Tribute to Japan May 1982

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3 May 1982 A special programme was sponsored by the meditation group to honour Japan on the occasion of Emperor Hirohito’s eighty first birthday} which occurred 29 April.

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Mr. Shigo Iwaz~ coordinator of the Japanese Staff Members’ Committee}

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Mr. Ron Richard from the Japan Society}

and Ms. Eiko Yokota from the Nippon Club were special guests} along with other Japanese staff members.

The meditation group choir performed a song dedicated to Emperor Hirohito entitled “Pinnacle Son of Japan” and four other songs about Japan, all composed by Sri Chinmoy.

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At the close of the programme all the Japanese guests joined to sing their national anthem.

Link to excerpts from the programme as well as the song dedicated to the Emperor. ( to be added)

PINNACLE-SON OF JAPAN

Emperor, 0 pinnacle-son of Japan,
I salute thee.
Your heart of wisdom-light,
Your mind of vision free.
Beauty’s land and duty’s hand
Love and treasure your pole-star eye.
Harmony, peace and bliss rain
From the Emperor’s oneness-sky.