1. Question: How should a seeker at the UN deal with staff members who do not want to work and who even block the work of others? 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 … Read more
This is an additional list of events that seem to be good to have a short mention and if more information is available or an additional Photo with caption not mentioned in previous Sections. This would be similar to what we did for the Lectures Part two… where we had some extra interesting quotes for … Read more
1. Question: What do to help humanity become more receptive to UN efforts towards peace? 2. Question: How can help pilots of UN—the Secretary-General and Directors? 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 … 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 24rd 2010. Chinmoy Poetry Festival 2010 An inspiring evening of readings, commentary and musical performances Tuesday, August 24, 7:30 p.rn. Aspiration-Ground Jamaica Hills, New York (corner … Read more
1. Question: How dedicate each task to soul of UN? 2. Question: Bring divine consciousness to everyday activities at UN? 3. Question: Work with spontaneity and sincerity at UN? 4. Question: Should body of UN remain fluid so soul can easily manifest? SRI CHINMOY: THE PEACE MEDITATION AT THE UNITED NATIONS The following questions and … Read more
1. Question: What about the gap between high ideals of UN and daily life in Secretariat offices? 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: What can be done about the … Read more
1. Question: What should attitude be towards working at the UN? SRI CHINMOY: THE PEACE MEDITATION AT THE UNITED NATIONS The following question and answer are excerpted from My Meditation-Service at the United Nations for 25 years, by Sri Chinmoy (1995). 1. Question: What should our attitude be towards working at the United Nations? … Read more
Sep draft: reprint of Part 1 Questions and answered at UN PDF: Part 1-QA-13-sep-(for-8-page-change)-with-bird-options Part-1-QA-13-sep-for-8-page-change-with-bird-options.pdf Cover ; page ii; page iii, and four currently blank pages) Cover ADD “PART 1” Page ii, Add at bottom “Reprint 21? Aug 2020” Page iii, Change last para reflect title for PART 2 page iv = Full page … Read more
1. Question: Can knowledge of spirituality help professional people to serve mankind? SRI CHINMOY: THE PEACE MEDITATION AT THE UNITED NATIONS The following question and answer are excerpted from My Meditation-Service at the United Nations for 25 years, by Sri Chinmoy (1995). Question: How can the knowledge of spirituality help professional people in their efforts … Read more
The past as Prologue. Inspiration has been created by the expresed ideals and activities of Sri Chinmoy and the members of the Peace meditation group over the previous decades . The most useful help with the present situations looking to ward the future. To paraphrase a quote form Sri Chinmoy “the only perfect road is … Read more
1. Question: What is most important to remember working at UN? 2. Question: What qualities can we offer to UN to best fulfil it? 2. Question: How work with dynamism and confidence at UN? SRI CHINMOY: THE PEACE MEDITATION AT THE UNITED NATIONS The following questions and answers are excerpted from My Meditation-Service at the … Read more
1. Is portion of soul of UN inside all people who work for the UN? 2. What is most important aspect of work at UN? The following questions and answers are excerpted from My Meditation-Service at the United Nations for 25 years, by Sri Chinmoy (1995). Question: Is a portion of the soul of the … Read more
1. Does Meditation Peace have effect on delegates who don’t attend? 2. Meditation and Prayer = love and joy – But what about suffering of others felt? 3. does writing about happiness help others? The following questions and answers are excerpted from My Meditation-Service at the United Nations for 25 years, by Sri Chinmoy (1995). … Read more
1. If tired, still beneficial to attend meditation at UN? 2. Best way to serve = meditation or action? The following questions and answers are excerpted from My Meditation-Service at the United Nations for 25 years, by Sri Chinmoy (1995). Question: If we are feeling tired, is it still beneficial to attend the meditation sessions … Read more
1-Meditation on UN and for UN? 2. Meditation for specifics or peace and love? The following questions and answers are excerpted from My Meditation-Service at the United Nations for 25 years, by Sri Chinmoy (1995). 1 . Question: When I meditate on my own, I take it as my own personal meditation. But I was … Read more
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon presents Nilima Silver with the Staff Recognition Award for her long-time service Many colleagues joined in celebrating Nilima’s 36 years of dedicated service to the United Nations and her 6oth Birthday Thursday, 20 May 2010 – 6:30 p.m. at Oneness-Fountain-Heart Restaurant in Queens N.Y. As part of the invitation to … Read more
Introduction Chapter of Events and Programmes Highlights pdf: early draft 3-01-Intro-Draft-2021-01-17jan Use consistent active voice in – Sri Chinmoy’s first lecture to the United Nations Community took place in November 1968 titled The Song Universal. In April of 1970 Secretary-General U Thant invited him to lead regular meditations for delegates and staff. Inspired to support … Read more
Some possible photos for PART 2 Reprint: see draft web doc at: https://www.srichinmoypeacemeditationatun.org/2010/05/15/unoneness-part02-talks-photos-captions/ to put best copy chosen photos in Drop box. P.03 Interfaith: does the press have best copy? (3/4 page space avail) On 24 October 1975, Sri Chinmoy offers the opening silent meditation at an Interfaith Meeting entitled “One is the Human Spirit”, … Read more
Events related to Various UN Organizations, and Staff PDF Draft doc 3-04-Draft-2020-12-01dec-UN-Orgs with links to various events previously listed: UN Secretariat Salute to the United Nations Security and Safety Service 1977 (A) Contents, Acknowledgements Meditation and Short Talk at UN Secretariat Offices 1987 Nov 13 Essay Award to Meditation Group member from Holy See Mission … Read more
K. Athletics – sports Lake Success to UN, 18 mile Anniversary Fun Run, (see peace runs) – Fun runs ( along east river) with UN security including early in morn in garden, – English channel swim dedicated to 40th Anniversary of United Nations, – meditation flames soccer team at un (photo of CKG isstructions) – … Read more
Concert hosted by H.E. Ambassador Gyan Chandra Charya Permanent Representative of Nepal to the United Nations Performed by the Sri Chinmoy Bhajan Singers, led by Ms. Ranjana Ghose 16 April 201 0, Labouisse Hall, UNICEF House, United Nations, New York More text and photos to be presented as available.
Early Outline Draft for “Events and Programmes” PART 3 of “The Vision of the UN: A Oneness-World Family” Here we would like to share historical experiences so that, in the future, individuals or groups can adapt the many programmes to their own situations. Past efforts of the Peace Meditation Group can ignite enthusiasm and support … Read more
draft pdf: 3-02-Draft-2020-11-30nov-Hist-UN-Community word doc Draft: 3-02-Draft-2020-11-30nov-Hist-UN-Community Inspirational History for the UN Community Outer environment and inner support for prayer, meditation and reflection with contribution by Sri Chinmoy: the Peace Meditation at the United Nations. Remember the Past to Inspire the Future “If we say that the United Nations is the result of the twentieth … Read more
PDF Draft: 3-03-Draft-2020-11-30nov-UN-Anniversaries Word Doc Draft: (size too big -see dropbox) Since the earliest days of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the UN, the group has organized and/or participated in special events and celebrations to highlight and honour progressive qualities and aspiration, for a “Oneness World”. These occasions could be based on a theme … Read more
Draft to be refined: “Music is a universal language; it is the easiest and most effective way for the heart to unite the inner world with the fragmented outer world. “ -Sri Chinmoy (mun-137) Since beginning in the 1970s the Peace Meditation Group at the UN has organized or cosponsored many music related programes and … Read more
Draft Narratives to be added – Gallery to be selected from media library using search terms:: art, gallery, exhibit, painting. fountain-art, display, Paint colors, museum, drawing, soul-bird, reception, show, artist, sculpture, bust, unveil H. Art exhibits at un, Unesco, un Geneva? Traveling exhibit Around the world for 1979 – year of child for 5oth anniv? … Read more
Meditation Group members have participated in various efforts to support International Mother Language day, a day dedicated to promoting linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.. This Page contains information and related links for Mother Language Day programme 2010 In celebration of 2010 International Mother Language Day (IMLD), Members of the Meditation Group at the UN, … Read more
Vijaya: An Indomitable Spirit Vijaya was born Catherine Grace Claxton on 9 December 1947 in Atlanta, Georgia, into the military family of Edward Wesley and Grace Catherine Claxton, joining her older brother, Keith. She spent much of her childhood in tropical climes such as the Philippines and the Caribbean, and eventually attended high school in … Read more
SELECTED TRIBUTES TO VIJAYA Excerpts from the generous outpouring received since Vijaya’s passing. from United Nations Colleagues and Friends (NOTE See also: Introduction, Family Tributes and programme Fri, 22 Jan 2010, 1 P.M. – Chapel of the Church Center for the UN Vijaya: An Indomitable Spirit – Biographical Sketch – and Seven of the 75 … Read more
FRIDAY, 22 January 2010, 1 P.M. Chapel of the Church Center for the United Nations PRELUDE ON FLUTE – Upasana Young, UNICEF; WELCOME – Nilima Silver, Programme Coordinator, Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations; SONGS – “Vijaya” and song dedicated to the United Nations. Words and music by Sri Chinmoy Performed by … Read more
After his passing in 2007, A short 2 page summary with some photos was produced that showed the wide breath of Sri Chinmoys activites beyond his leadership of the Peace Meditation at the UN. Highlights included: Literature and Lectures Music and Concerts Jharna-Kala Artist Service to the United Nations Weightlifter, Runner and Athlete Humanitarian Service … Read more
Some members of the Peace Meditation Group at the UN assisted with the UN Day concert on 23 October 2009. Secretary-General Meets UN Day Concert 2009 Artists Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (centre), his wife Yoo Soon-taek (to Mr. Ban’s left), and President of the sixty-fourth session of the General Assembly, Ali Abdussalam Treki (to Mrs. Ban’s … Read more
A choir from “Sri Chinmoy: the Peace Meditation at the United Nations” performed “songs dedicated to U Thant” as part of events commemorating former Secretary-General U Thant. Photo from event and Song text to be added: Click on image below for larger or different resolution Photo – Image:
Special Event! Tuesday, April 28 • 7:30pm iThe Culture of Peace: Recipe for Tomorrow’s World” Mr. Anwarul K. Chowdhury Ambassador, Former United Nations Undersecretary-General You are invited to join us for an illumining and inspiring evening with an outstanding personality of our times, a man who has dedicated his life to the servi ce of … Read more
12 to 20 January 2009 Several participants from World Harmony and Peace Runs in other countries and members of the Peace Meditation at the UN visited Bangladesh The founder of the Torch Reay Runs, Sri Chinmoy, was born in the area that is now part of Bangladesh During the visit, experiences were shared with various … Read more
Since 1982 the Thanksgiving Foundation and the Founder (Mr. Peter Stewart) of the Center for World Thanksgiving at Thanksgiving Square in Dallas Texas has shared Interfaith Declarations of “World Thanksgiving” Usually, each year the Declaration were signed by 12 different faith’s communities’ leaders and then widely circulated with the request that it be made available … Read more
The leader the Peace Meditation at the UN Sri Chinmoy’s activities were many times reported in Anahata Nada publication. download PDF fr checking A-Nad-Vol1 1974-1984 37.4 mb A-Nad-Vol2 1984-1989 18.9 mb A-Nad-Vol3 1990-2004 31 .9 mb A-Nad-Vol3 1990-2004-reduced-fs 12.5 mb A-Nad-Vol4-2004-2007 16.2 mb
Her Excellency Ambassador Ismat Jahan PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH TO THE UNITED NATIONS requests the honour of your presence at A CONCERT ON THE OCCASION OF THE OPENING OF THE SIXTY-THIRD SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY THE SRI CHINMOY BHAJAN SINGERS An international vocal and instrumental ensemble TUESDAY, 26 AUGUST, … Read more
This exhibition of paintings by Sri Chinmoy is dedicated to the ideal of world-harmony and recognizes the significance of the those who have safeguarded this ideal. Cultural evolution is safeguarded by our representatives in the International Community, by our Museums and by our Institutions of Fine Art.We are grateful to those who act as the … Read more
Ideas central to the creation and strengthening of the United Nations were expressed by many speakers in Australia on 21 May 2008. Reverend Helen Summers, Founder of the Interfaith Centre of Melbourne, addresses the Peace Run ceremony at Federation Square, Melbourne, on 21 May 2008. The Torch was presented to the Rev’d Helen Summers, … Read more
H.E. Ambassador Hjalmar W. Hannesson PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF ICELAND TO THE UNITED NATIONS requests the honour of your presence at a SPRING CONCERT BY THE SRI CHINMOY BHAJAN SINGERS An international vocal and instrumental ensemble FRIDAY, 11 APRIL 2008 ~ 1- 2 P.M. DAG HAMMARSKJOLD AUDITORIUM, UNITED NATIONS Light refreshments will be offered following the … Read more
In 2007 and 2008, there was a proposal put forward for a World Day of Thanksgiving. The Peace Meditation Group at the UN had supported celebrations of International Day’s of Thanksgiving (since 1975) and also World Gratitude Days (since 1977) and was requested to provide information on those earlier programs and comments on the new … Read more
In 2007 members of the Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations were involved with collecting the documents and links to other information from the past two decades which had some relation to the ” Year 2000: International Year of Thanksgiving.” this included proposals, sponsors, resolutions links to un-sites and related years.. such as: Year … Read more
Some photos of Robert Muller to add links to programmes and remove duplicates
Mark Mulloch Brown 21 Nov 2005 : Sri Chinmoy with Mark Mulloch Brown, then Chef de Cabinet of the UN Secretary-General, at “Lifting up the World with a Oneness- Heart” Ceremony at the UN Millennium Hotel in Manhattan. On 13 Nov 2006 when he was UN Deputy-Secretary-Genera, he told Sri Chinmoy: “For so many … Read more
test photo Gov Hernandez Colon of Puerto Rico, had an ongoing and mutually appreciative friendship since their first meeting 12 June 1974. Below are some Examples of their meetings photos and text from four decades To be further refined and added to as more items become available. Rafael ^Hernández Colón Governor Colón and his wife, … Read more
Hans Janitscheck was President of the UNSRC Society of Writers an admirer and friend of Sri Chinmoy: Below are links to programmes or Photos More text and photos to be added as available Hans Janitscheck, President UNSRC Society of Writers, 1994 Nov 24 Dinner for Mr. Hans Janitscheck, President of the UNSRC Society of Writers, … Read more
A revised brochure in the 6 official Languages of the UN (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian And Spanish) shares some history and context of the “Room of Quiet” at UN Headquarteers in N.Y. Below are images and links to the December 2007 version of the brochure made available to all. It was published by … Read more
This post includes the A. Introduction; B. Sri Chinmoy’s meetings and correspondence with the Secretaries-General of the UN .and C. Excerpts of actual programme “A Celebration of the Life of Sri Chinmoy, held at the United Nations. 30 Oct 2007 Read more
In honour of Sri Chinmoy’s 37 years of dedicated service to the United Nations, following are 37 excerpts from Sri Chinmoy’s writings, expressing his vision for the United Nations and a peaceful oneness-world. The bird drawings are also by Sri Chinmoy. (images of printed pages with drawings follow Read more