Sri Chinmoy:
The Peace Meditation at the United Nations

Dr. Davidson Hepburn, the former Permanent Representative of the Bahamas of  the United Nations and President (2009 – 2011) of General Conference of the Untied Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has been a great supporter of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations. He personally attended many programes when he was the Permanent  Representative of the Bahamas to the United Nations for a decade and continued his friendship with Sri Chinmoy and many members of the meditation Group for the ensuing decades.

Links to programmes to be added.

See pdf booklet “Aspiration Flames” shared as slide show during Dr. Hepburn’s visit in Cambodia January 2018 covering his (1978 – 2017) 40 years of relationship with the Peace Meditation at the UN and Sri Chinmoy

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See also the pdf highlights of Dr. Hepburn’s visit to Cambodia from 18 to 31 January 2018

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In photo 0f Ambassadors to the UN Jorge Illueca of Panama and Davidson Hepburn of the Bahamas with Sri Chinmoy.

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During the time of his Presidency (2009 – 2011) of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) General Conference he offered many statements and Video messages to all those supporting eh Peace and World Harmony runs founded by Sri Chinmoy 25 years earlier.

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  the 25 th Anniversary video of Ambassador Hepburn’s message, which has been translated into twenty-five languages.

“25th Anniversary and Beyond” Video Message translated for sub-titles in 25 languages:

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• Davidson Hepburn being Lifted by Sri Chinmoy as part of the“Lifting Up the World with a Oneness-Heart” programme (2003), and
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•  other visits to aspiration ground meditation park in queens to visit with Sri Chinmoy (jul 2007) and the Group. ( Links and photos to be added. with new song composed by Sri Chinmoy: Ambassador Hepburn, Brother Davidson)

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Davidson Hepburn introduced the Jharna Kala World Harmony Paintings exhibit and The Bahamas World Harmony Run at the Governor General’s Residence.’ 17 Feb 2010

 

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Programmes At the United nations in NY 11 Sep 1979 in Honor of the Bahamas

with songs dedicated to Bahamas and Ambassador Hepburn by Sri Chinmoy

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05 Sep 1980 in the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium: Tribute concert to the Bahamas.

Musical Programme featuring Amb. Davidson Hepburn of the Bahamas.

Historical Note: Ambassador Davidson L. Hepburn, Permanent Representative of The Bahamas, treated diplomats and staff to a singing performance on 5 September 1980 in the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium. Accompanying the Ambassador was acclaimed French concert pianist Olivier Greif. The occasion was a meditation group tribute to the Bahamas, which celebrates its seventh anniversary of joining the United Nations on 18th September.

Before the performance, Ambassador Hepburn explained that he does not consider himself a professional singer: “Sri Chinmoy, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, when your programme coordinator, some months ago talked to me about this programme and asked me to say a few words on this occasion, I hastily said, “I prefer to sing.” Today that is why I am here, because he interpreted that literally. I thought I should be here to fulfill my promise.” Ambassador Hepburn’s first concert at the United Nations, which included “Let There Be Peace on Earth” as well as two spirituals, “Balm in Gilead” and “When I Feel the Spirit,” was very warmly received as a unique effort towards greater understanding and world peace.

At the end of the programme on 05 Sep 1980 the meditation group choir performed a new song that Sri Chinmoy had dedicated to the Bahamas.

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1978 Programme for International Day of Thanksgiving at the Untied Nations –  Guest Speakers included  – Ambassador Davidson Hepburn of the Bahamas

 

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Statements by Ambassador Hepburn for the Anniversary of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations.

 

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Meeting with Sri Chinmoy in the Bahamas (Dec 1997?):

Ambassador recently shared how he experienced that occasion:

“I have been in connection with you for a long time. Here is one of the simple, simple things that happened as far as what my friend Sri Chinmoy did:

We had a meeting in the Bahamas when they were trying so hard to get the Harmony Run going, and we were having some difficulties … I was sitting in the hotel, and Sri Chinmoy came in. He had brought a big chocolate cake for my birthday. (see photo below)

I was really moved, even though I don’t like chocolate! [Laughter] That was the first time that I had a slice of a chocolate cake and really enjoyed it. ”

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Ambassador Hepburn honours a swimmer with song: September 1985:

1985-09-sep-Meditation Group Member swims the English channel to honor 40th anniversary of UN, Davidson Hepburn of the Bahamas  in turn sings in Swimmers honour at programme in the Dag Hammarskjold auditorium at the UN.. (Photo below: Ambassador Hepburn  with swimmer Adhiratha Keefe’s parents Wanda and Jack and Sri Chinmoy

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Ambassador Hepburn at Jharna Kala Art exhibit im Manhattan : September 1985

Visit by Ambassador Hepburn to the Jharna Kala Exhibit in Manhattan.

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2012 – April Programe with Davidson  Hepburn Celebrating:

Ambssador Hepburn visits Aspiration Ground 2007 Jul

• the Anniversary of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations
• the 25th anniversary of  the Peace and World Harmnoy runs around the world
• And the personal example and long and inspiring friendship of Dr. Hepburn with Sri Chinmoy, members of the Peace Meditation Group and many others around the world.
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• See also: The World Harmony Run Global Launch Ceremony across from the United Nations in New York at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza. on 12 April 2012.
  

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Some inspiring Correspondence with Sri Chinmoy and members of the meditation Group.

 

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Astana, Kazakhstan – Questions with Davidson Hepburn – 26 July 2012

 

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