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Shugan Jain

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Shugan Jain
Shugan is the one of the two founders of International School for Jain Studies(www.isjs.in). He brings with him in-depth knowledge of teaching, writing and organizing seminars/workshops on various aspects of Jain Philosophy, history, culture, etc. His special interest is on using Jain principles in responding to life issues like — enhancing happiness/wellness; resolving multi-racial, multi-cultural issues and emotional intelligence of young students in schools as evident from a  number of books and papers published by him and lectures/seminars delivered in universities of India, Thailand and North America. Prior to setting up ISJS, he was a Computer Software Consultant/Manager and ultimately an  entrepreneur with Engineering from Delhi University and a Post-graduate degree from New York University. He lived and worked in large multinational corporations in the USA & The Netherlands  for long periods and in Saudi Arabia for a year besides India as his home. Prior to starting ISJS, he returned to Academia and completed his Masters and PhD degrees from Jain Vishwa Bharti Institute Ladnun. Shugan also has deep interest in enhancing social and emotional skills of young students for which he is involved in enhancing the working of two schools in Old Delhi imparting education to over 1600 boys and girls coming from weaker sections of Society. Besides he helps institutions and students interested in Jain Studies and its promotion. In 2021, he joined his daughter in Switzerland to co-create Rhythm of Life. His son is a professor at National University of Singapore and his grandchildren occupy important professional positions in Europe and Asia.

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