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Preface
I am pleased to present this updated Version V.5.0 of collection of papers/articles / essays termed as 'Study Notes' and prepared under the auspices of The International School for Jain Studies and assisted by its affiliate Parshwanath Vidyapeeth, Varanasi.
The distinguished scholars, who are the experts in their field of activity, are the faculty members of the school during the last five years and have contributed to these notes. Some selected papers by the alumni of the school have also been included.
This version has incorporated massive changes as the Study Notes have been now compiled in three volumes as under:
Volume Volume 11 Volume III
Jain History, Society and Culture Jain philosophy including Karma doctrine Selected topics and application of Jain doctrine to resolve modern day issues
The entire academic program of the school has also been reorganized on the above lines as can be seen from the syllabus enclosed. These papers aim to give a comprehensive experience of all aspects of religion, philosophy, cosmology, metaphysics, psychology and ethics along with papers on Jain history, culture, preceptors, and evolution of different sects, rituals, art and paintings, pilgrimages and their importance. Based on the feedback received from the visiting scholars attending the school since its inception in 2005, this syllabus is being continuously updated. The curriculum designed keeps the needs of learned scholars from countries like USA, Canada, Russia, Europe, Japan, Korea, Thailand and Cuba etc. attending the summer school in mind as well as while preparing these notes. References for further research are provided at the end of each paper. Further it is hoped that these papers
Provide one stop reference to participants of the school for preparing and follow up their academic program while attending the summer schools Be a guide book for further research
Parshwanath Vidyapeeth, Varanasi, which has become our affiliate since 2010 and is managed by the school, deserves a note of special thanks. Dr. S. P. Pandey, Associate Professor of the Vidyapeeth, has taken great pains to reorganize the three volumes and ensure proper
