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Shining World Award Laureates-Our Guiding Lights, Part 1 of 3
2019-08-05
Everywhere in the world, we can observe and be touched by acts of kindness. People from all walks of life, faiths, and cultures extend themselves beyond the call of duty to help others unconditionally. Through their noble deeds, humanity as a whole is elevated. To commend virtuous actions and encourage more people to be inspired by their examples, Supreme Master Ching Hai has lovingly created a series of awards, including the Shining World Leadership Award, Shining World Compassion Award, Shining World Hero Awards, Shining World Inventor Award, etc., to recognize some of the most exemplary, generous, caring, and courageous people who walk amongst us.
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2024-06-05 Australia
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Shining World Compassion Award Recipient: Robert Grillo (vegan), Leading Activist, Author, and Spokesmen for Animal-People ![United States of America](../../images/flag/USA.jpg)
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2024-04-03 United States of America
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2024-04-03 United States of America
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Shining World Compassion Award Recipient: Jodie Wiederkehr (vegan) – Dedicated Hero to Animal-People ![United States of America](../../images/flag/USA.jpg)
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2024-02-07 United States of America
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2024-02-07 United States of America
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Shining World Compassion Award Recipient: Dr. Indra Lahiri (vegan) – Founder of Indraloka Animal Sanctuary ![United States of America](../../images/flag/USA.jpg)
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2024-01-03 United States of America
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2024-01-03 United States of America
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Shining World Compassion Award Recipient: Animal Aid – Heroic and Unrelenting Dedication ![United Kingdom](../../images/flag/UK.jpg)
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2023-08-29 United Kingdom
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2023-08-29 United Kingdom
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