Acharya Shri 108 Gyanbhushan Ji Maharaj

Acharya Shri 108 Gyanbhushan Ji Maharaj is a revered ascetic belonging to the Digambara monastic tradition of Jainism. Fully embodying the 28 Mula Gunas (primary ascetic virtues), Mahavratas, and Bhagwan Mahavira's timeless doctrine of Ahimsa (non-violence) and Aparigraha (non-possession), they are venerated widely across the global Jain community.

Prior to renunciation, Acharya Shri 108 Gyanbhushan Ji Maharaj was born in the secular world on Nov 1, 1962 at Dariba Kalan, Chandni Chowk, Delhi, India . Their pre-monastic childhood name was 'Arun Kumar Jain'. They were born into a pious Digambara household to father Shri Shri Sukhvir Singh Jain and mother Shrimati Smt Samandri Devi Jain, whose deep spiritual values laid the foundation for their future renunciation.

Realizing the transient nature of worldly pursuits, they renounced worldly possessions to embrace the rigorous Digambara ascetic vows. Subsequently, on Jun 8, 1997 at Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India, under the sacred auspices of Guru Acharya Shri 108 Chandra Sagar Ji Maharaj, they received the sublime Digambara Muni Diksha. In recognition of their profound scriptural knowledge, ascetic discipline, and sangha leadership, on Apr 4, 2004 at Ferozepur Jhirka, Haryana, India, they were conferred the supreme leadership title of 'Acharya'.

Adhering strictly to the Digambara monastic code of pedestrian travel (pad-vihar without shoes or motorized transport), Pujya Shri has successfully observed 3 sacred rainy-season Chaturmas retreats across multiple Indian states spanning from 2015 to 2017. Their untiring vihar on foot has inspired thousands of devotees to adopt non-violence, truth, and spiritual self-discipline.

Their discourses and daily guidance serve as a profound beacon of wisdom for seekers on the spiritual path.

Currently, Pujya Gyanbhushan is residing at Firozpur Jhirka, Haryana, India for spiritual discourse and vihar, where devotees gather for daily darshan, pure aahar-charya observances, and scriptural discourses.