Parichay Shivir

Parichay Shivir / Introduction Workshop:

The Parichay Shivir is a dynamic seven-day dialogue designed to delve into profound questions across various domains:

Why and how we are – nature & workings of the Mind & Consciousness
The true nature of Happiness & Contentment
Ethics & Humanistic Living
Human Relationships & Family – their purpose & fulfilment
Society – goals, multidimensional problems & resolutions
Nature, Evolution & the Ultimate Reality

Who Should attend?

Young people, students, families, intellectuals, philosophers.
Anyone keen to explore the concepts of coexistence, universal harmony, and seeking clarity in life.

How we conduct the workshops

The workshop diverges from conventional methods by not relying on established texts or teachings. Instead, the facilitator introduces proposals for participants to scrutinize and contemplate, serving as a conduit between them and the concept of ‘Reality’. Importantly, there’s no imposition of beliefs or pressure to conform to a certain viewpoint. The atmosphere during these workshops varies from earnest discussions to more relaxed and jovial interactions. Notably, there’s no charge for the educational content provided. Participants are responsible for covering their own expenses for accommodation and meals. Financial constraints do not preclude anyone from attending, as all are welcome regardless of their ability to pay.

Day 1: Introduction

Why and how we are – nature & workings of the Mind & Consciousness
The true nature of Happiness & Contentment
Ethics & Humanistic Living
Human Relationships & Family – their purpose & fulfilment
Society – goals, multidimensional problems & resolutions
Nature, Evolution & the Ultimate Reality

Day 2: Order in Myself: Understanding the Conscious Self & its faculties

Human as Conscious Self and Body Distinguishing between conscious and other activities – role of Assumptions Activities in the ‘Conscious Self’ Tasting, Selecting, Analysis, Desiring, Visioning, Contemplation,Understanding, Realization The different perspectives or drishti’s in us. The basis for the experiences we have.Reasons & Solutions for problems and lack of purpose in the Self Need to understand form-full and formless dimensions of reality: appearance, properties, true nature & innateness

Day 2: Order in Myself: Understanding the Conscious Self & its faculties

Human as Conscious Self and Body Distinguishing between conscious and other activities – role of Assumptions Activities in the ‘Conscious Self’ Tasting, Selecting, Analysis, Desiring, Visioning, Contemplation,Understanding, Realization The different perspectives or drishti’s in us. The basis for the experiences we have.Reasons & Solutions for problems and lack of purpose in the Self Need to understand form-full and formless dimensions of reality: appearance, properties, true nature & innateness

Day 3: Order in the Family: Understanding Human Relationships

Basic Nature & basis for Human RelationshipsValues & Expectations in relationships: Trust, Respect, Love, Affection, Care….
Reasons for conflict between human beings & their resolution
Various roles we play: Father, Son, Wife, Teacher, Friend…
Basic Structure & purpose of the Human Family

Day 4: Order in Society: Understanding its Relationships & Systems

Assessment of current human society and its issues:

Current Problems in the Education System
Current Problems in Health Systems
Current Problems in Production & Commerce Systems
Current Problems in Justice & Security Systems
Universal Goal of Human Society

Proposals for ‘humane organization’ in the areas of:

Humane Education System
Humane Health System
Humane Production & Commerce System
Humane Justice & Security System
Introduction to the family-based village organization for Human Civilization (parivar mulak gram swarajya vyavastha)

Day 5: Coexistence in Nature: Understanding Nature & its dimensions

Form, Properties, True Nature and Dharma of the Material Order, Plant Order, Animal Order and Human Order Inherent interconnected-ness & ‘cyclicity’ in Nature Causes for the current ecological imbalance and solutions

Day 6: Coexistence, Order in Existence: Understanding Reality, the Universe & Evolution

Reality as Coexistence = Insentient (Physio-Chemical) and Sentient t (Conscious) units saturated in void
Space (void) as all-pervading and energy in equilibrium
Evolution and progression in Existence.
Mans place in Existence
Clarity on Knowledge, Wisdom & Science
Knowledge = of Existence, of Conscious jeevan, of Humane Conduct
Wisdom = Knowledge of true & false, human goal
Science = Procedural knowledge = Material Science, Behavioural Science, Spiritual Science

Day 6: Coexistence, Order in Existence: Understanding Reality, the Universe & Evolution

Reality as Coexistence = Insentient (Physio-Chemical) and Sentient t (Conscious) units saturated in void
Space (void) as all-pervading and energy in equilibrium
Evolution and progression in Existence.
Mans place in Existence
Clarity on Knowledge, Wisdom & Science
Knowledge = of Existence, of Conscious jeevan, of Humane Conduct
Wisdom = Knowledge of true & false, human goal
Science = Procedural knowledge = Material Science, Behavioural Science, Spiritual Science

Day 7: Questions & Sum up

Brief about the background of the Philosophy, stages in workshops & next steps for study (Adhyayan). Open Questions on everything under and beyond the Sun!Participant sharing and feedback

Upcoming Parichay Shivirs

Abhiudya Sanstan, Dhamora, Hapur (Delhi-NCR)
25 February – 2 March 2024
Sambhavna Institute, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh.
22-29 May 2024
Abhyuday Foundation, Achooti, Durg Chhattisgarh.
24 – 31 मार्च 2024
Abhiudya Sanstan, Dhamora, Hapur (Delhi-NCR)
25 February – 2 March 2024
Sambhavna Institute, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh.
22-29 May 2024
Abhyuday Foundation, Achooti, Durg Chhattisgarh.
24 – 31 मार्च 2024
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