Takes very long to implementTakes very long to implement Paucity of qualified scholars to fill the chaired Paucity of qualified scholars to fill the chaired
positionposition ISSJS Approach:ISSJS Approach:
Scholars from multiple institutionsScholars from multiple institutions Trains potential teachers and researchersTrains potential teachers and researchers Encourages graduate students to study JainismEncourages graduate students to study Jainism Student earns credit from the home university Student earns credit from the home university ISSJS trained faculty to offer regular courses in ISSJS trained faculty to offer regular courses in
JainismJainism Fast track and cost effectiveFast track and cost effective
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How ISSJS Scholars will How ISSJS Scholars will spread Jainismspread Jainism
Development of courses for Jains & non-Development of courses for Jains & non-JainsJains
Research and publications by scholarsResearch and publications by scholars Scholars will give lectures and seminars atScholars will give lectures and seminars at
Jain institutions in North America and IndiaJain institutions in North America and India International ConferencesInternational Conferences
They will collaborate with Jain scholars in They will collaborate with Jain scholars in India and in other countries.India and in other countries.
Modernization of Jain Studies in IndiaModernization of Jain Studies in India
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Benefits to Jainism in Benefits to Jainism in IndiaIndia
Scholars in India will interact with Scholars in India will interact with international scholarsinternational scholars Quality of Jain institutions will improveQuality of Jain institutions will improve
Jain scholars will be invited to visit Jain scholars will be invited to visit overseas institutions for talks, overseas institutions for talks, collaboration, even faculty positions.collaboration, even faculty positions.
Jain youth will no longer see Jainism Jain youth will no longer see Jainism as an old-fashioned, impractical and as an old-fashioned, impractical and isolated system.isolated system.
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International Summer International Summer School for Jain Studies School for Jain Studies
(ISSJS) (ISSJS) Voluntary, non-government non-profit Voluntary, non-government non-profit
project project Funded by a few philanthropists in USA, Funded by a few philanthropists in USA,
India and Canada. India and Canada. Past summer schoolsPast summer schools
June - July 2005, 7 ScholarsJune - July 2005, 7 Scholars June - July 2006 , 14 ScholarsJune - July 2006 , 14 Scholars June - July 2007 , 33 ScholarsJune - July 2007 , 33 Scholars Professors and scholars from the USA, Canada, Professors and scholars from the USA, Canada,
Russia, Singapore and Thailand.Russia, Singapore and Thailand. Scholars came from about 15 international Scholars came from about 15 international
universities universities
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2005 Summer School 2005 Summer School GlimpsesGlimpses
It has been one of the most rewarding studies that I have undertaken. HF
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2006 Program Glimpses2006 Program Glimpses
I am deeply committed to furthering Jain studies. It is both a personal and academic commitment AV
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ISSJS 2007 GlimpsesISSJS 2007 Glimpses
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ISSJS 2008ISSJS 2008
Application deadline January 1, 2008Application deadline January 1, 2008 Selection of the scholars in progressSelection of the scholars in progress Program expanded to two trackProgram expanded to two track
One month, intro to Jainism for Undergrad One month, intro to Jainism for Undergrad studentsstudents
Two months , Advance study of Jainism for Two months , Advance study of Jainism for Grad Students and facultyGrad Students and faculty
Total # of scholars will be between 30-35 in Total # of scholars will be between 30-35 in both tracksboth tracks
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More Comments by More Comments by AttendeesAttendees
The exposure that the professors and The exposure that the professors and graduate students have had to so many graduate students have had to so many aspects of Jainism have been such that our aspects of Jainism have been such that our understanding and appreciation of Jain understanding and appreciation of Jain studies has been deepened and broadened studies has been deepened and broadened beyond what I thought was possible. HF.beyond what I thought was possible. HF.
We all marvel at your skills in “managing” We all marvel at your skills in “managing” situations and people. AVsituations and people. AV
The scholarship & traveling have been The scholarship & traveling have been incredible. My work is forever changed. AJincredible. My work is forever changed. AJ
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Recent CurriculumRecent Curriculum Lectures by Jain scholars and MonksLectures by Jain scholars and Monks
History, culture, literature, arts and festivals. (12-14 History, culture, literature, arts and festivals. (12-14 lectures) lectures)
Ontology and metaphysics (10-12)Ontology and metaphysics (10-12) Karma theory (10-12)Karma theory (10-12) Epistemology (10-12)Epistemology (10-12) Ethics (10-12)Ethics (10-12) Mahāvīra, his time and contributions (4-6)Mahāvīra, his time and contributions (4-6) Special topics (15-20)Special topics (15-20)
InteractionsInteractions Lay Jains and Jain families, elites and ordinaryLay Jains and Jain families, elites and ordinary Monks. Nuns, scholarsMonks. Nuns, scholars Visits to major Jain pilgrimage sitesVisits to major Jain pilgrimage sites One week special project under the guidance of a Jain One week special project under the guidance of a Jain
ScholarScholar Revisions and refinements in the program each yearRevisions and refinements in the program each year
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Teaching MethodsTeaching Methods Preparation of lectures in advance by teachersPreparation of lectures in advance by teachers
Comprehensive lecture notes available in advance to Comprehensive lecture notes available in advance to scholars.scholars.
Interactive and modern teachingInteractive and modern teaching students encouraged to ask perceptive questions students encouraged to ask perceptive questions Technology: power-point, projector, computers etc.Technology: power-point, projector, computers etc.
Evaluations & feedback by both teachers and Evaluations & feedback by both teachers and scholars -Daily, weekly, monthly, end of course.scholars -Daily, weekly, monthly, end of course.
One week special project under supervision of One week special project under supervision of a Jain Scholar in India.a Jain Scholar in India.
Visits to Jain temples, homes, Sadhus and Visits to Jain temples, homes, Sadhus and SadhvisSadhvis
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Selection of ScholarsSelection of Scholars Potential participants reached through:Potential participants reached through:
Dept Chairs, Dept Chairs, Past alumnus, American Acad. of Religions Convention, ISSJS Web-site, University , ISSJS Web-site, University of Ottawa , Indo -Canadian Shastri Institute & of Ottawa , Indo -Canadian Shastri Institute & personal contacts & network. personal contacts & network.
Candidates apply along with 2-3 references from their Candidates apply along with 2-3 references from their peers and supervisors/professors.peers and supervisors/professors.
The Academic Council reviews the applicationThe Academic Council reviews the application match between match between ISSJSISSJS mission & Candidates mission & Candidates
career goals career goals references checkedreferences checked interviews each candidate on the phone interviews each candidate on the phone
The Chairman of the Academic Council makes The Chairman of the Academic Council makes the final decision.the final decision.
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Financial Outlay Financial Outlay On each candidate, ISSJS ( USA & India On each candidate, ISSJS ( USA & India
combined) spends about $8,000-9,000combined) spends about $8,000-9,000 Stipend: $1,000 for Grad Students & $1500-Stipend: $1,000 for Grad Students & $1500-
2,000 for Professors 2,000 for Professors Selected books (5+) and notes providedSelected books (5+) and notes provided Travel: Round trip airfare between North Travel: Round trip airfare between North
America & IndiaAmerica & India Full meals & quality lodging in India for 2 monthsFull meals & quality lodging in India for 2 months Limited travel to Jain pilgrimage & historical placesLimited travel to Jain pilgrimage & historical places
High quality faculty hired and paidHigh quality faculty hired and paid Special Inauguration and Graduation/Valedictory Special Inauguration and Graduation/Valedictory
functions.functions.
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What happens after their What happens after their return to North America? return to North America?
ISSJS Office of Alumni Affairs shall ISSJS Office of Alumni Affairs shall maintain contacts and follow their maintain contacts and follow their progress.progress.
The students write report/research The students write report/research papers to earn 6-9 credits from their papers to earn 6-9 credits from their respective universityrespective university
University Professors University Professors work to establish regular courses in Jainismwork to establish regular courses in Jainism Authoring books, research papersAuthoring books, research papers Arranging seminars and special lectureArranging seminars and special lecture
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Significant Acheivements: Significant Acheivements: SamplesSamples
Prof Sarah Hadmack Prof Sarah Hadmack (taught(taught Religious studies: Religious studies: Windward Comm College, University of Hawaii)Windward Comm College, University of Hawaii) MS Thesis Jain asceticismMS Thesis Jain asceticism Writing article and chapter on Jain asceticismWriting article and chapter on Jain asceticism
Marcel Parent Marcel Parent (PhD scholar Concordia University (PhD scholar Concordia University Montreal)Montreal) Started offering classes in JainismStarted offering classes in Jainism
Andrea Jain Andrea Jain (Rice University, Houston)(Rice University, Houston) Teaching section on Jain DiasporaTeaching section on Jain Diaspora Univ.of Houston course: Indian Religion with emphasis on Univ.of Houston course: Indian Religion with emphasis on
JainismJainism Dr Shugan Jain’s Dr Shugan Jain’s visits to University of Ottawa (host Prof visits to University of Ottawa (host Prof
Anne Valley), Eastern Connecticut State Univ. (host Prof. Anne Valley), Eastern Connecticut State Univ. (host Prof. Hope Fritz)Hope Fritz)
Scholars from Singapore & Thailand in 2006. Scholars from Singapore & Thailand in 2006. Russia, Cambodia and Thailand in 2007.Russia, Cambodia and Thailand in 2007.
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Indian Institutions Indian Institutions Participating institutionsParticipating institutions
Bhogi Lal Leherchand Institute of Indology, DelhiBhogi Lal Leherchand Institute of Indology, Delhi Jain Vidhya Sansthan, Shri Mahavirji (Jaipur Branch), RajJain Vidhya Sansthan, Shri Mahavirji (Jaipur Branch), Raj Jain Vishwa Bharati Institute, Ladnun, Raj Jain Vishwa Bharati Institute, Ladnun, Raj Kundkund Gyanpeeth, Indore, MPKundkund Gyanpeeth, Indore, MP Tulsi Global Meditation Centre, Gurgaon, Haryana Tulsi Global Meditation Centre, Gurgaon, Haryana Jain Academic Educational & Research Centre, Mumbai Jain Academic Educational & Research Centre, Mumbai
UniversityUniversity National Institute of Prakrit Studies and Research, National Institute of Prakrit Studies and Research,
ShravanbelgolaShravanbelgola Naval Veerayatan, Pune, Maharashtra Naval Veerayatan, Pune, Maharashtra Manglayatan University, U.PManglayatan University, U.P Lal Bahdur Sanskrit Vidyapeeth, New DelhiLal Bahdur Sanskrit Vidyapeeth, New Delhi All India Digambar Jain Education Organization, New DelhiAll India Digambar Jain Education Organization, New Delhi Parshwanath Vidyapeeth Research Institute, VaranasiParshwanath Vidyapeeth Research Institute, Varanasi
Implementing OrganizationImplementing Organization International School for Jain Studies, DelhiInternational School for Jain Studies, Delhi
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Supporting Institutes Supporting Institutes OverseasOverseas
Jain Academic Foundation of North AmericaJain Academic Foundation of North America Academic Study of Jainism in North Academic Study of Jainism in North
AmericaAmerica Federation of Jain Associations in North Federation of Jain Associations in North
AmericaAmerica ( JAINA)( JAINA) University of Ottawa, CanadaUniversity of Ottawa, Canada Indo-Canadian Shastri Institute, CanadaIndo-Canadian Shastri Institute, Canada World Council of Jain Academies, U.KWorld Council of Jain Academies, U.K Digambar Jain Federation Bangkok Digambar Jain Federation Bangkok
Committee, ThailandCommittee, Thailand ISJS, USA & Mahavir Vision Inc.ISJS, USA & Mahavir Vision Inc.
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Overseas Academic Overseas Academic CouncilCouncil
Includes some of the best known overseas Includes some of the best known overseas scholars on Jainismscholars on Jainism
Prof. Cromwell Crawford, U of Hawaii, DirectorProf. Cromwell Crawford, U of Hawaii, Director Prof. Padmanabh S. Jaini, U of California, Berkeley, CalProf. Padmanabh S. Jaini, U of California, Berkeley, Cal Prof. Jagmohan Humar, Carelton, U, CanadaProf. Jagmohan Humar, Carelton, U, Canada Prof. Christopher Key Chapple, Loyola Marymount U. Prof. Christopher Key Chapple, Loyola Marymount U.
CalCal Prof. Hope Fitz, Eastern Connecticut State University, Prof. Hope Fitz, Eastern Connecticut State University,
CT.CT. Prof. John Cort, Dennison, U. OhioProf. John Cort, Dennison, U. Ohio Dr. Anne Vallely, University of Ottawa, CanadaDr. Anne Vallely, University of Ottawa, Canada Dr. Natubhai Shah, London, U.KDr. Natubhai Shah, London, U.K Sarah Hadmack, U of HawaiiSarah Hadmack, U of Hawaii
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India Academic CouncilIndia Academic CouncilIncludes distinguished scholars with expertise in Includes distinguished scholars with expertise in
various aspects of Jain studiesvarious aspects of Jain studies
Director: Dr. Shugan Chand Jain , DelhiDirector: Dr. Shugan Chand Jain , Delhi Prof. Kamal Chand Sogani, JaipurProf. Kamal Chand Sogani, Jaipur Prof. Sagar Mal Jain, Shajapur Prof. Sagar Mal Jain, Shajapur Prof. M.R. Galera, JaipurProf. M.R. Galera, Jaipur Prof. Kusum Jain, JaipurProf. Kusum Jain, Jaipur Dr N.P. Jain, IndoreDr N.P. Jain, Indore Prof. Anupam Jain, IndoreProf. Anupam Jain, Indore Prof. M.L. Jain, DelhiProf. M.L. Jain, Delhi
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Expansion of ActivitiesExpansion of Activitiesin Futurein Future
Overseas Universities will start Overseas Universities will start sending students to study Jainism & sending students to study Jainism & culture as part of their Study Abroad culture as part of their Study Abroad programsprograms
Distance learning program on JainismDistance learning program on Jainism Will take Jain learning to the whole Will take Jain learning to the whole
worldworld Will use web as a distance learning Will use web as a distance learning
mediummedium In cooperation with established In cooperation with established
professors/programsprofessors/programs Work on Mission and Code initiatedWork on Mission and Code initiated
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Growth: Long termGrowth: Long term Creation of Jain Centers of Excellence or Creation of Jain Centers of Excellence or
Jain Chair at universitiesJain Chair at universities Establishment of Jain Libraries at various Establishment of Jain Libraries at various
universitiesuniversities May lead to a special Institute for May lead to a special Institute for
systematic, broad, multi-dimensional, systematic, broad, multi-dimensional, training of scholars and monks/nuns. training of scholars and monks/nuns.
A University dedicated to Jain Studies in A University dedicated to Jain Studies in USAUSA Examples: Hindu Univ of America, Maharishi Univ Examples: Hindu Univ of America, Maharishi Univ
of Management, Southern Methodist Univ etc.of Management, Southern Methodist Univ etc. Will be an incremental long-term goal.Will be an incremental long-term goal.
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How to ParticipateHow to Participate
As a distinguished instructor or Jain As a distinguished instructor or Jain representativerepresentative Past instructors:Past instructors:
As a participantAs a participant Professor in an academic/research Professor in an academic/research
institutioninstitution Graduate student exploring JainismGraduate student exploring Jainism
Please visit the ISSJS web-site forPlease visit the ISSJS web-site for Further informationFurther information Forms and deadlinesForms and deadlines
http://jainstudies.comhttp://jainstudies.org
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How you can support How you can support ISSJSISSJS
Participate in the programParticipate in the program Help promote the programHelp promote the program We need to raise funds for the ISSJS We need to raise funds for the ISSJS
mission mission Mahavir Vision Inc., is a tax-exempt non-profit Mahavir Vision Inc., is a tax-exempt non-profit
organization in USorganization in US ISJS is a Tax Exempt non-profit organization in ISJS is a Tax Exempt non-profit organization in
IndiaIndia Donations of $5,000, $1,000, $500 or any other Donations of $5,000, $1,000, $500 or any other
amount will help us achieve the aims of ISSJSamount will help us achieve the aims of ISSJS
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Annual Retreat for Annual Retreat for SupportersSupporters
Held annually after the ISSJSHeld annually after the ISSJS In August or SeptemberIn August or September Hawaii 2005, Sedona AZ 2006, Hawaii 2005, Sedona AZ 2006,
Boston/Ottawa 2007Boston/Ottawa 2007 All supporters and some faculty plus All supporters and some faculty plus
alumnus are invitedalumnus are invited Thorough review of the just completed Thorough review of the just completed
ISSJSISSJS Suggestions and action items for Suggestions and action items for
improvementsimprovements Implementation reviewImplementation review
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Boston/Ottawa Retreat Boston/Ottawa Retreat 20072007
Locations (Aug 22-28)Locations (Aug 22-28) Harvard Pluralism ProjectHarvard Pluralism Project Jain Center of Boston Jain Center of Boston Eastern Connecticut State UEastern Connecticut State U Jain Sangh of OttawaJain Sangh of Ottawa India's High Commissioner to India's High Commissioner to
Canada Canada University of Ottawa University of Ottawa Review and feedback Review and feedback
of the programof the program
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ContactsContacts Web: Web: http://www.jainstudies.comhttp://www.jainstudies.com or or
http://jainstudies.orghttp://jainstudies.org Write to by email/mail or callWrite to by email/mail or call
Prof. Cromwell Crawford, Hawaii, Prof. Cromwell Crawford, Hawaii, [email protected]@aol.com Phone (808) 395-2238 (home) and (808) 271-3387 (cell)Phone (808) 395-2238 (home) and (808) 271-3387 (cell)
Dr. Sulekh C. Jain, Texas Dr. Sulekh C. Jain, Texas [email protected]@earthlink.net (281) 494 7656 and (832) 594 8005 ( cell)(281) 494 7656 and (832) 594 8005 ( cell)
Dr. Tansukh J. Salgia, Ohio Dr. Tansukh J. Salgia, Ohio [email protected]@yahoo.com (740) 965 (740) 965 26272627
Dr. Shugan Jain, Delhi Dr. Shugan Jain, Delhi [email protected]@vsnl.com ; ; [email protected][email protected]
+91 (98) 1813 9000, +91 (11) 2649 1228. +91 (98) 1813 9000, +91 (11) 2649 1228. Dr. Natubhai Shah, London, Dr. Natubhai Shah, London, [email protected]@aol.com
++44 (20) 8455 5573 44 (20) 8455 5573 Dr. Yashwant Malaiya, Dr. Yashwant Malaiya, [email protected]@yahoo.com (970) 491 7031 (970) 491 7031 Dr. Dilip Bobra, Phoenix, Dr. Dilip Bobra, Phoenix, [email protected]@gmail.com
(480) 839 2682 and (314) 910 9446 (480) 839 2682 and (314) 910 9446
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ISSJS: For the Future of ISSJS: For the Future of JainismJainism
Creating the next generation of Creating the next generation of scholars and young Jainsscholars and young Jains
Global Prabhavana of Jainism: Global Prabhavana of Jainism: Taking the message of Jainism to the Taking the message of Jainism to the whole worldwhole world
Modern and thorough programModern and thorough program Your support and contributions Your support and contributions
critical to the success of this project.critical to the success of this project.