Sri Chinmoy:
The Peace Meditation at the United Nations

Between first an Second Ave – Adjacent to One DH Plaza

there are two entrances for the park

– Next to UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF, 3 UN Plaza on 44th st). UNICEF – pocket park – Convenient and Nice in good weather – but tends to be busy   other Photos:

Plaza looking from Second Ave to First Ave on 47th st? . Marker for Katharine Hepburn Garden

The Holy Family Catholic Church is located very close to the UN. In addition to the main inside Chapel there is also a small prayer and meditation garden adjacent to the church Outside – ON 47th st between 1st and 2nd ave. Inside Don’t miss the small garden next door   other photos:

The UN Garden can be a nice place for a quiet walk. However with recent construction there is limited access. Read more →

Secretaries-General and others have offered their spiritual insights and vision of the future of humanity, world cooperation, unity and “Oneness” U Thant – on privilege of working  at the United Nations Dag Hammarskjold – on Peace for all

How to integrate the benefits of meditation into a busy life in the UN community. e.g: Suggestions on dealing with challenging situations while maintaining poise. Read more →

Music with a United Nations Community, Heart-Home,  Oneness- World and similar themes. Many were originally composed by Sri Chinmoy and performed by him and /or members of the Meditation Group. They call attention  to or celebrate inspiring values, individuals, special years, Countries and other themes. Some examples are below: (More to be added as separate … Read more →

The founder of the Meditation Group at the UN, Sri Chinmoy’s 80th Birth Anniversary was the focus of a Tribute by Russian Musician Boris Purushottama Grebenshikov. He had previously performed a concert at the United Nations  for Sri Chinmoy and the UN Community on August 27,  2007. This 2011 concert  was held at the New … Read more →

On August 26th, 2011, the members of the Peace Mediation Group at the UN were happy to be present when the celebrated Bengali writer Mani Sankar Mukherjee, was honoured . The Author’s pen name is Sankar.  Former Bangladesh Ambassador to the United Nations Anwarul Karim Chowdhury presented Mani Sankar with the World Harmony Run Torch-Bearer … Read more →

A number of members of the meditation group participated in and helped organize the the Sri Chinmoy Poetry Festival that was held at Aspiration-Ground in New York on August 23rd 2011. Sri Chinmoy Poetry Festival 2011 Tuesday, August 23n1 7:30 p.m. Aspiration-Ground, New York  Celebrating the 80th birth anniversary of Sri Chinmoy   Come, Sun, … Read more →

Two leaders of peace and their views. includes U Thant’s last message to Staff: Importance of Spiritual Values
– “I would attach greater ‘importance to moral qualities or moral virtues ..intellectual qualities or intellectual virtues — moral qualities, like love, compassion, understanding, tolerance, the philosophy of live and let live, the ability to understand the other man’s point of view, which are the key to all great religions…. And above all, I would attach the greatest importance to spiritual values,…faith in oneself, the purity of one’s inner self which to me is the greatest virtue of all. With this approach, with this philosophy, with this concept alone, we will be able to fashion the kind of society we want, the kind of society which was envisaged by the founding fathers (of the UN) Read more →

President of the General Conference of UNESCO, Dr. Davidson Hepburn offers a message of encouragement to the World Harmony Runners around the globe. Read more →

Community Resources: for people new to the community. Read more →

Inspiring Photos – –

Inspiring Photos – – some images to help you smile (more) A. Images form the World Harmnoy Run “Feeling Harmony” During programmes in schools, civic centers, classrooms parks or other locations around the world, participants are invited to feel a minute of harmony together  and/or to pass the harmony torch Indonesia, 07 Feb ? 2011 … Read more →

A collection of inspiring stories or activities periodically updated or consolidated from recent posts here of members experiences. Read more →

From time to time individual members of the Meditation group high light recent or upcoming uplifting initiatives in the UN community. Read more →

Some examples of special events, meditations, concerts, programs and other activities supported by the Peace Meditation group by date (more)
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Inspiring Quotations and Thoughts about the UN, Heart-Home and Oneness-World. Read more →

From time to time the meditation group offers special programs on various themes, often co-sponsored in cooperation with other UN entities or countries’ missions to the United Nations. Read more →

Inspiring Photos – – some images to help you smile (more) and – some from our archives of past events (more)

Some frequently asked questions including “is meditation practical” and “dealing with stressful situations” Read more →

Beginning list of “quiet spaces” in the UN community. For example: This Room of Quiet “Meditation Room” close to the public entrance tot he UN in NY was redesigned in 1957 by Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold. Read more →

Many people find it easier to meditate with music. We offer some links and suggestions which have been found useful. Read more →

Edna Fuerth Lemle (April 11,1916–April 17, 2011) was the driving inspiration behind the beginning of World Gratitude Day in 1965. In 1977 her World gratitude organizations honured Sri Chinmoy, leader of the Peace Meditation Group at the UN. The spirit behind World Gratitude was fully embraced by Sri Chinmoy and the Members of the Meditation … Read more →

Samir Chatterjee,Tabla Maestro, and Sanghamitra Chatterjee,Acclaimed Vocalist Performing songs from their latest CD Guru Pranam: The Eternal Songs of Sri Chinmoy as featured guest artists at the Sri Chinmoy Bhajan Singers Spring Concert Hosted by H.E. Ambassador Hardeep Singh Puri PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF INDIA TO THE UNITED NATIONS TUESDAY, 12 APRIL 2011, 6-7 P.M. ECOSOC … Read more →

On different occasions Meditation Group members have participated in various efforts to support International Mother Language day. See some more details and background at http://www.worldharmonyrun.org/un_initiatives/mother_language_day This Page contains infomation and related links for: A. Mother Language Day programme 2010,  Torch Bearer Award for Society of Foreign Consuls in NY B. Guinness World Record – 146 Languages … Read more →

On many occasions members of the Peace Meditation group at the United Nations have assisted with coordination of Peace and Harmony Run activities and some have traveled to various countries on their vacation time to participate. The  Sri Chinmoy “Oneness-Home” Peace and Harmony Torch relay runs’ multi-year support for Interfaith Harmony is well documented. This … Read more →

  L. Other miscellaneous programs without own categories (where appropriate also include links to other categories) Vegetarian luncheons o For special events in Church center o Or UN buildings – like UNICEF or Express bar Eventually became concerts with gift bag lunch provided Cooperation with UNA-USA for programe UN Day  in Dag Hammarskjold park covered … Read more →

In the spirit of Encouragement, Appreciation and Gratitude Honouring individuals (367) Nationals of Member Countries Secretaries- General Senior Officials of UN Organizations Related Programes, Funds and Agencies U Thant Peace Award (41) Lift World – Oneness – Heart (21) Other Awards, Citations, Presentations (46) Tributes and Expressions of appreciation (264) (some about SC or PMG … Read more →

Highlights: Meditation Experience, Introduction, periodic class,  7 min in offices Q+A,* UN Practical Guidance* Quiet places in UN Community e.g. room of quiet etc. *Most covered in previous Summaries for 50th Anniv take from summaries and T of C from – 50 Q and A – 50 Talks J. Programmes with Meditation related Practice or … Read more →

under construction – in proj and events events Highlights series quote from lectures and answers about countries – then National Days Annive of Joining UN Participation in other related -Thanksgiving Honoring individuals from country Country Representatives – speaking on Subjects – or singing etc. G. Countries Ambassador speaker at other programmes.  

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… PDF Draft version3-11-Peace Walks-runs-Draft-2020-11-24-nov-SP-AK Introduction to Peace Walks at the UN Peace Walks were co-sponsored by a number of Permanent Representatives to the United Nations along with … Read more →

Statements and tributes from the international community leading up to the fiftieth the anniversary of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at The United Nations.  1970 to 2020. Highlights: Tributes UN: World-Oneness Peace Meditations 35th anniv.  2005 April   Oneness-World Peace-Blossoms: (a) Meditation at UN 25th Anniv, CONTENTS 1995 Tributes (26.9)   Celebration of Life of … Read more →

Highlights – Interfaith Harmony & Shared Values Latest pdf draft as of 13 Jan 2021 3-09-Interfaith-Harmony-2021-01-13Jan-Draft Also consider how to develop and link to annex or separate docs to reference: Honouring Religious and Spiritual leaders or communities: Some examples 1975 – 2014  (2010/12/31/highlights-interfaith-harmony-shared-values/) Theatrical Performances: Plays on Lives of Spiritual figures from different religious (2014/01/20/honouring-religious-figures-supports-interfaith-understanding-examples-2014/) … Read more →

Selected Poems by Sri Chinmoy Following are seven of the 75 poems by Sri Chinmoy that Vijaya selected as her favourites. These 75 poems were displayed on her support boat to inspire Vijaya during her victorious Channel swim. Daring enthusiasm and abiding cheerfulness Can accomplish everything on earth Without fail. Ten Thousand Flower-Flames, Part 96, … Read more →

A real member of the United Nations: soulful request: “Embrace the truth; fulfil the countless needs of all countries.” never uses doubt-brakes on his world-elevating inspiration. has rare peace-passport to safely and successfully cross any heart- border. prepares for perfection of his  life and  country and,  given up  expectation-frustration with  other countries. never  blinded by … Read more →

A real member of the United Nations: self-offering joy surprises the entire world; sings only aspiration-perfection-song and never wants to watch desire-possession-dance; sends every morning beauty’s peace around the world. knows that  wisdom-knowledge-light and sympathetic understanding  will never lose on the battlefield of misunderstanding; is a true lover of the UN soul and a true … Read more →

 A real member of the United Nations:   offers  his  heart’s receptivity;  gratitude-flames  for being asked to represent aspiration and dedication; and  making him  acquainted with teeming wants and needs. never allows himself to be buffeted by self-doubt and world-suspicion.  if asked what doing , will say: “ accelerating my self-transcendence and world-acceptance-pace.”  carries in … Read more →

A real member of the United Nations:  has surmounted the doubt-hurdle,  flying the victory-banner of universal faith.  every morning without fail wears the armour of patience-light.  desperate for a moment’s peace among the comity of nations.  not believe in thorny uncertainties.; …believes in ever-blossoming and everlasting heart-roses and their world-pleasing fragrance.   in silent meditation … Read more →

A Real Member of the United Nations: …mind-pocket …global understanding and heart-pocket…universal concern.  …claims the UN as very own, …richly inspired to change its face and fate …for the better.  … heart and mind respond to inner and outer world-concern-duties.  … no longer a prisoner of selfishness-demands. …if dreams only of his own country … … Read more →

A Real Member of the United Nations: not speak ill of sad incapacities and bad blunders;  appreciate achievements and admire promises.  prays   for preparation of a oneness-world-family;  for  completion of a oneness-world-family.   mind flies infinitely higher than  dividing and intimidating world-thought-clouds. ( see full context below) SRI CHINMOY: THE PEACE MEDITATION AT THE UNITED … Read more →

A Real Member of the United Nations: is …country’s powerful choice; world’s fruitful voice;  earth’s  aspiration-cry;  Heaven’s  Satisfaction-Smile.   division-mind quiet; oneness-heart voice ;  dream of precious progress. ( see full context below) SRI CHINMOY:  THE PEACE MEDITATION AT THE UNITED NATIONS  The following selection is excerpted from “A Real Member of the United Nations” … Read more →

Sri Chinmoy and members of the Peace Meditation have along history of initiating and supporting Interfaith Harmony. In 1968 at an early talk for  UN Community Sri Chinmoy concluded with: “Let each religion play the role of a flower. Let us make a garland of these divine flowers and offer them at the Feet of … Read more →

A Real Member of the UN: 1.   Supreme responsibility to bring to the fore the inspiring capacities and aspiring qualities 2.    A mere instrument, …  his own inner faith will bring him progress-perfection-victory. 3.   Forgives the UN mistakes….hopes  the UN will become the embodiment of truth-perfection. ( see full context below) SRI CHINMOY: THE PEACE … Read more →

Question:  Staff at the UN with seemingly insignificant jobs contribute to world peace? SRI CHINMOY:  THE PEACE MEDITATION AT THE UNITED NATIONS  The following questions and answers are excerpted from My Meditation-Service at the United Nations for 25 years, by Sri Chinmoy (1995). Question: How can staff at the United Nations with seemingly insignificant jobs … Read more →

 1. Question: How avoid tension when doing a project under pressure?  SRI CHINMOY: THE PEACE MEDITATION AT THE UNITED NATIONS  The following questions and answers are excerpted from My Meditation-Service at the United Nations for 25 years, by Sri Chinmoy (1995).    1. Question: How can we avoid tension when doing a project under pressure?  … Read more →

1. Question: How detach emotionally from irritating people and situations? SRI CHINMOY:  THE PEACE MEDITATION AT THE UNITED NATIONS  The following questions and answers are excerpted from My Meditation-Service at the United Nations for 25 years, by Sri Chinmoy (1995). 1. Question: How can a person detach himself emotionally from irritating people and situations?             … Read more →