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Indian Jain monk
A.K.A.
Acharya Gyansagar
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Male
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Birth:
1 May 1957(Madhya Pradesh)
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Biography
Introduction
Acharya Gyansagar is a famous Digambara Acharya (head of the monastic order). Jain philosophical concepts like ahimsā (non-injury), truth, self-control form the subject matter of his discourses.
Life
Acharya Gyansagar has visited many parts of India like Delhi in April 2014, and Tikamgarh in February 2016.
He conducted Tirthankara Parshvanatha's annual Nirvana ceremony in Bada Gaon temple in August 2016.
Inspiration
He is the inspiration behind many social activities within the Jain community. Some are:
- Jain Doctor Conference
- Jain scientist conference
- Gyan Sagar Science Foundation
- Gyan Pratibha
Acharya Gyansagar