Samkhya-Yoga: The Primordial and Overriding System of Indian Thought
Speaker: Prof S.R. Bhatt, author, scholar and former Professor of Philosophy, University of Delhi
The second in a series of monthly lectures on Indian spiritual thought that will explore some of the principal schools of Indian philosophy, their impact on Indian civilization, and contemporary relevance
"The Major Schools of Indian Philosophy: An Introduction "
The Foundation for Universal Responsibility of H.H. the Dalai Lama is planning a monthly lecture series on Indian Spiritual Thought in collaboration with the India International Centre. These will explore some of the important philosophical traditions and the impact they have had on the Indian Mind. We hope to help cultivate a deeper understanding of India's civilizational heritage in a manner that is accessible to a lay person. To start with we plan to look at SÄmkhya , Yoga, NyÄya, VaiÅ›eÅŸika, PÅ«rva, MÄ«mÄmsa and Uttara MÄ«mÄmsa that advanced Vedic ideas & philosophies. In time we hope to look at the philosophies of The MahÄbhÄrata, Åšankara/RÄmÄnuja, Buddhism/Jainism, Ramakriá¹£hṇa/VivekÄnanda and the four yogas (Karma, Bhakti, Raja, Hatha) etc.
Details of the second talk
Topic : "Samkhya-Yoga --the Premordial and Overriding System of Indian Thought".
Speaker : Prof. S.R.Bhatt
Date : 12th February ,2013
Time : 6:30 pm
Venue : Main Auditorium, India International Centre
Bio Note
Reputed as an eminent philosopher and an international scholar Professor S. R.Bhatt is considered as an authority on Ancient Indian Culture, Buddhism, Jainism and Vedanta. His research areas include Indian Philosophy, Logic, Epistemology, Ethics, Value-theory, Philosophy of Education, Philosophy of Religion, Comparative Religion, Social and Political Thought etc. He retired as Professor and Head, and Coordinator of UGC Special Assistance Programme, Department of Philosophy, University of Delhi, Delhi. He also served as Professor and Head, Dept. of Philosophy, M. S. University, Vadodara.
