Content Highlights: June 1980 report on events “The Inner Role of the United Nations” . .-A talk at the U. S. State Department.Open Forum .. . .. 1 Tenth Anniversary Celebrations … ……. . … 14 Ceremony in the Chapel . … . ……… .. 15 Anniversary Luncheon .. .. ………. . .. . 17 … Read more
On 18 June 1980, while in Europe on a lecture and concert tour, Sri Chinmoy visited the Vatican for a private meeting with Pope John Paul 11. He was warmly received by the Holy Father, who noted his work at the United Nations and said: “Special blessings to you. Special greetings to your members. We … Read more
During a European lecture and concert tour last spring, Sri Chinmoy met privately with several world figures. An account of his meeting in the Vatican with Pope John Paul II appeared in the July 1980 bulletin. Sri Chinmoy also met with several dignitaries while in Geneva on 16 June. Following is brief excerpt from his … Read more
During a European lecture and concert tour last spring, Sri Chinmoy met privately with several world figures. An account of his meeting in the Vatican with Pope John Paul II appeared in the July 1980 bulletin. Sri Chinmoy also met with several dignitaries while in Geneva on 16 June. Fol-lowing are brief excerpts from his … Read more
Sri Chinmoy gave the following talk at United Nations headquarters in Geneva on 16 June 1980. You have just observed me praying and meditating. Prayer and meditation are of supreme importance if we are to execute the inner role of the United Nations. Perhaps some of you know that twice a week we pray and … Read more
The U.S. State Department invited Sri Chinmoy to come to Washington on 6 June 1980 to address its “Open Forum,” a policy discussion group inaugurated during the Viet Nam War to acquaint policy-makers with different points of view on critical issues of the day. Sri Chinmoy was asked to speak on the inner role of … Read more
A Poetic Offering by Sri Chinmoy, Leader of the Peace Meditations at the United Nations. MAN’S INNER INSPIRATION Man’s inner inspiration Is his outer success. Man’s inner aspiration Is his outer progress. Man’s inner dedication Is his outer manifestation. Man’s inner realisation Is his outer perfection. Man’s divine hunger Is his deepest depth. Man’s … Read more
A Poetic Offering by Sri Chinmoy, Leader of the Peace Meditations at the United Nations. My body wants to sleep. My vital wants to run. My mind wants to know. My heart wants to grow. My soul wants to glow. My Lord Supreme wants to flow. My body cries. My vital sighs. My mind … Read more
Content Highlights: May 1980 report on events Jesse Owens Honoured at the United Nations : Introductory Note .. . .. . . … 1 The Jesse Owens Spirit: A Call to Greatness .. …. . . .. . ‘ .. .. …. . . . .. 2 Excerpts from a Conversation between Jesse Owens and … Read more
Content Highlights: April 1980 report on events Introductory Note ………………………….. . ……. 1 Tribute to The Bahamas …………………………. 2 Panama Motto Performed ……………………. . …. 9 Meeting with the Foreign Minister of India …… 11 The Federal Republic of Germany Honoured… 14 The Philippines Celebrates Thirty-fourth U.N. Anniversary …………….. 18 Spain Honoured ……………………. . …………. … Read more
JESSE OWENS HONOURED AT THE UNITED NATIONS On 22 April 1980 Ambassadors from four countries, civil rights leader Bayard Rustin and Olympic medalist Herb Douglas met at the United Nations Headquarters in New York to honour the spirit and accomplishments of the late Olympic and human rights champion Jesse Owens. The commemorative tribute was convened … Read more
Five songs dedicated to the immortal Jesse Owens by Sri Chinmoy Performed by the Peace Meditation Group Choir on 22 April 1980 in the United Nations Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium at : Tribute to Olympic and human rights champion, Jesse Owens See also: tribute-to-olympic-and-human-rights-champion-jesse-owens-1980-apr-22/ excerpts-from-conversation-jesse-owens-and-sri-chinmoy-1972-nov-04/ Songs dedicated to Jesse Owens JESSE OWENS – Words and Music … Read more
BATIK ART LECTURE AND EXHIBITION On 21 April 1980 a batik art lecture and exhibition was sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations and Sri Chinmoy Meditation at the United Nations) with introductory remarks by His Excellency Mr. Nadarajah Balasubramaniam, Deputy Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations. … Read more
The meditation group celebrated its tenth year of inner and outer service to the United Nations community on 14 April 1980 with a programme of music and meditation) followed by an anniversary luncheon. At the first ceremony, held in the Chapel of the Church Center for the United Nations, members of the meditation group thanked … Read more
INTRODUCTION This commemorative booklet records many impressions and reflections on the service of Sri Chinmoy and the Meditation Group at the United Nations, of U.N. Secretariat officials, Ambassadors and Representatives of Member States, and associates and friends of the U. N. Gathered from letters, certificates, speeches and private meetings, the quotes are often directed towards … Read more
7 April -The Mission of Panama and the Peace Meditation Group sponsored a free concert at the U.N. by popular musician Carlos Santana DEVADIP CARLOS SANTANA GIVES UNITED NATIONS CONCERT Devadip Carlos Santana treated the United Nations community to an evening of his music on 7 April 1980 in a free concert held in the … Read more
Content Highlights: March 1980 report on events OUR FIRST TEN YEARS With gratitude and appreciation to a lot of people who made it happen . . . In the midst of the urgent, high-powered environment of United Nations headquarters, Sri Chinmoy has been working quietly to provide an atmosphere of inner peace for delegates, … Read more
THE SPIRIT OF GREECE AT THE UNITED NATIONS On 24 March 1980. H.E. Mr. Nicolas Katapodis, Permanent Representative of Greece to the United Nations, highlighted the classical spirit of Greek history and culture in a lecture and film presentation celebrating the Independence Day of Greece, in honour of its thirty fifth year as a member … Read more
On 21 March 1980 Sri Chinmoy gave the following inspirational talk at a memorial service for former Ambassador Allard Lowenstein of USA held at the United Nations. More on Pogramme, report and Phtos from 21 March: 1980/03/21/memorial-service-for-alliard-lowenstein-1980-march-21/ Because I need Because I need God’s Love, God’s Compassion saves me. Because I need God’s Compassion, God’s … Read more
AllIard Lowenstein, former Ambassador from the United States to the United Nations and Congressman from New York MEMORIAL FOR ALLARD LOWENSTEIN AT U.N. HEADQUARTERS A memorial service for Allard Lowenstein, former Ambassador from the U.S. to the United Nations and Congressman from New York, was held Friday, 21 March 1980, for U. N. staff and … Read more
Members of the United Nations community on were invited to a reception honouring International Women’s Day, Monday 10 March 1980. Below are page images of report of the day that appeared in the meditation group’s Periodic Bulletin August 1980.
Content Highlights: February 1980 report on events Introductory Note . . . .. . .. . … . . .. . … .. . .. . 1 Special Prayer Meeting for the Iranian Crisis on International Thanksgiving Day. . . . . 3 Human Rights Day Observance .. . … . . . .. . … Read more
A Poetic Offering by Sri Chinmoy, Leader of the Peace Meditations at the United Nations. Indeed, the power of helplessness in human beings is remarkable. Do we dare to believe this? Indeed, the power of hopelessness in human beings is staggering. Do we dare to believe this? Indeed, the power of uselessness in human … Read more
A Poetic Offering by Sri Chinmoy, Leader of the Peace Meditations at the United Nations. WHAT IS IT? Meditation: what is it? Peace of mind. Peace of mind: what is it? Self-giving. Self-giving: what is it? God-becoming. God-becoming: what is it? The beginning of a new journey. The beginning of a new journey: what is … Read more
A Poetic Offering by Sri Chinmoy, Leader of the peace Meditation at the UN. Food has God. God is Food. Food has life. God is Life. Food has reality. God is Reality. Food has sound-success. God is Sound-Success. Food has silence-progress. God is Silence-Progress. I eat. I eat to survive. From my very birth … Read more
TABLE OF CONTENTS Special Issue for the International Year of the Child : Introductory Note . 1 (below) International Year of the Child – Honoured in Washington 2 International Year of the Child – Celebrated at the Jharna-Kala Gallery 12 Children’s Choir Contests – Thousands Sing for IYC · 26 IYC Dedication in President’s … Read more
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. : THE PHILOSOPHY OF NON-VIOLENCE On 15 January 1980 diplomats and journalists joined Sri Chinmoy and the Meditation Group in a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his philosophy of non-violence on the 51st anniversary of his birth. . Speakers included Ambassador Donald McHenry of the United States; Ambassador … 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
WORLDWIDE CELEBRATION OF IYC In a worldwide celebration of IYC, young men and women across the globe cycled, ran, sang and performed to call attention to the Year, often in conjunction with U.N. Day observances. Participants were students of Sri Chinmoy in the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia who were inspired to call attention … Read more
CHILDREN’S CHOIR CONTESTS – THOUSANDS SING FOR IYC Thousands of children across the globe sang in celebration of their Year, in children’s choir contests conducted in conjunction with October U.N. Day activities. “This Is My Year” by Sri Chinmoy was chosen by the organizers of the competition, who invited choirs to enter their cassette tape … Read more
UNICEF’s second Executive Director H. Labouisse was appreciative of the Meditation Group at the UN activities and was able to participate in some of the programmes including: 25th Anniversary of UNICEF’s trick or treat – 1975 Oct 30th and Bazaar at U.N. in honour of the International Year of the Child (IYC).- 1977-Oct 31.. ‘Below … Read more
HUMAN RIGHTS DAY OBSERVANCE: A special programme was held at United Nations Headquarters commemorating Human Rights Day. This 10 December event brought together the President of the General Assembly with representatives of Egypt, Israel and the United States. Because of recent events the U.S. hostages in Iran were were a focus of attention. The programme … Read more
Ambassador Hepburn again joined the Meditation Group during its 21 November 1979 meeting in the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium for a meditation and the performance of The Bahamas motto recently set to music by Sri Chinmoy. See also earlier programme at : Tribute to The Bahamas 1979 Sep 11 FORWARD, UPWARD, ONWARD, TOGETHER Motto … Read more
There was a special “Prayer Meeting for the Iranian Crisis*” during the International Day of Thanksgiving planned for 16 November 1979, at U.N. Headquarters. The Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations has held special commemorative programmes which have drawn participation from the President of the General Assembly and several Permanent Representatives. Reflecting one of … Read more
WASHINGTON – The Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations participated in a programme Nov. 13 for U.S.A.Senators and Congressmen whose careers have included stints at the U.N. The reception, which was co-hosted by Congressmen Benjamin Rosenthal (D-New York) an Larry Winn, Jr. (R-Kansas), included a short musical recital by Sri Chinmoy and the Peace … Read more
23 October -Tribute to the Philippines on its 34th anniversary of joining the U.N. The Philippines celebrated it’s thirty-Fourth anniversary of joining the United Nations on 23 October 1979. Guest speaker for the programme was H .E. Mr. Alejandro D. Yango, Permanent Representative of the Philippines to the United Nations. Excerpts from his talk follow. … Read more
Women Working in International Affairs Honoured: Representatives from thirty-seven Missions joined Secretariat staff at a programme honouring women working in international affairs during the thirty-fourth General Assembly, held on 19 October 1979 in the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium. Mrs. Esther Coopersmith, United States Representative to the United Nations, spoke of the recent meeting she arranged between … Read more
THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY HONOURED On 16 October 1979 the Federal Republic of Germany celebrated the anniversary of its entrance into the United Nations. Following are excerpts from the remarks of Dr. Frank Stollberg, international lecturer and Second Secretary of the Federal Republic of Germany to the United Nations, as well as a song … Read more
MEETING WITH THE FOREIGN MINISTER OF INDIA On 11 October 1979 Sri Chinmoy and members of the Peace Meditation Group met privately with Indian Foreign Minister, Mr. S. N. Mishra, during his visit to the United Nations. Following are a few excerpts from their conversation. Sri Chinmoy: We are extremely grateful to you for granting … Read more
Sr. Don Jose Xifra, Deputy Permanent Representative of Spain to the United Nations, entertained members of the Mission and Secretariat with a brilliant and fascinating account of Spanish history and culture. (Listed in some accounts as 28 Oct – but photo-from sign at event reads 28 Sep 1979 – see bottom of sign in gallery … Read more
PANAMA MOTTO PERFORMED Members of the Meditation Group joined with H.E. Jorge Illueca, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Panama to the United Nations in his office to celebrate his birthday on 17 September 1979. The Group performed a newly composed song by Sri Chinmoy to the words of the motto of Panama. The … Read more
Members of the Peace Meditation Group joined with H.E. Jorge Illueca, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Panama to the United Nations} in his office to celebrate his birthday on 17 September 1979. The Group performed a newly composed song by Sri Chinmoy to the words of the motto of Panama. The Ambassador was … Read more
On 11 September 1979 H.E. Davidson L. Hepburn, Permanent Representative of The Bahamas to the United Nations, addressed delegates and staff about his country and its relationship to the United Nations, and then entertained the audience with a colourful slide presentation he had prepared especially for the occasion. The programme, celebrating The Bahamas’ entry into … Read more
14 September 1979 INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY, as proclaimed by UNESCO on 8 September, was marked by the meditation group with a programme held on 4 September at United Nations Headquarters. Ms. Sue Criscitiello of World Education explained the goals and techniques of the private, non-profit organisation which helps educationally disadvantaged adults and young people in … Read more
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE CHILD CELEBRATED AT THE JHARNA-KALA GALLERY The evening of 14 August 1979, the Mission of the Republic of Panama to the United Nations and the Meditation Group at the United Nations sponsored a reception in commemoration of the International Year of the Child, which was held at the Jharna-Kala Gallery on … Read more
The evening of 14 August 1979, the Mission of the Republic of Panama to the United Nations and the Meditation Group at the United Nations sponsored a reception in commemoration of the International Year of the Child, which was held at the Jharna-Kala Gallery on Madison Avenue. Distinguished speakers from varied Permanent Missions offered brief … Read more
On 10 August 1979 Sri Chinmoy held a special meditation and question and answer session for U. N. staff members who had attended a free four-week introductory course to meditation, offered by the Meditation Group in July. A transcript of the questions and answers is below. Why does the mind resist so much when one … Read more
On 31 July the meditation group observed Dag Hammarskjold’s birthday (29 July 1900) with: a tribute offered by Mr. Donald Keys} President of Planetary Citizens} and the showing of the film “Portrait of Dag Hammarskjold” which is an inter view with the late Secretary -General by premier British journalist Alistair Cooke. … Read more
Diplomats and U.N. staff joined members of Sri Chinmoy Meditation at the United Nations in a celebration of U.N. Charter Day on 27 June 1979, in the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium. H.E. Dr. Jorge E. Illueca, Permanent Representative of Panama, and Mr. Donald Keys, President of Planetary Citizens, offered some brief remarks, followed by readings about … Read more
A number of activities were undertaken by the Meditation Group at the UN to mark 1979 as the International Year of the Child. Read more