Answer

Preksha Dhyan, in its modern organized form, was developed and systematized by Acharya Mahapragya of the Jain Shwetambar Terapanth tradition.

It is inspired by Jain spiritual principles, but it is not directly described as a specific meditation system taught by Lord Mahavir under the name “Preksha Dhyan.”

Explanation

Lord Mahavir strongly taught:

• Dhyana — meditation
• Samayik — equanimity
• Kayotsarga — detachment from the body
• Self-awareness and control of passions
• Purification of the soul

Preksha Dhyan uses many Jain concepts such as awareness, inner observation, breath perception, body perception, leshya dhyan, and transformation of emotions. These are connected with Jain philosophy.

However, the structured practice known today as Preksha Dhyan is a later presentation, not a named meditation technique directly given by Lord Mahavir in that exact form.

Spiritual Understanding

So, it is respectful to say:

• The roots of Preksha Dhyan are in Jain Dharma.
• Its principles are inspired by the teachings of Lord Mahavir.
• Its modern method was systematized by Acharya Mahapragya.

Takeaway

Preksha Dhyan is Jain-based and Mahavir-inspired, but the formal system called “Preksha Dhyan” is not directly from Lord Mahavir by that name.