Rick Repetti: Jainism, Wisdom in Everyday Life, online via zoom
This course will introduce the major concepts, theories, figures, and philosophical frameworks and spiritual practices of the religion of Jainism, one of the world’s oldest and longest living religious and philosophical traditions. We will practice some of the meditation techniques toward the end of each class, followed by Q&A.
- Week 1:
Overview of Jain history, metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, cosmology, and theology in Indian context
- Week 2:
Theology and cosmology
- Week 3:
Non-one-sidedness doctrine: Anekāntavāda
- Week 4:
The maybe doctrine: Syadvada
- Week 5:
Practical applications
10 hours, 10 credits, maximum 12 participants
Open to Auxiliary and Auxiliary Plus members
Program fee: $249
Auxiliary and Auxiliary Plus members enroll here
Cancellation policy: If APPA cancels the course, program fees will be 100% refunded. If a participant cancels their participation before the course starts, $200 will be refunded. If a participant cancels their participation during the course, the refund will be $200 minus $40 per week of attendance.
Rick Repetti is Professor of Philosophy at CUNY, APPA VP, Co-chair of the APPA Board of Examiners, Meditation Instructor for the Vervaeke Foundation, author of a number of books and dozens of articles on Buddhist philosophy, meditation, free will, and related topics, 50+ years meditation and yoga practitioner, and 3 decades meditation and yoga instructor.
