A Ten-day Residential Textual Workshop on
INDIAN PHILOSOPHY: A BRIEF ANALYTICAL STUDY
from 5 to 14 June, 2010
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WORKSHOP AIM |
The tradition of textual exegesis is a unique distinguishing feature of all Indian Schools among which Advaita occupies a prominent place.This school possesses a rich legacy of texts written over a period of centuries that has been preserved through an unbroken chain of teachers and disciples. These thinkers have produced several texts that shed light not only on the fundamental tenets of Advaita but also on the complex articulation of the nuances relating to Advaita meta-physics, epistemology, ethics and so on. Advaita textual tradition includes commentaries, super commentaries and glosses written on the triple texts (prasthana-traya) of Vedanta, namely the Upanishads, the Brahmasutras and the Bhagavadgita, besides a large number of independent treatises. |
The system of Advaita has undergone a long period of evolution during which it had to face very powerful criticisms from other systems of Indian Philosophy, both orthodox and heterodox. However, such criticism, whenever it happened to have a constructive dimension, has forced Advaitins to seek answers to them from time to time thus making Advaita Vedanta a rigorous system with unparalleled logical consistency free of dogmatism. This nondogmatic growth was attained largely because of the critical spirit embodied in the texts. The composition of such texts in a continuous fashion has lead to the preservation of the dynamism of the system thus preventing it from stagnation. Human reasoning and scriptural authority have always been given their due place in Advaita Vedanta and hence today, when it has the opportunity to interact with philosophies the world over, it has carved a niche for itself among the leading philosophies of the world. |
This workshop aims at acquainting the student with the fundamentals of the six schools of Indian Philosophy and the six means of knowledge. Advaita Vedanta and the complexities of its nuances will also be dealt with exhaustively. |
These will be discussed through a study of the following topics: - Overview of Shad-darshanas – Prof. R. Balasubramanian
Former Chairman, Indian Council of Philosophical Research, New Delhi - Adhyasa Bhashya with Purnanaadiya – Prof. Godabarisha Mishra
Member Secretary, IndianCouncil of Philosophical Research, NewDelhi - Manamala with the commentary of Ramananda – Prof. Revathy Sukumar
Professor, University of Chennai - Vishaya Pariccheda in Vedanta Paribhasha of Dharmaraja – Dr. Goda Venkateswara Sastri
Traditional Scholar, Chennai |
PARTICIPANT PROFILE |
The participants would be teachers and students of Academic Institutions in the disciplines of Sanskrit, Philosophy, Indian culture and such related subjects, Research Scholars, Monks and Sadhakas (spiritual aspirants). |
REWARDS The participants can harness this knowledge and integrate it with their area of specialization and interest. This can result in developing texts based innovative teaching methodologies, and identifying new areas for philosophical research. It could also inspire them to undertake deeper study into the text in a rigorous way, which would indeed be a welcome development for the individuals as well as their institutions. Sadhakas (spiritual aspirants) will find clarity to strengthen their spiritual pursuit by accessing the texts of these great masters. |
The unique feature of the programme is the rare privilege of studying Advaita Vedanta right at the place where Adi Sankara was born, his maternal ancestral home, where the Chinmaya International Foundation Shodha Sansthan (CIFSS) is located. |
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For information on reaching the venue visit: http://chinfo.org/reachus |
WORKSHOP VENUE |
Chinmaya International Foundation (CIF), established in 1989, is a research centre for the advanced study in Sanskrit and Indology. It is a cross cultural forum for the exchange of knowledge. Swami Chinmayananda, founder of the Chinmaya Mission, visualized CIF as a bridge between East and the West, science and spirituality, past and present, and the pundit and the public. CIF is located at the birth place of Adi Sankara at Veliyanad in Kerala, which is about 30 kms from the city of Ernakulam. Originally known as Melpazhoor Mana, and named by Swami Chinmayananda as Adi Sankara Nilayam, this is the home of Aryamba, the holy mother of Adi Sankara. Set in Kerala's lush green and sylvan beauty amidst sacred shrines and water ponds, Adi Sankara Nilayam has an ambience that is at once academic and divine. |
FACILITIES AT CIFSS |
Chinmaya International Foundation Shodha Samsthan (CIFSS) is equipped with a well furnished library, computer centre and residential accommodation with boarding facilities. It is an ideal place for learning, reflection and retreat, as well as for conferences and conventions. CIFSS provides tutelage for PhD students by a team of scholars of national repute. Erudite scholars on various branches of Sanskrit learning and Indian philosophy are available for discussions and clarifications. CIFSS is a recognized research centre by Mahatma Gandhi University, Kotayam, Kerala and is affiliated to Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan as Shodha Sansthan, New Delhi. |
FOR QUERIES |
Director
Chinmaya International Foundation Shodha Sansthan (CIFSS)
Adi Sankara Nilayam, Veliyanad P.O
Ernakulam, Kerala, India. PIN-682319
Phone & Fax: 91-484-2747104. Mob: 09567761194 |
WORKSHOP FEE PG students, Non-stipendiary research scholars and monks: INR 500
Researchers and teachers: INR 1,000
Interested public: INR 2,000
Overseas Participants: USD 150 |
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Director
Chinmaya International Foundation Shodha Sansthan (CIFSS)
Adi Sankara Nilayam, Veliyanad P.O
Ernakulam, Kerala, India. PIN-682319
Phone & Fax: 91-484-2747104. Mob: 09567761194 |
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