Applied Ancient Wisdom: Jain Philosophy for Transforming Education

[Ramanath Pandey]

📢 Call for Papers
(Abstract Submission Dates Extended till 30 November 2025)

 

ICPR-Sponsored-3-Day National  Seminar Organized by: Parshwanath Vidyapeeth,Varanasi

In Collaboration with Indian Society for Indic Studies (InSIS) of Dr. PSECT, Vadodara

Theme: Applied Ancient Wisdom: Jain Philosophy for Transforming Education

Dates: 20-22 January 2026 |9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Objectives:

·        Integrate Jain ethical values into education

·        Develop curriculum and pedagogy rooted in Ahimsa, Anekānta, and Aparigraha

·        Promote ecological and ethical consciousness

·        Support teachers in applying Jain perspectives

·        Reaffirm Indian knowledge systems in global education

We invite original research papers on the following indicative thematic areas aligned with the main theme of the seminar. Authors are requested to mention the relevant Sectional Theme during submission.

Thematic Areas (Indicative)

1.   Jain Ethics and Educational Values

2.   Jain Epistemology and Pluralistic Thinking

3.   Curriculum and Pedagogy Inspired by Jainism

4.   Jainism and Environmental Consciousness

5.   Policy Perspectives and Modern Applications

6.   Comparative and Interdisciplinary Explorations

7.   Pali and Prakrit Literary Traditions

8.   Sanskrit Jain Texts and Classical Thought

9.   Jain Philosophy and Cognitive Science

10. Integration of Jain Wisdom in Contemporary Education and Leadership

Important Dates:

Abstract Submission and registration:            Extended till 30 November 2025

Notification of Acceptance: 5 December 2025

Full Paper Submission: 20 December 2025

(Only registered participants may submit full papers)

Publication: Selected papers will be published in an edited volume or journal.

Contact: Dr.RamanathPandey ( Conference Director/   Convenor)

Email: rnpm...@gmail.com, raman...@pv-edu.org, +91-8128867324|+91-9998281366

VENUE:       Parshwanath Vidyapeeth, Varanasi

(Recognized by B.H.U.as an External Research Centre)

👉 Join us in reimagining education through the timeless wisdom of Jain philosophy!