“If I were asked to define the Hindu creed, I should simply say:
Search after truth through non-violent means. A man may not believe in God and still call himself a Hindu. Hinduism is a relentless pursuit after truth… Hinduism is the religion of truth. Truth is God. Denial of God we have known. Denial of truth we have not known.” – Mahatma Gandhi
The following courses are being offered under the Chair, Hindu Spirituality and Society, Vrije
Universiteit Amsterdam:
Integrative Spirituality based on Hindu Darśanas
The course introduces the Hindu philosophical systems (Darśana).Participants will gain insight into
some of the nuances and logic behind the main Hindu philosophies. The learning is intended to
enable them to understand and explain the Hindu worldview, way of life and customs in an
integrative way.
Course duration– 21 Aug 2021 – 28 Oct 2021. Register* by 10 August 2021
The Hindu Worldview
The course is oriented towards applications of the Hindu Worldview in multiple contexts such as
spiritual care, society, organization, leadership, international issues like SDGs.
Course duration– 03 Jul 2021 & 10 Jul 2021. Register* by 20 June 2021
SATSANG- The Open Space
This bimonthly master class series brings to you a learning engagement with a rich community of
experts and learners interested in a Hindu way of living.
Course Duration: 27 August 2021 – 24 June 2022. Register* by 10 Aug 2021
Yoga, Business & Leadership
In this course, the participant will acquire knowledge about yoga’s main concepts by analysing and
applying them in business, entrepreneurship and leadership through reflections for own practice of
self-awareness.
Course duration: 01 November 2021 – 15 December 2021, Register* by 20 October 2021
Introduction to Hinduism
This course introduces the participant to the Hindu worldview and how it influences Hindu rituals,
festivals, spirituality and soteriology.
Course duration: 01 April 2022 – 15 May 2022, Register* by 20 March 2022
*Registration link for all the courses mentioned above http://bit.ly/vu-ih-intake .
For more information regarding the courses you can contact Prof. dr. Sharda Nandram, s.s2.nandram@vu.nl. And regarding admission and the study programme: Dr. Gunjan Joshi, g.joshi@vu.nl
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