Taksha Gita Institute (TGI)

The Taksha Gita Institute (TGI), a unit of SPRS, seeks to bring together scholarly talent on the literary, historical, cultural, religious, and philosophical dimensions of the Bhagavad Gîtå. Additionally, it will attempt to bring this most important of sacred texts of Asia more into conversation with scholarly specialists of other traditions. It will sponsor courses, study groups, conferences, research, writing, and other such projects that will further a deeper understanding for those who hold the Gîtå dear as a scripture, as well as for those outside the traditions that find great value in the Gîtå, one of the world’s greatest and most influential pieces of literature. And finally, this Institute seeks to bring out the particular values and universal messages that the Gîtå has to offer to a world in troubled times.

TGI Chair:

Graham M. Schweig, Ph. D.
Advisor, TI, and Professor, Christopher Newport University (CNU), VA

TGI Council of Advisors (COA):

TBA

Publications

Journal of Vaishnava Studies (JVS), Vols. 1-20
Eds., G. Schweig and S. Rosen, www.deepakheritage.com

Contemporary Issues in Constructive Dharma, Vols. 1-6
Eds., G. Schweig and C. Chapple, www.deepakheritage.com

Offerings:

TPR810: The Yoga of Yogas: Bhagavad Gita and the Yoga Sutras (Newport News, VA)
Faculty: Graham M. Schweig, Ph.D. – Chair and Adjunct Prof., TI/SPRS/TGI

Welcome to Taksha Institute!

Originally founded in 1976 by Adarsh Deepak, PhD, as the Institute for Atmospheric Optic and Remote Sensing (IFAORS), TakshaShila Institute (doing business as "Taksha Institute," "Taksha," or "TI") remains a dynamic, not-for-profit [501(c)3] tax-exempt, independent minority institution of advanced research and learning, with the addition of non-technical subject matter, since its inception. As a non-degree giving, non-diploma awarding institution, TI is engaged in cutting-edge research projects and learning opportunities in the form of workshops, seminars, and other events, for all ages (from kindergarten to life-long learning), for personal or professional growth and enhancement.

Incorporated in the Commonwealth of Virginia (US), Taksha has its headquarters in Hampton, VA, with a West Coast/Silicon Valley, CA office. From its inception, TI has been supported entirely by R&D meetings management contracts with the federal government, industry, and UN organizations; the collection of registration fees for events; and donations from industry and private parties.

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