Two Semester Course on Indian Psychology

Greetings from Puducherry!
Over the last eight years, the Indian Psychology Institute has organised a whole series of introductory courses in Indian Psychology. The feedback we have received on these courses has been unbelievably positive. They have often been described as “life-changing”, though they were only short introductions to what is actually a whole world of inner discovery.
So this year, we are offering a full-fledged two semester course on Indian Psychology. It will be held in Puducherry from September 1, 2015 to April 30, 2016.
The course is open to anyone who seriously wants to get an experience-based understanding of Indian approaches to psychology. Preference will be given, however, to academics and research scholars who intend to take up teaching or research in the field of Indian Psychology.
For further information and the registration form, please see the OYIP15 Announcement on the IPI website (http://ipi.org.in).
Please note that the last date for this first round of registration is March 31, 2015!
Warm regards,
Matthijs Cornelissen

CULTURAL BUDDHISM

Workshop on

CULTURAL BUDDHISM
19-20, March, 2015
DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit,
Kalady- Kerala.

theme-note

‘BUDDHIST-MATTERS OF KERALA AND ELSEWHERE:

LEARNING (S) FROM CULTURAL LEGACIES’

By ‘Buddhist-matters’, we mean here all those ideas, institutions, knowledge systems, arts, beliefs, rituals, lifestyles, and other cultural practices that bear some marks of contact, inheritance, or influence of the wider tradition of Buddhism(s). The Buddhist-matters, thus, would include both the historical remnants and the continuing forms of institutions and practices related to Buddhist cultures. A critical engagement with some of the broad concerns of Buddhisms is often seen to be a felt-need of the time. The current period is defined predominantly by the proliferating consumerist culture, which bounds to cause various crises for human existence and ecological sustainability. With the onset and onslaught of neoliberal globalised world-order, a peaceful coexistence of diverse cultures has become threatened. Various strands of cultural imperialism, including ethnic and religious, are on their fast track. Sensitive minds from across the world tend to invoke the Buddhist imagery for meeting the challenges paused by the growing consumerist penetration……………….

For the complete text and responses, do visit: www.bouddhayaanam.blogspot.com

Mob: 91-9447262817

Email: pksasidharan4@gmail.com

National Conference on Yoga and Wellness in Life

National Conference on Yoga and Wellness in Life
9th to 11th March 2015
Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India
Website: http://www.yogmimansa.webs.com
Contact person: Dr Kamakhya Kumar
Indian Association of Yoga & Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya Jointly announces a national conference at holy city Haridwar This three days event will provide a platform to researchers to present their research papers in front of Eminent Yoga Experts.
Deadline for abstracts/proposals: 28th February 2015
Check the event website for more details.
Link:
http://www.conferencealerts.com/show-event?id=145991

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH EDUCATION FOR PEACE

organised by IQAC of St. Xavier’s College of Education, Digha Ghat, Patna 800011

Keeping in mind the above facts,St. Xavier’s College of Education, Digha Ghat Patna is
organizing a three days International Conference on “HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT
THROUGH EDUCATION FOR PEACE” with the following objectives :-
• To conduct peace-based community and social development projects;
• To provide structure for the development and implementation of the peace education;
• To establish a comprehensive on-line library on issues pertaining to Education for Peace;
• To conduct research on the principles of Education for Peace;
• To train educators and Education for Peace specialists who would, in turn, use their
knowledge and expertise in pursuit of peace through peace education;
• To offer expert consulting services to governmental and non-governmental agencies
regarding issues of conflict, violence, and peace.
THEME OF THE CONFERENCE
“HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH EDUCATION FOR PEACE”
SUB THEMES
1. Indian/World Philosophy and World Education.
2. Teacher as an agent of promoting peace.
3. Peace Education in Multicultural and Multiethnic Societies.
4. Pedagogical Approaches in Education for Peace.
5. Impact of Curriculum on Education for Peace.
6. Role of Media, NGO’s and Corporate-Social-Responsibility in promoting peace through Education.
7. Human Rights, Women Rights and Child Rights for Peace.
8. Role of Education for promoting peace in the world full of conflict.
9. Role of Science and Technology for promoting peace.
10. Policy Plan and Assessment Techniques in Education for peace
11. Any topic related to the Theme
INVITATION FOR PAPERS
Original papers are invited from teachers and research scholars from Universities of India and abroad NGO’s working in the field of education across the country or abroad. The participants are requested to send the abstract of the paper in about 200 words and the full paper in about 2000 words. The paper should be typed only one side preferably
in Abode pagemaker 5,6.5 or 7/MS Word, English font, Times new Roman, Hindi font Walkman-Chanakya–901, 1.5 line spacing and APA Style Referencing. The paper must be sent through Email to sxceconference@gmail.com. The hard copy of the paper must be sent along with the registration form to the conference conveners on or before Monday 6th July, 2015.
Brochure : http://www.sxcepatna.edu.in/INSweb.pdf

Workshop on DEVLOPING VEDIC GROSS NATIONAL HAPPINESS POLICY

“वेदव्यास संस्कृत की पुनःसंरचना योजना”
के अधीन आयोजित
एक दिवसीय क्षेत्रीय कार्यशाला
 
वैदिक सकल सुख सम्पद् सूची निर्माण एवम् नीति निर्माण
DEVLOPING VEDIC GROSS NATIONAL HAPPINESS POLICY
 
दिनाङ्क- १३ – ०९- २०१४, दिन — शनिवार
स्थान – न्यू सेमिनार हाल,  समय – प्रातः १०.०० बजे
आयोजक – संस्कृत विभाग, सनातन् धर्म कालेज , (लाहौर), अम्बाला छावनी।  
अकादमिक सहयोग एवम् समर्थन – सनातन धर्म रिसर्च एण्ड डेवेल्पमेण्ट सेण्टर, अम्बाला
Download the details from below;
GNH Workshop
 

Extension of deadline for registrati​on to 7th March

2^nd Foundation Course in Yoga Psychology

11^th March to 11^th April, 2014

Conducted by

Centre for Indian Psychology

Context

Today, across the globe, yoga has been accepted and acknowledged as a potent means to help restore and enhance physical, emotional and psychological well-being. Traditionally however, its role extended far beyond its therapeutic nature. It served primarily as a rigourous and time-tested tool for Self-knowledge and self-development. Hence, in order to acquire a deeper appreciation of the Yogic tradition, it becomes imperative to explore its psychological dimensions that are significant and relevant in the present context in order to evolve a more comprehensive and effective system of psychology that can be effectively applied for self-management and self-development. In this backdrop, the Centre for Indian Psychology proposes a one month Foundation Course in Yoga Psychology which will be the first in a series of Basic and Advanced Courses in Indian Psychology.

Content and Outline of the Course

The four credit (60 hrs) course is planned keeping in view the philosophical, theoretical and applicational underpinnings of the subject as well as the need to situate them in the context of mainstream psychology. It aims to introduce the participants to the theory and application of the psychological dimensions of various streams of Yoga as expounded in the texts like the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita and the Yoga Sutras. It will further aim at providing them with a foundation of the basic concepts and theories related to Consciousness, the nature of the Self, identity, various streams of Yoga; discussing issues related to knowledge and research in Yoga Psychology; as well as applying and working with some of the transformative aspects of Yoga Psychology.

Highlights of the Course

·         4 credit Certificate Course

·         Includes 2 Residential Workshops on Self-management and Self-development

·         Classes in the evenings and over 2 weekends

·         Experiential learning

·         Methodology involves: Lectures, Demonstrations, Practical Sessions, Sharing of Experiences, Analysis, Review of Relevant Literature, Interaction etc.

 

Plans and procedures

§  Duration: 4 weeks (11th of March - 11^th April, 2014)

§  Sessions will be conducted twice a week: Tuesday and Fridays evenings (6.00pm – 8.00pm)

§  2 Residential weekends: 22^nd – 23^rd March 2014 & 5^th -6^th April 2014

§  There will be an Orientation programme on 11^th March 2014 where further details regarding the Course itself will be provided.

 

Assessment of the Programme:

The learning is assessed through the following activities:

§  Group Discussions

§  Assignments based on theory and practise

§  A short report at the end of the course

 

Eligibility for Participants:  

 Psychologists, Counsellors, Teachers, Students,  Professionals, Corporate Trainers, Yoga teachers and anyone interested in applying Yogic knowledge for self-management and self-development.

 

Further Details

 

Ø  Number of participants      : Limited seats.

Ø  Inclusion of participants    : On ‘first come first served’ basis.

Ø  Registration                       : Last date for registration by 6^th March, 2014, by sending an email to centre4ip@gmail.com

Ø  Course fees                        : Rs. 5,500/- for students and Rs. 7,500/- for professionals includes two Residential Workshops, relevant course material, certificate and group photograph.

Ø  Venue                                : Centre for Indian Psychology                                                                      # 127/3, ‘Genohelix’, Bull Temple Road, Chamrajpet, B’lore – 560 019

Ø  Contact Information          : 9880739482 (Anuradha Choudry)  9880193872  (Vinayachandra)        centre4ip@gmail.com

 

We are happy to share that the Faculty will include eminent scholars and practitioners in the field.

 

Indian Psychology Newsletter

Greetings from Pondicherry!
The Indian Psychology Institute is happy to announce its IPWS2014 Semester Courses Indian Psychology
“Puducherry course”       8-day intensive in Puducherry: May 25 – June 1, 2014      4 weekends in Puducherry: Jul 26-27; Aug 30-31; Sep 27-28; Nov 1-2     “Delhi course”        8-day intensive in Puducherry: June 22 – June 29, 2014        4 weekends in Delhi:  Jul 19-20; Aug 23-24; Sept 20-21; Oct 18-19
For further information and registration form, please see the IPWS2014 Announcement on the  IPI website (http://ipi.org.in)
Last date for registration: April 1, 2014
Warm regards, Matthijs Cornelissen