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for this year at a press conference held in Chennai on the 27th march, 2008. About 300 entries had ben received for these awards, from which a committee of distinguished people selected three entries, one for each of the catagories.
Award A: Given in the field of ahimsa and vegetarianism; The award goes to "Action for the protection of wild animals", Orissa.
Award B: Given in the field of Education and medical services; The award goes to "Mahatma gandhi Chikitsa Vigyan Sansthan", Sevagram (Maharashtra).
Award C: Given in the field of National and social services; The award goes to "Amar Seva Sangam", Aikudi, Dist. Tirinelvali, Tamilnadu.
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TERAPANTH PREKSHA MEDITATION CAMP AT JAIPUR What is Preksha Meditation ? Preksha Meditation is the combination of knowledge from our ancient religious books, modern science and our experience. Preksha Meditation is the practice of purifying our emotions and our conscious(chitta) and realising our own self. Preksha Meditation is a technique of mediation for attitudinal change, behavioural modification and integrated development of persona. Organiser: Preksha International, Auspicious Presence: His Holiness Acharya Mahapragya ,Date: 29th June 2008 to 06th July 2008 ,Venue: Anuvibha, Jaipur (Rajasthan - India).
CONFERENCES & CEREMONIES CONFERENCE OF WORLD YOUTH ORGANIZATION FOR HUMAN WELFARE FROM JUNE 23RD TO JUNE 26 TH AT CALIFORNIA - Combined conferences of global youths are being organised from June 23rd - 26th June 2008 at Anaheim California in the United States and in Dakar Senegal from June 30th - 3rd July 2008. People from various countries are invited to join the events. people from various countries around the world. Those interested to join may contact the secretariat of the organizing committee. The benevolent donors and the organizing Committee will provide round trip air tickets and accommodation for the period to all registered participants. All Delegates and Participants will be responsible only for their hotel Booking in Dakar Senegal where the second phase of the conference will be held on child abuse and its possible preventions. The contact address of the conference secretariat is E-Mail: hmr_secretariat1@secretarynet & conference_info@linuxmail.org By Tel: +1 (561) 939-2262 By FAX +1-(561)-671-3781 Courtesy: Anna Brown.
SEMINAR ON WORLD RELIGIONS IN NEW JERSEY A two-day seminar was held on 8th and 9th March, 2008 at the Millburn Free Public Library in Millburn, New Jersey, to present a basic overview of the major world religions practiced by the diverse cultures. In these times of changing demographics, the vision of the seminar organizers was to create interest in learning about other religions and cultures and to promote unity and understanding to help create better, more compassionate world. The seminar organized by the International Jain Sangh (IJS) and the Spiritual Unity Network (SUN) of New Jersey was attended by over 100 participants in the Library hall flanked by eight foot high symbols from seven religions. It was also sponsored by a coalition of 20 religious and humanitarian organizations including JAINA as well as a few individuals. The closing item was an interfaith dance 'Ishwar Allah Tero Naam' based on a prayer often recited in the prayer meetings of Mahatma Gandhi, performed by the artists from Divya Dance Academy choreographed by an
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