Sri Chinmoy:
The Peace Meditation at the United Nations

Members of the Peace Meditation Group have participated in and or supported the longest relay run in history – an unprecedented peace journey through six continents. It has won the support of heads of state, major sports and entertainment figures and tens of thousands of ordinary people who have seen the flaming peace torch pass … Read more →

A group run in support of the United Nations} work for peace (not a race). Lake Success) Long Island to United Nations Headquarters Sponsored by: the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in cooperation with The United Notions Staff Recreation Council-Relaxation Club and Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations. In Jul (12th ?) 1987, … Read more →

The leader of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations , Sri Chinmoy, has been involved with many events supportive of  Peace and world harmony, including interfaith initiatives.. He has received encouragement from representatives of many faiths for his leadership and ongoing activities. Below are some of the words offered by members of Christian religious … Read more →

13 May -Classical recital by Meditation Group member Pramoda France Vacher, as a farewell to the U.N. after 40 years of service to the Organisation Text and photos to be added or edited as available:    

On 4 May Ms. Nemi Fredner celebrated her tenth year of service at UNDP (Technical Advisory Division) with a large and joyous programme held in the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium.   Following is an interview with Ms. Fredner, who is very supportive of the Peace Meditation Group at the UN. Nemi speaks about this in the … Read more →

After months of preparation, The Peace Run was officially launched on April 27 with live coverage by NBC’s TODAY SHOW. Many Members of the Peace Meditation at he United Nations were present for the festive occassion… The torch was lit by Sri Chinmoy at 8 am at Battery Park. The torch was passed and then … Read more →

INTRODUCTION This documentary booklet records some impressions of and reflections on the service of Sri Chinmoy and the Peace Meditation at the United Nations, as expressed by Secretaries-General and Presidents of the General Assembly of the United Nations-where Sri Chinmoy has conducted twice-weekly peace meditations for delegates and staff since 1970-as well as by a … Read more →

Jack Keefe, 71, was awarded the Sri Chinmoy Self- Transcendence Award April 1. The Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence Award is given individuals who in their own lives overcame great obstacles to improve and perfect themselves and society and thus inspire others to go far beyond preconceived notions of impossibility. After a nearly 50-year respite from competitive … Read more →

THE CONSUL GENERAL OF INDIA AT THE SRI CHINMOY PEACE MEDITATION On 13 March 1987, Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations offered a musical tribute to India at United Nations Headquarters in New York, with the Honourable P.A. Nazareth, Consul General of India, as special guest.   The programme of instrumental and … Read more →

Sri Chinmoy, Members of the Peace Meditation at the UN, media corespondents and other guests attended a New York press conference on 03 Feb 1997 to announce the kick off the “Oneness – Home” world Peace Run Among the celebrities supporting this initiative and attending the New York press conference Feb. 3 were: Olympic Gold … Read more →

Swims for the International Year of Peace During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was on 1 January in the frigid waters off … Read more →

During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. (Swimmers and friends Meditate for Peace before event in Lima Peru) Swimmers with Sri Chinmoy (right) before an earlier … Read more →

During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Swimmers with Sri Chinmoy (right) before an earlier swim in Chile Their first swim was on 1 January in … Read more →

During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Swimmers with Sri Chinmoy (right) before an earlier swim in Chile Their first swim was on 1 January in … Read more →

During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace…. (Swimmers supporting Year of Peace,Copa Cabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)   Swimmers with Sri Chinmoy (right) before an … Read more →

During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Swimmers with Sri Chinmoy (right) before an earlier swim in Chile Their first swim was on 1 January in … Read more →

  During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace.       Swimmers with Sri Chinmoy (right) before an earlier swim in Chile Their first swim was … 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 →

Prologue 1976 – 1986 Activities for Peace, Harmony and the International Community’s Highest Goals History Continuity – early national and regional runs: Since the mid 1970’s Sri Chinmoy encouraged national and regional runs in support of the highest ideals of the international community. It was at the UN that the first big Global Relay Run … Read more →

During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. (Swimmers supporting Year of Peace with children in Laguna Car6n, Santiago, Chile) Swimmers with Sri Chinmoy (right) before an … Read more →

During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was on 1 January in the frigid waters off Hiroshima, Japan. Each swam two kilometres around … Read more →

During the International Year of Peace celebrations, Sri Chinmoy offered several peace concerts in South America during a month-long spiritual holiday he and some members of the meditation Group at the UN took in Argentina, Chile and Peru. They were also joined by a group of his students from around the world The first concert … Read more →

During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace.   Their first swim was on 1 January in the frigid waters off Hiroshima, Japan. Each swam two kilometres … Read more →

A Special Programme: Sri Chinmoy the Peace Meditation at the United Nations cordially invites you to a musical pro9ramme and reception Wednesday, 3 December 1986 Church Center for the United Nations 44th Street and  First Ave. Second Floor 1:00 p.m. Many friends and colleagues in the international community have attended our meditations and special programmes  … Read more →

The 1986 U Thant Peace Award was presented Nov. 6 to Russell Barber, producer and host of a local television show on world spirituality and religion. “In you we see and feel at every moment a oneness-heart and a oneness- world-home,” said Sri Chinmoy, as he made the presentation on U Thant Island across from … Read more →

U.N. PROGRAMME HONOURS GENERAL ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT UNITED NATIONS- The Peace Meditations held a special programme to honour Humayun Rasheed Choudhury, Foreign Minister of Bangladesh and the President of the U.N. General Assembly. “I am deeply touched and overwhelmed,” said Choudhury. During the programme the U.N. singers sang a song honouring the Bengali leader, and Choudhury … Read more →

A number of friends and relatives of members of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations cooperated with other organizations to support various events around the world to call attention to the Forty First Anniversary of the United Nations on October 24th 1986. UN Day had special importance for many participants this year because 1986 … Read more →

See Associated Press article toward end of post below   Some Highlights of AP Article: Secretary-General Message, The General Assembly Delegations observed the day by [passing 2 resolutions: : Continue efforts beyond year of Peace (1986); +  other delegations : “right of People to peace” Meanwhile  a group of about 100 U.N. staff and delegates … Read more →

Sri Chinmoy offered several peace concerts recently in the U.S., Canada, England, France and Germany. The latest series began Sept. 27, 1986?  with a concert in the lobby of the General Assembly Hall at the United Nations, followed by a concert Oct. 1 at the San Jose, Caiifornia, Civic Center. The following month the Master … Read more →

Sri Chinmoy meditated with participants at the Interfaith Prayer Breakfast held for United Nations diplomats and staff members on Sept. 16 to commemorate the opening of the General Assembly. Earlier that morning there was a seven-mile peace walk through Manhattan. THE PEACE WALK Series of Worldwide Peace Walks Held on: Tuesday, 16 September 1986, The … Read more →

Mention of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations as part of inspiration for Peace Concerts around the world: FREE PRESS BULLETIN Bombay, India July 23, 1986 Sri Chinmoy began his pilgrimage of peace 16 years ‘ago, in the United Nations. It has taken him to the far corners of the globe capturing the imagination … Read more →

NEW YORK, NY-·Twenty United Nations staff members ran a 150 mile Peace Relay on July 12-13 in honor of the 1986 International Year of Peace. The event Is one in a series 0f International relays. peace swims, solo runs, and race courses held or established In support of this special year by athletes from groups … Read more →

29 June -”Peace Run for the United Nations”, l8-mile commemorative relay run from the site of the first U.N. headquarters in Lake Success, Long Island, to New York headquarters Some will talk — others will run and walk to commemorate the anniversary of the signing of the U.N. Charter. The U.N. community is invited to … Read more →

A Spiritual Lifter Chinmoy uses meditation to heave 1,300 pounds Link to PDF – Grey scale scan from Photocopy copy of OCR full text to be edited (Photo) Sri Chinmoy with one of the 40 who attended his meditation session last week at the U.N. A Spiritual Lifter Chinmoy uses meditation to heave 1,300 pounds … Read more →

Some will talk — others will run and walk to commemorate the anniversary of the signing of the U.N. Charter. The U.N. community is invited to join together in the semi-annual PEACE WALK in the U.N. gardens on June 25-26 and in the PEACE RUN on June 29 — a commemorative relay run from Lake … Read more →

For an invigorating and fun-filled diversion, come join your friends in PEACE the upcoming ONE-MILE RUN — a healthy jaunt along the East River in the North Garden. United Nations) , mission and NGO staff will run Friday, June 20 at 1:15; delegates and their spouses will run Sunday, June 22 at 9:00 a.m. – … Read more →

You are cordially invited to a special programme in soulful tri6ute to BANGLADESH Guest speaker: Mr. Anwarul Karim Chowdhury Deputy Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations Musical performances Tuesday 3 June 1986 1:00 p.m. Dag Hammarskjold!d Auditorium United Nations Light refreshments wi{{ be served. Sponsored by Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the … Read more →

During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was on 1 January in the frigid waters off Hiroshima, Japan. Each swam two kilometres around … Read more →

During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was on 1 January in the frigid waters off Hiroshima, Japan. Each swam two kilometres around … Read more →

During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was on 1 January in the frigid waters off Hiroshima, Japan. Each swam two kilometres around … Read more →

During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace.  Their first swim was on 1 January in the frigid waters off Hiroshima, Japan. Each swam two kilometres around … Read more →

During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was on 1 January in the frigid waters off Hiroshima, Japan. Each swam two kilometres around … Read more →

During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was on 1 January in the frigid waters off Hiroshima, Japan. Each swam two kilometres around … Read more →

During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was on 1 January in the frigid waters off Hiroshima, Japan. Each swam two kilometres around … Read more →

During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was on 1 January in the frigid waters off Hiroshima, Japan. Each swam two kilometres around … Read more →

During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was on 1 January in the frigid waters off Hiroshima, Japan. Each swam two kilometres around … Read more →

During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace.  Their first swim was on 1 January in the frigid waters off Hiroshima, Japan. Each swam two kilometres around … Read more →

During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was on 1 January in the frigid waters off Hiroshima, Japan. Each swam two kilometres around … Read more →

During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was on 1 January in the frigid waters off Hiroshima, Japan. Each swam two kilometres around … Read more →

During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was on 1 January in the frigid waters off Hiroshima, Japan. Each swam two kilometres around … Read more →