Jain Monasticism - Notable Historical Jain Monks

Notable Historical Jain Monks

Some of the notable Jain Acharyas in approximate chronological order, are:

  • Ganadhara Gautam Swami
  • Sudharma Swami
  • Jambu Swami
  • Bhadrabahu (undivided sangha, Chandragupta Maurya was his disciple) (325 BCE)
  • Sthulabhadra (Svetambar tradition)
  • Ilango Adigal
  • Kundakunda, (Digambar tradition) (2nd century CE)
  • Spolniodnos, (Digambar tradition) (3–4th century CE)
  • Siddhasen Diwakar, (claimed by both) (5th century CE)
  • Manatunga composer of Bhaktamara Stotra, (claimed by both)
  • Haribhadra,(Svetambar tradition), (700–750 CE)
  • Akalanka, (Digambar tradition), (620–680 CE)
  • Virasena, (Digambar tradition), (790–825 CE)
  • Jinasena, (Digambar tradition), preceptor of Rashtrakuta rulers, (800–880 CE).
  • Nemichandra, (Digambar tradition)
  • Hemachandra,(Svetambar tradition), preceptor of Kumarapala, (1089–1172 CE)
  • Jagadguru Hira Vijaya Suri, (Svetambar tradition), who was invited by Akbar, the Mughal emperor
  • Rajendrasuri (Svetambar tradition)(1827–1906)
  • Acharya Ramchandra Suri (Svetambar tradition)(Samvat 1952–2047).
  • Acharya Aadisagar (Ankalikar)(Digambar tradition) (1866–1944)
  • Shantisagar, (Digambar tradition) (1872–1955)
  • Acharya Vidyasagar, (Digambar tradition) (Born 1946)

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