Indian Psychology

A National Workshop on the Theory of Emotions, Emotion Management & its Applications based on Νāţyaśāstra

2012-01-18T02:36:00.000-08:00

Centre for Indian Psychology
Jain University
Presents
Manovilāsa:
A National Workshop on the Theory of Emotions, Emotion Management & its Applications based on Νāţyaśāstra
(13th & 14th February 2012)

The Nāţyaśāstra (NS) though meant for producing theatrical performances, contains the principles of many other art forms such as music, dance, architecture and painting. This has been traditionally acknowledged. However, the basis of all communication being expression of thoughts and feelings (bhāva-abhivyañjanā), the NS, also lays down the siddhānta-s and methods for its application. It defines abhinaya as not mere acting but total communication which is done through several channels. There are not just emotions bhāva-s but psychological urges/states that can be manipulated by the trained actor, performer, teacher and even administrator to influence the audience, students, and working groups.
In a two day workshop, Prof Bharat Gupt shall give presentations on the NS, hold discussions and relate the aesthetic and emotional theories of traditional arts to modern utility in social spheres.

Objectives:

1. To develop a greater synergy and interaction between the ‘Art of Psychology’ and the ‘Psychology of Arts’ for a better understanding of both and their application.
2. To gain insights into the working of emotions and their management.
3. To enrich one’s knowledge about the theory of emotions and related topics as presented in Nāţyaśāstra.
4. To enhance one’s skills in counseling, managing emotion-intense situations and in theatrics by better understanding of the expression of emotions and their manipulation.

The Methodology of the workshop:

Lectures, Demonstrations, Practical Sessions, Sharing of Experiences, Analysis, Review of Relevant Literature, Interaction etc.

Persons to be contacted for further details:
Dr. Vinayachandra B. K. – (M) 09880193872 centre4ip@gmail.com
Dr. Anuradha Choudry - (M) 09880739482

The Life Positive Expo - 2012 International Festival for Holistic Living

2011-12-07T02:03:00.001-08:00

The Life Positive Expo - 2012
International Festival for Holistic Living

The Life Positive Expo is a showcase for the eclectic wisdom of the world… where self-realised sages share timeless wisdom… and contemporary coaches teach you cutting-edge techniques.

Three days of undiluted growth, positivity and possibilities, devoted to your higher purpose
27, 28, 29, January 2012 at India Habitat Centre (IHC), Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003.

Workshops will be allotted on first come-first serve basis. Limited seats available. Rush your entries now.

http://www.lifepositive.com/shopping/Expo2012/ExpoDetail.asp

New Book: Reconsidering Classical Indian Thoughts

2011-11-14T01:34:00.000-08:00

Reconsidering Classical Indian Thoughts neither claims, nor attempts to be a definitive study of all the characteristics as concept(s) of classical Indian thoughts. It is a modest attempt of the editor to familiarise the common, but philosophy reader with the fundamental conceptions of ancient Indian culture. I hope, by studying this book the reader will understand the relevance of Indian classical thoughts.

Here we have collected 20 papers both in English and Hindi languages written on Indian epistemology, metaphysics, logic, ethics and social philosophy. To study the nature of philosophy in India and its implementation in all spheres of human life is one of the most important objectives of our Centre. In this regard we have published two online books entitled Philosophy, Education and Indian Value System and Positive Philosophy for Contemporary Indian Society, respectively.

Edited by: Dr Desh Raj Sirswal

ISBN: 978-81-922377-0-1

First Edition, 2011

Publisher:

Centre for Positive Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies (CPPIS), Milestone Education Society (Regd.), Balmiki Dharmashala, Ward No.06, Pehowa (Kurukshetra)-136128 (Haryana) Emails: mses.02@gmail.com, dr.sirswal@gmail.com

Call for Papers for the Second Issue of Lokāyata

2011-09-29T03:24:00.001-07:00

Call for Papers for the Second Issue of Lokāyata

Lokāyata: Journal of Positive Philosophy

Lokāyata: Journal of Positive Philosophy is a bi-annual interdisciplinary journal of the Center for Positive Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies (CPPIS). The name Lokāyata can be traced to Kautilya’s Arthashastra, which refers to three ānvīkṣikīs (logical philosophies), Yoga, Samkhya and Lokāyata. Lokāyata here still refers to logical debate (disputatio, “criticism”) in general and not to a materialist doctrine in particular. The objectives of the journal are to encourage new thinking on concepts and theoretical frameworks in the disciplines of humanities and social sciences to disseminate such new ideas and research papers (with strong emphasis on modern implications of philosophy) which have broad relevance in society in general and man’s life in particular. The Centre will publish two issues of the journal every year. Each regular issue of the journal will contain full-length papers, discussions and comments, book reviews, information on new books and other relevant academic information. Each issue will contain about 100 Pages.

Theme of Present Issue:

Concept of Mind (Manas) and Intelligence (Buddhi) in Indian Philosophy

Instructions to the Contributors

The article should be typewritten preferably in Times New Roman font with 12 sizes (English) in MS-Word 2003 and should be between 3000 to 5000 words. They should be typed on one side of the paper, double spaced with ample margins, and contain author(s)/contributor’s name and his/her institutional affiliation along with the complete mailing address. An abstract of 150-200 words should be included. The authors should submit the hard copy alongwith a CD or as an e-mail attachment to be sent to dr.sirswal@gmail.com.

Only papers which have not been published elsewhere will be considered. Proofs will be sent to the authors if there if sufficient time to do so.

Time Line: 31^st January, 2012

Reference Style:

Notes and references should appear at the end of the articles as Notes. Arrange references in alphabetical order by the last name of the first author and then by his initials. The following style of reference may be strictly followed:

In case of Journal: Authors last name, initials, year of publication, name of the paper, name of the journal (italic), volume number, issue number and page number.
In case of a Book: Authors last name, initials, year of publication, title of the book(italic), name of publisher, place of publication and page numbers.
In case of an edited Book: Authors last name, initials, year of publication, name of the editor, title of the book (italic), name of publisher, place of publication and page numbers.
In case of institution/Govt. Report: full name of the institution/ministry, year of publication, place of publication.

All contributions to the Journal, other editorial enquiries and books for review are to be sent to:

Dr. Desh Raj Sirswal,

Editor, Lokāyata: Journal of Positive Philosophy,

Centre for Positive Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies (CPPIS),

Milestone Education Society (Regd), Valmiki Dharmashala, Pehowa,

Distt. Kurukshetra (HARYANA)-136128 (India)

Mobile No.09896848775, 08968544048

E-mail: dr.sirswal@gmail.com, mses.02@gmail.com

Websites: http://lokayatajournal.webs.com

http://drsirswal.webs.com

Reference: CPPIS/11/065 Dated: 22/09/2011

One Day National seminar On DEFINIING INDAIN PSYCHOLOGY- ISSUES OF MIND, BODY AND CONSCIOUSNESS

2011-09-09T04:07:00.001-07:00

Sanatana Dharma College (Lahore), Ambala Cantt.

(Under the RESTRUCTURING SANSKRIT SCHEME)

One Day National seminar

DEFINIING INDAIN PSYCHOLOGY- ISSUES OF MIND, BODY AND CONSCIOUSNESS

भारतीय अन्तःकरण(मनो)विज्ञान का परिभाषिकीकरण – अन्तःकरण, शरीर एवम् चेतना के विषय

Organized by- Department of Sanskrit, S. D. College (Lahore) Ambala Cantt.

Sponsored by - Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi

Academic Collaboration - Department of Psychology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra.

Academic & organizational Support – S D Adarsh Sanskrit college,

Departments of Music & Home Science

Date – 08 OCTOBER, 2011. SATURDAY

TIMING – 9.00 A.M. TO 5.30 P.M.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Defining Indian Psychology for the 5^th time through another interdisciplinary seminar in the terms of working models, concepts and theories of human behaviour from the utilitarian angle is a challenge to every intellectual, academician and scholar. I.P. should not be misunderstood as western psychology being taught by Indian scholars in India and at the same time this particular seminar does not intend to find faults with the present day system of psychology or even undermine its understanding about the human behaviour. For us I.P. refers to the traditional or indigenous understanding of individual or collective human behavior in a particular situation as described by Acharya Shankar in his Adhyaaasa Bhaashaya and other scholars of different systems and makes an effort to introduce I.P. as a scientific system in the class rooms. In the last few years some efforts have been made and some good works have been published in this field. It is in this sense the agenda put forth is an ongoing agenda and shall continue because of the very nature of the things that are being dealt with. We need more clarity about the goal. So what is our aim in this seminar? Do we want to replace /compliment /challenge /solve everyday problems of life or what? Do we want to reiterate what has been said earlier? Do we want to offer a better perspective, better in terms of possibilities for a better world? Mere examination of one perspective may not be enough. For this purpose we expect working models, methods, techniques, concepts, theories, terms to be used for human behaviour and its rational understanding, laboratory/ clinical experiments, tests to be taught to the students and counseling etc from the scholars.

As per the Sanskrit Shaastraas the driving forces of human behaviour – काम, द्वेष, क्रोध, लोभ, मद, मत्सर etc. which certainly defines one’s personality (आकृति+प्रकृति) by which one either acts or reacts to the world outside and that too is restricted by 6 sheaths (कञ्चुक) namely – कला, विद्या, राग, काल, नियति, माया (confinement to particular creativity, attachment, knowledge, time, space and individuality) which are responsible for contraction, expansion and control of consciousness, personality, relationships. These factors complicate the human behaviour. More over the use of language makes every iota of human behaviour very very complex. Can we imagine human behaviour in the absence of these six instinctive forces? Can these in anyway be specified as सात्विक/ राजसिक/ तामसिक? How can one evaluate the quantity or quality of these forces? When do they become sickness and need to be cured? If the quantity or quality of any one of these becomes too low then how do we improve these so that a person becomes normal? Can we base the motivational theory only on three instinctive desires- पुत्रैषणा, वित्तैषणा, लोकैषणा? What are the parameters of personality prescribed in Sanskrit Shastras which may include both body and internal faculties (मन, बुद्धि, चित्त, अहंकार, हृदय)? What and how these five internal faculties work or what makes them act the way they act? What are the evaluative methods of five levels of psyche of an ordinary person- क्षिप्त, मूढ़, विक्षिप्त, एकाग्र, निरुद्ध which remains disturbed by five क्लेश- अविद्या, अस्मिता, राग, द्वेष, अभिनिवेश। One very important word of I.P is संस्कार – the question is how we can bring the study of it to class rooms and clinics? Does body influence mind or mind influence body? What makes one feel alive- is it प्राण or something else- like- चेतना, चित्, आत्मा? What is the relationship of प्राण and चेतना? How can a person (व्यक्ति) be described wholesome or when can we call him a normal person? Is being normal and healthy one and the same thing? There are many more questions which need to be resolved, defined, reconstructed, restructured and answered in the light of I.P.

We request you to send us a copy of questions in advance so that the technical sessions may be conducted accordingly.

Scholars are very humbly requested to write their papers only from the utilitarian or practical angles so that their material may be utilized in the revised courses of Sanskrit and other related subjects.

विशेष-

१. शोधपत्र (संस्कृत/ हिन्दी/ अंग्रेजी) की कम्पयूटरीकृत साफ़्ट एवं हार्ड प्रति आवश्यक रूप से दिनांक 30सितम्बर, 2011

तक आवश्यक रूप से पहुंच जानी चाहिए।

२. कृपया समय का सम्मान करें ताकि का वैचारिक सत्र में विलम्ब न हो।

आशुतोष अंगिरस प्रोफ़ैसर सी० आर० डरोलिया डा० देशबन्धु

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DEFINIING INDAIN PSYCHOLOGY- ISSUES OF MIND, BODY AND CONSCIOUSNESS

आयोजक – संस्कृत विभाग, एस० डी० कालेज (लाहौर), अम्बाला छावनी।

प्रायोजक- इण्डियन काऊँसिल आफ़ सोशल साईंस रिसर्च, नई दिल्ली।

दिनांक – ०८ अक्टूबर, २०११ दिन -शनिवार

पंजीकरण - ०९.०० से ०९.३० तक

अन्तःकरण-विज्ञान सत्र – ९.३० से ११.०० तक

चाय-पान- ११.०० से ११.१५ तक

शरीरेन्द्रिय तथा प्राण सत्र - ११.१५ से १.३० तक

भोजनावकाश –१.३० से २.१५ तक

अन्तःकरण सत्र -२.१५ से ४.०० तक

चाय-पान - ४.०० से ४.१५ तक

चेतना सत्र –४.१५ से ५.३० तक

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New Material on INDIAN PSYCHOLOGY INSTITUTE

2011-08-29T01:55:00.000-07:00

INDIAN PSYCHOLOGY INSTITUTE

The IPI website

If you haven't visited our website for some time, there are several other additions:

There is a new homepage of Prof. Kiran Kumar Salagame with some of his best articles on Indian Psychology.

From other authors, the following articles have been added over the last few weeks:

Cornelissen, R. M. Matthijs (2011) -- Types of knowledge and what they allow us to see
How our research methods affect the quality of our psychological understanding.
Krishnan, L., Varma, P., & Pandey, V. (2009) -- Reward and punishment allocation in the Indian culture
Two scenario studies examined justice perceptions in Indian samples. It is suggested that subjects think in terms of merit and need as being similar in importance when deciding a fair punishment. Attention was drawn to several aspects of justice perception, especially those related to punishment.
Marwaha, Sonali Bhatt (2005) -- Living with poverty: Are psycho-spiritual dimensions the x-factor in family resilience? A proposed research agenda
The article explores the sense of well-being, feelings of happiness and depression among the rural and urban poor. In the process, the extent and role of religious beliefs and practices in coping with poverty have been investigated.
Mohan, Deepa (2005) -- Spirituality: Its impact on health and well-being
This article discusses the effect of spiritual and religious practices on human health and well-being. It reviews studies in the area of mental and physical health to suggest that health behaviour, and quality of social and family life are contingent on religious beliefs, rites and practices.
Mulla,R. Z., & Krishnan, R. V. (2008) -- Karma-yoga, the Indian work ideal, and its relationship with empathy
The relationship of Karmayoga with the dimensions of empathy was explored. The results highlighted the differential impact of dimensions of empathy and Karmayoga was found to be similar to altruism motivation in the Indian context.

Finally, we are happy to announce that Pearson's website now offers a 21% discount when you purchase the two volumes of Foundations of Indian Psychology together.
Pearson also offers free shipping within India.

Warm regards, and the very best wishes from the IPI team,

Matthijs Cornelissen

Summer School Indian Psychology

2011-08-29T01:54:00.000-07:00

Summer School Indian Psychology
28 May – 8 July, 2012
Pondicherry — INDIA

This is a pre-announcement and the progamme is still open to change.
We are interested in your feedback and suggestions!
Last update: 22-8-2011

Introduction

The Indian Psychology Institute intends to hold a 6-week Summer School Indian Psychology at Pondicherry from May 28 to July 8, 2012.

The programme will contain regular classes as well as workshops. Some will deal with psychological aspects of specific classical texts, like the Rig Veda, Upanishads, Gita, and Patanjali's Yogasutras; others will deal with schools of Indian Psychology like Samkhya, Vedanta, Buddhism, Sufism, and the Integral Psychology of Sri Aurobindo. Time permitting, attention will be given to the application of Indian Psychology in Self-development, Education, Psychotherapy, and Management. The programme will include a short introduction to research methods appropriate for Indian Psychology.

The Summer School is meant for academics and professionals who are active in the field of psychology and who use (or plan to use) ideas, attitudes and practices derived from the Indian tradition in their work and personal development. The programme is targeted primarily at those who already have a serious involvement in Indian Psychology and want to deepen or widen their understanding. Others, for example students who consider doing a PhD on an Indian Psychology related topic, can also apply, but should be ready for a lot of hard work, both outer and inner.

We envisage the summer school as a collaborative effort, in which participants who already have a good understanding of some specialised area of Indian Psychology will share their expertise with the others. The daily program would typically involve 2 intensive, interactive classes in the morning, self-study in the afternoon, and a daily "high tea" with semi-formal group-discussions and presentations from 5.30 - 6.30 pm. This routine program will be interspersed with full-day workshops on specific topics.

All participants will be expected to take up a mini-research project during their stay and report on their findings at the end of the course, both orally and in writing.

Place and Duration

The programme will be conducted in Puducherry, India. The full course will be six weeks, from May 28th to July 7th, 2012. Preference will be given to candidates who will attend the full course, but partial participation may be considered in special circumstances.

Costs

There will be no costs involved in this course. Participants will, however, have to look after their own accommodation. We can help to arrange this for anything between Rs. 100 and Rs. 1000 per day ($2 to $20), depending on the type of accommodation required. In special cases scholarships may be provided.

Registration

Please send the information requested in the Registration form by email to mail@ipi.org.in (with "ssip" in the subject header). You may please do so even if you're not certain yet whether you want to follow the course.

Further information

For a short description of what is meant by "Indian Psychology", one could consult the Introduction to Foundations of Indian Psychology.

The latest information on the Summer School Indian Psychology will always be available here at http://ipi.org.in/events/ssip2012-info.php. For any other enquiries, please write to mail@ipi.org.in with "ssip" in the subject header of your email।
Link:
http://ipi.org.in/events/ssip2012-info.php

Happiness model of the Bhagwad Gita

2011-08-19T03:49:00.000-07:00

Respected Spiritual Leaders

Greetings!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Spiritual Stimulus

Happiness model of the Bhagwad Gita

There are many models of happiness presented in the bhagwad gita sometimes happiness is implied, and at other times it is directly the subject of lord Krishna‘s sermon to Arjuna. Arjuna never directly asks about how to be happy. However, as the dialogue starts with Arjuna being extremely unnerved and distressed about facing His relatives in the battlefield, and since he engages in the battle wholeheartedly at the end of the sermon, it is reasonable to expect some guidance in the Bhagwad Gita about how one can deal with stressful situations and be happy. In this chapter, the content of the Bhagwad Gita is analyzed looking for terms associated with peace and happiness.

The Bhagwad Gita is categorical about happiness being in the domain of spirituality rather than in the material world. Often, enjoyment is stated to lead to unhappiness

Prajahaati yadaa kaamaan sarvaan paartha manogataan; 2.55

Aatmanyevaatmanaa tushtah sthitaprajnastadochyate.

When a man completely casts off, O Arjuna, all the desires of the mind and is satisfied in the Self by the Self, then is he said to be one of steady wisdom!

Duhkheshwanudwignamanaah sukheshu vigatasprihah; 2.56

Veetaraagabhayakrodhah sthitadheer munir uchyate.

He whose mind is not shaken by adversity, who does not hanker after pleasures, and who is free from attachment, fear and anger, is called a sage of steady wisdom.

Vishayaa vinivartante niraahaarasya dehinah

Rasavarjam raso’pyasya param drishtwaa nivartate 2.59

The objects of the senses turn away from the abstinent man, leaving the longing (behind); but his longing also turns away on seeing the Supreme

Yatato hyapi kaunteya purushasya vipashchitah;

Indriyaani pramaatheeni haranti prasabham manah. 2.60

The turbulent senses, O Arjuna, do violently carry away the mind of a wise man though he be striving (to control them)!

Aapooryamaanam achalapratishtham

Samudram aapah pravishanti yadwat;

Tadwat kaamaa yam pravishanti sarve

Sa shaantim aapnoti na kaamakaami. 2.70

He attains peace into whom all desires enter as waters enter the ocean, which, filled from all sides, remains unmoved; but not the man who is full of desires

In verse 2.70, the simile of ocean is used to map the notion of peace by stating that as water flowing into an ocean from many tributaries does not disturb the ocean, similarly when desires enter a person he or she is not perturbed by them; such a person attains peace, not a person who is habitually chasing desires. This verse needs to be examined in the context of the preceding 15 verses (from 2.55 to 2.69), since the verse refers to a special person that is referred to as sthitaprajna (literally, sthita means standing or firm, and prajna means judgment or wisdom; thus meaning one who has calm discriminating judgment and wisdom). In verses 2.55–2.61, the concept of sthitaprajna is introduced, and then in the later verses, the ideas are further elaborated upon. In verse 2.55, it is stated that when a person gives up all desires that are in his or her manas or mind and remains contented internally by himself or herself, then the person is said to be sthitaprajna. Adi zankara explains this in his commentary as the state in which a person has given up the three desires of family, wealth, and fame and remains in the service of people at large without any expectation. In verse 2.56,4 such a person is described as one whose manas neither gets agitated when encountering sorrow nor enjoys or seeks pleasure associated with the senses; one who is beyond emotions such as attachment, fear, and anger; or one for whom these emotions are completely destroyed.

Veetaraagabhayakrodhaa manmayaa maam upaashritaah; 4.10

Bahavo jnaana tapasaa pootaa madbhaavam aagataah.

Freed from attachment, fear and anger, absorbed in Me, taking refuge in Me, purified by the fire of knowledge, many have attained to My Being.

Thanks & regards

Rohit Puri

Management teacher

Founder ( Spiritual teacher Forum)

Reference Email :

Rohit rohit2sep@rediffmail.com r

dateFri, Aug 19, 2011 at 2:08 PM

subjectHapiness model of Bhagwad Gita (Spiritual Stimulus 1-20)

UGC Sponsored National Conference on Mental Health: Role of Education

2011-08-08T02:50:00.000-07:00

UGC Sponsored National Conference on Mental Health: Role of Education
1 to 2 October 2011
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Website: http://www.gescer.com
Contact name: Dr. Chetan U Chavan

Gokhale Education Society's College of Education and Research and Seth G. S. Medical College and KEM Hospital are organising two days UGC Sponsored National Conference on Mental Health: Role of Education More details on www.gescer.com

Organized by: Gokhale Education Society's College of Education and Research and Seth G. S. Medical College and KEM Hospital
Deadline for abstracts/proposals: 27 August 2011

2nd International Conference on Multiple Perspectives on Inclusion, Transition and Disability

2011-08-08T02:49:00.000-07:00

2nd International Conference on Multiple Perspectives on Inclusion, Transition and Disability
21 to 23 February 2012
Beijing, China

Website: http://www.reachincorporated.com
Contact name: Abraham Johann D. Serran

This year’s exciting and dynamic program will feature a multitude of sessions and workshops designed to enhance the educator’s ability to address the individual needs of all students.

Organized by: Resources for Educational and Allied Consultancy Habitat (R.E.A.C.H.), Inc.
Deadline for abstracts/proposals: 25 July 2011

INDIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE CONGRESS -2k11

2011-08-08T02:47:00.000-07:00

INDIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE CONGRESS -2k11

12 to 13 October 2011
Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India

Website: http://www.gc46chandigarh.in/NoticeBoard/IPSCONGRESS2011.pdf
Contact name: Dr. RosHan Lal दहिया

Deptartment of Psychology, Post Graduate Government College in Association with National Association of Psychological Science is going to organize the event. this conference

Organized by: National Association of Psychological Science (Regd)
Deadline for abstracts/proposals: 22 August 2011

Indian Journal of Psychiatry (ISSN 0019-5545)

2011-08-05T05:26:00.000-07:00

Indian Journal of Psychiatry

The Indian Journal of Psychiatry (ISSN 0019-5545), is an official publication of the Indian Psychiatric Society. It is published Quarterly with one additional supplement (total 5 issues). The IJP publishes original work in all the fields of psychiatry. All papers are peer-reviewed before publication.

The issues are published Quarterly. An additional supplement is also published annually. Articles can be submitted online from www.journalonweb.com . The journal provides immediate free access to all the published articles. The journal does not charge the authors for submission, processing or publication of the articles.

The Honorary Editor,
Indian Journal of Psychiatry,
Department of Psychiatry,
J. S. S. Medical College,
Ramanuja Road, Mysore – 570004
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Direct: 2442840 (Telefax), 0821-2433898 (Fax)
E-mail: editor @ indianjpsychiatry . org

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Workshop: Forgiveness: A Path To Freedom at Rishikesh

2011-07-26T02:58:00.000-07:00

Workshop: Forgiveness: A Path To Freedom at Rishikesh
Forgiveness is a creative process which can change us from being prisoners of the past to liberated people at peace with our memories. This experiential workshop uses sound-healing, movement, art, imagery & psychological processes to deepen this journey to inner balance and profound healing. Clear the past, transform blocked energy & open doors to love and inner freedom.
	G.L.Sampoorna is a psychologist with 29 years experience in counseling, meditation, mind coaching and training. She is the founder of 'Oneiric' (relating to Dreams), a center for psychological assistance and life skills development. Oneiric focuses on wellness of the body, mind and soul, creating holistic personal growth, enabling people to connect to their inner self and lead fulfilled lives.

Date : Wednesday, September 14 to Sunday, September 18, 2011

Venue : Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Virpur Khurd, Virbhadra Road, P.O. Pashulok, Rishikesh, Uttaranchal-249203

Contribution :- Rs.10,500/- for Single Room and Rs.7,000/- for Twin Sharing(Inclusive of course fees, boarding & lodging, local sightseeing tour (half a day))

Register Now for this Workshop

New Delhi
Vijay Dhiman : 0-9873951104, (011) 43792020 Ext. 135; L.S. Bhandari : 0-9899113616; Pankaj Shukla : 0-9810800280

Mumbai
Issac Chattiar : 0-9702501552

Chennai
K. Mangal Raj : 0-9940023386

Please pass this email to your friends who may be interested in this workshop. Thank you for your support!

Wishing you a day that is positive in all respects,

Lifepositive.com

Workshop: The Healing Touch at Mumbai

2011-07-26T02:53:00.000-07:00

Workshop: The Healing Touch at Mumbai
In this workshop, Ketan Shah will be explaining on all the key points of the Body to remain in good health. Acupressure is an ancient healing technique that uses fingers to press key points on the surface of the skin thereby stimulating the body's natural self-healing process. When these points are pressed, they release muscular tension and promote circulation of blood and the body's life force to aid healing.
	Ketan Shah became passionate about Acupressure because it worked for him when all else failed after a complicated appendix surgery. He has since healed patients suffering from Parkinson's to cancer. His workshop will give detailed guidelines on how to use acupressure for self-healing as well as for helping others heal.

Date : Saturday, August 20 to Sunday, August 21, 2011

Time : Full Day (9am to 6pm)

Venue : Hotel Park View, Lallu Bhai Park, Mumbai

Contribution :- Rs.3,500/-(Inclusive of two time Tea/Biscuits and Vegetarian Lunch)

Register Now for this Workshop

New Delhi
Vijay Dhiman : 0-9873951104, (011) 43792020 Ext. 135; L.S. Bhandari : 0-9899113616; Pankaj Shukla : 0-9810800280

Mumbai
Issac Chattiar : 0-9702501552

Chennai
K. Mangal Raj : 0-9940023386

Please pass this email to your friends who may be interested in this workshop. Thank you for your support!

Wishing you a day that is positive in all respects,

Lifepositive.com

Consultation Seminar on Indian Psychology challenges and prospects

2011-07-20T05:11:00.000-07:00

Dear friends

We are happy to inform you about a seminar that is to be held
in Bangalore, August 6 & 7, 2011:

Consultation Seminar on Indian Psychology
challenges and prospects

For information on the seminar, please visit
http://ipi.org.in/events/cip-aug-2011/cip-aug-2011-seminar-info.pdf

To download the registration form, please visit
http://ipi.org.in/events/cip-aug-2011/cip-aug-2011-seminar-registration.pdf

There is only limited place, so to reserve your participation you may
write at the earliest to: centre4ip@gmail.com

The seminar is organised by the new
Centre for Indian Psychology
Jain University, Bangalore

"Foundations of Indian Psychology" have finally come out.

2011-04-15T21:23:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends

We are happy to announce that the two volumes of "Foundations of Indian Psychology" have finally come out.

Foundations contains a careful selection of some of the best articles written on Indian Psychology during the last 10 years. Several of them are true classics that deserve to be read by anyone who wants to know what the Indian tradition can contribute to contemporary Psychology.

Please see the attachments for the list of chapters.

The price of the book (Rs. 995/- for volume 1 and Rs. 695/- for volume 2) is unfortunately higher than what we had hoped for, but the publisher has agreed to offer a 20% discount for those who buy both volumes together. To avail of this offer, please write an email to:
vikram.singh@pearsoned.co.in.

The separate volumes are available with a 10% discount on Pearson's website ( http://pearson.vrvbookshop.com ).

Delivery is free within India.

Enjoy and
warm regards,

Matthijs Cornelissen

New Publication:Philosophy, Education and Indian Value System

2011-04-12T21:53:00.000-07:00

Philosophy, Education and Indian Value System

Desh Raj Sirswal

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Philosophy is a way of being in the world of questions, interacting with it, and responding to it. Human mind is an ongoing dialogue about the topics of philosophy such as good and evil, right and wrong, truth and falsity, appearance and reality. Education refers to an act or experience that has a formative effect on the mind, character, physical ability of an individual. Values are whatever an individual desires, prefers and likes. In context of present education system moral, cultural and spiritual values should be preferred. New Education Policy of India should be built on the foundation of ancient spiritualistic, modern culture and technical sophistication. It should develop scientific temper and spirit of inquiry in the students also.

The present work entitled, “Philosophy, Education and Indian Value System” is an attempt to relate philosophy, education and values at the same ground, so that they can perform the conception of complete education. Here we have three chapters i.e. (i) Philosophy and Values in School Education of India, Sri Aurobindo’s Philosophy of Education and Spiritual Approach to Education: An Indian Experience, respectively. I would like to thank my students and colleagues of Milestone Education Society (Regd.) Pehowa for their full time support and corporation in our educational programmes.

In our culturally diverse society, education system should foster universal and eternal values, oriented towards the unity and integration of our people. Such value-education should hold eliminate obscurantism, religious fanaticism, violence, superstitions and fatalism. For this purpose philosophy and values become the primary concern. Presently various dimensions of individual and social development, social transformation, value- acquisition etc., have been well identified in present time for education for a developing nation. We are of the opinion that Indian education should aim at producing men and women of knowledge, cultural values and trained skills to achieve excellence in their personal, professional and social life. An ideal system of education would provide an environment and framework that will facilitate an harmonious blending of presumptions. Teachers and education administrators have to play key role for the pursuit of truth and harmony. None of these pursuits can be meaningful or fruitful unless these are voluntary. The spirit of liberty is a necessary condition for the search for truth and for securing cooperation, mutual progress; goodness and feeling can only be achieved by a good education system.

The personal, professional, social and political environment of our lives is getting more complex and challenging. Present students will have to face certain moral situations in future in which they will have to take decisions regarding their lives instead of depending on others. It is also necessary and important that students should take moral decisions for themselves. Relevance of teaching philosophy and values to school children arises due to current scenario of our country. India has profound positive content based on our heritage, national goals, and universal perceptions. One may give the examples of thinkers like Sri Aurobindo, Mahatma Gandhi, Dr B.R. Ambedkar, J. Krishnamurti, Raman Mahrishi and other social thinkers and educationist for this noble purpose, as they are the principal contributors of our modern wisdom.

Philosophers and behavioural scientists can surely attempt to find practical ways in which people may be inspired to become altruistic and moral. Government, Universities, and other organizations like UGC, ICPR, NCERT should promote such types of researches. Some peoples may have disagreements on what we have said in previous chapters holding the view that till a total and radical social and Cultural Revolution drastically changes the actual socio-economic conditions. For this noble purpose more attention and importance should be paid to non-religious, socio-political thinking while dealing with the educational courses at all level of Indian education-system. Any conclusion from this dialogue will only tentative, leaving adequate scope for dialogue continuation. Solutions of problems raised in this process should be beneficial for our system and this aspect should be constantly examined in the process of continuing dialogue.

DESH RAJ SIRSWAL: Assistant Professor (Philosophy), Post Graduate Govt. College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh. He is also Programme Coordinator, Centre for Positive Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies (CPPIS), Milestone Education Society (Regd.), Pehowa (Kurukshetra). Associate Member of The Council for Research in Values and Philosophy, Washington, D.C.

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