Sri Chinmoy:
The Peace Meditation at the United Nations

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Since the earliest days of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the UN, the group has organized and/or participated in special events and celebrations to highlight and honour progressive qualities and aspiration, for a “Oneness World”.

These occasions could be based on a theme such as: “World Gratitude” or “International Thanksgiving”; in recognition of local observance  for UN Community such as “National Day of Prayer”; and anniversaries of historical moments for the world Community.

The programmes: helped create  a feeling of solidarity across the various offices of the UN Organizations; provided a short pause in the important ongoing work of staff and delegates; a chance for individuals to give expression to their feelings through music, poetry art or recitations; and often lead to a re-commitment to the highest ideas that had originally inspired  people to serve.

UNITED NATIONS ANNIVERSARIES

(redo this part maybe just be fore the main photos and text  The annual days, Years and Decades the the UN were  proclaimed and nations Anniversaries were prime candidates, r and or reading to a shared snes of members of the UN

UN Day Oct 24, UN Charter day Jun 26th, Opening of UN General Assembly, Day of Peace Sept, Mother Language Day, Yoga Day, Non-Violence, etc

For information about official UN Observances see:  https://www.un.org/en/sections/observances/

In the early years the members of the meditation group would often suggest theme or event to be celebrated, like the opening of the 30 Anniversary of the UN General Assembly in September of 1975. Over time more Country Delegations and other UN organizations were involved or co-sponsored. In later years members have joined other UN related organiztions events for the UN community. The Sri Chinmoy Meditation at UN choir and musicians have often perform inspiration songs related to Peace and themes like Human Rights at more formal UN events celebrating Interfaith Harmony Week , International Mother Language day, and Culture of Peace etc.  

Below are photos and short excerpts to provide a flavor of  a few events.  You can also find some overlap of anniversary events with more detail in other sections of this booklet, for example:

Part 3-07 Music, Song, Concert Programmes

Part 3-09 Interfaith Harmony & Shared Values

Part 3-11 Peace Walks and Runs for UN 

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01 Jan 1942; Declaration by United Nations  –   Washington DC, USA

First official use of the term “United Nations”

This document contained the first official use of the term “United Nations”, which was suggested by United States President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (seated, second from left). UN Photo # 31319

Special Annual UN Days

UN Charter Day (26 June)

26 June 1945 UN Charter Singing

25 April – 26 June 1945: The San Francisco Conference,  results in signing of UN Charter by representatives from 49 countries.

Full charter at https://treaties.un.org//doc/source/docs/charter-all-lang.pdf

Virginia Crocheron Gildersleeve (October 3, 1877 – July 7, 1965) Signer of UN Charter, Dean of Barnard College,  sole female USA delegate to  1945 San Francisco Conference, which negotiated the UN Charter to create the UN.

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26 June 1984

“ I would urge that we avail ourselves of every opportunity of this kind, both as individuals and as representatives of our respective countries’ to re-dedicate ourselves to the ideals which we are striving to realize in our devotion to the principles and purposes of the United Nations.

“Peace is not a passive state; it is not merely the absence of conflict. It is the effective expression by all nations of a determination to create and continuously support a world of progress and development, governed by justice and understanding’

“We see the United Nations through Sri Chinmoy eyes, as a ·church of mankind, dedicated to worshiping the aspirations of men, women and children of all races, nationalities and political and religious beliefs for a better life … “

-26 Jun 1984, Jorge Illueca, President of the UN General Assembly

Jun 2015: Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson:

At an event marking the 70th anniversary,  Deputy Secretary-general Jan Eliasson said the UN Charter “symbolises the hope and aspirations that we can bring the world as it is –  a little closer to the world as it should be. This we can do through cooperation, dialogue, peaceful settlement of disputes and respect of human rights.”

“Yes, the UN Charter is truly a gift. It reminds us – as the present stewards of the United Nations – of our responsibilities to live up to the Purposes and Principles of the Charter. It connects us to our strongest roots and our best aspirations as we reach out to an uncertain, yet hopeful, future – if we travel the right road”. Mr. Eliasson, a national of Sweden,  also previously served as President of the UN General Assembly. https://news.un.org/en/story/2015/06/502832

Sri Chinmoy:

 

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“The supreme role of each individual nation is to maintain a genuine faith in the United Nations and implicitly abide by the United Nations Charter.  (MUN 25) 9 May 1979.

 

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September events:

Opening of the UN General Assembly (second week of September) On A number of occasions The Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations had special observances to mark the opening of the General Assembly. Some examples and links to more details are below:

1975 Theme:  “The Quintessence of Divinity in Humanity: International Cooperation for Peace.”

Summary: Inspired speakers from the UN community joined interfaith representatives around this theme for a conference celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the opening of the General Assembly in 1975. Even the Secretary-General sent a special message and the song “O United Nations” which Sri Chinmoy had recently wrote in dedication to the United Nations was performed.

Link to detail: Commemoration Opening 30th Session UN General Assembly 12 Sep 1975 – Interfaith

On Friday, September 12, 1975, inspired by the observance of a “Minute of Silent Prayer or Meditation” at the opening of each United Nations General Assembly; to commemorate the opening of the thirtieth session of the General Assembly; and in a spirit of re-dedication to the lofty aims and ideals of the United Nations.A programme, was held in Conference Room 3 , attended by delegates, Secretariat staff members and NGO representatives.

Participating guest-speakers offered their prayerful contributions; Quotes to be considered to highlight

 

NORMA LEVITT, Co-Chairperson, World Union for Progressive Judaism.

 

“In these days of contemplation, … We yearn for sustained hope, unyielding faith and spiritual regeneration, as we look not only inward at ourselves, but also outward at the world in which we live. We pray that all nations and all peoples shall strive together, shall sacrifice if necessary, for a world community of justice, development, harmony and peace … . “

followed by REVEREND JIH TSANG, Assistant Abbot, Temple of Enlightenment; MUDDASSIR ALI SHAMSEE, Leader, Muslim Prayer Group, at the UN; REVEREND DR. DAN POTTER, Executive Director, Council of Churches, City of New York

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On the topic “The Quintessence of Divinity in Humanity: International Cooperation for Peace. ”

MR. DAVID S. BURGESS, Senior Officer, United Nations International Children’s Fund “.We need … to consider limits to the high standards of living so that others. may have … a decent future.  The greatness of the United Nations is …in human and failing ways, attempting to deal with the ultimate questions of survival. .. there is hope no matter from which nation we come, but only if we come to realise our interdependence, our mutual closeness .. .. “

followed by MR. DONALD KEYS, United Nations Representative of the World Association of World Federalists

Other presentations included: Statement by Secretary-General For commemorative programme; Singing the song “O United Nations” which Sri Chinmoy recently wrote in dedication to the United Nations; and Choral reading based on excerpts from the writings of past Secretaries-General of the United Nations (more)

Meditation Group at UN singing “O United Nations”

Words to Song O United Nations:

O United Nations, O UN, You are the world-body Crying for the world-soul. And you are the earth-life Longing for oneness-goal.

In the heart of your glowing dream, Big brothers and brothers small Shall smile, sing and dance – O Vision-Perfection in all.

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1976 Theme:

“Inner Flames at the United Nations” Mark Open 31st GA ; 20 Sept

In order to bring into sharper focus the living reality of the UN in conjunction with the 51st anniversary of the UN and the opening of the 31st General Assembly the following day, the Peace Meditation Group at the UN held  on September 20 in Conference Room 3 an all-day meeting, Entitled “Inner Flames at the United Nations,” explored the role of meditation and spirituality in U.N. affairs.

The morning session was devoted to an inner search through meditation for the present day needs and responsibilities of the UN.  Sri Chinmoy,  opened the morning session, which consisted of silent meditation, performances of classical music and seven songs about the United Nations which were composed by Sri Chinmoy. The session closed with his talk .

“Our capacity is very limited, but our willingness, our eagerness to be of service to each member, to each ideal of the United Nations, is sincere. And this sincerity will one day be proved and marked. Here at the United Nations, all are inner flames. No matter what an individual’s post is, whether he holds the highest post or the lowest, he is undoubtedly an inner flame, for his is the cry which is genuine. Each individual server of the United Nations, irrespective of his nationality or religious and cultural background, is undoubtedly an inner flame. And each flame serves the community of nations according to its capacity and according to its receptivity. Each individual who has come to serve the United Nations represents his own country, his small world. But when he becomes part and parcel of the United Nations, the big world, at that time he is for all, for the entire humanity. He started his journey with his own country and then he arrived at the goal of goals: universal oneness. – Sri Chinmoy , The Seeker’s Mind, 1978 (/sm-4)

One of the songs performed about the UN “O Body of the World” was immediately popular for its simple lyrics and dynamic presentation. It was later sung  by the meditation group choir at many UN related events.

Excerpts condensed from some afternoon programme speakers:

Barbara De Long of HABITAT; “the consideration of the crisis that the world is now facing in human settlements naturally encompasses both the physical and spiritual needs of the world’s people. For these two aspects of human existence can never be separated. Without a secure and livable environment, we will never be free to enter into the search for a deeper, spiritual knowledge of our lives; and, at the same time, by our aspiration, prayers and meditation, we actually create the forces of peace, beauty, harmony and love for one another which alone can permanently correct the harsh and often unpleasant realities that we face in our present environment.”

Joseph Eger, Leader of the Symphony (for the UN);  … “Maybe the pursuit of truth and the fight against untruth are part of the same oneness. And perhaps,  in pursuing truth we can find a deeper oneness and all these things that we talk about as being evil… can be drawn toward truth. ”

Donald Keys of the World Federalists; “…accomplishments, in the end, rest on the fortitude and aspiration of those who work ceaselessly and courageously for them. We find  members of the Secretariat,  delegations and non-governmental organizations, individuals who see themselves as among the trustees of mankind and making every effort toward realising that trust.”

Louis Longarzo of Caritas Internationalis: “Spiritual values and approaches are enduring and formidable forces in shaping character, institutions and events. Multitudinous documents and millions of words flow  through the United Nations system annually. But the credibility, the solidity, and the vitality of the U. N. system hinges on the men and women of integrity in the Secretariat, delegations, NGOs and national political leaders . They are the salt, light and cement of the UN system.

The Charter of the United Nations recognizes integrity in Article 101, section 3: “Paramount consideration in the employment of staff and in the determination of the conditions of service shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity.” Integrity implies wholeness, unity, honesty, purity, humility, trustworthiness, truthfulness. It must be earned through … steady commitment and daily application of the highest moral, intellectual and spiritual values in our lives.

…if we want to truly strengthen our respective countries and the United Nations system, let all of us individually and collectively pursue in everything we say and do, integrity. Shakespeare aptly summed it up. And I  quote, “To thine own self be true. Then it must follow , as the day the night, you cannot be false to any man.

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William Simmons, Chairman, Mystic’s Roundtable discussion Group at the UN; “We identify ourselves with the motto for this day’s conference: “Inner Flames.” We are all inner flames. …humanity taken collectively is simply one body. We are the cells of humanity. We are therefore the inner flames…And as we develop ourselves, as we allow that light, which is within us, to shine forth, so do we enlighten and illuminate the body of humanity. (this) is not new ; it is old. But the world has forgotten the ancient teachings.  I sincerely hope that  hearts and minds of the distinguished delegates will be touched …that the future of the world itself will be spiritually illumined.

Statements were  received from the US Mission to the UN and the Permanent Observer of the Holy Sea.

W. Tapley Bennett, Jr . Deputy Permanent Representative of the United States to the UN: ” The United Nations continues to represent a unique opportunity in the hearts and minds of mankind throughout the world for cooperation and the advancement of universa11y held goals. It must have the whole-hearted support of individua1s and their spiritual dedication. As an avenue for expression of this dedication, the Meditation Group is to be commended for keeping the need for support of the United Nations high in public consciousness.”

The Office of the Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, expressed their joining in spirit with the Meditation Group Conference and sent a section of Pope Paul’s Message from this year’s Day of Prayer for Peace.

“It is necessary before all else to provide peace with …. moral weapons, those which give strength and prestige to international law . . . . moral principIes which are only at the beginning of their penetration into the profound and operative consciousness of Peoples . …”Let us remember … the extent of the mercy we ask for when we say : ‘And forgive us our debts, as we have forgiven those who are in debt to us’ . … This is a lesson to be meditated on still more and to be applied with confident courage. Peace expresses itself only in peace, a peace which is not separate from the demands of justice but which is fostered by personal sacrifice, clemency, mercy and love.”

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1977 Theme

“United Nation: The Heart-Home of the World-Body”*

 

On 19 September 1977, to mark the opening of this year’s General Assembly, United Nations delegates, staff and NGO representatives met in Conference Room 1 to reflect on the theme “United Nations: the Heart-Home of the World-Body.” Speakers explored the continually expanding role the United Nations plays at the heart of the global community.

In the tradition of the silent meditation which opens each session of the General Assembly, the Conference opened and closed with a short meditation led by Sri Chinmoy. The programme also included music and short recordings of all the Secretaries-General.

Speakers included :Mr. Robert Chittenden, Chairman of the Staff Committee;Mr. Ervin Laszlo, Special Fellow, UNITAR and Director of the Report of th e Club of Rome, “The Goals for Mankind” ;Mr. Ghandikota V. Subba Rao, Senior Officer, Department of Economic and Social Affairs ; andMr. William Angel, Associate Officer, U.N. Centre for Social Development and Humanitarian Affairs.

• • Mr. William Angel : “I do believe that the U.N. is the heart-home of the world body. Some people think it is a rather sacrilegious heart. I think it is a very sacred heart. but I think the heartbeat is far from adequate . . ..Besides being an incipient brain and nervous system for the world-body, I believe the United Nations embodies the heart of this emerging universal religion of which the historical, sacred and contemporary secular faces are but branches. And I believe that the U.N. presently is working out this larger synthesis.”

*Note: 0n Progrmme title: At an event 03 May 1977, in support of UN efforts for peace and the upcoming 1977 World Environment Day, a painting by Sri Chinmoy was unveiled. It was titled: “United Nations: The Heart-Home of the World Body”. It then toured other cities to draw attention to UN efforts. The title phrase also became the theme of this event marking the opening of the UN General Assembly the following September. The striking poetic interpretation “The Heart-Home of the World-Body” became synonymous with support for the UN over the years.

3 May 1977, Ms. Martha Lackner. World Environment Day Coordinator unveils Sri Chinmoy’s painting dedicated to the U.N. efforts toward World Peace entitled: “The United Nation: The Heart-Home of the World-Body”.

See also interfaith events related to open of UN GA —Part 3-09C CHECK Interfaith Service for Work of UN and General Assembly 1997 – 2006 (31.3)

 

1995 Sep 19^th, Concert for 50th UN General Assembly

with N,Y. Philharmonic members – “World-Harmony Pilgrim-Dream”.

Sri Chinmoy meditated and performed Sept. 19 at the start of a chamber music concert by members of the New York Philharmonic at the United Nations’ Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium. The concert, which was around the time of  the opening the UN General Assembly, drew more than 200 diplomats. U.N. personnel and members of New York’s musical elite.

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Sri Chinmoy gave the opening dedication at the classical music celebration in honour of the 50th Session of the UN General Assembly, hosted by H.E. Ambassador Istvan Nathon, Permanent Representative of Hungary to the UN, with performances by members of the New York Philharmonic and others – 19 September

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World Gratitude Day – 21 Sept

Beginning in 1977, World Gratitude Day was also celebrated by the Members and friends of the Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations. A special song “World Gratitude Day” was composed by Sri Chinmoy and performed by the Meditation Group Choir. They also participated on a number of occasions at the World Gratitude Day headquarters in NY at the special request of the day’s founder, Mrs. Edna Fuerth Lemle. She explained the origin of the Day on many occasions.

Following quote is from 1977 when Mrs. Lemle presented an award to Sri Chinmoy:

Each year the Board of Directors of World Gratitude Day presents an award to someone who we feel has done something outstanding in the spirit of Globalism. In the past we have honoured such distinguished individuals as Angie Brooks Randolph, first woman president of the United Nations General Assembly, Maurice Strong of Canada and the Nobel Prize Laureate, Rene Cassin. In addition we have honoured UNICEF and Japan, which, incidentally, was the first country to declare World Gratitude Day a national day of thanksgiving.

And so, I present this year’s World Gratitude Day Award (1977):

WORLD GRATITUDE DAY is pleased to honour  Sri Chinmoy who has enhanced the spirit of globalism with his compassion, his creativity and his great nobility; whose being and achievements reflect the spirit of our Proclamation:

• WHEREAS, humanity has come to recognise devotion and allegiance to immediate family, to clan, to city, to state, and to nation, and now must experience the concept of Globalism; and
• WHEREAS, words of praise and positive thoughts generate dynamic harmony, and
• WHEREAS, decisions made from a grateful heart are endowed with intrinsic wisdom and engender prosperity; and
• WHEREAS, gratitude, the opposite of “taking for granted,” is a positive emotion which generates good will, is a basic emotion which is indigenous to all people, is a peace-engendering feeling;
• AND WHEREAS, September 21 is a special day. It is an equinox: one of the two times of the year when the sun passes over the equator and night and day are everywhere of equal length and everyone is equal under the sun;

THEREFORE let us proclaim World Gratitude Day, a holiday for all peoples, a day of meditation for all religions, a day of celebration for all humanity, united by knowledge of simultaneously shared emotion, a day when triumph of the spirit can make a world community.

 The New Yorker Magazine of 8 October 1984 noted:

“World Gratitude Day, recognized by proclamation in thirty-eight States and two countries, falls each year at the time of the autumnal equinox and serves as a sort of secular, global Thanksgiving. In fact Mrs. Lemle got the idea at a reception she attended at the United Nations in 1963 a few days before Thanksgiving. She asked the Ambassador from Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, if his countrymen would join in Thanksgiving, and he said he did not think his people would adopt an American holiday.

“Mrs. Lemle proposed the new Celebration, with a different date but the same feeling. ‘Straight away, I told Eleanor Roosevelt about it and asked her to start it,’ Mrs. Lemle said. “Eleanor said, ‘Edna, you start it.’ I said, ‘I don’t know how to start a holiday.’ “But start it she did, and it has survived, and that is something. Mrs. Lemle seems to belong to a slightly old-fashioned breed that has managed somehow to steer clear of cynicism– that citrus canker of human affairs.

“’When you’re bothered, just stop and think of something to be grateful for- what it is doesn’t matter so much as the emotion,” she says and she is correct.

“Who comes to World Gratitude Day? Some followers of Sri Chinmoy, who is a religious leader, and some friends of Edna Lemle, and Richard Roffman, who has been a radio figure for 50 years and now works in TV… “I am grateful for the life I have lived” he told us…”

 

Sri Chinmoy: I am accepting this with my heart’s boundless gratitude, and this gratitude is something that is glowing and growing within me. Every day I offer to the Beloved Supreme only one thing: gratitude. Man’s greatest gift to God is gratitude. Man’s self-giving and his gratitude are one and the same.

I am extremely grateful to you, Mrs. Lemle, for you are opening a new chapter in humanity’s evolution. The world is in the process of evolution. You know the utmost significance of gratitude, and the awakened soul in you is awakening others. Gratitude is man’s conscious oneness with his Beloved Supreme. I am sure that your soul has felt this supreme oneness with the Beloved Supreme and your soul has come to the fore to urge your illumined mind to offer this loftiest message to the world at large.

Gratitude in the inner world is nothing but self-expansion. It is through self-expansion that we become aware of our true reality, which is Infinity itself. Your contribution to the world at large, to the inner world especially, is momentous. As a seeker, I know that there is nothing on earth as valuable and significant as gratitude. In God’s Eye there is nothing more meaningful and precious than man’s gratitude. Therefore, to you, to the illumining soul in you, I wish to offer my boundless and ever-growing gratitude.

World Gratitude Day New York Headquarters  – 21 September 1977 – appears in, The Seeker’s Mind, published by Agni Press, 1978.

more at:  https://www.srichinmoypeacemeditationatun.org/1977/09/21/world-gratitude-day-1977/

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International Day of Peace  – 21 Sept

Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September (An alternate date around 21 Sep in accord with local preferences and custom has sometimes been identified) . The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire.

Effective 2003 the Day moved to 21 September, Which had previously been celebrated to coincide with the Opening for the General Assembly on the Third Tuesday of September.

A/RES/55/28223  International Day of Peace The General Assembly,Recalling its resolution 36/67 of 30 November 1981, by which it declared that the third Tuesday of September, the opening day of the regular sessions of the General Assembly, shall be officially proclaimed and observed as International Day of Peace and shall be devoted to commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and peoples, … achieving the broadest possible awareness and observance of the International Day of Peace among the global community, Desiring to draw attention to the objectives of the International Day of Peace,and therefore to fix a date for its observance each year that is separate from the opening day of the regular sessions of the General Assembly,1.Decides that, with effect from the fifty-seventh session of the General Assembly,(2003)  the International Day of Peace shall be observed on 21 September each year, with this date to be brought to the attention of all people for the celebration and observance of peace;2.Declares that the International Day of Peace shall henceforth be observed as a day of global ceasefire and non-violence, an invitation to all nations and people to honour a cessation of hostilities for the duration of the Day; .Invites all Member States, organizations of the United Nations system,regional and non-governmental organizations and individuals to commemorate, in an appropriate manner, the International Day of Peace, including through education and public awareness, and to cooperate with the United Nations in the establishment of the global ceasefire.111th plenary meeting7 September 2001

as of 2019 the Seven Minutes for Peace which had since 1984 been celebrated on UN Day 24 October was celebrated in various countries on 21 Sept (for the first time) .  (to confirm in between years up yo 1991..+?) link to Seven Minutes of Silence for peace which also went on in a number of Secretariat offices one a week.

• Peace walk in Manhattan at Part 3-11 Highlights Peace Walks for UN

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• Inter faith Prayer breakfast at Part 3-09 Interfaith Harmony & Shared Values

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UN Day Celebrated

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1984 UN day 

United Nations Delegates and Mission, Secretariat and Agency staff celebrate the 39th birthday of the United Nations

see alsoMore about Charter and UN Day Peace walks and runs at: Part 3-11 Highlights Peace Walks for UN – 1983 to 2001 Draft

B.  Anniversaries of UN:

• – 30th; 40th; 50th
• – Special UN years, days and inititives
  • 1979 International Year of the Child (IYC)
    • IYC prog Washington, un lobby with bake sale.
    • Gallery in Manhattan hosted by mission of panama,
  • 1986 year of Peace  etc runs and swims
  • First Decade of a culture of peace (quote form Amb Chowdhury at WHR event 2010?
  • Trick or Treat for UNICEF25th  Anniversary 1970’s
    • Executive Director attends

  See also Peace Walks

  • For UN Charter Day (26 June)
  • International Day of Peace around 21 Sep (Previously world Gratitude Day 21 Sep)
  • For Opening of the UN General Assembly (Sept 3rd tues?)
  • for UN Day (24 October)
• See also other  for Seven Minutes of silence (originall for UN Day October 24th ? near opening of  UN GA)

 

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• UN Anniversaries (266)  sample gallery

UN Anniversaries

 

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yoga  draft section

2018 Day of Yoga at UN – MORE Quotes Yoga and Peace, Music Scores

 

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Yoga and the UN Culture of Peace at NYHQ 2016-Oct-28

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Yoga and the Spiritual Life – Composite 1970 – 1997 sri Chinmoy quotes

 

yoga India Embassy in Nepal Souvenir – 3rd International Yoga Day 2017  -includes ‘Who is fit for Yoga” by Sri Chinmoy

 

yoga India -Nepal Publication for Yoga Day, June 2018

includes ‘Yoga and The Spiritual life” by  Sri Chinmoy

“Yoga guides life for the experience of existence. You may call this a theoretical experience. Yoga guides life towards the fulfilment of existence. This y ou must call a practical experience. The Spiritual Life The paramount question is, “What is the spiritual life?” The spiritual life is something that is natural and normal. It is always natural and it is always normal, unlike other things that we come across in our day-to-day multifarious activities. The spiritual life is normal and natural precisely because it knows its Source. Its Source is God the infinite Light and God the eternal Truth….”

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yoga Talk and Demo: Hatha Yoga and Relaxation 1976 Feb 11

 

 

 

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International Years Celebration 

Year and Decade of Culture of Peace 

See als0 Art Exhibits-an Poetry for a Culture of Peace

– Year of Rapprochement of Cultures

SAMPLE of one Year –  IYC:

UN Year of the Child (IYC): Summary of Peace Meditation involvement 1977 – 79