Sri Chinmoy:
The Peace Meditation at the United Nations

The evening of 14 August 1979, the Mission of the Republic of Panama to the United Nations and the Meditation Group at the United Nations sponsored a reception in commemoration of the International Year of the Child, which was held at the Jharna-Kala Gallery on Madison Avenue.

Distinguished speakers from varied Permanent Missions offered brief remarks on the spirit behind the Year of the Child as well as expressions of solidarity and their commitment to the world’s children. The Jhama-Kala Gallery was at the time displaying among its collection the painting created as a special tribute to the Year of the Child by Sri Chinmoy. The programme also included the performance of Sri Chinmoy’s song. “This Is My Year, “  by a children’s choir and the Meditation Group Singers.

SEE Photos + Excerpts from event at: Reception for UN Ambassadors at Gallery in Manhattan in support of IYC,

Below is Media Coverage of the event and invitations from the Permanent Mission of Panama:

• Diplomat World
• El Diario (Spanish)
• Press release
• NV 161- Invitations and
• Sample letter of Invite from Permanent Mission of Panama to the United Nations.

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