Science And Jain Philosophy

Author(s): Raksha J Shah, Abhijit Muni, Pooja Banthia
Publisher: International Conference on Science and Jain Philosophy

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SAMANI CHARITRA PRAJNA
It's commonly accepted that science and spirituality are not compatible. Science is considered our reliable way forward, while spirituality is often regarded as a sentimental relic of our past we can't quite let go of. For centuries, science has led our progress, while spirituality is the subjective pursuit of value, reality, and understanding through individual experience or consciousness. However, the drive to find external solutions to global problems that have value to our interior world is more powerful than ever. In this special time of human history, Science and Spirituality are converging into a grand new vision. Quantum science has demonstrated unequivocally that our physical reality can't be separated from our conscious
awareness of it. The scale of our planet's problems is too great to be solved without an integrated approach of science and spirituality. The power of spirituality needs the systemization of the scientific method, and the tools of science depend on the wisdom and creativity of individual consciousness to guide it in a meaningful direction.
With this vision, scientists and spiritualists have to meet and discuss solutions to global issues of health, hunger, conflict resolution, climate change, economic injustice, war and violence, ethics and values, sustainable development from a perspective that preserves bio-diversity and co-existence of humanity.
Bhagawan Mahavir International Research Center in Jain Vishua Bharati Institute has been established to ideate, innovate and implement philosophical principles into applied way of life by synthesizing science and spirituality for the betterment of quality of life and explore best solutions of global challenges and crucial crisis. The objective of this center is to explore scientifically new avenues of remedies for individual, familial,
societal, economical, political, environmental and ethnical challenges based on the heritage of incredible Indian culture, tradition, values, and ethos and specifically in terms of Jain Philosophy and spirituality, one of the prominent and ancient religions of the world. This motive will bring together not only eminent scientists but also leading lights in spirituality providing a platform to carry forward the quest for truth and finding way out from chaotic problems and create foundation for the next evolutionary leap in human potential.
At the onset of the International Conference on Science and Jain Philosophy to be held on 8th tol0th January, 2016, wishing a grand success with a great hope that it will pave the way for emerging new trends of explication in all walks of life to preserve, promote and propagate peace and happiness.
Samani Charitra Prajna
Vice-Chancellor Jain Vishua Bharati Institute
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