Suzuko Ohira

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Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology

Vol. 31 · No. 3

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Jainism and Unification Thought

Suzuko Ohira attempts to appraise Jainism through the lens of Unification Thought, a system propounded by Rev. Sun Myung Moon in works such as the Divine Principle and Explaining Unification Thought.…

January - 1997Vol. 31 · No. 3pp. 85–97

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Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology

Vol. 29 · No. 1

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Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology

The 24 Buddhas and the 24 Tirthankaras

By Suzuko Ohira

Suzuko Ohira’s article is a meticulous comparative study of how Buddhists enumerate past Buddhas and how Jains count their twenty‑four Tīrthaṅkaras. The author begins by tracing the idea of a series…

July - 1994Vol. 29 · No. 1pp. 9–22

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Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology

Vol. XV · No. 2

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Problems of the Purva

By Suzuko Ohira

The article examines the Purva, a set of early Jain scriptures whose existence and content are debated. It begins by asking whether the Purva ever existed and notes that it is traditionally regarded…

Oct - 1980Vol. XV · No. 2pp. 41–55

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Sambodhi

Vol. 9 · No. 1-4

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Main Features of Mahavira’s Contributions

By Suzuko Ohira

The article examines the main features of Mahavira’s contributions to Jainism, arguing that he primarily reformed Parshva’s doctrine and founded a new sect rather than introducing entirely novel…

April 1980 - January 1981Vol. 9 · No. 1-4pp. 56–68

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Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology

Vol. 14 · No. 4

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Yoga-Triplet

By Suzuko Ohira

This technical essay analyses the Jain concept of the “yoga‑triplet,” a division of action into bodily, speech and mental activities that underpins Jain ethics and karma theory. Whereas “yoga” in…

April - 1980Vol. 14 · No. 4pp. 135–140

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Sambodhi

Vol. 8 · No. 1-4

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Dharma–Adharma

By Suzuko Ohira

“Dharma–Adharma” by Suzuko Ohira explores two of the six fundamental substances (dravya) in Jain philosophy: dharma and adharma. In the Tattvārthasūtra, dharma is described as the substance that…

April 1979 to January 1980Vol. 8 · No. 1-4pp. 110–112

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Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology

Vol. 13 · No. 4

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Evolution of the Jaina Theory of Lesya

By Suzuko Ohira

Suzuko Ohira's article traces the evolution of the Jaina theory of lesya, arguing that the concept emerged in the post-canonical period as a mechanism to determine the precise place of rebirth within…

April - 1979Vol. 13 · No. 4pp. 119–126

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Sambodhi

Vol. 5 · No. 2-3

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Tattvarthasutra: Verification of Prasasti

By Suzuko Ohira

This short philological note by Suzuko Ohiro concerns the closing verses – known as the prasasti or ‘praise’ – found at the end of some manuscripts of the Tattvārthasūtra. The Tattvārthasūtra is a…

July-October 1976Vol. 5 · No. 2-3pp. 53–56

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Sambodhi

Vol. 4 · No. 3-4

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Jaina Concept of Siddhas

By Suzuko Ohira

The article examines the Jaina concept of siddhas, arguing that their description involves an ontological contradiction regarding the plurality of souls. The author posits that Jainism, based on…

1975-76Vol. 4 · No. 3-4pp. 17–21

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Articles

Jainism and Unification Thought

The 24 Buddhas and the 24 Tirthankaras

Problems of the Purva

Main Features of Mahavira’s Contributions

Yoga-Triplet

Dharma–Adharma

Evolution of the Jaina Theory of Lesya

Tattvarthasutra: Verification of Prasasti

Jaina Concept of Siddhas

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