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Vol. 17 · No. 01
Jinamanjari
Society for Jaina Studies, Japan
By Fujinaga Sin, Toshiya Unebe
1998Vol. 17 · No. 01pp. 71–74
Dr.
Dr. Sin Fujinaga is an esteemed scholar specializing in Jain philosophy, currently serving as an Associate Professor of Philosophy and Ethics at Miyakonojo National College of Technology in Miyakonojo, Miyazaki, Japan. He holds a Ph.D. from Hiroshima University, where he was trained in Jain studies. His academic journey includes collaborations with notable scholars such as Muni Jambuvijayaji and Prof. N. J. Shah in India. 📚 Academic Background • Ph.D. Hiroshima University • M.A. Graduate School of Letters, Hiroshima University • B.A. Faculty of Law and Literature, Kumamoto University 🧠 Research Interests Dr. Fujinaga's research focuses on various aspects of Jain philosophy and Indian thought, including: • Jain Cosmology: Philological studies on Jain cosmological texts. • Jain Monasticism: Explorations into the practices and ethics of Jain monastic communities. • Jain Narrative Literature: Analysis of Jain narrative traditions and their philosophical implications. • Jain Epistemology: Studies on the concept of omniscience (Sarvajña) in Jain thought. • Ethics and Philosophy: Discussions on engineering ethics and the socio-economic roles of engineers in contemporary Japan. 📖 Notable Publications • Books: o Omniscience in Jainism (Heirakuji Shoten, Kyoto, 2001) o Jainism and Early Buddhism (2003) o Jainism: A Study of Samantabhadra (2001) • Research Projects: o Principal Investigator for several Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research projects focusing on various aspects of Jain philosophy and literature. 🎓 Academic Contributions Dr. Fujinaga has been actively involved in the academic community, delivering lectures and participating in workshops. Notably, he presented the 17th Annual Jaina Lecture on the topic "Nidāna: A Word with Different Meanings," where he explored the concept of 'nidāna' across Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, highlighting its unique interpretation in Jain philosophy.
Jinamanjari
Vol. 17 · No. 01
By Fujinaga Sin, Toshiya Unebe