An Introduction To Terapanth: [25] New Dimensions and Innovations

Acharya Shri Tulsi has been sensitive to the changing times and has suggested new solutions to cope with modern problems. For example, in 1949, he launched a nationwide moral campaign against the increasing immorality through the Anuvrat Movement. In another very important contribution, Acharya Tulsi paid attention to the field of meditation. Acharya Mahaprajna through his innovative research revitalized the ancient from of Jain spiritual practice of meditation and renamed it as Preksha dhyana, in which Jain philosophy is blended with modern scientific concepts. These innovations have resulted in a renaissance of the religious society. Science of living, Ahmisa Samavaya, etc. are also very important and new contributions of Terapantha to the socio-religious field.