| Module |
1 |
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Introductory and background information |
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1.1 |
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Orientation program (Facilitation, Introduction to program, places, Dos and Donts, Jain salutations, navakar, travel, socialization, dress code) |
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1.2 |
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Jain Disphora (USA, Europe and India) |
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1.2 |
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Uniqueness of Jainism |
| Module |
2 |
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Jain history, culture, preceptors, literature, arts, pilgrimages, festivals, evolution of sects, thinkers and rituals |
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2.1 |
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Historical background (archeological, literature, pre-historical, historical, tradition) |
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2.2 |
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Evolution of Jain sects and sub-sects; major differences. |
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2.3 |
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Tirathnkars, shlaka purushas, (Bharat, Rishabh, Nemi, Parasva |
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2.4 |
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Mahavira life and penance, special features |
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2.5 |
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Jain arts incl. paintings (wall, caves, paper etc., idols, temple architecture |
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2.6 |
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Literature. Evolution of canons and present canons of two major sects, commentaries, puranas, poems/devotional songs etc. |
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2.7 |
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Language of Jain literature and its importance. |
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2.8 |
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Jain literature in English, other western and modern Indian languages |
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2.9 |
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Jain acaryas, thinkers and their contributions |
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2.10 |
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Culture. Emphasize spiritual purification, classless society, non-violence, elimination of gender bias and evil habits. |
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2.11 |
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Pilgrimage. Importance, important pilgrim places. |
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2.12 |
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Festivals / celebrations / parvas |
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2.13 |
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Influence of other philosophies on Jainism and vice versa |
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2.14 |
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Anthropological studies |
| Module |
3 |
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Ontology & Metaphysics; Nature of reality; Six substances |
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3.1 |
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7 verities (tattvas) and 9 entities (padarthas) |
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3.2 |
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Cosmology |
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3.3 |
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Soul empirical and pure |
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3.4 |
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Matter, other living beings |
| Module |
4 |
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Karma theory |
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4.1 |
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Concept, karma definition and its importance |
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4.2 |
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Kinds, 8 grouped in two, Nature and causes of bondage |
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4.3 |
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States of karma |
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4.4 |
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Stages of purification of soul, gunasthanas and Salvation |
| Module |
5 |
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Epistemology |
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5.1 |
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Origin & growth of theory of knowledge |
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5.2 |
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Types of knowledge and their equivalence to valid knowledge (pramanas) |
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5.3 |
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Pramanas. Indirect (inference) knowledge discussion. |
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5.4 |
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Pramanas. Direct (clairvoyance, telepathy and just knowledge) |
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5.5 |
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Doctrine of Naya, viewpoints |
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5.6 |
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Doctrine of multiplicity of viewpoints (Anekanta) and relevance |
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5.7 |
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Process of acquiring and enhancing knowledge |
Module |
6 |
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Ethics & path of purification |
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6.1 |
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Path of spiritual purification, spiritual awakening |
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6.2 |
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Overall basis of ethics Non violence. Worldly and spiritual basis |
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6.3 |
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Sravakachara / Anuvratas |
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6.4 |
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Sramanachara / Mahavratas |
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6.5 |
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Basic virtues, essential duties (avasayakas) |
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6.6 |
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Penance external. Internal, meditation, self study |
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6.7 |
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Sallekhana. Art of dieing |
| Module |
7 |
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Special topics (32) |
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7.1 |
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Non violence |
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7.2 |
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Gandhi and Jainism |
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7.3 |
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Vegetarianism |
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7.4 |
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Social contributions of Jains |
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7.5 |
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Jain law and justice |
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7.6 |
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Discipline, Anekanta, self control and philosophy of giving up as the basis of democracy |
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7.7 |
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Role of women in Jainism |
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7.8 |
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Environment and ecology |
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7.9 |
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Modern day issues like Aids, terrorism, sexual promiscuity, society and family, Euthanasia Meditation in medical, business and other aspects |
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7.10 |
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Non possession and economic prosperity of Jains |
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7.11 |
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Special topics like Universal man, relativism, pluralism and Jainism |
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7.12 |
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Special topics (self study, tolerance) |
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7.13 |
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Science in Jainim |
| Module |
8 |
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Canonical literature study (Agamas) |
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8.1 |
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Bhagwati |
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8.2 |
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Uttaradhyana |
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8.3 |
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Tattvaratha sutra |
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8.4 |
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Acaranga |
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8.5 |
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Samman suttam |
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8.6 |
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Rattan Karand Shravakacara |
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8.7 |
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Panchastikaya |
