Sri Chinmoy:
The Peace Meditation at the United Nations

Addwitiya Roberta Flack performed some of her favourite songs at a programme celebrating the 19th anniversary of Sri Chinmoy The Peace Meditation at the United Nations. Held 17 April in the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium, eager listeners applauded and cheered in appreciation of “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face“, “Amazing Grace” and others. The … Read more →

David Rowe 2 April 1989 Mr. Javier Perez de Cuellar Secretary-General United Nations , New York 10017 Dear Mr. Secretary General, I write. to express my strong support for the important work done by Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations. As the former Executive-Secretary and Special Assistant to Ambassadors Moynihan and Young, … Read more →

Sri Chinmoy and some members of the Peace Meditation Group he leads met with the UN Under-Secretary-General  for Public Information, Thérèse Paquet-Sévigny,* on February 02 1989. They discussed many activities of the UN and the Meditation group support for the Highest Goals of the world Organization. Information was shared on the various Peace Walks undertaken … Read more →

A Programe was held where Mr. Uner Kirdar of UNDP addressed the members of the Peace Meditation Group on the Human Dimensions of Development. The Group Honoured Mr Kidarwith song that Sri Chinmoy had composed in his honour. Below in addition to excerpt from the introduction to the Programe there is : The music score … Read more →

Below are images from the publication “Student of Peace” around Dec 1988 concerning Service for Peace at the United Nations PEACE MEDITATIONS  – – – – – – – – p 9 ACTIVITIES AT THE UNITED NATIONS – – –  – p.10 PEACE WALKS AT THE UNITED NATIONS – – – –  p.10 – 11 … Read more →

PREFACE This booklet contains selected inspirational messages and excerpts from lectures which Sri Chinmoy has offered to the United Nations community during the last twenty years. Sri Chinmoy was invited to give the first of his many talks on the spiritual role of the United Nations in November of 1968. Since April of 1970, he … Read more →

The song “O Body of the World” was premiered on 13 September 1985 at the Jharna-Kala Gallery before delegates and distinguished guests at a reception hosted by H.E. Natarajan Krishnan, Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, in honour of the Opening of the 40th General Assembly. “O Body of the World” has been … Read more →

Sri Chinmoy has allowed his name to be used in several contexts to denote the high standards that have come to be associated with his work and to show his support for the efforts being undertaken. The most visible organisations are: Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations, the Sri Chinmoy Centre and … Read more →

Below selections are one chapter in publication “Gratitude-Hearts Salute U. N. Oneness-Promise-Soul” 1988 Dec 31 WHAT IS THE UNITED NATIONS REALLY DOING FOR HUMANITY? What is the United Nations really doing for humanity? The United Nations is humanity’s colossal hope. The United Nations is Divinity’s lofty promise. Hope needs assurance from Heavens soul. Promise needs … Read more →

Below selections are one chapter in publication “Gratitude-Hearts Salute U. N. Oneness-Promise-Soul” 1988 Dec 31 THE DIVINE MISSION At the United Nations there are many missions representing different countries. To me each mission is like a river flowing into the ocean, and the ocean is the United Nations. Each mission is a flowing river entering … Read more →

THE MESSAGE OF THE UNITED NATIONS Below selections are one chapter in publication “Gratitude-Hearts Salute U. N. Oneness-Promise-Soul” 1988 Dec 31 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. Peace we feel. Love we become. Oneness … Read more →

Below selections are one chapter in publication “Gratitude-Hearts Salute U. N. Oneness-Promise-Soul” 1988 Dec 31 Is a Spiritual Role for the United Nations Practical? The United Nations is playing a most important role in seeking to establish world harmony, world peace, world oneness, world divinity, world perfection and God-satisfaction. The outer world says that the … Read more →

Below selections are one chapter in publication “Gratitude-Hearts Salute U. N. Oneness-Promise-Soul” 1988 Dec 31  THE UNITED NATIONS: A NUCLEUS OF WORLDWIDE SPIRITUALITY It is not only possible, but inevitable, that the United Nations will one day be a nucleus of worldwide spirituality. The symbol, the truth, the light that the United Nations embodies is … Read more →

Sri Chinmoy the leader of the Peace Meditation Group  at the UN in New York was traveling in Thailand with some members from the peace meditation group and others from various locations around the world. This article featured a photo and story related to the Indian Ambassador of Thailand being lifted by Sri Chinmoy. Download … Read more →

Sri Chinmoy the leader of the Peace Meditation Group  at the UN in New York was traveling in Thailand with some others from the group and others from various locations around the world. This article featured a photo and story related to the Indian Ambassador to Thailand, H.E. Vinay Verma, being lifted by Sri Chinmoy in … Read more →

Some members of  Sri Chinmoy: the Peace Meditation at he United Nations were in Thailand at the end of 1988. On Dec 24th “The Nation” discussed the very successful Peace run in 1987 and the plans for 1989. It included mention of the Secretary General Javier Perez de Cuellar and his message of support: “Your … Read more →

Contents – Summary SANDY DAVIDSON: ABOVE AND BEYOND The 1988 New York City Marathon is just around the comer, and every one of the 20,000 runners probably has an interesting tale to tell about his or her sports career. Few, though, could match that of Alexander (Sandy) Davidson, a Principal Technical Adviser with UNDP. This … Read more →

  Download PDF: 1988-10-oct-24-un-day 1988-10-oct-24-un-day-intro-script 1988-10-oct-24-un-day-intro-script 1988-10-oct-24-un-day-program-script-includes-for-lfts (very early draft) 1988-10-oct-24-un-day-extra-invite-note-to-ambassadors Click on image below for larger or different resolution photo – Image:  Introductions to Related events: Sample from `1988: Peace Walk for UN Day, Seven Minutes of Silence, Lifting up the World with a Oneness – Heart. End of Country Walks segments:  We have … Read more →

Contents – Summary MANY WAYS TO HONOUR UN DAY The world is gearing up for UN Day, and some groups are planning to spread their celebrations over several days. At UN Headquarters, a peace walk, a one-mile run, two concerts, a reading from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and seven minutes of silence devoted … Read more →

On the occasion of the award of the Nobel Peace Prize to the United: Nations Peace-Keeping Operations Mrs. Greta Zepos Wife of the Permanent Representative of Greece to the United Nations warmly invites you to join other delegates’ wives in Prayer and Meditation for Peace 2:30 p. m., Wednesday, 19 Octo6er 1988 Jharna-Kala Gallery at … Read more →

Contents – Summary THE INTERNATIONAL DRINKING WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION DECADE: A success story of the United Nations system and the international community at large Often, perhaps too often, the United Nations is criticized for perceived failure, without an understanding of the complexity of the many factors affecting the outcome of its efforts. Seldom, much … Read more →

Very appreciative messages were received after the first issuances of Oneness-Arrival- Shore see two below: Kofi A. Annan, Assistant Secretary-General for Human Resources Management (future Secretary -General of UN) Iobal Haji ,Principal Officer ,Office of the Director General, DIEC   UNITED NATIONS           NATIONS UNIES 10 October1988 Dear Ms. Hein, I acknowledge with thanks your transmittal … Read more →

Contents – Summary UN peace-keepers win Nobel Peace Prize “In awarding their Peace Prize to the peace-keeping forces of the United Nations today, the Nobel Committee recognizes that the quest for peace is a universal undertaking involving all the nations and peoples of the world,” stated the Secretary-General in his address to the General Assembly … Read more →

Members of the Peace Meditation at the UN discuss how to encourage inspiration and Aspiration in the U.N. Community. draft AGENDA 5 October 1988  What is our role: encouraging inspiration / aspiration? – what others are coming forward to do this.? – Why approach diplomats and countries:J – How to approach members of wider community … Read more →

OAS-1988-02                                                         28 September 1988 Contents: PEACE WALK: PRAYERFUL PRELUDE TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY  PEACE LIFTS – Executive Director of UNICEF, Ambassadors and others UN CELEBRATES AFRICAN SPIRIT LUNCHTIME   –  Music and Art FALL MUSICALE IN THE PLAZA PAINTING DISPLAY AND STAFF RECEPTION About:  ONENESS-ARRIVAL-SHORE PEACE WALK: PRAYERFUL PRELUDE TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY If peace is to be … Read more →

Akasha is a New Age Music Group of five women singers and musicians from Sweden that has toured extensively in Europe. Using a blend of Eastern and Western instruments – flutes, guitar, harmonium and the sitclr-like esraj – they weave ethereal ‘harmonies to the haunting melodies of spiritual composer Sri Chinmoy. “The voices of Heaven! … Read more →

“Now that peace is breaking out everywhere, we have to help push it up,” said James Grant, Executive Director of UNICEF, before he was physically lifted on a special apparatus by Sri Chinmoy, leader of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations. The 20 September lifts of Mr. Grant and other members of the UN … Read more →

PEACE WALK: PRAYERFUL PRELUDE TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY If peace is to be found in Manhattan, it will most likely be at 5:00 AM. So some forty UN and mission staff and other early-rising peace-lovers chose 5 AM to embark on a meditative seven-mile walk through Manhattan on 20 September to celebrate the opening of the … Read more →

This post and Gallery below have More Photos from the Sept 1988 activity held in the park that is next to  UNICEF House in NY. For initial report of event and some photos see also:  PEACE LIFTS – James Grant, EXD UNICEF … SUMMARY – 1988 sep 20 During the event James Grant, Executive Director … Read more →

After an early Morning Peace Walk 20 September 1988 to celebrate the opening of the General Assembly and the International Day of Peace, an interfaith  prayer breakfast was held in the Church Center across the street from the Secretariat. In an eloquent tribute to the spirit of the United Nations, Ambassador Douglas Roche of Canada, … Read more →

This page and Gallery below have additional PHOTOS from 15 September 1988. For Summary of event see also : Art Show and “Lifting Up the World” for UN Community 1988 Sept The Award Presentation recognized the recipients:   “inspired and dedicated service to the spirit of international co-operation and … “devotion to the the loftiest … Read more →

The New Yorker Magazine and Classical Keyboard Instruments jointly sponsored an exhibition of Sri Chinmoy’s Jharna-Kala paintings on Sept. 15 at Buchman Hall on the upper East Side of Manhattan.. Afterwards, Sri Chinmoy went to a nearby gym and lifted with one arm several of the dignitaries who had come to the reception, including C. … Read more →

 A presentation by Peter Mann, Project Co-coordinator for World Hunger Year, will focus on: • a new vision of development • what gives us hope • what gives power to our work for development and release from poverty Friday, 22 July 1988 • 1:00 p.m. Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium World Hunger Year-founded in 1975 by late … Read more →

INTRODUCTION 8 July 1988. Sri Chinmoy, who holds meditations at the United Nations and the U.S. Congress, was invited to the Pentagon to hold a special meditation for members of the Department of Defense.  Edward Winchester, President of the Pentagon Meditation Club, escorted Sri Chinmoy on a personal tour of the Pentagon – explaining his … 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 United … Read more →

General Introduction Meditation or Song/ Prayer by Sri Chinmoy Introduction to the Film – U thant at Buddha Play; Harrison, NY. Introduction to the Slides Thanking the participants Thanking Sri Chinmoy Invite to Enjoy the Refreshments and notify if wish to be on list for regular meetings or special programms Opening Meditation General Introduction Today … Read more →

2 Talks at United Nations Headquarters – Highlights: Meditation : Mind, Heart, Life, Inner Pilot; Problems solve not only his own personal problems but also all the world’s problem  About the United Nations : Self- Giving Severs, UN Soul, aspiring human life, which longs for oneness in peace ; harbingers will expedite the unprecedented journey … Read more →

Partial List of programmes, events, countries, individuals participating in activities of Sri Chinmoy: the Peace Meditation at the United Nations. This list is indicative of the types of activities but not exhaustive of all participation or events. Some times a consolidated or partial list sorted by subject-category, date, person or country. To be reviewed and … Read more →

The following list is presented to show the  scope of the activities-at United Nations headquarters and around the world of Sri Chinmoy and members of the Peace Meditation group, in addition  to twice-weekly meditations for peace at the United Nations download list in PDF format: 1987-10-oct-19-support-peace-events-1970-to-Oct-1987-ocr or click on gallery for more page images Peace … Read more →

The following list is presented to show the scope of the activities – at United Nations headquarters and around the world – of Sri Chinmoy and members of the Peace Meditation group, in addition to twice-weekly meditations for peace at the United Nations. Download PDF: 1987-10-oct-19-support-peace-events-1970-to-Oct-1987-ocr Or click on image below for different or larger … Read more →

    Download PDF: 1987-10-oct-16-response-to-anonymous-study-of-peace-med-un See also annexes: Support of Peace: Programmes, Lectures and Meetings 1970 to Oct 1987 https://www.srichinmoypeacemeditationatun.org/1987/10/19/support-of-peace-programmes-lectures-and-meetings-1970-to-oct-1987/

On the 13th of October 1987, Sri Chinmoy opened and closed the 5 p.m. mass at St. Peter’s Basilica with a performance on the Vatican organ. On the 14th he met with Pope John Paul II, presenting the Pontiff with a book of songs he had composed. “God bless you and your divine activities,” the … Read more →

A letter to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, dated 12 October 1987 was co-signed by representatives of Twenty Two countries .: 12 October 1987 Dear Mr. Secretary-General, We have the honour to extend to you our appreciation for your tireless efforts toward peace and to commend you on the success of the International Year … Read more →

The members of the Peace Meditation Group at the UN were very fortunate to be present at function in Queens NY to honour Mani Sankar Mukerji. He is famous Bengali Author and Journalist for Amrita Patrika Bazaar (Calcutta Newspaper – read by 14 million) the event took place on 05 October 1987 The great Bengali … Read more →

Members of the Peace Meditation at the UN Participated in a commemorative march and ceremony in honour of Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday 02 Oct 1987. More text and photos to be available:          

24 Sep 1987 – confirm date with members f the Peace Meditation Group at UN

this post covers some background on the opening of the session of the General Assembly with a moment of Silence for prayer or Meditation  and a separate proposal for 1987 see also: Open UN General Assem: Invite Prayer or Meditation (Rule 62 – of Procedures) 22 Oct 1949 Download PDF: 1987-09-sep-15-international-day-of-peace-background-pres-note-4622 1987-09-sep-15-open-min-silence-background 1987-09-sep-15-open-min-silence-proposal-to-pres-ga 1987-09-sep-15-open-min-silence-to-pres-ga-anx-1-draft-wording UN-Gen-Assembly-Rules-of-Procedure-Minute-of-Silent-Prayer-or-Meditation-rule-62 … Read more →

The members of the Peace meditation a the UN were involved with a number of peace related activities in 1987 (see below). This post concerns background on Opening Day of General Assembly in 1987 and Day of Peace for other 1987 Peace activities See Also: :    GLOBAL PEACE RUN ENDS NEW YORK – 1987 … Read more →

This Issue of View From Headquarters covers REVIEW OF UN POLITICAL FUNCTIONS COMPLETED Staff member Nemi Fredner: Carrying on a family tradition ( Nemi is and active supporter of the Peace Meditation Group at the UN) JOHN PLATE: REFLECTIONS, OPTIMISM AFTER 17 YEARS OF SERVICE       View from Headquarters is an informal newsletter. … Read more →

Members of the Peace Meditation Group at the UN were able to be on hand or assist with the final ceremony of the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run. The torch relay  ended here Aug. 8 after passing through more than 50 countries. More information in previous post:1987 Peace Run Circles Globe through 6 Continents: Jul … Read more →