Indian Society for Indic Studies (InSIS)
Knowledge • Research • Application • Welfare
Promoting Jain, Buddhist and Vedānta Studies
Advancing Sanskrit, Pāli, Prakrit and Indic Knowledge Systems
Connecting Ancient Wisdom with Contemporary Research
Applied Ancient Wisdom for Social Transformation
InSIS NATIONAL SEMINAR 2026 | REGISTRATION OPENThe Philosophy, Science, and Spirituality of Oneness

Perspectives from Ancient Wisdom (Jainism, Buddhism, Vedānta) and Contemporary Research

17–19 December 2026 | Satyawati College, University of Delhi, New Delhi

ABSTRACT DEADLINE EXTENDED: 20 OCTOBER 2026

Online / Offline Presentations

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Proposed Seminar Subthemes

  1. Jain Philosophy and Śramaṇa Traditions

  2. Buddhist Philosophy, Śūnyatā and Pratītyasamutpāda

  3. Vedānta, Non-Duality and the Philosophy of Oneness

  4. Consciousness, Cognitive Science and Neuroscience

  5. Ethics, Ecology and Sustainable Development

  6. Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) and Artificial Intelligence

  7. Sanskrit, Pāli, Prakrit and Apabhraṃśa Studies

  8. Nāgārjuna’s Madhyamakaśāstram: Textual and Philosophical Perspectives

  9. Manuscriptology, Digital Humanities and Computational Linguistics

  10. Ancient Wisdom and Contemporary Scientific Research

    CALL FOR ABSTRACTS & SPECIAL BEST PAPER AWARDS

    Scholars, faculty members and research students are invited to submit research abstracts aligned with the seminar’s themes and subthemes. All abstracts must follow the submission guidelines and include five keywords.

    Extended Abstract Deadline: 20 October 2026

    The extended deadline applies to all submissions, including Special Best Paper Award entries.

    SPECIAL BEST PAPER AWARDS

    🏆 First Prize: ₹10,000 | Second Prize: ₹5,000 | Third Prize: ₹3,000

    REGISTRATION & PARTICIPATION FEES

    • InSIS Members: ₹500
    • Non-Members: ₹1,000
    • Special Best Paper Award: Additional ₹500 (optional)
    • Non-Members with Award Consideration: ₹1,500 total

    REGISTER & SUBMIT ABSTRACT

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    Contact: Prof. Ramanath Pandey
    Managing Director, Indian Society for Indic Studies (InSIS)
    Phone: 8128867324

    Knowledge • Research • Application • Welfare




Indian Society for Indic Studies (InSIS)

Applied Ancient Wisdom for Social Transformation

The Indian Society for Indic Studies (InSIS) is dedicated to the study, preservation, interpretation, and contemporary application of ancient Indian wisdom rooted in India’s scriptures and diverse knowledge traditions.

InSIS explores the profound insights contained in India’s philosophical, spiritual, ethical, literary, and intellectual traditions, and seeks to understand their continuing relevance to contemporary society and its challenges.

From Knowledge to Meaningful Action

InSIS believes that knowledge becomes truly meaningful when it is understood, applied, and directed towards the well-being of society and humanity.

ज्ञानं तु किमर्थं यदि न हिताय?
What is the value of knowledge if it is not applied for the welfare of the world?

Through research, education, dialogue, interpretation, preservation, and contemporary application, InSIS seeks to build meaningful bridges between ancient Indian wisdom and the needs of contemporary society.

Our Focus

Research & Scholarship

Promoting rigorous and interdisciplinary research into India’s scriptures, philosophies, languages, literature, ethics, and intellectual traditions, while exploring their relevance to contemporary scholarship.

Education & Learning

Making the wisdom contained in India’s ancient scriptures and intellectual traditions accessible, meaningful, and relevant to contemporary learners and educational contexts.

Preservation & Interpretation

Preserving, documenting, critically interpreting, and revitalizing India’s scriptural, intellectual, and cultural heritage for present and future generations.

Artificial Intelligence, Modern Technology & Contemporary Application

Exploring how Artificial Intelligence, digital technologies, and emerging knowledge systems can support the documentation, preservation, research, dissemination, and contemporary application of ancient Indian wisdom.

InSIS also explores how the ethical, philosophical, and holistic insights of ancient Indian scriptures can inform the development and responsible application of Artificial Intelligence and modern technologies, so that technological advancement serves human well-being, social harmony, sustainability, and the welfare of society.

Towards a Better Future

InSIS seeks to foster a culture in which ancient wisdom leads to deeper understanding, modern technology enables wider access and meaningful application, and responsible action contributes to the welfare of society and humanity.

We envision a future in which knowledge and technology advance together, guided by wisdom, ethics, compassion, and a commitment to human and social well-being.

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“To understand the Divine knowledge which creates life one needs to conduct self-investigations. However, what good is such knowledge if it is not applied for the well-being of the world.”

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