Department of Alternative Education

About the Department

As it is said in the ancient texts, “सत्यं ज्ञानमनन्तं ब्रह्म”, knowledge isn't a new and underlying synonym that can be created. It is omnipresent and always existed since the time immemorial. It is natural that every individual entity is engaged in becoming more knowledgeable, as a result of which, the reflection can be seen in the refinement of character. The fundamental source to becoming wise can be found by working on the co-relations between the behavioral principles of normal life and the philosophy of learning. As it is said in the Upanishads, “सह नौ यशः”, alternative education allows the co-existence and co-development of learner and facilitator. Alternative education talks about providing an interdependent environment of learning to the learner, also making the process of innate learning continuous by motivating the exchange of ideas, thoughts, activities and experiences between co-learners and associates. It is referring to the natural process of learning which makes learning enjoyable and supports the overall development of the student. It is characterized by the creation of a suitable environment for curiosity exploration activities and for a smooth sequence of pleasure. The principle characteristic of alternative education is to transform the integrated relation of knowledgeable, knowable & knowledge into eclectic joy through the process of learning. Here, the role of learner changes from a passive information gatherer to knowledge creator and all about innateness, learning, sharing, caring and co-existence.

In this context as defined in the aims and objectives of Sanchi University of Buddhist-Indic Studies department of Alternative Education is determined to study the mechanisms and effects of learning by establishing the fundamental character of learning by balancing the principles of learning inherent in the ancient Buddhist-Indic knowledge tradition and the researches held in the field of learning through modern science in light of ancient philosophical wisdom.

Vision

To reform the Indian education system by providing Buddhist-Indic based  perspectives in the alternative methods of education.

Mission

• Develop the Indian education system for a contemporary India through holistic integration of spiritually nurtured orientalism and modern science, keeping the core principles of Indian culture and knowledge tradition and the methods of education rooted in Buddhist-Indian philosophy.
• Assist the reconstruction of the nation by establishing Indian realization in the Indian psyche through value-based Indian education.

Objectives of the department

• Develop an understanding of the philosophical and practical background of the origin, development and use of Indian education.
• Study and examine the interrelations of rituals, intercourse and spiritual practice inherent in the Indian knowledge tradition.
• Develop Indian education for Buddhist-Indian knowledge-based India and to formulate an action plan for its implementation in the current educational scenario.
• De-colonization of the Indian psyche through Indian education.
• Organize workshop, seminar and training program for the creation of study material and its wide publicity for the global community to monitor Indian education and Indian knowledge tradition.
• Propagating texts that develop India's vision towards diverse aspects of education and culture.
• Co-ordinating with individuals/institutions working in the field of alternative education in India.
• Identifying research areas related to alternative education and editing research and project work in it.

Courses offered by Department

Proposed Program

Salient features of the Department

The Department encourages research on original oriental texts and manuscripts using indic research methodology