About the event

Join us for an insightful webinar featuring Acharya Shri Mahapragya, who dedicated his life to sharing the practice of Preksha Meditation. Through this practice, he offered a path to inner peace, self-awareness, and spiritual awakening to the world.

A Life of Deep Meditation
Born in 1920, Acharya Mahapragya embarked on his spiritual journey early, taking Jain Terapanth monastic vows at the age of ten. By the inspiration of Acharya Tulsi, he delved deeply into Jain philosophy and scriptures. He has written more than 200 books on different subjects ie. meditation, philosophy, Jainism, lifestyle etc. For over two decades, he devoted himself to exploring various Preksha meditation techniques, seeking a method to unlock the mind's full potential based on the scientific method of meditation.

The Gift of Preksha Meditation 

The culmination of Acharya Mahapragya's exploration was Preksha Meditation. In 1975, he revitalized this ancient Jain practice, creating a systematic and accessible method. Preksha Meditation emphasizes perceiving without attachment and aversion. Focusing on the subtle workings of the breath, body, psychic colors and centers. Kayotsarg and Anupreksha are the most important feature of Preksha Meditation. Through self-observation, practitioners cultivate awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations. This practice helps overcome negativity, foster inner peace, and ultimately achieve the purification of the soul which leads to spiritual growth.

Meditation for Everyone

Acharya Mahapragya believed that meditation was not confined to religious traditions. He envisioned Preksha Meditation as a tool for anyone seeking inner transformation without any restrictions of faith and country. His teachings emphasized the universality of human experience, highlighting how meditation could address the common challenges of stress, anxiety, and emotional turmoil.

A Legacy of Inner Peace

Acharya Mahapragya's life and work serve as a powerful testament to the transformative power of meditation. He tirelessly shared Preksha Meditation through lectures, workshops, and the establishment of Preksha Meditation centers worldwide. At the age of ninety, on May 9, 2010, he left this world after illuminating millions of hearts with the light of Preksha Meditation. His legacy continues to inspire millions to embark on their journeys of inner discovery and peace. 

Join us as we explore the profound legacy of Acharya Shri Mahapragya and Preksha Meditation. 

Presenter: Samani Chaitanya Pragya
Visiting Professor, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA

Professor Samani Chaitanya Pragya is a distinguished Jain scholar and educator specializing in Jainism, comparative religion, and the philosophy of nonviolence. Born in Jhabua, M.P., India, she took Jain Diksha in 1986, initiated by Acharya Mahaprajna in the presence of Acharya Tulsi, and is currently a senior disciple of Acharya Shree Mahashramanji of the Jain Shwetamber Terapanthi tradition.

Professor Pragya holds a Ph.D. in Jain philosophy and has held various prestigious positions, including as the former Head of the Department of Jainology and Comparative Religion and Philosophy and Founding Director of the Bhagawan Mahavira International Research Center at Jain Vishva Bharati Institute, Rajasthan, India. With over 35 research articles and several edited volumes to her name, her work has significantly contributed to Jain studies in both academia and public discourse.

In addition to her role at Florida International University, where she has advanced Jain studies and promoted interfaith dialogue, Professor Pragya has served as a visiting professor at Ghent University, Belgium, and actively participates in international conferences, including the World Congress of Philosophy in Korea, Greece, and China. Her commitment to Jain philosophy and scientific research earned her the 2021 International Conference on Science and Jain Philosophy Award. Professor Pragya’s publications are widely available on Amazon.