INTRODUCTORY COURSE IN JAINISM
Introduction
to Jainism
Objective: to understand the basic philosophy of
Jainism as philosophy that propagates peace and harmony in the world.
Contents:
1.1
Introduction
1.2
Origin and Development of Jainism
1.3
Mahavira
1.4
Sacred Scriptures of Jainism
1.5
The Concept of God
1.6
The Concept of the Soul- Namokara Manthra, 24 Thirthankaras
1.7
Understanding the Universe
1.8
Jiva and Ajiva Dravya-Pudgala, dharma, Adharma, Akaasha, Kaala
1.9.
Asrava
1.10
Bandha
1.11
Samavara
1.12
Nirajara
1.13
Jaina Ethics
1.14
Liberation (Moksa)
1.15
Living and letting others to live: principles to be followed by Jains in
ordinary Life
1.16
Jain Sects
1.17
Relevance of Jainism today- Anekaantha Vaada, Svadhyaya, and Nayavaada
1.18
Likely Contribution of Jainism to Conflict Resolution and Peace Building
Method
of teaching
Class
Lectures
Special
Lectures
Group
discussion, Field Visits
Seminar
Presentations
Evaluation
Class
Room participation, capacity to grasp the basic tenets and apply the same in resolving
the crisis, Assignments submitted, and written examination, followed by a Viva
Voce
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