Arhat Vachan 2011 01 04

SR No.: 526589
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Anupam Jain
Publisher: Kundkund Gyanpith Indore
Publication Year: 2011
Total Pages: 140
Language: Hindi
Classification: Magazine, India_Arhat Vachan, & India
File Size: 2 MB

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The conclusions of the open session could form the substance of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between FIU and KKJ. The Vice Chancellor of DAVV lent his till and wholehearted support to giving concrete shape to the initiative in his address at the inaugural session of the Symposium.
(1) FIU and KKJ could make two very compatible partners sharing the right wavelength. FIU had the benefit of resources as a state-supported university coupled with establishment of the JAIN CHAIR in active financial-cum-conceptual cooperation of local florida-based Jain community. Like wise KKJ sponsored and liberally supported by the distinguished Kasliwal family of Indore inspired by the family patriarch and farsighted Jain leader the late shri Deo Kumar Singh Kasliwal and presently headed by scholarly and dedicated Dr. Ajit Kasliwal. It had in the course of past 23 years established an inspiring and rich record of meaningful research on varied aspects of the authentic Jain tradition. It has to its credit 40000 Books and various publications on Jain philosophy and has awarded Ph.D. degrees to over 24 Jain and non Jain scholars. Its Quarterly journal "Arhat Vacana" has made its mark as one of the few widely read research journals of Jainism. KKJ also enjoys the unique distinction of top research institution of the prominent Digambar sect of Jain religion, and has a rich collection of rare Jain manuscripts.
(2) KKJ agrees in principle to receive undergraduate students of FIU for a specific period of time for teaching them authentic Jain tradition as per mutually agreed syllabus. Like wise it would welcome select faculty from FIU for undertaking research work with the help of the exhaustive reference library of the Institute under the guidance of distinguished Jain scholars.
Financial and other details could be worked out in due course once the program gets a concrete shape and format.
(3) KKJ and FIU agree upon a priority list of joint research topics on varied aspects of Jain relation encompassing both its theory as well as relevance to cosmic science, economics, mathematics, environmental science, social consciousness inherent in observance of Jain principles, philosophical significance of religious festivals like Paryushan, as well as the essence of ancient religious texts like the Agams, Samayasåra of Acarya Kundakunda, Tattvårtha sūtra, Tiloyapannatti of Yativrasabha to name a few.
(4) KKJ agrees to popularize and promote undergraduate certificate program of FIU in Jain studies. With mutual discussion, the six different courses could be identifies with detailed syllabus and agreement in the inputs to be provided by both the institution.
KKJ would also assist in Introducing Jain awareness courses across syllabus in different faculties on the lubes already being experimented hy FIU in USA.
(5) KKJ would endeavour to assist FIU in getting Indian sponsors for funding Jain studies in FIU as well as Jain research program agreed upon between FIU and KKJ.
(6) Both sides look forward to proactive and meaningful collaboration and exchanges. KKJ would also be happy to serve on the International Advisory Board of FIU, particularly in view of to being the foremost research institution in the Digambar sect of Jain religion with a broad and liberal interfaith perspective.
(Dr. Anupam Jain, Executive Director of KKJ has been appointed as academic advisor of Bhagwan Mahavir Professorship of FIU, Miyami)
(7) KKJ would await with keen interest the response of FIU and on that basis proceed with finalizing the MOU with concrete action programs and modalities of execution in cooperation with the FIU. 316 05, 23(1-2), 2011
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