Acharya Dr Lokesh conferred Interfaith Leadership Award 2019 'Lotus of World Peace'

The title was conferred by the World Yoga Community in a function organised to observe International Day of Yoga 2019.

HH Acharya Dr Lokesh has been Honoured by Interfaith Leadership Award 2019 'Lotus of World Peace' for his outstanding Service, dedication for the human Values that bring Glory to the Global culture of peace and Spirituality together Universally in International Interfaith Conference on 5th IDY at Church Center at The United Nations Organizations Headquarters.

Honour awarded by Dignitaries Consulate for Community Affairs of Indian Consulate, Devadasan Nair, Chairperson Parliament of the World's Religion Rev Audrey E Kitagawa and Guru Dilipji Chairman of World Yoga Community in the gracious presence of Rev Dionne P Boissiere, Chaplain Church Center UN, Ambassador HE Dr Toshiya Hoshino, Deputy Permanent Representative of Japan to UN, and more respected dignitaries, interfaith leaders organized by the Global Yoga Community.

Acharya Dr Lokesh said on this occasion said "Presently, the world is facing many challenges; some of them are a threat to the entire universe. From global warming to terrorism and violence are the problems everybody is fighting with. People of different religions, sects, country and ideology together can find solutions to these problems. Inter-religious harmony is necessary to solve such global problems".

Eminent people from different corners of the world like Nobel Prize winners, scholars, religious gurus, social workers, educationists, environmentalists, thinkers, philosophers, religious, representatives of civil society organisations, peace workers, prominent authors, politicians, spiritual leaders, students, actors, entertainers etc will hold discussions on 5th International Yoga Day in UN Headquarters will prove to be a milestone.

World Yoga Community Chairman Guru Dilip said 'The board of directors the World Yoga Community humbly bestows the title 'Lotus of World Peace' to Acharya Lokesh Ji. His outstanding service, dedication for the human values that brings glory to the global culture of peace and spirituality together universally.