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Ahimsa Vishwa Bharati and World Peace Centre founder Jain Acharya Lokesh has been bestowed with the American Presidential Award. He is the first Indian monk to be honored with the American Presidential Award. As part of the honor, he was honored with the Presidential Award, Golden Shield, Certificate of Honor and a citation bearing the signature of President Biden. The certificate and citation were read by US Congressman Brad Sherman.
US President Joe Biden, in his signed citation, said, “I congratulate you for your contribution to the public good and congratulate you for your service to this great nation and humanity.” He also praised Acharya Lokesh’s global peace efforts, Biden wrote, “By sharing your time and passion, you are helping to find solutions to the challenges we face. Solutions we need more than ever. We live in a moment that needs hope, light, and love. You are providing all three through your service.”
While appreciating the humanitarian work of Jain Acharya Lokesh, US President Joe Biden, in his signed citation, said, “I congratulate you for your contribution to the public good and congratulate you for your service to this great nation and humanity.”
After receiving the award, Jain Acharya Lokesh in his speech called it a matter of pride to be honored with the American Presidential Award, according to the statement. However, he noted that the award has increased even more responsibility.
