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The Jaina Awards & Recognitions
Editor's note: the following awards were presented at the 9th Biennial Convention this past July,
JAINA Ratna Award
Acharya Sushil Muni Ahimsa Award
Dr. Tansukh Salgia For his exceptional contributions to the promotion of Jainism
in North America as well as leading the Federation of
Jain Associations in North America in the 1980's.
Dr. Bruce (Balbhadra) Costain For helping the second generation of Jains in maintaining their religious identity by teaching the principles of non-violence,
multiplicity of viewpoints and non-possession.
JAINA Special Recognition Awards
Dr. Manibhai Mehta
Cypress, CA A man of many attributes who led the Federation of Jain Associations in North America as its President from 1995 to 1997.
Sobhagya S. Khamesra
Toronto, Canada The heart and soul of the 9th Biennial Convention for the
Federation of Jain Associations in North America.
JAINA President's Special Awards
Moti Champsee
Toronto, Canada A leader of the Toronto community who is dedicated to preserving the interests
of the Indo-Canadian community.
Keshav Chandaria
Toronto, Canada A Jain leader of North America who has dedicated his life to various
humanitarian causes.
Dr. Kumarpal Desai
Ahmedabad, India A scholar of Jainism who promotes the principles of Jainism by writing,
lecturing and teaching.
24/JAIN DIGEST FALL 1997 Jain Education International 2010_02
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