29th International & 60th National Conference of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology

Topic: Applied Psychology: Promoting Social Harmony and Wellbeing"

Conference Dates: February 26-28, 2025

Link:https://nagalanduniversity.ac.in/English/Workshops/IAAP_Conference2425.pdf

Two-Day International Seminar on “Breaking Barriers: Advancing Psychological Well-being Across Borders” (Hybrid Mode)

Two-Day International Seminar on “Breaking Barriers: Advancing Psychological Well-being Across Borders” (Hybrid Mode)

Date:- 13th & 14th December, 2024

Location:- Indraprastha Auditorium, SDMC (Autonomous), Ujire

Organizers:- Department of PG Studies and Research in Psychology, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire

Registration Fees:-

Online:-
1. Students: 800/-
2. Research Scholars: 1,300/-
3. Faculty & Professional: 2,300/-

Offline:-
1. Students: 1,000/-
2. Offline. Research Scholars: 1,500/-
3. Faculty & Professional: 2,500/-

Early Bird Registration (extended till 30th November, 2024)

The department offers a group registration discount: five students can register together for Rs. 4500/- instead of Rs. 5000

Contact details:- Dr. Maheshbabu.N, Assistant Professor Department of PG Studies and Research in Psychology, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire
Mobile: 9740623126

Registration link:- https://forms.gle/hPxd4sdk31bH5W3U8

International Conference on Indian Psychology and Mental Health

The School of Philosophy, Psychology, and Scientific Heritage, Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth, is organising an International Conference on Indian Psychology and Mental Health from 1st to 3rd December 2023 at the Warriam Road facility of the University, in hybrid mode. The conference will provide pearls of wisdom of Indian Psychological knowledge on managing mental health.

The conference has ten technical sessions by Dr. Satheesh Varma, Prof. Craig Hassed, Prof. William Gordon, Prof. Meetu Agarwal, Prof. Amesh Pattni, Dr Shilpa Pandit, Prof. Sam Manickam, Prof. Rashmi Jaypal, Prof. Sunita Grandhee and Dr. Tara Kannan followed by paper presentations by professionals and students.

Confirm your participation

Registration Fees
Professionals: Rs. 1500 | Students: Rs. 500

Registration fees to be paid to the following account: 
Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth CU 
A/c CEG 
Name of Bank: HDFC Bank 
Account No: 50200027727252 
Name of Branch: Veliyanad 
IFSC Code: HDFC0001519 
SWIFT Code: HDFCINBBXXX

After paying the registration fee, use the following link to 
complete the process.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc

Course on Introduction to Integral Yoga Psychology

Dear friends,

We are happy to launch the third edition of Sva-Parichayam, SP22 (Online), a three-month Introduction to Integral Yoga Psychology based on the profound spiritual knowledge of India as synthesised by Sri Aurobindo and the Mother.

The program is online, from 20 August to 13 November 2022. It begins with three intensive, full time weekends. This will be followed by guided self-work supported by weekly sessions & sharing circles. At the end there is a concluding weekend with presentations of the self-work projects.

The last date for application submission is 17 July 2022. There are limited seats on offer, so please apply at the earliest!

For more details please refer: https://ipi.org.in/events/sp22.php

To apply, click here: https://forms.gle/y7VJRn3DrLw7Th9VA

For any further queries, please write to: sp.apply@ms.ipi.org.in

Warm regards,

Team IPI

150th Birth Anniversary Celebration of Sri Aurobindo Sri Aurobindo

 

 Sri Aurobindo (1872-2022) was a revolutionary, nationalist, poet, educationist, philosopher and yogi of Indian soil. To commemorate the 150th year of Sri Aurobindo’s birth anniversary Centre for Positive Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies (CPPIS) is launching a host of year round programmes like organising event for students, book and journal publication. You can find all details of the activities like call for papers and published literature here.

Link to the event page:

https://sriaurobindo150.wordpress.com

Guest lecture on *Indian Psychology

Warm Greeting of the Day!!

Amity Institute of Behavioral & Allied Sciences would like to invite you to participate in the guest lecture on *Indian Psychology* sponsored by *Indian Council of Philosophical Research, New Delhi.* 

 *Date* : 24th March’21

 *Timings** : 10:00AM - 01:00 PM

 *Platform* : Microsoft Teams

 *Registration Link* :

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=dqBGjZPQbUGle4aSzeE7-DwiTeIn0HFKo2UesWGVQNdUOVFPSk5OS1dGR1pXQlA0R1FTQVdBOENPNy4u

 *Resource Persons*:

 *Prof. Rishi Kant Pandey* 

University of Allahabad

 *Topic* : Emotional Intelligence

 *Prof. Shivani Sharma* 

Panjab University, Chandigarh

 *Topic* : Indian Psychology

 *Prof. Sachidanand Mishra* 

BHU, Varanasi

 *Topic* : Consciousness

 *Dr. Mukul Sharma* 

Practicing Psychologist

 *Topic* : Career Counseling & Motivation

 *Coordinator* : 

Dr. Prashant

Associate Professor

Amity Institute of Behavioral & Allied Sciences

Amity University Rajasthan

 *Co-coordinator* :

Dr. Monika Gwalani

Assistant professor

Amity Institute of Behavioral & Allied Sciences

Amity University Rajasthan

 *_*E-Certificate will be given to all the participants_** .

National Webinar on *INDIAN PSYCHOLOGY*

Dear Sir/Madam,

Greetings.

I am happy to inform you that, Lakulish Yoga University Ahmedabad is organising a one day National Webinar on *INDIAN PSYCHOLOGY*

  

on *26th July2020, Sunday*.

I request you to make best use of this opportunity as eminent speakers in the field of Yoga, Psychology and Spirituality will discuss the various approaches of Indian Psychology.

Students, teachers, scholars, Psychologist, Yoga practitioners, therapist, trainers all are invited to attend the Webinar.

REGISTRATION IS FREE

Date: July 26th, 2020, Sunday

Time: 10:00-12:30 PM

Limited seats.

Registration link-

https://forms.gle/yXBPpPz98EadWkmj8

Please join our whatsapp group for further updates. 

You will receive the webinar Id and password through whatsapp or email.

Last date for the registration is 25th July 2020 (till 05:00 pm)

Note-

1. There is no registration fee

2. E-certificates will be awarded to only registered participants attending all the sessions.

Regards

Dr. Vivek Maheshwari

Organizing Secretary,

National Webinar

7737708909

Call for Papers Indian Psychology

Dear Sir/ Madam

 Deadline for submission:  April 27, 2020

Contact emails:  indianpsychology2020@gmail.com

Concept Note:

Indian thoughts have not been explored as much as it should have been yet. Indian literature/thought is an unlimited reservoir of Gyan and Vigyan. Unfortunately, this tradition of rich knowledge and skill presented are estimated as a mediocre discipline of knowledge in the modern world. However, a number of efforts are being made by Indian thinkers to present this knowledge in the modern world. but not given importance as it deserves. Therefore the present attempt a tiny step to get familiar with Indian thoughts and ideas in view of Psychology. This aim would help academicians to have a better understanding of Indian thoughts in Psychology and other discipline and consequently transferred this knowledge to followers and the applied world of psychology.

Therefore, this book aims to include the papers on Indian Psychology from special to specific and social purposes.

The subthemes are as follows:

Human Nature in Indian Thought

·         Psychology of Action (Karma: Bhagavad Gita) and Duty ( Dharma: Indian Scriptures)

·        Consciousness  and Cognition in Indian Context

·         An Indian View of Mind and Body

·         Self and Personality as described in Indian Scriptures

·         Indian Approaches to Emotions ( Rasas)

·         Therapeutic Implication of Indian Thoughts

                                             Indian Tradition  of Yoga and Meditation 

·         Psychology of Vivekanand, Aurobindo & J Krishnamurti

·          Psychology of Gautam Buddh 

Editing requirements

 

·         Font & size: Times New Roman 12, Spacing: 1.5 lines, Margin of 1 inch on all four sides

·          Title of the paper: bold, Sentence case (Capitalize each word), centered

·          Text of the paper: Justified. Font & Size: Times New Roman – 12

·          References: Please follow APA / MLA style 

·         Articles should be submitted as MS Word attachments only

·          The length of the article should be 3000-6000 words

 Authentic, scholarly and unpublished research papers are invited from scholars/ faculty/ researchers/ writers/ professors from all over the world. The book will be published with an ISBN by a renowned publisher.

 Please submit the unpublished work including an abstract of 150 words approximately and a brief description of the author to   indianpsychology2020@gmail.com  by April 27, 2020.

Regards,

Dr. Prashant Mishra

Associate Professor 

Amity Institute of Behavioural & Allied Sciences 

Amity University Rajasthan

Mobile Number - 9785196711

Sva-Parichayam, a three month learning programme in Introduction to Integral Yoga Psychology

Dear friends,

We are happy to launch the first edition of Sva-Parichayam, a three month learning programme in Introduction to Integral Yoga Psychology, based on the profound Indian spiritual knowledge as synthesised by Sri Aurobindo and The Mother.

The course begins with an eight-day intensive in Pondicherry from 30 May - 6 June, 2020, followed by 3 months of mini project with weekly online sharing circles and it ends with a weekend retreat in Pondicherry from 28 - 30 August, 2020.

The last date for application submission is 15th March, 2020. There are limited seats so please apply at the earliest!

Here are details of the Course: http://bit.ly/svaparichayam2

To apply, click here: https://forms.gle/nkEyqa4Ua2DC41kc7

Warm regards,

IPI Alumni

For further info on IPI, pease visit: https://ipi.org.in

One Day Interdisciplinary National Workshop on“Rethinking Model of Applied Indian Psychology (with ref to Sanskrit Shaastras & Modern Psychology)”

HARYANA SANSKRIT ACADEMY, PANCHKULA

&

Departments of Home Science, Physical Education, Botany, Zoology, Sanskrit, English, Hindi, Punjabi, Mass Com, Music (I & V),  

SANATAN DHARMA COLLEGE, AMABALA CANTT. 

One Day Interdisciplinary National Workshop on

“Rethinking Model of Applied Indian Psychology (with ref to Sanskrit Shaastras & Modern Psychology)”

“व्यवहारपरक भारतीय मनोविज्ञान के प्रारूप का पुनर्विचार (संस्कृत शास्त्र एवम् आधुनिक मनोविज्ञान के सन्दर्भ) ”

Date – 15TH February, 2020, Saturday, Time 10.00. A.M., Place –Seminar Hall

Dear Sir/ Madam _______________________,

You are cordially invited to share your Indigenous traditional knowledge, understanding, information, ideas, perceptions, views & prejudices too about the above said topic as per the schedule.   

Idea of the workshop – 

  इस सम्वाद गोष्ठी के आयोजन का मुख्य कारण है कि भारतीय मनोविज्ञान का  एक औपचारिक, तार्किक व्यावहारिक प्रारूप उपस्थापित करना ताकि पाश्चात्य मनोविज्ञान और भारतीय मनोविज्ञान में मानवीय हितों को दृष्टि में रखते हुए एक सम्वाद का मार्ग खुल सके और मानवीय चेतना के उन आयामों को टटोला जा सके जिसकी आवश्यकता आज सम्पूर्ण मानवता को है और इसमें मूलभूत प्रश्न यह है कि भारतीय मनोविज्ञान के नाम पर साहित्य में, शास्त्र में, परम्परा में, संस्कृति में, जीवन में, व्यवहार में जो कुछ भी सामग्री उपलब्ध है, क्या उसके आधार पर एक निश्चित प्रारूप प्रस्तुत किया जा सकता है और यदि किया जा सकता है तो वह क्या है या क्या हो सकता है और साथ ही यह भी स्पष्ट कर लेना चहिए कि क्या मनोविज्ञान साईकालोजी का सही अनुवाद है क्योंकि पश्चिम में “साईकी” (“Psyche”) शब्द का अपना एक इतिहास है जो एक सांस्कृतिक-वैज्ञानिक-दार्शनिक मूल्य के रूप में प्रयोग होता है जबकि  भारत में मन “अन्तःकरण” का एक भाग है और इस अन्तःकरण में मन-बुद्धि-चित्त-अहंकार सम्मिलित हैं अतः अन्तःकरण शब्द तो सम्भवतः साईकोलोजी का समीपवर्ती अनुवाद हो सकता है परन्तु फ़िर भी भारतीय मनोविज्ञान को परिभाषित करने में कई व्यावहारिक कठिनाइयां दृष्टिगत होती हैं जिनकी चर्चा इस गोष्ठी में अपेक्षित है ।साथ ही साथ यह भी ध्यातव्य है कि मनोविज्ञान को इस प्रकार परिभाषित किया जाए कि वह अध्यात्म के क्षेत्र का अतिक्रमण न करे और वह दैनन्दिन समस्याओं का विश्लेषण करे भी और करना सिखाए भी। वेद, उपनिषद्, साहित्य और दर्शन में अनेक गुणात्मक और विश्लेषण पूर्ण तथ्य मन के विषय में कहे गए हैं जिनकी चर्चा इस पक्ष से अपेक्षित है कि वह सब तथ्य मिल कर भारतीय मनोविज्ञान का क्या और कैसा स्वरूप प्रस्तुत करने में सक्षम है।

कतिपय विचार बिन्दु-

भारतीय मनोविज्ञान से हम क्या समझते हैं?

क्या मनोविज्ञान “Psychology” विषय का किसी भी प्रकार से सही अनुवाद हो सकता है?

क्या मन बुद्धि चित्त अहंकार वृत्ति आत्मा सत् चित्त् आनन्द जीव कोश कर्म आदि शब्दों का अंग्रेजी में परिनिष्ठित (realistic) अनुवाद सम्भव है?

क्या उपरोक्त शब्दों की व्याख्याएं अतिव्याप्ति (over generalization)  या सांकर्य (overlapping) दोष पीड़ित नहीं है? 

भारतीय मनोविज्ञान के विषय में जो कुछ भी  सूचना सामग्री उपलब्ध है क्या वह पर्याप्त एवम् व्यवस्थित है ?

क्या उपलब्ध विषय सामग्री का उपयोग वैज्ञानिक पद्धति से करना सम्भव है?

क्या भारतीय मनोविज्ञान को एक विषय के रूप में कम से कम  बी०ए०/बी० एस० सी० में पढाना सम्भव है ?और यदि है, तो अभी तक इस सन्दर्भ में हमने  क्या प्रयत्न किए और यदि प्रयत्न नहीं किया तो संस्कृत की रक्षा के नाम पर हमने क्या किया? विशेष रूप से विश्वविद्यालयों के स्तर पर?

Have there been any terms, systems, thinking processes in Indian tradition regarding psychology?

 If there had been anything which deals with the psychological issues in Indian tradition then a serious investigation is needed so as to find out not only new dimensions in Psychology but also to find a better alternative psychological system?

  Primary investigations has led us to believe that Indian tradition deals with nature of consciousness, mind, nervous system, behavior of individuals or society, in a different manner. There are different schools of Indian tradition which not only conceptualize an advance frame-work for psychology but also practise them in a very indigenous manner which makes psychology to think in more humanistic terms like  jiva, bhuta, praani etc.

How can different schools of Indian psychology like- Vedic, Mimaanasaa, Saamkhya-yoga, Vedanata, Buddhist, Jain, Tantra, ayurveda etc. be used to add more meaning to the realms of psychology?

 Can there be any creative dialogue between the Indian systems of psychological thinking and the western understanding of psychology?

 Can India contribute its experiences of psychic understanding to the world at large or humanity in its own terms in different fields of psychology? 

Discussion will be focused on the following issues - 

१. सिद्धान्त पक्ष Theory > Man and Nature मनुष्य एवम् प्रकृति (स्वभाव), Nervous system नाड़ी / स्नायुमण्डल, Mind अन्तःकरण, Emotions and sentiment भाव , Process of knowledge ज्ञान प्रक्रिया, Action कर्म, Language/ Speech वाक् / भाषा

२. व्यवहार पक्ष Applied  Aspect > [Corrective methods  उपाय प्रक्रियाएँ- योग , प्राणायाम, ध्यान, मुद्राएं, न्यास, चिकित्सकीय ज्योतिष, कथा, संगीत, मन्त्र तथा अन्य कलाएं आदि]

उपरोक्त विषय के सन्दर्भ में आपके प्रश्नों का, उत्तरों का, सुझावों और वैचारिक आयामों का विनम्रतापूर्ण स्वागत है। कृपया अपनी उपस्थिति से हमें अनुगृहीत करें। 

With deep regards

Ashutosh Angiras   Dr. Richa Sangwan  Dr. Yashna Bawa  Prof. Reetika Pahwa   Dr. Someshwar Dutt           Dr. Rajinder Singh

Convener                Org. Secretary          Org. Secretary          Org. Secretary            Director, HAS, PKL           Principal 

                             7988955184          8295591927         9729387709         

 Email- sanskrit2010@gmail.com

Advisory Committee

Dr. Sashi Rana, Head, Dept of Physical Education, Dr. Vijay Sharma, Head, Dept of Hindi, , Dr. Nirvair Singh, Head, Dept. of Punjabi, Dr. Paramjeet Kaur, Head, Dept of Music (I), Dr. Madhu Sharma, Head, Dept of Music (V), Prof. Neetu Bala, Dept of English,  Dr. Divya Jain,  Head, Dept of Botany, Dr. Zeenat Madan, Head , Dept of Zoology, Dr. Sumit Chibbar, Dept of Botany, Dr. Sonia Batra, Dept of Zoology, Dr. Rajesh Phor, Dept of Phy. Edu., Dr. Nitin Sehgal, Dept Phy Edu., Dr. Saryu Sharma, Dept of Hindi, Dr. Leena Goyal, Dept of Hindi, Dr. Anju Sharma, Dept of Hindi, Dr. Sandeep Phulia, Dept of Hindi

श्रीमदभगवदगीता : मानव-उत्कर्ष के लिए 18 अध्याय (Shrimad Bhagvad Geeta: 18 Chapters for Human Excellence)

डॉ. देशराज सिरसवाल

भारतीय दर्शन में श्रीमदभगवदगीता को महत्वपूर्ण स्थान प्राप्त है. इस दर्शन की व्याख्या विभिन्न विद्वानों ने अपने-अपने  जीवन उद्धेश्यों के अनुसार की है, जिसे कभी ज्ञानयोग, कभी कर्मयोग और कभी भक्तियोग के द्वारा प्रतिपादित किया जाता रहा है. श्रीमदभगवदगीता ही एकमात्र ऐसा ग्रन्थ है, जो हमें श्रीकृष्ण की वैचारिक परिपक्वता और विराट चरित्र से परिचित करवाती है तथा  योगेश्वर श्रीकृष्ण के रूप में हमारे समक्ष स्थापित करती है. जीवन के विभिन्न संघर्षो को देखते हुए, वर्तमान समय में मानव-उत्कर्ष शिक्षा का मुख्य बिंदु होना चाहिए. आज के मनुष्य को भौतिक विकास के साथ-साथ, मानसिक, शारीरिक, मनोवैज्ञानिक और आत्मिक स्तर पर भी सामान्तर विकास की जरूरत है. श्रीमदभगवदगीता के सभी 18 अध्यायों में एक उद्देश्य समाहित है और यह हमें मानव उत्कर्ष से सम्बन्धित सिद्धांतों का पूर्णरूपेण परिचय देती है. इस शोध-पत्र का मुख्य उद्देश्य इन्हीं सिद्धांतों को चिन्हित करना है. 

Note: Presented in a Seminar.

Yoga and Mental Health: Applying Yoga Philosophy for Well-Being

Yoga and Mental Health: Applying Yoga Philosophy for Well-Being

Dr. Desh Raj Sirswal

Abstract

Indian Philosophy is a term that refers to schools of philosophical thought that originated in the Indian subcontinent. Over the ages there has been continuity in enlarge this filed of philosophical enquiry, which as lead to a wide range of scriptures and systems of philosophy. The Yoga School, which was founded by Patanjali, was closely allied with Samkhya, and accepts its epistemology and metaphysics it was introduced by Patañjali in the 2nd century BC. The Practice of Yoga as a discipline had been done since ancient times. However, since its alliance with the Samkhya, it tried to develop a specific philosophy of its own, which would be in harmony with the Samkhya Philosophy. Though the popular understanding of Yoga equates it with just the asanas, there are eight steps prescribed for its practice, which emphasize internal and external cleansing, self - discipline physical fitness, and meditation, which result in alertness and mental strength. Yoga as a term used for a system of abstract meditation or mental abstraction. Someone who practices yoga or follows the yoga philosophy with a high level of commitment is called a yogi or yogini. Virtually everyone can see physical benefits from yoga, and its practice can also give psychological benefits, such as stress reduction and a sense of well-being, and spiritual benefits, such as a feeling of connectedness with God or Spirit, or a feeling of transcendence. Mental stress is an important part of our life. It is the biggest challenge to live a life without stress and to continue with the peace of mind. In this paper it is an attempt to made the discuss yoga philosophy in present day intellectual world as well its application to maintain human well-being.

Note: Wrote for a seminar on yoga.

Relevance of Triguna Theory in Contemporary World

The Institute is organising a National seminar on “Relevance of Triguna Theory in Contemporary World” from 03-04 October 2018. The inaugural session of the seminar will take place at the Pool Theatre on 03 October 2018 (Wednesday) at 10.00 a.m. This would be followed by High Tea at 10.45 a.m

Link:

http://www.iias.ac.in/event/relevance-triguna-theory-contemporary-world-0

• http://www.iias.ac.in/event/relevance-triguna-theory-contemporary-world-0(active tab

A STUDY OF SELF –PERCEPTION IN RELATION TO WELL-BEING IN BUDDHISM

Rajni Bala

Research Scholar, Department of Psychology,

Panjab University, Chandigarh.

&

Dr. Desh Raj Sirswal

Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy,

Post Graduate Govt. College for Girls, 

Sector-11, Chandigarh

Abstract

Indian philosophy is a term that refers to schools of philosophical thought that originated in the Indian continent. Buddhism is one of the important school of Indian philosophical thought. The objective of this paper is to the study the idea of self –perception in relation to well-being in Buddhism. Well-being or happiness is much pursued by individuals and society in all cultures. Eastern and western cultures have understood well-being and evolved ways and means to promote well-being over the years. Buddhism pursues happiness by using knowledge and practice to achieve mental equanimity. In Buddhism, equanimity, or peace of mind, is achieved by detaching oneself from the cycle of craving that produces dukkha. So by achieving a mental state where you can detach from all the passions, needs and wants of life, you free yourself and achieve a state of transcendent bliss and well-being. The journey to attain a deeper form of happiness requires an unflinching look into the face of a reality where all life is seen as dukkha  or mental dysfunction. Buddhism is a philosophy and practice that is extremely concerned with the mind and its various delusions, misunderstandings and cravings but, happily for us, sees a way out through higher consciousness and mindful practice. Perhaps it is because of this seemingly dim view of reality that happiness in Buddhism is so tremendously full; the ideas contained in Buddha's teachings point to a thorough engagement with lived reality. Ironically, it is through such an engagement with one's self, the world and reality that one is able to achieve a transcendent happiness. Equanimity, a deep sense of wellbeing and happiness, is attainable through proper knowledge and practice in everyday life. (The Pursuit of happiness).

Key-Words: Buddhism, Well-Being, Happiness, Self-Perception, Indian Philosophy.

Four-day Workshop Integral Indian Psychology

Four-day Workshop Integral Indian Psychology
At Puducherry
14-17 December 2017

Introduction

The Indian Psychology Institute aims to contribute to the development of new approaches to psychology based on Indian philosophy, yoga and a life-affirming spirituality. The method we follow is largely, but not exclusively, based on Sri Aurobindo’s vision of an ongoing evolution of consciousness and the integral synthesis he made of the psychological essence of the various systems of yoga found in the Indian tradition. IPI workshops offer an introduction into various concepts and techniques of Integral Indian Psychology with a focus on conscious self-development.

Course content and description

The central focus of this workshop is on increasing one’s self-knowledge, and on developing consciousness-based psychological attitudes and skills that enable an individual to live a fulfilled life. It covers topics like consciousness as the foundation of reality, self and personality, individual change and development, yoga-based research methodologies, etc.

The basic concepts and processes that are part of Indian Psychology are explained in lectures and discussion groups based on an intense, direct interaction between the facilitators and the participants. An attempt is made to help the participants experience the core concepts and processes that come up in the lectures, and to explore, both collectively and ¬individually, how they can be used for one’s personal growth as well as in one’s professional work.

Eligibility

This workshop is open to anyone who seriously wants to get an experience-based understanding of Indian approaches to psychology. However, preference will be given to students, research scholars, teachers in academic institutions and professionals in psychology related areas who intend to apply it in their work.

Important information

• Dates: 14th to 17th December 2017
• Venue: Park Guest House, Puducherry
• Registration fees: Rs. 2000
• Last date for registration: 1st November, 2017

Please note that the registration fee does not include boarding and lodging. We will, however assist participants with arranging their stay at the venue where the cost of accommodation ranges from Rs. 125/- to Rs. 1000/- per person, per night.

Registration Form

Please email the following information as early as possible, but not later than November 1st, 2017 to: admissions@ipi.org.in

1. A “motivation note” of maximum 300 words
   Please focus on why you are interested in this workshop, what you expect from it, and how you plan to use what you have learned.
2. Factual information
   • Name:
   • Gender:
   • Year of birth:
   • Educational qualifications:
   • Present position & place of work:
   • Preferred Postal Address:
   • Email address(es):
   • Have you attended any previous IPI-workshop? …
     If yes, when? …
   • How did you hear about this workshop?

There are only limited seats, so if you are interested, please register at the earliest but not later than 1 November, 2017

Please don’t send the fee before you have received our acceptance email.

If you need any further information, please write to mail@ipi.org.in

Seven Day ICPR Workshop on Studies in Consciousness in the Light of Sri Aurobindo’s Philosophy (With special Emphasis on the Upanishads)

Seven Day ICPR Workshop on

Studies in Consciousness in the Light of
Sri Aurobindo’s Philosophy

(With special Emphasis on the Upanishads)

19th – 25th July 2017

Sponsored By

Indian Council for Philosophical Research, New Delhi

Organised by

Sri Aurobindo Centre for Advanced Research, Puducherry

Theme Note

“Consciousness” is one of the most interesting terms ever discussed in the field of philosophy and psychology. As it is interesting so is it equally evasive. Centuries of studies in this direction still does not seem to give any definition to consciousness. In common parlance, consciousness is understood as being conscious or being aware of one’s surroundings or what is within oneself. From its Latin origin the term conscious means “to know”. There are a few pertinent questions that may be asked with regard to the study of consciousness both in philosophical and psychological studies. “To know” what? Who is the knower? Who or what is known? What is the process of knowing? These questions are relevant for they have been bothering humanity since time immemorial. The quest for knowing the reasons of one’s birth and the process of creation have occupied the minds of the greatest of our rishis since ages. These quests and the process of finding answers to them have taken the form of the Vedas, the Upanishads, shad-darshana, Bhagavad Gita and in contemporary times The Life Divine and other recent noteworthy studies in different fields of science and arts.

The ancient wisdom concludes that consciousness is not only awareness of the mind. It exists in all things animate and inanimate for it is the cause of all. The modern definitions of consciousness are slowly heading towards discovering the inherent nature of consciousness by defining this power as energy or vibration. Whether natural or human sciences all are compelled, as if, to conclude that consciousness exists in everything and is present everywhere. Therefore, studies in consciousness have been extended to medicine, education, management, sociology, anthropology and other disciplines. Consciousness has come out of the restriction of philosophy and

psychology and made its place in various fields of knowledge.

It is to view this need of the growing study of consciousness that this seven-day workshop is being organized. It will bring in the perspectives of consciousness from the disciplines of Philosophy, Psychology, Literature etc. Its aim is to bring clarity about the Vedantic concept of consciousness and its applicability to the world today as given to us in The Life Divine by Sri Aurobindo.

Note for participants:

1. No remuneration would be given to the participants.
2. All travel bills to be submitted to SACAR Coordinator for reimbursement which will be given on the last day of the workshop.
3. Participants are expected to reach the Venue by 18th July 2017, evening. Workshop commences 19th July, 10 am sharp. Finishes on 25th July 5.30 pm Participants may have breakfast and leave on 26th morning.
4. It is mandatory for all the participants to attend the entire workshop for all the seven days to claim any reimbursement or the Certificate of Participation.
5. Participants will be chosen on ‘First come First served’ basis. And the selected participants would be confirmed by our office and only then should the participants book his/her travel tickets.
6. Eligibility: Research Scholars, Assistant Professors, Associate Professors, Professors and Academicians.
7. TA for participants to be given for the AC III for the shortest train route.
8. Lodging and Boarding facilities for the participants would be made at SACAR campus.

Proposed Sub-Themes:

 The Problem of Consciousness
 Consciousness and the Inconscient
 Consciousness Studies in Literature
 Dimensions of Consciousness in Advaita

Vedanta
 Levels of Consciousness in the Integral

Philosophy
 Phenomenology: The Indian Perspective
 Consciousness and Immortality – the focus of

the Upanishads
 Vedantic Psychology in Kena Upanishad
 A Conscious Transformation of Nature:
 Consciousness: the Materialist’s Perspective
 The Ascending scale of Consciousness: A

Vision of The Life Divine
 Management by Consciousness

Speakers:

 Prof. Sreekala Nair ( Member ICPR, Dean, faculty of Social sciences & Head, Dept. of Philosophy, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady, Kerala)

 Prof. Sangeetha Menon (Professor & Head, Consciousness Studies Programme, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore)

 Prof. S. Murali (Retd. Prof. Department of English, Pondicherry Unviersity)

 Prof. Narendra Joshi (Principal, Agnel Technical College, Bandra(W), Mumbai)

 Dr. Ananda Reddy, (Director, SACAR, Puducherry)

About SACAR:

Sri Aurobindo Centre for Advanced Research (SACAR) started in Pondicherry in 1998, is a non- governmental, educational research Institute. It has for its objective an in-depth study of and research into the thought and vision of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother and relate it to the present and the future of India in particular and the world in general. The guiding principle of all our activities is the synthesizing movement to unite in a practical and progressive way the highest spiritual realisations with the development and perfection of the outer life — two fields that have been historically the special domain of Eastern and Western nations, respectively.

Activities at SACAR:

•   Online courses on Sri Aurobindo’s major works
•   “Living Within” Study camps
•   Intensive and Extensive Research for one/three
  months in
  Sri Aurobindo’s major works
•   M.A, PhD. Courses in Collaboration with Hindu
  University of America, Florida.
•   Workshops and Seminars in Integral
  Management
•   Publications: Books and Journal
•   Research in Management Studies
•   Teacher Training Programme
•   Research Project: Mankind on the March

Convenor:

Dr. Ananda Reddy: 9443019172

Coordinator:

Dr. Shruti Bidwaikar: 9994190403

Organizing Committee:

Dr. Sampananda Misra Prof. Kisholoy Gupta Mrs. Deepshikha Reddy Dr. Falguni Jani Ms. Oeendrila Guha

Venue:

Sri Aurobindo Centre for Advanced Research, (SACAR)
39, Vanniar Street, Vaithikuppam Puducherry, 605012 www.sacar.in

Email: sacaricpr@gmail.com

Two Workshop at IPI

Dear All,

SAFIC has announced two workshops in June.

The first one is from 14-17 June on the root-sounds of Sanskrit
and the second one is from 23-25 June on conscious Maternity and parenting.

Please visit the following links for details.
You may forward it to others who you feel will be interested in participating in the workshops.

Link for the workshop on Root-sounds in Sanskrit:
http://aurosociety.bmeurl.co/6E9E93C

Link for the workshop on conscious Maternity and Parenting:
http://aurosociety.bmeurl.co/6EDBEC7

Regards

      Sampadananda Mishra
      M :91-9952888350
      Website : http://aurosociety.org

International Seminar on Bhagavad-Gita: Holistic Life Management and World Harmony Tourism Motivation

International Seminar on

Bhagavad-Gita: Holistic Life Management and World Harmony Tourism Motivation

6th - 9th December 2016

Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra (Haryana), India

http://gitaseminarkurukshetra.com/

2nd International & 4th Indian Psychological Science Congress

2nd International & 4th Indian Psychological Science Congress

8th to 9th October 2015
CHANDIGARH, India

Website: http://www.napsindia.org
Contact person: Dr. RosHan Lal Dahiya Dr. Rajesh Kumar

National Association of psychological Science and Dept. of psychology, P.G. Govt. College, Sector-46, Chandigarh with International partner- WWA is gong to organize the event. The theme is PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL BEING; THE CONCERNS AND DEVELPOMENT

Organized by: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE-INDIA & DEPT. OF PSYCHOLOGY, P.G. GOVT. COLLEGE, SECTOR-46, CHANDIGARH
Deadline for abstracts/proposals: 31st August 2015

Two-semester Course on Indian Psychology

 

Indian Psychology is an approach to psychology based on the consciousness-centred understanding of reality that originated in the Indian civilization. Its psychological insights, practical know-how and life-affirming spirituality can make valuable contributions to almost every aspect of modern psychology.
The Indian tradition is extremely complex, and different interpretations are possible. The present course is largely, but not exclusively, based on the work of Sri Aurobindo, who made an exceptionally comprehensive and integral synthesis of its psychological essence. His vision of an ongoing evolution of consciousness offers, moreover, an inspiring perspective for our individual and collective future.

Course objectives

The primary objective of this course is to provide the participants with a sufficient foundation to

• help others with their learning of Indian Psychology.
Additionally, it should help participants to:
• apply the basic principles of Indian Psychology for self-development;
• apply the basic principles of Indian Psychology in psychology-related professional work;
• develop further knowledge, experience and know-how in the field of Indian Psychology;
• conduct research in Indian Psychology (together with other prerequisists for doing research).

Course content

The course consists of:

1. A core curriculum consisting of
• theory and practice of Integral Indian Psychology,
• utilization of Indian Psychology in various fields of applied psychology,
• research methods suitable for Indian Psychology,
• a short historical overview of the various schools of Indian philosophy and yoga;
2. Text-based courses covering texts like
• the Rig Veda,
• the major Upanishads,
• the Bhagavad Gita,
• Patanjali's Yogasutras,
• selected other texts in Sanskrit and Pali (e.g. from Kashmiri Shaivism, Shankara and early Buddhism),
• selected texts from Sri Aurobindo and the Mother;
     NB. For the Sanskrit texts, a working knowledge of Sanskrit is helpful but not essential.
3. Short, intensive workshops on special areas like Ayurveda, Vipassana, and Qualitative Research;
4. An individual project involving both theoretical study and inner work;
5. Optional subjects like Hathayoga, classical and spoken Sanskrit.

Course structure and method of teaching/learning

The basic concepts and processes that are part of Indian Psychology are taken up in lectures and discussion groups that allow an intense, direct interaction between the facilitators and the participants. Information transfer is, however, only one aspect of the course. In Indian Psychology one has to begin with understanding one’s own self. For teaching Indian Psychology successfully one should have, moreover, at least some experiential knowledge of the concepts. Accordingly, self-work and maintaining a specially structured diary are important elements of the course. Participants are encouraged to explore, both collectively and individually, how the core concepts and processes that come up in the lectures can be taught and utilized for one’s personal growth and professional work.
During the course the participants are required to take up a research project in any area of Indian Psychology of their choice. These largely self-directed projects must involve besides literature study, detached self-observation and other yoga-based research methodologies. There will be opportunity to discuss and present the projects at several points during the course. At the end of the course, a project-report needs to be submitted. Conducting sample classes based on one's project or on any other subject of one's choice is also part of the programme. The best projects and model-classes will be published on the IPI website, and we will assist in getting the best of the best published as journal-article or book-chapter.

Dates, duration, and daily routine

The course is a full-time course, held in Puducherry.
It will be conducted over 2 x 16 = 32 weeks:

• First semester: September 1 to December 18, 2015
• Second semester: January 11 to April 30, 2016

A normal working day has two 75-minute sessions in the morning and two in the afternoon. Early morning and late afternoon are kept for optional classes and self-study. This routine will on occasion be interrupted for intensive workshops on specialised areas of study like Ayurveda, Vipassana, etc.

Lodging

For lodging, there are basically two options:

• Ashram related guesthouses. Ideal for short stays, perhaps less so for longer durations.
  Room-rents vary from Rs.150 to Rs.1000 per person per day.
• Sharing an apartment with one or more other participants.
  It is relatively easy to rent an apartment in the vicinity of the venue, and for an 8-month stay this may well be the best solution. The rent for a two bedroom flat that could be used by 2-5 students should be somewhere between Rs.7000/- to Rs.15,000/- a month, depending on size, presence of furniture, location, etc. The cost per person will then depend on the level of comfort and privacy one looks for.

Though we will not be able to pay for your stay, we will help arranging it, and we're quite confident everybody will find a good place.

Fees

There is no tuition fee, but participants will have to take care of their own board and lodging during the course.
There is a nominal registration fee of Rs. 3001 (only for those who have been accepted).

Eligibility

This course is open to anyone who seriously wants to get an experience-based understanding of Indian approaches to psychology. However, preference will be given to academics and research scholars who intend to take up teaching or research in the field of Indian Psychology.

Registration

For the second round of admissions, please email the following information as early as possible, but not later than May 31, 2015 to: mail@ipi.org.in
 

1. Factual information
• Name:
• Gender:
• Birthdate:
• Educational qualifications:
• Present position & place of work:
• Preferred Postal Address:
• Email address(es):
• Telephone / Mobile:
• Passport size photograph
2. A 300-word “biographical note”
• Focus here on the work you have already done in the fields of psychology, Indian philosophy and yoga.
3. A 300-word “motivation note”
• Focus here on
  • why you are interested in this course
  • what you expect from it, and
  • how you plan to use what you will learn after completing this course.
4. Recommendations
• Please give one or two recommendation letters, mentioning the name, position, contact details (phone/email) and relation to you of the person who is giving the recommendation.
• We understand that obtaining a recommendation may take time, so you can send the rest of the application now, and add the recommendation-letter later.

There are only limited seats, so if you are interested, please register at the earliest and for this second round of admissions not later than May 31, 2015.
Disclaimer and further information
Please note that the above information is indicative only and open to change.
For any further enquiry, please feel free to contact us at: mail@ipi.org.in