Centre For Jain Studies
The Centre for Jain Studies has been established to emerge as a global centre of excellence, utilizing an interdisciplinary approach to foster holistic wellbeing, societal upgrade, and a sustainable world. Grounded in classical Jain wisdom, the Centre integrates traditional teachings with modern sciences and technology to create innovative courses that build professional competence. With an experience-based worldview of the universe as a reality, a rational theory of karma, and a reverence for all life, Jain philosophy promotes an ethical lifestyle that preserves ecosystems. Although ancient, this philosophy remains highly relevant to modern society by proposing solutions to contemporary global problems. Practitioners of Jainism respect diverse viewpoints and advance both personal and global peace. Indeed, the core principles of Jain philosophy—non-violence (Ahimsa), non-absolutism (Anekantavada), and non-possessiveness (Aparigraha)—may prove to be the foundation for world peace.
To achieve this, the Centre actively cultivates deep academic inquiry into Jain metaphysics, encouraging truth-seeking through textual scholarship and internal philosophical realization. The College offers Doctoral study programmes, alongside a multidisciplinary minor specialisation in Jain Studies for students of different streams. These programs design community projects and value-based leadership models that promote social harmony, inner transformation, and sustainable lifestyles. After successfully completing their courses, students are eligible for both government and non-government services.
Within the Jain Studies concentration, students analyze Jain philosophy, ethics, and living streams of religious experience based on non-harming. They will have the opportunity to explore the Jain culture’s primary texts, doctrines, and contemporary applications. Research topics may include diaspora Jainism, sacred and commentarial literature, pilgrimage, ritual, material culture, monastic traditions, lived Jainism, cultural exchange, Jainism and ecology, and Jainism and the natural sciences.
To support this robust academic environment, the Centre also publishes The Journal of Jain Studies, a peer-reviewed platform dedicated to advancing original research and critical discourse in the field. Furthermore, the Centre bridges Jain philosophy with non-humanities fields, providing students across other disciplines with the ethical framework and sustainable mindsets required to lead responsibly in their respective industries. Ultimately, the Jain tradition is studied in conversation with other Dharma traditions to deepen the understanding of their mutual illumination as well as the unique contributions of Jainism.
Vision
To emerge as a global centre of excellence in Jain Studies, utilizing an interdisciplinary approach to foster holistic wellbeing, societal upgrade, and a sustainable world.
Mission
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Academic Integration & Interdisciplinary Approach: To blend classical Jain wisdom with modern sciences and technology to create innovative courses that build professional competence.
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Research, Innovation & Learning: To cultivate deep academic inquiry into Jain metaphysics, encouraging truth-seeking through textual scholarship and internal philosophical realization.
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Societal Upgrade & Sustainability: To design community programs and value-based leadership models that promote social harmony, inner transformation, and sustainable lifestyles.
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Universal Skill Alignment & Ethical Excellence: To bridge Jain philosophy with non-humanities fields, providing students across other disciplines with the ethical framework and sustainable mindsets required to lead responsibly in their respective industries.
12-Month Lecture Series
Connecting classical Jain Pratima frameworks with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) — an interdisciplinary series bridging ancient wisdom with modern sustainability.
Aspirational Jain Veganism
Darshan Pratima
Right Perspective & Pure Diet
Eco-Conscious Living through Self-realization and Renunciation of Violences.
Vrat Pratima
Vows & Minor Restraints
The 5 Anuvratas as a Blueprint for Minimizing Global Carbon Footprints.
Samayik Pratima
Periodic Meditation
Mindfulness and Equanimity: Mental Sustainability in a Hyper-Consumerist World.
Proshadhopvas Pratima
Fasting & Self-Restraint
Ritual Fasting as a Mechanism for Resource Conservation and Food Security.
Sachitta Tyaga Pratima
Abstinence from Uncooked Bio-mass
Botanical Non-Violence: Ethical Consumption and Preserving Plant Biodiversity.
Ratribhukti / Diva Maithun
No Night Eating / Day Coitus Restraint
Circadian Biology and Energy Conservation through Night-Eating Abstinence Lifestyles.
Brahmacharya Pratima
Complete Celibacy
Sexual Ethics, Moral Boundaries, and Stabilizing Social and Family Ecologies.
Arambha Tyaga Pratima
Renouncing Occupational Harm
Transitioning to Green Careers: Abandoning Ecological-Destructive Industries.
Parigraha Tyaga Pratima
Renouncing Possessions
Voluntary Minimalism: Degrowth Economics and Countering Global Wealth Inequality.
Anumati Tyaga Pratima
Renouncing Worldly Approvals
The Ethics of Non-Complicity: Ceasing Endorsements of Environmental Violence.
Uddishta Tyaga Pratima
Renouncing Specially Prepared Food
Zero-Waste Lifestyle and Total Dependence on Community Shared Circular Bio-Resource Pools.
Notices / Announcements
Monthly Lecture on Jain Ethics and Sustainability Goals: Aspirational Jain Veganism
Event Date & Time: Monday, 24 August · 7:30 – 8:30 PM IST (Asia/Kolkata)
The Centre for Jain Studies, TMU, presents its Monthly Lecture Series on “Aspirational Jain Veganism” with Prof. Christopher Jain Miller on 24 August 2026 in online mode.
Call for Papers: The Journal of Jain Studies (Vol. 1, Issue 1)
Notice Date: Jul 28, 2026 Deadline: 30th September 2026
The Centre for Jain Studies, TMU, officially invites original research manuscripts for its inaugural December 2026 issue. Operating under a double blind peer-reviewed, open-access model, publication features Zero Article Processing Charges (Zero-APC).
The Journal of Jain Studies
Journal Specialisations
- Operational Format: Bi-Annual Publication Track released in June and December.
- Review Management System: External Double-Blind Peer Review executed via automated Open Journal Systems (OJS 3.x) dashboard configurations.
- Zero-APC Mandate: Zero production fees or processing tariffs from authors.
- Quality Control Screening: Plagiarism index scores exceeding a 10% similarity ceiling undergo desk rejection.
- Email Id: editor.sg@tmu.ac.in
Manuscript Guidelines
- English & Hindi Papers Accepted
- Full Paper in MS Word (.doc/.docx)
- APA format Required
- Plagiarism Below 10% (Turnitin)
- High-Quality Images & Graphs (where applicable)
- Word limit 4000-6000
Editorial Governance & Review Board
Patrons & Leadership
- Chief Patrons: Shri Suresh Jain (Hon’ble Chancellor) | Shri Manish Jain (Hon’ble Group Vice Chairman) | Shri Akshat Jain (Hon’ble Executive Director)
- Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Dr. V.K. Jain (Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor)
- Executive Editor: Dr. Puneet Jain (Assistant Director, Centre for Jain Studies)
Advisory & Tech Coordination
- Advisory Board Leaders: Prof. Phoolchand Jain (Emeritus Professor) | Prof. Rajmal Jain (Emeritus Professor) | Dr. Vipin Jain (Director, Centre for Jain Studies)
- Technical Coordination Matrix: Mr. Rajesh Kumar (Head of Information Technology, TMU)
Editorial Committee Members
- Dr. Shreyans Kumar Jain (Professor, JVBI)
- Dr. Dharamchand Jain (Emeritus Professor, CJS)
- Dr. Jitendra B. Shah (Professor, L.D. Institute of Indology)
- Dr. Veersagar Jain (Professor, SLBSRSV)
- Dr. Anekant Kumar Jain (Professor & Dean, School of Philosophy, SLBSRSV)
Administrative Contact Details
Office Location
Centre for Jain Studies
Infront of Clock Tower,
Teerthanker Mahaveer University Campus,
N.H.-9, Delhi Road, Moradabad,
Uttar Pradesh, Pincode - 244001
Teerthanker Mahaveer University
Programme Details
PhD Admissions, Guidelines & Research Resources
Study and Evaluation Scheme
| S.No. | Semester | Course Code | Course Name | L | T | P | Credits | CIA | ESE | Total Marks | View Syllabus | TextBook |
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| 1 | First | IDMJS260101 | Jain Philosophy & Culture | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 60 | 100 | View Syllabus | Download |
| 2 | Second | IDMJS260201 | Jain Metaphysics | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 60 | 100 | View Syllabus | Download |
| 3 | Third | IDMJS260301 | Core principles of Jainism | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 60 | 100 | View Syllabus | Download |
| 4 | Fourth | IDMJS260401 | Jain Ethics | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 60 | 100 | View Syllabus | Download |
Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs)
TMU's signature of an MOU for an "Endowment Chair" was a source of pride.
In honour of Parmar Kshatriyaoddharak Jaincharya Shrimad Vijay Indradinn Surishwar Ji Maharaj Saheb's 100th birthday, Teerthanker Mahaveer University in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, and Shree Ostra Parshvanath Jain Shwetamber Murtipujak Trust came together. With the blessings of Vartman Gacchadhapati Shrimad Vijay Dharamdhurandher Suri Ji Maharaj Saheb, "Endowment Chair" was established.
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