Author name: Sankeerth

Ethics in business though a seemingly recent subject finds it roots in the ancient writings of Manu, and is even articulated in writings of Adam Smith (1776) and Max Weber (1905). As religions and culture have developed prior to modern business practices, the impact of religion on all aspects of business is expected. In this […]

One of the oldest living religions in the world, Jainism, also boasts one of the most successful and enduring business communities today. This paper analyses the values of the Jains and how they have contributed to economic success. It demonstrates the critical importance of culture and community to lasting business success, and shows how modern-day

This paper aims to present the rules and principles of Vastu Shastra; the concept of Sustainable Architecture, which has been laid down by ancient sages for the designing and planning of a residential space in Indian context. The article begins with an attempt to understand the importance of sustainable planning in today’s life by listing down the environmental issue which

Jainism is a religion with core scientific base and ethical practices. Religious practice of the Jain values in day-to-day curriculum can effectively build a strong business ethical structure. The twelve vows (anuvrats) – Non-violence; Truthfulness; Chasity; Non-stealing; Non-possessiveness; Limitation of directional movement; Limitation of areal movement; Avoidable activities; Equanimity; Specific fasting; Limiting consumables and non-consumables

Poverty alleviation is crucial to any truly sustainable development process and, in fact, is an effective and efficient driver of any such process. In contrast, any development process that does not alleviate poverty tends to accommodate and eventually institutionalize it, effectively making more and more room for the poor as the benefits of economic expansion

What can Buddhism teach us about anxiety? And what solutions does it offer to fight it? 

With the Coronavirus upon us, we may be interested in knowing what advice the Buddha had to give to sick people. One early piece of such advice involves contemplation on ten perceptions, including perceptions of non-self, of impermanence, and of non-beauty. We will look at the ten perceptions and consider what they might reveal to

The article on an alternative paradigm for understanding health issues by investigating the Buddhist canon was first published The Chulalongkorn Journal of Buddhist Studies, Vol 2, No 3. The Thai Tipitaka was consulted as the basic database for gathering Buddhist principles and perspectives on health and healing. Buddhism looks at all existences in terms of

Nitin Ajmera reads the Jain Declaration on Nature, originally written by Dr. L. M. Singhvi, prepared for the Institute on Jainology, and presented on the occasion of the entry of the Jain faith into the Network on Conservation and Religion, London in 1990.

Manohar Singh Grewal reads the Sikh Faith Statement on Nature, which was compiled under the guidance of Sri Singh Sahib Manjit Singh, the Jathedar of Anandapur, one of the five spiritual and temporal heads of The Sikh Religion.