Shugan Jain

He is a distinguished Jain scholar, author, and educator dedicating himself to global dissemination of Jain philosophy to enhance cultivate self-awareness, inner resilience, and lasting well-being. He integrates ancient wisdom of IKS also with practical life practices rooted in the values of nonviolence multiple perspectives and sharing. After an international career as a IT consultant /advisor, he earned a Ph.D. in Jainology, he founded International School for Jain Studies (ISJS), to promote scholarly engagement with Jainism across leading universities worldwide. He has authored several books and research papers, and is widely respected for making Jain philosophy accessible to contemporary audiences through his teaching, writing, and international outreach. He has lectured at universities like Harvard, SOAS, Ottawa, UCL and Mahidol. Since 2014, he inspired school students to become aware of their inherent strength and work hard to be self-reliant and socially conscious. Since 2021, he guided adults in conscious living through meditation and experiential learning. Together with his daughter, Anita Jain, he co-created the Rhythm of Life program, integrating meditation with Indian Knowledge Systems to foster self-awareness, emotional well-being, compassionate relationships, and sustainable living. Honoured by JAINA, JAS, Dharma for Life, INDICA etc., he continues to inspire people through the authenticity of his practice for inner transformation and human flourishing.

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