Washington
Ahimsa Vishwa Bharati and World Peace Centre founder Jain Acharya Lokesh has been honoured with the American Presidential Award at Capitol Hill in Washington. He is the first Indian monk to be honoured with the American Presidential Award.
As part of the honour, he was honoured 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, according to the statement released by Ahimsa Vishwa Bharati.
While appreciating the humanitarian work of Jain Acharya Lokesh, US President Joe Biden, in his signed citation congratulated him for his contribution to the public good, his service for the nation and humanity.
Praising Acharya Lokesh’s global peace efforts, Biden wrote that by sharing his time and passion, his is helping find solutions to the challenges, giving solutions needed now, more than ever. ‘We live in a moment that needs hope, light, and love’, he said, adding that Acharya is providing all three through his service.
After receiving the award, Jain Acharya Lokesh in his speech called it a matter of pride to be honoured with the American Presidential Award, according to the statement. However, he noted that the award has increased even more responsibility.
