Sri Chinmoy:
The Peace Meditation at the United Nations

On 2 November 1977  the Meditation Group at the UN sponsored a programme on spiritual and cultural solidarity in Latin America. Brief excerpts from the  series of lectures given in Spanish by U.N. dignitaries, which were simultaneously translated into English follow:   Mrs. Emilia Castro de Barish, Minister Plenipotentiary of Costa Rica: This topic of … Read more →

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date to be confirmed Painting Art Work, Possibly displayed in honor of UN Day October 24th 1977 Was dedicated to the “United Nations: The Heart – Home of the World Body” from 3 May 1977 by CKG see if better picture that is easier to read the dedication sign.       Most likely conference … Read more →

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UNICEF BAZAAR FOR THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE CHILD On 31 October 1977 the Meditation Group at the UN held a Bazaar at UN New York Headquarters in honour of the international Year of the Child. Peace Meditation Group Leader, Sri Chinmoy, offered a silent meditation for the success of the  l . Y. C, … Read more →

On 31 October 1977 the Meditation Group held a Bazaar at U.N. New York Headquarters in honour of the International Year of the Child. Leader of the group, Sri Chinmoy, offered a silent meditation for the success of the I.Y.C. which has been declared for 1979.   For more details see also:  Meditation Group – … Read more →

The Leader of the Meditation Group at the UN, Sri Chinmoy, has under his guidance about sixty centres for meditation around the world. Students from many of these centres organised local athletic events on U.N. Day, calling attention to the significant role of the United Nations in our world today and urging support for its … Read more →

Content Highlights: October 1977 report on events Receptions at the Jharna -Kala Gallery .. … . ….. 6   U.N. Evening   Mayor NYC, Beame Honoured The Meditation Group with Muhammad Ali . ……… . . . . ….. … 18   Excerpts from the Conversation   Commentary Meditation for President Carter .. .. . … Read more →

The Meditation Group at the UN cooperated with UN Agencies and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s) to organise a U.N. Day Celebration on 23 October 1977 on the Dag Hammarskjold Plaza at United Nations Headquarters in New York. The U.N . Day Fair included performances by folk dance troupes from the Philippines, Turkey and India. There were … Read more →

Thirty-five members of the Meditation Group at the UN, including eight women, ran with nearly 5,000 other runners in the New York City Marathon on 23 October 1977. On the evening preceding the race, the U.N. Association of the United States and the New York Road Runners Club hosted a reception for the international marathon … Read more →

On 21 October 1977 the Meditation Group heard speakers on the subject of the Model United Nations and the involvement of youth with the United Nations. After the opening meditation by Sri Chinmoy, guest speakers were Mr. William D. Angel, Associate Officer, Planning and Evaluation, U.N. Centre for Social Development and Humanitarian Affairs (ESA-CSDHA); and … Read more →

On 15 October 1977 musicians from the Meditation Group were invited by Mrs. Aye Aye Myint-U, daughter of former Secretary-General U Thant, to perform at a Festival of Lights dinner in Riverdale, NewYork . Photos to be added when available  A few days later, on 18 October, Dr. Myint-U and Aye Aye Thant, in turn, … Read more →

The Meditation Group gave several concerts during the month of October 1977 at the United Nations and in the New York area. On 11 October, the Group hosted a concert-reception for the Indians in the U.N. community, entertaining guests with music played on the Indian esraj by Sri Chinmoy, original and traditional Bengali songs sung … Read more →

The Meditation Group gave several concerts during the month of October at the United Nations and in the New York area.   On 11 October the Group hosted a concert-reception for the Indians in the U.N. community, entertaining guests with   music played on the Indian esraj by Sri Chinmoy, original and traditional Bengali songs … Read more →

Mrs . Lillian Carter met with Sri Chinmoy and the members of the Meditation Group in Americus, Georgia , on 7 October 1977, charming them with tales of her experiences in India and vignettes about what it is like to be the President’s mother. The Group, in turn, meditated with Miss Lillian and sang a … Read more →

On 4 October 1977, the day of USA President Carter’s visit to the United Nations, the Meditation Group met in Conference Room 3 to join in spirit with the President’s highest aspirations for world peace and mankind. The programme of prayer and meditation, also marking the President’s birthday on 2 October, included readings from the … Read more →

On the morning of his championship fight with Earnie Shavers on 29 September, Muhammad Ali met with Sri Chinmoy and members of the Meditation Group for an hour of prayer, meditation and discussion. Sri Chinmoy garlanded the champion and presented him with a trophy, saying, “A long with this is my heart. My heart is … Read more →

On 28 September 19 77, Mayor Beame was special guest at the Jharna-Kala [Fountain-Art] Gallery, where he was honoured with a song, which Sri Chinmoy had composed about him, as well as a plaque praising him for his life of public service. Sri Chinmoy, who had met the Mayor on two previous occasions, also painted … Read more →

Content Highlights: September 1977 report on events World Gratitude Day …-At the United Nations. … . …. . . . . . . . . .. . . 6 -Official Award Ceremony World Gratitude Day song . . .. . .. .. ……. 30 U Thant Island Dedicated .. … … . …. . .. … Read more →

On 26 September 1977 the Meditation Group invited U.N . delegates and staff to a concert and dinner at the colourful Jharna -Kala Gallery, located in the heart of Grand Central Station, where paintings by Sri Chinmoy were on display. Before the concert, Sri Chinmoy presented Colonel Trimble, Chief of U.N. Security, with the newly … Read more →

U.N. EVENING AT THE JHARNA-KALA GALLERY On 26 September 1977 the Meditation Group at the United Nations hosted a concert and dinner for U. N. delegates and staff at the colourful Jharna-Kala Gallery exhibiting Sri Chinmoy’s paintings in the heart of Grand Central Station. Before the concert, the artist presented Colonel Trimble, Chief of U. … Read more →

Special Issue of “Meditation at the United Nations”, the Periodic Publication of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations. Salute to the United Nations Security and Safety Service This is Part (A) *   *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    * TABLE OF … Read more →

The 80th birthday of Pope Paul VI was marked by a ceremony of the United Nations Community on 23 September. Sponsored by the Meditation Group at the UN, the ceremony included remarks by: Msgr. Giovanni Cheli, Permanent Observer for the Holy See at the U.N. , Father John Donohue of the Holy Family Church, and … Read more →

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OFFICIAL WORLD GRATITUDE DAY AWARD CEREMONIES World Gratitude Day, New York Headquarters 21 September 1977 Below are Mrs. Lemle’s remarks when presenting the official award to Sri Chinmoy, and Sri Chinmoy’s reply.  SEE Also World Gratitude Day -1977, Sep 12 at United Nations The first September 21 World Gratitude Day celebration was held 13 years … Read more →

The Meditation Group celebrated World Gratitude Day twice in 1977-once on 12 September in a special programme in the United Nations Secretariat for delegates and staff; and again on 21 September in World Gratitude Days New York Headquarters when the Group’s leader, Sri Chinmoy, was honoured at official ceremonies. Read more →

Excerpts at: Devoted Report to S-G reported in: ” Meditation at UN” – Vo 05, No 09; 27 Sep 1977, Bulletin Content Highlights: On 19 September 1977, to mark the opening of this year’s General Assembly, United Nations delegates, staff and NGO representatives met in Conference Room 1 to reflect on the theme: “United Nations: … Read more →

On 19 September 1977, to mark the opening of this year’s General Assembly, United Nations delegates, staff and NGO representatives met in Conference Room 1 to reflect on the theme “United Nations: the Heart-Home of the World-Body.” Speakers explored the continually expanding role the United Nations plays at the heart of the global community. In … Read more →

On 16 September 1977 the  Meditation Group at the United Nations dedicated a small island in the East River, adjacent to U.N. Headquarters, to the memory of the late Secretary-General U Thant. State authorities gave permission for the Meditation Group to beautify the island and build a monument, with Governor Hugh Carey sending an official … Read more →

On 16 September 1977, the Meditation Group at the UN dedicated a small island in the East River, adjacent to U.N. Headquarters, to the memory of the late Secretary-General U Thant. \ Below is a summary report of the event. For more detailed text and additional Photos see U Thant Island Dedicated – Sep 1977 … Read more →

Members of the Peace Meditation Group at the UN were invited to participate in the opening of the Hall of Thanksgiving, Dallas, Texas. Robert Mueller of the United Nations Secretariat and Mrs. Muller traveled with Adhiratha Keefe (UNICEF) from NY for the Programme. As part of events during the visit, United Nations Director and Deputy … Read more →

The Meditation Group at the United nations celebrated World Gratitude Day twice in 1977  one on 12 September in a special programme in the United Nations Secretariat for delegates and staff; and again on 21 September 1977 in World Gratitude Day’s New York Headquarters when the Group’s Director) Sir Chinmoy) was honoured at official ceremonies. … Read more →

Text to be added: Robert Muller after receiving, from the author, a 4 volume collection of talks  titled “Everest Aspiration” by Sri Chinmoy.   Gallery: Robert Muller Chandra (and Father) Toni Conti?

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Content Highlights: August 1977 report on events The U.N. Meditation Room: Prayer and Meditation at the United Nations … .. . . … . … .. … . .. 6 Questions and Answers . . .. . .on the United Nations. .. . …… . . . . .. 34 Letter from World Gratitude Day … Read more →

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List of  Details for: Mr. Francis W. Carpenter Dr. Robert Muller Presentation of Sculpture on behalf of Meditation Group Mr. Weyman Huckabee Links to main programme and related photos are also at the bottom of this page/post. ================================================ C. Extended remarks from 10 Aug 1977 Mr. Francis W. Carpenter: At this particular moment in my … Read more →

Program contents: Opening – Silent Meditation and Musical Selections by Sri Chinmoy Mr. John Ballard , President of the Laymen’s Movement and Wainwright House Mr. Francis W. Carpenter, Representative of the Laymen‘s Movement Dr. Robert Muller, Deputy Under-Secretary-General Dr. Alfred Sunderwirth, Executive Director of the Laymen‘s Movement and Wainwright House Mr. Weyman Huckabee Mr. Robert … Read more →

A small booklet “The Inner Vision: Love of God, The Outer Mission: Service of Humanity” was prepared of eight questions submitted to Sri Chinmoy by Mr. David Rowe, Political Advisor, United States Mission to the United Nations, in the spring of 1977. Copies of the booklet were presented to David Rowe by Sri Chinmoy at … Read more →

On 29 July 1977, in honour of the birthday of the late Secretary-General, the Meditation Group observed a few minutes of silence in the small but symbolic Meditation “Room of Quiet” in the Public GA Visitors Lobby  at the UN. This Meditation Room was  re-designed by Dag Hammarskjold in 1957. The Group then held a … Read more →

In advance of a proposed meeting the meditation group members collected some back ground information to be shared in advance. The 27 July 1977 periodic bulletin “Meditation at the UN” included some of this material The  Meditation Group was invited to participate on 110 August 1977,   in a programme at the Wainwright House in Rye, … Read more →

Content Highlights: July 1977 report on events Dag Hammarskjold Honoured ..……… . …………. 6 “Friends of the United Nations Meditation Room” …………………….. .. ……. 23 United Nations on Independence Day . ….……. 33 Questions and Answers .…submitted by Mr. David Rowe……………………….. 35 United Nations Meditation-Flowers .. .………….. 37 Songs by Sri Chinmoy .. …. .. … Read more →

A concert of spiritual music played on the Indian esraj was performed by Sri Chinmoy on 22 July in the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium. Sri Chinmoy is an internationally known composer and musician, who has recently performed at Carnegie Hall, Town Hall and Lincoln Center. He has recorded more than 12 albums of his own vocal … Read more →

Many Members of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations joined for a demonstration and inauguration of a Yoga studio in Manhattan. 13 Jul 1977 The owner of the studio (Sarma M.) welcomed Sri Chinmoy and all the visitors. Sarma had given yoga and relaxation classes at the UN and a number of Peace Meditation … Read more →

After the Meditation in the UN Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium   Sanatan Bernard Curchack Gallery:

On 4 July 1977, Sri Chinmoy was invited as leader of the Meditation Group at the UN, to read from the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and lead a short meditation in an Independence Day Service on the theme of human rights held in New York City’s historic Trinity Church. Other readings by … Read more →

Invitation. Welcome and Schedule for Meditation Session for Women of Diplomatic Community, Hosted by Spouses of Delegates to the United Nations. Sample schedul from  Jul and August 1977:   Welcome  and Introduction Free Courses and inspiring thoughts Gallery:

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After the regular Peace Meditations at the UN , Sri Chinmoy would offer a small sweet or other symbolic gift to those in attendance. Text to be added: john-Ofosu-Benefo, Sanatan, Dhrubha, and ..Pradhan Baltar as guest 14? June 1977

Mr. David Rowe: Cooperation among all nations is an ancient dream. Assuming we are building on the past, how can we assess the outlook now? This is one of eight questions submitted to Sri Chinmoy by Mr. David Rowe, Political Advisor, United States Mission to the United Nations, in the spring of 1977. Read more →