13 May 1995, Peace Concert by Sri Chinmoy and reception dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the UN held at the Wembley Conference Centre, hosted by H.E. Dr. Laxmi Mall Singhvi, High Commissioner for India to the United Kingdom – More Text and Photos to be added as available. Gallery:
Celebrating 50 Years with 50 Talks During his nearly four decades of service at United Nations Headquarters in New York, Sri Chinmoy offered many talks on meditation, spirituality and the inner and outer role of the United Nations. Following are just a few excerpts from his illumining lectures, which continue to offer great insight, wisdom … Read more
Celebrating 50 Years with 50 Questions During his nearly four decades of service at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, Sri Chinmoy was asked hundreds of questions on meditation, spirituality and the inner and outer role of the United Nations. Just a few excerpts from his illumining answers are presented, which continue … Read more
Ambassador Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN (centre), with the Peace Meditation Choir, at the observance of International Mother Language Day hosted by the Ambassador on 21 February 2020 in UN Conference Room 4, in collaboration with the UN Secretariat and UNESCO, as well as the Office of the Mayor of New … Read more
2019-08-23aug-Ambassador Toshiya Hoshino-Japan-Poetry Festival Ambassador Toshiya Hoshino, Deputy Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations, offers remarks at the Sri Chinmoy Poetry Festival on 23 August 2019 at Aspiration-Ground meditation garden in Queens. Text and more Photos to be added.
see final at https://www.peacemeditationatun.org/2019/02/21/international-mother-language-day-2019/ On 21 February 2019, the Peace Meditation Choir was invited by H.E. Ambassador Masud Bin Momen, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN, to perform at an International Mother Language Day celebration at UN Headquarters. Held in Conference Room 2, the programme was cosponsored by the Permanent Missions of Bangladesh, … Read more
UN delegates and staff enjoy an evening of music for peace at a preview of “Eternal Journey,” a film featuring legendary violinist Maestro L. Subramaniam improvising to archival video performances of Sri Chinmoy’s instrumental renditions of his melodies. The event was held on 30 November 2018 at the Harbor Grand Studio in Manhattan. From left … Read more
in conjunction with celebration of 50th anniversary of this talk SEE: 2018/11/26/song-universal-talk-for-un-community-nov-26-1968-highlights/ Some slides were prepared for informal presentations and discussions: PDF print 2 slides per page: 50th Ann-UN-2018-rev03-SLIDES-01-56-rev-1 Powerpoint presentation without audio: 50th Ann-UN-2018-rev-03 Gallery of jpg images:
50th Anniversary of Sri Chinmoy’s First Talk to the UN Community: “The Song Universal” The following excerpts are offered to mark the 50th anniversary of Sri Chinmoy’s first talk to members of the UN community, “The Song Universal,” given on 26 November 1968 at the Church Center for the United Nations. Excerpts from Sri Chinmoy’s … Read more
The India Embassy in Nepal prepared a bilingual souvenir for the 3rd International Day of Yoga. Sri Chinmoy’s Thoughts on “Who is Fit for Yoga? were included along with his comments on “What is Yoga?” and Various kinds of Yoga: Karma Yoga, the path of action; Bhakti Yoga, the path of love and devotion; and … Read more
Members of The Peace Meditation at UN choir and Sri Chinmoy Non Governmental Organization singers and musicians performed on Wednesday 20 June 2018 at the UN Headquarters in NY. See also main: International Day of Yoga 2018 Musical Performance at UN 20 Jun https://www.yogaofsrichinmoy.com/2018/06/20/international-day-of-yoga-2018-musical-performance-at-un-20-jun/ Recognizing yoga’s universal appeal, on 11 December 2014, the United Nations … Read more
On the occasion of the 4th International Day of Yoga, A souvenir book was presented with articles on Yoga which began with a composite of Sri Chinmoy’s comments on Yoga and the Spiritual Life. It begins with quote: Yoga guides life for the experience of existence. You may call this a theoretical experience. Yoga guides … Read more
Welcome! Here is basic information Peace Meditation at the UN and Sri Chinmoy; Format and access to the Weekly Meditation Sessions Invitation to Join from afar since 1970 50th Anniversary Publications*: . * Copies available as free gifts for members of the UN community Table of Contents About Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at … Read more
2018-05may-30-rememberance-Navajama-aspire-ground-pamphlet intro used for the part of the programme related to Navijama and the UN on May 30th at Aspiration ground, Navajanma Robert (Bobby) Lanzorotta Aspiration Ground, 30 May 2018 Some of our colleagues who work at the UN, The Peace Meditation Group singers, would now like to offer …. two songs composed by Sri … Read more
UN diplomats at the launch of the 2018 Oneness-Home Peace Run, at a ceremony on 10 April celebrating women’s contributions to a Culture of Peace, held on the Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza across from the UN Secretariat Building. 10 April 2018 we had a global celebration for the Peace Run in New York at Dag Hammarskjöld … Read more
under construction: Art Exhibition of Paintings for Happiness on display at the United Nations 19 March-6 April 2018 Sponsored by the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Bhutan to the United Nations In honour of the “International Day of Happiness” A UN initiative originally inspired by the King of Bhutan You are cordially invited to … Read more
On 21 February 2018, Singers from Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations were invited by H.E. Ambassador Masud Bin Momen, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN, to perform at an International Mother Language Day celebration at UN Headquarters. Held in Conference Room 4, the programme was co-sponsored by the Permanent Missions … Read more
See also the pdf highlights of Dr. Hepburn’s visit to Cambodia from 18 to 31 January 2018 2018-01Jan-20-31-davidson-hepburn-in-cambodia Dr. Davidson Hepburn was the President of the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) 35th Governing Council (2009 -2011). During that time he encouraged many to visit World Heritage sites around world. He explained why … Read more
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 Davidson-L-Hepburn-Aspiration-Flames-2018-jan-26 gallery of jpg images of 80 page slide show
under construction: The members of the Peace Meditation at the UN were invited to participate in : The Institute of International Social Development 2017 Annual Award Ceremony – 21st Anniversary on Thursday, 17 November 2017 , 1-3pm at Tillman Chapel, the UN Church Center 777 UN Plaza (1st Avenue and 44th Street), New York 2017 … Read more
Many members of the Peace Meditation attended the Presentation of the Sri Chinmoy Culture Light Award to Aye Aye Thant (Daughter for Former Secretary-General U Thant) 10 Oct 2017. The event was held at 7:30 at Aspiration Ground Meditation Garden in Queens Previous Recipients present included Hon. Dr. Davidson Hepburn O.B.E: President of the 35th … Read more
Many members of the Peace Meditation at the UN attended the 2 mile run and Observance on 10 Oct 2017. Local Officials , Former Olympian, community leaders and former President of the UNESCO 35th General Conference (Davidson Hepburn) participated in the events It coincided with the 11th anniversary of the dedication of the Sri Chinmoy … Read more
This is Backup version see edited at: https://www.peacemeditationatun.org/2017/09/07/un-forum-culture-of-peace-sow-seeds-early-childhood/ under construction Singers from The Peace Meditation at the United Nations were honoured to offer songs of peace composed by Sri Chinmoy at the United Nations High-Level Forum on The Culture of Peace held in the UN General Assembly Hall the morning of 7 September 2017. … Read more
Below is back up see main site https://www.peacemeditationatun.org/2017/06/25/paintings-for-world-peace-and-harmony-un-geneva-june-2017/ the other pictures below are pointing to main site. some also in gallery below Several hundred of Sri Chinmoy’s Paintings for World Peace and Harmony were on exhibit from 6 to 16 June 2017 at the Palais des Nations, the United Nations Office … Read more
Yoga and the UN Culture of Peace, UN, Oct 2016 see peacemeditationatun.org/2016/10/28/yoga-and-the-un-culture-of-peace-at-nyhq-2016-oct-28/ The Peace Meditation Choir had the honour of performing arrangements of Sri Chinmoy’s songs dedicated to the UN and peace at a programme entitled “Yoga and the UN Culture of Peace.” The event was held at the United Nations in the prestigious Economic and … Read more
Members of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations attended and participated in the event on 28 Oct 2016 described below: Report Excerpted from: http://www.srichinmoybio.co.uk/news/united-nations/yoga-and-the-un-culture-of-peace/ The Sri Chinmoy Choir had the honour of performing arrangements of Sri Chinmoy’s songs dedicated to the UN and peace at a programme entitled “Yoga and the UN Culture of Peace.” … Read more
Pope Francis blesses the Peace Torch held by the Executive Director of the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run, Salil Wilson, as part of the audience in St. Peter’s Square on 12 October 2016. Pope Francis blessed and held aloft the Peace Torch from the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run during his weekly audience in St. … Read more
Early Draft: to add photos, song etc. from programme Monsignor Thomas Hartman and the Leader of the Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations had many meetings. They were always encouraging of each others work The members of the Peace Meditation joined with many of Sri Chinmoy’s students from around the world celebrate the life … Read more
under construction Malta 15 January: Valletta -Meeting the Deputy Prime Minister http://www.peacerun.org/mt/news/2016/0115/1490/ Malta 14 January: Sliema Dedicating a statue of Sri Chinmoy http://www.peacerun.org/mt/news/2016/0114/1489/ Today a statue of Sri Chinmoy, founder of the Peace Run, entitled “Dreamer of World Peace”, was inaugurated by Hon. Chris Agius MP, Parliamentary Secreatry for Research, Innovation, Youth and Sport, in … Read more
Front Page for the United Nations AV Library 22 Nov 2015 Highlight in the Holiday Spirit the 1996 Declaration of World Thanksgiving Presented to Secretary- General See also Interfaith Ceremony presents 1996 Declaration of World Thanksgiving to Secretary-General: Nov 21 Audio from 1996 event: https://www.unmultimedia.org/avlibrary/asset/1034/1034042/ https://www.unmultimedia.org/avlibrary/asset/2494/2494648/
Draft to be edited and better formatted etc. From before 1975 the Peace Mediation Group at the UN has participated in programmes that supported UNICEF etc. In 1973 the leader of the Peace Meditation at the UN was requested to give permission for some of his inspiring quotes to be used i the UNICEF Engagement … Read more
Members of the Peace meditation Group at the UN spoke, performed music and introduced videos related to the United Nations 70th Anniversary. New Photo Exhibit at Panorama Cafe Below and attached are some highlights more text and photo to be added 30 October 2015 Celebration of the United Nations 70th Anniversary Held at … Read more
In response to queries regarding some photos of Sri Chinmoy at various events in the United Nations Community we created this draft page to be updated with links to related programmes added as time and resources allow…Enjoy,,,, Concert in the GA lobby (wide shot)> Sri Chinmoy offered a peace concert Dec. 8 in the … Read more
Members of the Peace Meditation at the UN participated in Week of Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns Oct 20-24 2014. This included the & 8th Annual “Spirit of the UN” Award Ceremony ’14 : Dynamics of Ethical and Spiritual Sustainability – Embracing the New Era. a report of some activities and links to cell phone … Read more
Members of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations were present for the 40th Anniversary Celebration of Bangladesh joining the UN. The programme was hosted by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, 26 September, in a packed Conference Room 3 at the UN headquarters.. The Bhajan singers (which included some of the Meditation Group members and lead … Read more
Members of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations attended the United Nations High Level Forum on the Culture of Peace, 9 September 2014, Trusteeship Council/ECOSOC Chamber; United Nations, New York The Forum has become an annual UN event, a day-long opportunity for the UN member states, UN officials, experts, inter-governmental, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), civil … Read more
here are links to some NYT and other media mention of Sri Chinmoy related activities. links usually have excerpts and scanned original. -sometimes the excerpt seems the best to Highlight what most important or interesting….. To be reformatted, consider add thumbnail small photo for entry and — links to be hot AAA- xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx https://www.srichinmoypeacemeditationatun.org/1975/07/24/interfaith-observance-of-national-day-of-prayer-by-united-nations-and-ny-community/ Interfaith … Read more
Prof. h. c. Dr. Lamers, Member of the German Federal Parliament, receives the international team of the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run in front of the German Federal Parliament building in Berlin on 4 July 2014 An old friend of the Peace Run, Dr. Karl A. Lamers, member of the German “Bundestag”, Deputy Chairman … Read more
Former Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), James p. Grant, was an enthusiastic and Charismatic Leader. Sri Chinmoy, the Leader of the Peace Meditations at the UN and meditation Group members had the opportunity on many occasions to be with Jim Grant and experience his encouraging support for their shared goals of … Read more
A Poem of Sri Chinmoy the founder of the Peace and World Harmony Runs is to be recited in many Languages on 10 April 2014. Sri Chinmoy was also the leader fo the Peace Meditation group at the United Nations form 1970 until his passing in 2007. Poem to be Recited: “O dreamers of peace, … Read more
Members of the Peace Meditation Group at the U.N. helped produce or distribute some inspirational cards (sample of 3 below in PDF or JPG format) in support of International Day of Happiness March 20th See much more at: jewelsofhappiness.com –previous international day of happiness posts and information: Celebration of the First International Day of … Read more
UNDER CONSTRUCTION.. For over two Decades Mr. Uner Kirdar of the United Nations Development Programme had a very inspiring relationship with Sri Chinmoy and the Peace Mediation Group at the United Nations. Below are some highlights and links to more detailed events. 1985 March 19, U Thant Peace Award – United Nations Development … Read more
A Special programme was held on 5 March 2014 by the Sri Chinmoy Centre and Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations Aspiration-Ground, New York A Celebration of the Life of Vladimir Petrovsky (29 April 1933 – 21 February 2014) Download a Text readable pdf from scan of paper copy: 2014-03-mar-05-vladimir-petrovsky-life-prog-ocr-redu or from … Read more
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: Tribute to 29th UN General Assembly and Dag Hammarskjold: 1974 Sep 17: On Tuesday, 17 September 1974, the Meditation Group at the … Read more
Here are conveniently posted direct quotations or excerpts from Events, Poetry, Music scores or Publications associated with Sri Chinmoy: the Peace Meditation at the United Nations. The focus is : Interfaith Harmony, Cooperation and appreciation for various faiths and inspiring beliefs. Please use full reverence if presenting in another context. “Spirituality is not … Read more
Mr. Vladimir Petrovsky was a very good Friend and Supporter of Sri Chinmoy and the Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations. He was also very encouraging of the “Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home: World Harmony and Peace Runs” that have taken place in over 150 Countries around the world since 1987. See also : Celebration of … Read more
10 am – 1 pm Trusteeship Chamber, United Nations, New York Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations Choir has performed for many years at the UN, and other venues around the world, songs composed by Sri Chinmoy. On 12 February they provided the midday musical interlude in the Trusteeship Council. In 1970, … Read more
Members of the Peace Meditation Group at the UN were invited to be present for the Re-dedication of the Norman Rockwell Golden Rule Mosaic at UN on February 04 2014. They also attended the reception after the Event at the Church Center for the United Nations on 44th street and 1st Avenue.. 2014 Feb 04. … Read more
Members of the Peace Meditation Group at the UN were invited to be present for the Re-dedication of the Norman Rockwell Golden Rule Mosaic at UN on February 04 2014. They also attended the reception after the Event at the Church Center for the United Nations on 44th street and 1st Avenue.. 2014 Feb 04. … Read more
This article published by the World Council of Peoples for the United Nations quotes or refers to : Jan Eliasson, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations since June 2012, Dag Hammarskj, second UN Secretary-General, …. U Thant. who succeeded Dag Hammarskjold as Secretary-General in 1961 Professor Kusumita P. Pedersen, PhD. Sri Chinmoy (1931-2007) Leader of … Read more