Sri Chinmoy:
The Peace Meditation at the United Nations

After joining a Peace Meditation on 1 February 1991 while visiting New York, Mr. Robert Muller, currently Chancellor of the University for Peace, was moved to offer some reminiscences about his many years of service at the United Nations. Below is a brief excerpt from the remarks of the former Assistant Secretary-General, who has always … Read more →

On 16 January 1991, shortly after the Security Council deadline for Iraqi withdrawal from Kuwait had passed, United Nations staff gathered at New York headquarters for an emergency “Convocation for Peace,” organised by the Staff Council. Staff Committee President Lowell Flanders told the standing-room-only crowd that the convocation had been called to “express our support … Read more →

Sample of Photos from various “Peace Runs for the United Nations” that show the runners near the Unisphere in Flushing Meadows Corona Park on their way from start at Lake Success LI to the UN headquarters in Manhattan for final ceremony    

Not certain of exact date first issued – possibly towards end of 1980’s begin 1990’s Download PDF: 1990-12-dec-27-brochure-sc-peace-med-at-un-ocr 1990-12-dec-27-brochure-sc-peace-med-at-un Click on image below for larger or different resolution photo – Image:

“There shall come a time when this world of ours will be flooded with peace. Who is going to bring about this radical change? It will be you: you and your sisters and brothers. You and your oneness-heart will spread peace throughout the length and breadth of the world.” – Sri Chinmoy WELCOME TO THIS  … Read more →

UNITED NATIONS the Heart-Home of the World-Body “The outer message of the United Nations is peace. The inner message of the United Nations is love. The inmost message of the United Nations is oneness. “ This is an undated illustrated – Possibly used in 1990’s or before  by Peace Meditation at the U.N. It has … Read more →

This handout was presented to the UN Community in NY for United Nations Day – October 24th (Year(s) to be determined) With best wishes from your colleagues of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations “There will come a time when this world of ours will be flooded with peace. Who will bring … Read more →

    tr   46 Countries represented + co-sponsors  UN Day Peace Walk October 24, 1990 BARBADOS (2) BOLIVIA (1) BRAZIL (1) BRUNEI (7) BYELORUSSIA (1) CANADA (3) CHINA (6) COLOMBIA (4) COSTA RICA (1) COTE D’IVOIRE (1) CYPRUS (1) ECUADOR (l) EGYPT (t) FIJI (6) GABONE GERMANY GHANA HAITI (3) INDIA (1) ISRAEL (2) … Read more →

      Since 1983 United Nations delegates and staff have taken a moment from their busy schedules to express their hopes for world peace by participating in the Peace Walks. GENERAL Introduction for PEACE WALKS AT THE UNITED NATIONS Peace Walks are organised under the co-sponsorship of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the … Read more →

Dr Jorge Illueca has long been a mentor and friend of the Peace Meditation group at the United Nations. This association began in the 1970’s when Ambassador Illueca was  representing his country at the United Nations as the Permanent Representative of Panama. Even when he was not serving in New York, his encouraging friendship with … Read more →

New York Magazine on 16 July 1990, highlighted the meeting of Sri Chinmoy, leader of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations with Nelson Mandela after his speech to the U.N. General Assembly.   Download PDF 1990-07-jul-16-New-York-Magazine-CKG-Mandalla-meet-photo 1990-07-jul-16-New-York-Magazine-CKG-Mandalla-meet-text 1990-07-jul-16-New-York-Magazine-CKG-Mandalla-meet-text-2 1990-07-jul-16-New-York-Magazine-CKG-Mandalla-meet 1990-07-jul-16-New-York-Magazine-CKG-Mandalla-meet-crp Click on image below for larger or different resolution Photo – Image:

Since 1983 United Nations delegates and staff have taken a moment from their busy schedules to express their hopes for world peace by participating in the Peace Walks From the NY Daily News: “REPRESENTATIVES of Egypt and Fiji carry copy of preamble to United Nations charter during eighth annual Peace Walk In UN rose garden … Read more →

Sri Chinmoy and Nelson Mandela, United Nations —  22 June 1990 after Nelson Mandela addressed the UN General Assembly The first meeting between Nelson Mandela and Sri Chinmoy occurred at the United Nations in June 1990, soon after Mr. Mandela’s release from prison. On this occasion, Sri Chinmoy presented Nelson Mandela with a song he … Read more →

Time Magazine  included a mention of the meeting between President Gorbachev and Sri Chinmoy the leader of the  Peace Meditations Group at the United Nations in  their “Grapevine” section on June 18, 1990       Download PDF 1990-06-jun-18-time-mag-ckg-gorbachev-text-01 1990-06-jun-18-time-mag-ckg-gorbachev-text-02 1990-06-jun-18-time-mag-ckg-gorbachev-masthead-crp 1990-06-jun-18-time-mag-ckg-gorbachev Click on image below for larger or different resolution Photo – Image:

Canada News magazine covers what it called a “Peaceful meeting” between Mikhail Gorbachev and Sri Chinmoy . Download PDF 1990-06-jun-18-macleans-ckg-gorbachev-masthead-crp 1990-06-jun-18-macleans-ckg-gorbachev-masthead-date 1990-06-jun-18-macleans-ckg-gorbachev-open-title 1990-06-jun-18-macleans-ckg-gorbachev-photo 1990-06-jun-18-macleans-ckg-gorbachev-photo-cap 1990-06-jun-18-macleans-ckg-gorbachev-text 1990-06-jun-18-macleans-ckg-gorbachev 1990-06-jun-18-macleans-ckg-gorbachev-masthead Click on image below for larger or different resolution Photo – Image

After an ongoing weekly meditation in a Conference Room

The peace meditations at the UN led by Sri Chinmoy were briefly mentioned in the midst of a 3 page article on ultra Running in the popular USA  28 May 1990 magazine ” Sports Illustrated”. Excerpt below: …’ tale of how an Eastern mystic saved a Western sport from oblivion. The unlikely mix of characters … Read more →

Sri Chinmoy meditates with Namibia Foreign Minister Ben Gurirab at U.N. Church Centre programme. OPENS AFRICAN PROGRAMME NEW YORK-Sri Chinmoy gave the opening meditation at a programme April 27 commemorating Namibia’s entry into the United Nations. During the programme, he met with Foreign Minister Ben Gurirab of Namibia, as well as the ambassadors of Thailand … Read more →

WITH SRI CHINMOY Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations TUESDAY, 3 APRIL 1990 ‘There shall come a time when this world of ours will be flooded with peace. Who is going to bring about this radical change? It will be you: you and your sisters and brothers. You and … Read more →

A member of the Sri Chinmoy: the Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations spoke in a meeting of  UN, UNICEF and UNDP community held in the UN General Assembly Hall in March of 1990. During his remarks Adhiratha Keefe quoted a line ” A Bud is not a flower” . This phrase  is from … Read more →

After a Peace Meditation at the UN, Sri Chinmoy often offered a small sweet to those in attendance, similar to the practice and traditions in many Faith-Based Communities. All were welcome to join. Sometimes Sri Chinmoy would also offer a flower or have few words with the members, especially if it was close to their … Read more →

A great Friend and supporter of Sri Chinmoy and the Peace Meditation at the United Nations, Ambassador Zenon Rossides of Cyprus Life was celebrated 23 March 1990.  Welcome to this meeting in Tribute to our dear friend. To begin the meeting we have the requested the peace meditation choir to perform a song Sri Chinmoy … Read more →

 “UNITED NATIONS: THE EARLY DAYS” ~ Personal reminiscences offered by Gurl Lle Zeckendorf. Sponsored by United Nations Staff Recreation Council. Cine Video Club, in co-operation with • Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations 9 March 1990   Nordstjernan-Svea Norway Times Front Page Lead in: Trygve Lie’s first years at the U.N. “‘It … Read more →

PEACE TOUR LINKS EAST AND WEST GERMANY Members of the Peace Meditation Group were able to accompany Sri Chinmoy, as he embarked on  a major peace tour of East and West Germany during February 1990. Concerts were held in Nuremberg on the 18th and in Hannover on the 20th. On the 21st Sri Chimoy offered … Read more →

After a meeting of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations there were images spontaneously taken from an inexpensive camera of a meditation group member. The location was  outside of  the main UN Building in N.Y  inside the gates by the lawn, Traffic Circle and reflecting pool in front of the Main Secretariat entrance during … Read more →

Attached is a Draft doc which highlights support or participation of various country missions between 1978 and 1989 . would need to be confirmed and bought up to date.  but may give indication of some dates background information to be checked and / or details to be added to site. Download a PDF. 1989-12-dec-31-draft-list-country-and-peace-med-1978-1989-ocr See … Read more →

To below document gives some indication of finances required for expenses associated with: 3 annual Peace Walks at UN HQ : (Sep – open GA; Oct 24- UN Day; June 26 – UN Charter Signing Day) Peace Run from Lake Success to Manhattan and the Interfaith Prayer Breakfast for opening of GA and international Day … Read more →

UNICEF HOUSE Three United Nations Plaza New York, New York 10017 8 December 1989        On 10 December 1989 I will be in Washington and will, unfortunately, be unable to attend the Global Peace Concert in Manhattan that evening. However, I wish to extend my good wishes and express my congratulations to Sri Chinmoy on … Read more →

U. N. Secretary-General Perez de Cuellar receives a book containing Sri Chinmoy’s comments on the U.N. leader’s writings on world peace and oneness. Sri Chinmoy presented him with the book Dec. 6 following a UNESCO and UN meeting in Conference Room 4 at the UN Headquarters in New York.. The book was also timely as … Read more →

 Monday and Tuesday • 23 & 24 October 1989 • United Nations Garden . Walk for your country (see schedule) • A silent, nation by nation relay walk around an area of the North Garden. • Preamble to the United Nations Charter will be carried by each national group and passed to the next group. … Read more →

Members of the Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations were present for a special event in Queens and some were part of a special performance  when the INDIAN AMBASSADOR to the USA was HONOURED BY SRI CHINMOY   India’s Ambassador to the U.S., Karan Singh, enjoyed an evening of what he called “Shivamaya” -several … Read more →

What Is The Peace Walk? On Tuesday, 19 September 1989- the United Nations International Day of Peace-people in dozens of cities on six continents will walk for peace in a contemplative spirit. Walkers will carry the flags of their own nations or of the United Nations. Prominent world citizens, including diplomats, public servants, sports personalities, … Read more →

Music for Peace with special guests: Addwitiya Roberta Flack – piano and voice Legendary vocalist with six Grammy Awards and 11 gold records Narada Michael Walden – keyboard and voice Grammy Awards for Producer of the Year and R&B Songwriter; Emmy Award for “One Moment in Time’~ 1988 Olympic theme Premik Russell Tubbs – saxophone … Read more →

Leader of the Peace Meditations Group at the United Nations, Sri Chinmoy received appreciation for “continuing efforts towards the attainment of peace,” from the Director General Of the UN Geneva Office, Mr. Jan Martenson. See below” OFFICE DES NATIONS UNIES       –        UNITED NATIONS OFFICE  A GENEVE                                                    AT GENEVA                  LE DIRECTEUR GENERAL                   … Read more →

New York Mayor-elect David Dinkins greets Sri Chinmoy at the concluding ceremony for the Peace Run. The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run concluded Aug. 7 at a gala ceremony in Dag Hammarskjold Plaza. Among the speakers was Manhattan Borough President David Dinkins, now New York’s Mayor-elect, who told the participants: “You are in the forefront … Read more →

Possible use as idea or background for future project: This text would required some insert of references to prayers mentioned or quoted for the different faiths if to be adapted or used in various media or contexts: Better to use “A” Prayer for Peace than “The” Prayer for peace in each of the faiths represented… … Read more →

Former Foreign Minister and President Panama and President of the 38th UN General Assembly honored with Lifting Up the World Award in the Plaza Garden adjacent to UNICEF House in NY 21 July 1989> Sri Chinmoy and Dr. Illueca supported the essential work of UNICEF for the world’s children and admired its dynamic and inspiring … Read more →

With special Attention to -Freedom of Association, Religion and Belief. Articles with special relevance for future reference: A Perspective – Human Rights and You “On 10 December 1948, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted and proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. . . . .. Following this historic act, the Assembly called … Read more →

13 July 1989 Dear Mr. Secretary-General, We are writing to you to express our Strong support for “Sri Chinmoy: the Peace Meditation at the United Nations” and the type of meaningful programes which over the years this group has come to represent. The silent meetings and inspirational programmes highlight the ideals of the United Nations … Read more →

On June 26 Sri Chinmoy  held a non-denominational Peace meditation at London’s Westminster Methodist Central Hall to commemorate the 44th anniversary of the signing of the U.N. Charter.   Members of various  Faith traditions attended the meditation       Some members of the Peace Meditation Group at the UN were able to attend Several … Read more →

  Since 1983 United Nations delegates and staff have taken a moment from their busy schedules to express their hopes for world peace by participating in the Peace Walks. During … GENERAL Introduction for PEACE WALKS AT THE UNITED NATIONS Peace Walks are organised under the co-sponsorship of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the … Read more →

On 17 Jun 1989, United Nations delegates and staff together with local runners participated in the Peace Run for the United Nations, a group relay run in support of the United Nations work for peace. The 18.5-mile course began at Lake Success, Long Island, former site of United Nations headquarters, and ended at the current … Read more →

15 June 1989 Many members of the peace meditation at the UN join in a special function in honour of for New York’s Indian Consul General Pascal Alan Nazareth held at P.S. 86 in Queens NY. Afterwards there was a dinner at Annam Brahma Restaurant with Sri Chinmoy and members of the Meditation Group. Ambassador … Read more →

 Deputy Permanent Rep Amb Stromholm and other officers and support staff were at meeting. Framed Song dedicated to Sweden was presented and performed  Candy /Card and Flowers were also presented in honour of Ocassion Savita Shivaji and Saroja Douglas (who is national of Sweden) were contacts from Peace Meditation Group to the mission  Permanent Rep. … Read more →

17 May 1989 Dear Sri Chinmoy, Your energetic efforts in the cause of peace have again been brought to my attention. The current Peace Run 1989 is a case in point. This is but a brief note to express appreciation for all your support of the United Nations and its work. (Signed) Javier Perez de … Read more →

An organization committed to empowering young people around the world to be peacemakers Msgr. Thomas Hartman shares their story Msgr. Tom Hartman, Director of Radio and lV for the Diocese of Rockville Center, helped organize the first annual Youth Peace Summit in 1988. Host of numerous lV and radio shows, he sees TeLicare (Long Island … Read more →

This message highlights previous support for UNESCO related events by the Meditation Group at UN headquarters. It also gives background of Sri Chinmoy and the Meditation Group including recent related events.  SRI CHINMOY: THE PEACE MEDITATION AT THE UNITED NATIONS United Nations • New York, UNITED NATIONS: • the Heart-Home of the World-Body We believe … Read more →

Left to Right: Counsellor Issembe, Mission of Gabon to the U.N. Recording Artist Addwitiya Roberta Flack Olympic Gold Medalist Carl Lewis Ambassador Okeyo, Mission of Kenya to the U.N.   Meditation at the Opening Ceremony for the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run ’89 Peace, Peace, Peace . You are God’s birth-less and deathless Breath. We … Read more →

The members of the Peace Meditation Group were honoured to attend and / or participate in the activites associated with the celebration Sri Chinmoy’s 25 years of service See details below of  celebration on 21 April 1989 Photos and more details of event to be added here or in separate post Friends of Sri Chinmoy … Read more →

Message by Mr. James P. Grant Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on the occasion of the completion of twenty-five years of exemplary services to the Indian Culture and spiritual heritage in the West by Sri Chinmoy New York – 21 April 1989 I am pleased to add my voice to those … Read more →