THE RETREAT – DON BOSCO, (Salesian Post-Novitiate), Yercaud – 636 601, Salem Dt., Tamil Nadu, India.
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ADMISSION Admissions Open for Academic Year 2026-27: 2-Year Diploma in Philosophy (Affiliated to UPS, Rome) • National Seminar on Contemporary Indian Philosophy & Hermeneutics scheduled for next month • URGENT Jnanodaya Journal of Philosophical Studies: Call for Research Papers Vol. 18 Issue 1 •
Jnanodaya Salesian Institute of Philosophy
The Retreat – Don Bosco · Est. 1950 · Yercaud
Salesian Institute of Philosophy — Post-Novitiate Formation | Università Pontificia Salesiana, Rome
"Let Him Illumine Our Mind!" — Ṛg Veda 3.62.10 (Gāyatrī Mantra)
 UPS Rome Affiliated
 Diploma in Philosophy
Since 1950
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Events, Seminars & Symposiums

Explore philosophical symposiums, national seminars, workshops, and patronal celebrations hosted by Jnanodaya Salesian Institute of Philosophy in Yercaud.

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Upcoming & Forthcoming Events

Scheduled academic sessions and conferences

2 Upcoming
Nov
10
National Seminar on Contemporary Indian Philosophy & Hermeneutics
Seminar

National Seminar on Contemporary Indian Philosophy & Hermeneutics

Fr. Joseph Memorial Auditorium, The Retreat, Yercaud
09:30 AM – 04:30 PM
Guest: Prof. Dr. R. Balasubramanian, Former Chairman, ICPR New Delhi

A 2-day national academic symposium exploring contemporary interpretations of Classical Indian Metaphysics, Epistemology, and cross-cultural dialogical hermeneutics. Papers will be peer-reviewed and considered for publication in the Jnanodaya Journal.

Nov
27
Workshop

Annual Philosophical Disputation & Inter-Collegiate Symposium

Conference Hall 2, Jnanodaya Campus
10:00 AM – 03:30 PM
Guest: Dr. Francis Xavier, Professor of Western Epistemology

Traditional Scholastic and modern philosophical debate sessions on Ethics in Artificial Intelligence, Human Consciousness, and Social Justice. Open to students and research scholars.

Past Events & Archive

Previous conferences, feast days, and symposium proceedings

Celebration Sep 08, 2026

Patronal Feast of St. John Bosco & Institute Convocation

Institute Chapel & Assembly Hall

Solemn Eucharistic celebration followed by the Diploma in Philosophy award ceremony for graduating batches of ...

Book Launch & Scholarly Research Aug 19, 2026

Report on the Release of a Philosophical Book at the Curatorium Meeting

Curatorium Hall, The Retreat Don Bosco, Yercaud

A significant literary and academic event enhanced the Curatorium Meeting held at The Retreat Don Bosco, Yerca...

Cultural Drama & Theatre Aug 13, 2026

Tamil Play: “AI Rocked, Yeman Shocked”

Don Bosco Open Air Stage, The Retreat, Yercaud

On August 13, the brothers of the community presented an entertaining and thought-provoking Tamil play titled ...

Theological Symposium Jun 29, 2026

Pope’s Day Seminar 2026

Don Bosco Auditorium & Campus Lawns, Yercaud

The Jnanodaya Salesian Institute of Philosophy hosted the Pope’s Day Seminar 2026 with great enthusiasm and in...

Academic Convocation Jun 06, 2026

Inauguration of the Academic Year 2026–2027

Sacred Heart Chapel & SAVIO Hall, Yercaud

A profound moment of grace and renewed commitment marked the official inauguration of the Academic Year 2026–2...