Meditation at UN – Vo 05, No 02; 27 Feb 1977, Bulletin - Historical Repository for Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations

Meditation at UN – Vo 05, No 02; 27 Feb 1977, Bulletin

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Content Highlights:

February 1977 report on events

Presentation of Mazzone Sculpture .. .. …… .. ……. 6

Announcement of Geneva Meditation Group .. . .. 16

United Nations Meditation-Flowers . ……………. 19

Questions and Answers … ·continuation 0f series by Meditation Group members… . 28

To-morrow’s Noon .. …… .. .. . . …… .. . . ………….. 39

Songs by Sri Chinmoy dedicated to the United Nations …………….. .41

Lie, Trygve Lie
·Our Ascending Hope

“Meditations for the Week” …… ……… .. ………. 43

Essay Contest … . . …………………………………. 45

Annam Brahma Banquet ……………………… .. . 48

Expanded Content List

(with descriptive narrative)

Presentation of Mazzone Sculpture .. .. …… .. ……. 6

Announcement of Geneva Meditation Group .. . .. 16

United Nations Meditation-Flowers . …..- short inspirational talks during the meetings of the Meditation Group……….. 19

Questions and Answers … ·continuation 0f series by Meditation Group members… . 28

Is the United Nations destined to obtain spiritual power as well as political power?
Are the people who work at the United Nations especially chosen to work by some higher force?
How can we consecrate our lives to the soul of the United Nations?
How can we best inspire the people we work with?
How can we meditate on the soul of the United Nations?
How can the strong and developed countries offer their guidance to the less developed countries without incurring resentment?
What is the main problem or quality in the countries of the world which keeps them from acting according to the ideals of the United Nations?
How can I work with true spontaneity and sincerity at the United Nations?
What is the best way to bring a divine consciousness to everyday activities at the United Nations?
How can the delegates and representatives at the United Nations best convey the ideal of the United Nations to their people in their countries?
Each year, does the United Nations try to achieve something new and if so, what has it tried to achieve inwardly and outwardly this year?
When we invite our co-workers who are interested in meditation but know nothing about it, is it preferable to just have them come and learn through silence or is it a good idea to explain meditation as best we can beforehand?
What is the best way to unite the ways of politics and the ways of the soul of a country?
When does God want His Name spoken?
What stands between the outer goal of the United Nations and the inner goal of the United Nations?
For how long did the Supreme have the Dream of the United Nations before the soul was born and it became a reality?
What does the soul of the United Nations need most from the Member States?
What is the spiritual significance of a photograph?
How can we help the speed of the United Nations increase?
How can we awaken spirituality in the other workers at the United Nations?
As the United Nations evolves, will it become less of a politic al centre and more of a spiritual centre?

To-morrow’s Noon .. ….Sri Chinmoy presents interesting words in brief philosophical, whimsical or spiritual context. Series began in Dec 1976 issue of “Meditation the United Nations”.. .. .. . . …… .. . . ………….. 39

Songs by Sri Chinmoy dedicated to the United Nations …………….. .41

Lie, Trygve Lie
·Our Ascending Hope

“Meditations for the Week” …… ……… .. ………. 43

Essay Contest … . . …………………………………. 45

In January, Mr. Joseph La Galia, a member of the Meditation Group at the UN, received Honorable Mention and a silver Papal medal in an essay contest sponsored by the Holy See Mission to the United Nations in celebration of World Peace Day, 1 January.

Annam Brahma Banquet ……………………… .. . 48

The Meditation Group at the UN sponsored a banquet on 8 February 1977 for United Nations delegates and staff members. Among the guests of honour were

Mrs. Aye Aye Myint-U, daughter of the late Secretary-General U Thant , and her husband, -Dr. ·Myint-U.
A number of officials from the various departments and organizations of the U.N.
and members of the Women’s Guild also attended.

Sri Chinmoy served the guests their food personally. The affair was held at Annam Brahma Restaurant, in Queens.

The programme included a premier performance of several new songs by Sri Chinmoy, dedicated to the United Nations, a short
play and instrumental performances.

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