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JAINA
2005
JAINA AWARD RECIPIENTS - 2005
JAINA RATNA AWARD
1. Drs. Mahendra and Chandra Varia, Martin, KY
JAINA PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS
20
Jain Education International 2010_03
Mansukhlal Doshi, Lake Forest, IL
Jain society of Metro. Chicago
3. Jain Vishva Bharati Institute (JVBI) is located in Ladnu, India
Jain Vishva Bharati Instisute (JVBI) has been awarded the presedeintial award for its outstanding contribution to Jainism. Late Acharya Tulsi was the inspiring force behind it. He worked incessantly for decades for the welfare of masses--eradicating social evils, reforming social customs, building up national character and educating the people about the principles of non-violence, universal peace and brotherhood. Currently his followers are spreading the principles of Jainism abroad through Samanjis and Samanijis.
Extending Jain Heritage in Western Environment
2. Mr. Dilip V. Shah, Philadelphia, PA
The institute is located at Ladnun, a small town in Nagaur District of Rajasthan, It is 380 kms. West of Delhi and 225 km. north west of Jaipur. The address is Jain Vishva Bharati Institute, P.O. Box 8, Ladnu, Rajasthan, India 341306. You can find more detail about the institute at http://www.lordmahavira.org/jain_visva_bharti.htm.
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