JI
Aryan Culture
Jinamanjari
Vol. 14 · No. 02
Dr.
Academic Profile • Current Position: Professor in the Department of General Education at Ariake National College of Technology (Ariake Kōtō Senmon Gakkō), located in Ōmuta, Fukuoka, Japan. • Education: Master of Arts (M.A.) from Kyushu University. Research Interests • Dr. Yamaguchi specializes in Indian Philosophy, particularly Jainism, Indology, philosophy of religion, and the broader history of thought. • He has explored topics such as Jaina philosophy and religious culture, with particular research on Paryushan rituals and Jaina epistemology, including Sanskrit works like Tattvārthādhigamasūtra and their interpretation. Professional Journey & Teaching • Career Timeline: o Joined Ariake College in 1995 as a Lecturer. o Promoted to Associate Professor, then to full Professor in the General Education Department since April 2007. • Other Roles: o Visiting Researcher at L.D. Institute of Indology, Ahmedabad, India (1996–1997). o Part-time lecturer in areas such as Religious Studies, Sanskrit, and Inter-religious Communication at institutions including Fukuoka University, Kyushu University, and Fukuoka Jo Gakuin University. Publications & Lectures • Notable works include: o Articles such as "Matijñāna in Tattvārthādhigamasūtra" in Jinamanjari (1996). o Research on Paryushan ritual practices within Jain communities. • He has contributed to the teaching and understanding of Sanskrit-based Indian religious philosophy and regularly delivered public lectures on Indian culture, vegetarianism in religious contexts, and interfaith dialogue. Community Engagement & Service • Active in local civic and educational outreach. He served on committees such as: o Ōmuta City’s Olympic & Paralympic pre Games support (2020–2022). o Community education initiatives (2007–2011). • A member of academic societies including: o Japanese Association of Indian and Buddhist Studies o The Society for Jaina Studies o Japanese Association for South Asian Studies, among others. Name Dr. Eiichi Yamaguchi Institution Professor, Department of General Education, Ariake National College of Technology, Ōmuta, Fukuoka Education M.A. — Kyushu University Research Focus Indian philosophy, Jainism, Indology, History of Religious Thought Career Highlights Lecturer → Associate Prof → Professor (since 2007) at Ariake College Additional Roles Visiting researcher (India), part-time lecturer in multiple universities Publications Works on Paryushan rituals, Sanskrit texts, Jain epistemology Community Involvement Civic education, local Olympic committees Academic Affiliations Multiple associations in philosophy, religious and South Asian studies