Sri Chinmoy:
The Peace Meditation at the United Nations

Members of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations were able to participate in a  Function to honour Mr. Mani Sankar Mukherji (Sankar), Award-winning Bengali author and journalist, and Ambassador Anwarul Karim Chowdhury,United Nations Under-Secretary-General, and his wife, Mariam Chowdhury 26 September 2002 Sri Chinmoy sang several of his Bengali songs while accompanying himself on … Read more →

 Celebrating the Life of SUNIL WILLIAM DAVIDSON 16 September 1947 – 10 March 2002 Henry Labouisse Hall, UNICEF House Tuesday, 9 April 2002, 11:00 a.m. New York, New York  Sunil’s friends in the Meditation Group are deeply grateful to have the opportunity to share with all of you today our joy in having known Sunil.  … Read more →

An event Honouring Professor Ibrahim Gambari, Under-Secretary-General took place on 04 March 2002. Songs composed by Sri Chinmoy were performed. The Peace Meditation Group Choir also recited together a quotation form Professor Gambari. Some  songs contained quotations of Professor Gambari set to Music by Sri Chinmoy.   See Music score of more songs in photo … Read more →

see akso post: Congressmen lifted in Washington – 10 Jul 2001 gallery:   Meeting at restaurant in Queens with Mr. Harry Cahiil, college from US Minion in NY. Chameli Herdes – holding the Preamble to the Charter at Peace Walk in UN garden Ambassador Jonathon Moore US Representative to the UN Economic and Social Council … Read more →

2000 United Nations Secretariat Building / New York, NY • 17 – 28 Jul 2001 United Nations Secretariat Building / New York, NY, USA • 20 – 31 Aug   Confirm dates for the photos below:

Since 1982, Sri Chinmoy has presented the U Thant Peace Award on behalf of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations to individuals and organizations who, in exemplifying the lofty spiritual ideals of he late UN Secretary General,have offered distinguished service toward attainment of world peace. Recipients include Pope John Paul II. President … Read more →

“spi“Spirituality is not mere tolerance, it is not even acceptance…” Download PDF – Grey scale  Scan from paper copy Click on image below for larger JPG file

Download PDF –Grey scale Scan – optimized click on below images to see bigger JPG file

Express Message of Sri Chinmoy to all his students around the world on 15 September 2001 was also shared with  members of the Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations which he leads. Sept. 15th 2001 My express Message to all my students all over the world: At this juncture our only bounden Duty is … Read more →

Interfaith Event in New York around the time before the Annual Opening of the UN General-Assembly. Secretary-General Kofi Annan was present and spoke. Sri Chinmoy led a Meditation as part of the service Text and Photos to be added as available. Gallery:

2001 Peace Walks for International Day of Peace SEP 06-10-date to confirm Generic poster for adaption and local usage. other photos and text to be added Gallery:  

under construction SRI CHINMOY: THE PEACE MEDITATION AT THE UNITED NATIONS INTERFAITH PRAYER BREAKFAST FOR THE OPENING OF THE 56TH SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 6 September 2001 Programme Musical Invocation Premik Russell Tubbs Master of Ceremonies Dr. Kusumita P. Pedersen Silent Meditation All present Song for Peace The Singers of The Peace Meditation Welcome … Read more →

20-31 Aug 2001: Exhibition of Paintings for Peace by Sri Chinmoy, were displayed in the UN Secretariat Lobby, held in celebration of the International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-violence for the Children of the World, 2001-2010. At 29 Aug reception, dedicated to a Culture of Peace,  H.E. Ambassador Anwarul Karim Chowdhury, Permanent … Read more →

1991 August to 2001 August 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 … Read more →

2001 January to August 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. … Read more →

United Nations Development Programme u n d p 25 August 2001 Dear Sri Chinmoy: I write to wish you a very Happy Birthday on August 27,2001. I also want to thank you for the special “Paintings for Peace” exhibit of your art that is currently showing in, and in fact ‘lighting up,’ the UN lobby. … Read more →

Lifting Up the World with a Oneness-Heart” programme with honorees including Mr. George Weah, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and legendary African soccer player; and H.E. Ambassador Jean-Paul Laotegguelnodji, Permanent Representative of Chad to the UN, and his wife, Grace     –  11 August Test and Photos to be added as available: Gallery confirm these are correct photos … Read more →

Programme with honorees from the UN Community  including  H. E. Ambassador Ibahim Gambari, Under-Secretary-General and the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Africa; Dr. Kul Gautam, UNICEF’s Deputy Executive Director for Alliances and Resources, and his wife, Binata ; and  Professor Talat Sait Halman, Turkey’s First Minister of Culture, and former representative of Turkey on the Executive … Read more →

U Thant Peace Award was presented to The Very Reverend James Parks Morton, President, The Interfaith Center of New York, and Dean Emeritus, The Cathedral of St. John the Divine – 31 July Also “Lifting Up the World with a Oneness-Heart” programme, honouring Dean Morton and Mr. Wilfrid Grenville-Grey of the United Nations Association of … Read more →

Ambassador Srgjan Kerim, Permanent Representative of the Republic [NS1] of Macedonia (now North Macedonia) to the UN, receives the “Lifting Up the World with a Oneness-Heart” Award at Aspiration-Ground meditation garden in Queens on 28 July 2001. Later he served as the President of the 62nd Session of the UN General  Assembly Gallery:

A prayerful homage celebrating the life and work of Mr. Humayun Rasheed Choudhury,  President of the 41st Session of the General Assembly and Speaker of the Bangladesh Parliament    Moment of silence led by Sri Chinmoy Leader of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations Musical dedication Songs composed by Sri Chinmoy in honour of … Read more →

10 July 2001, Several members of the Peace Mediation at the UN and other guests traveled to Washington D.C for a Programme where members of US Congress would be lifted in a special event in US House Office Building. Harry Cahill, U.S. Representative on the United Nations Economic and Social Council) was also a special … Read more →

PEACE RUN NEWSLETTER OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE SRI CHINMOY ONENESS HOME PEACE RUN        >    ISSUE 1 • JUNE 2001 this issue has some photos or mention of : UN: Geneva and New York and a sampling of events from many countries including: England, Hungary, Canada, USA, Ukraine, Netherlands, Russia, Finland, Slovakia, Germany, Norway, Australia, New … Read more →

Peace Walk for United Nations Charter Day – Tuesday,26 June 2001 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. During the ceremony, the Preamble to the United Nations Charter is carried in a silent, nation … Read more →

May 15th 2001, there was a programme at Aspiration Ground in Queens to honor Presidents of the UN General Assembly. Presidents of UNGA present at event included (L to R): H.E. Dr. Humayun Rasheed Choudhury (41st session); (Bangladesh) H.E. Dr. Jorge Illueca (38th session)  (Panama)   – with Daughter Dr. Marta Illueca  (second row right … Read more →

The UNSRC Music Appreciation Club cordially invites you to a Peace Concert by Sri Chinmoy. The artist will perform on several instruments including Indian esraj, flute, cello and piano in honour of the 31st Anniversary of The Peace Meditation at the United Nations MONDAY, 14 MAY 2001 • 1 P.M. DAG HAMMARSK]OLD AUDITORIUM, UNITED NATIONS … Read more →

Sri Chinmoy joined Pulitzer Prize winner Yusef Komunyakaa, Joyce Carol Oates and others in a poetry reading March 29 at the United Nations. The event was sponsored by the UNSRC Society of Writers. At the Poetry Reading Celebrating the United Nations Year of the Dialogue Among Civilizations, held at the United Nations on 29 March … Read more →

Lima, February 3, 2001  Dear Sri Chinmoy, For thousands of years many diver~e cultures and races have lived together harmoniously beneath the majestic peaks of the Andes in my beloved Peru. Nowhere else on earth do such an enormous variety of climates. landscapes and ecosystems blend together to create such striking beauty. In the same … Read more →

The Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations under Sri Chinmoy’s leadership has participated in many Thanksgiving and Gratitude Programmes beginning in the 1970’s For examples click here: Thanksgiving – Gratitude The members were happy to receive early drafts of this document for circulation. THANKSGIVING HARVEST CELEBRATIONS AND DAILY GRATITUDE CUSTOMS IN THE NATIONS OF … Read more →

Former U.N. Assistant Secretary-General Robert Muller and His wife Barbara came to Queens to visit Sri Chinmoy and the members of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations. The event was held at Aspiration Ground Meditation park the is within a mile  Sri Chinmoy’s residence in Queens Date and more information or photos to be … Read more →

Dr. Ananda W. P. Guruge became very familiar with Sri Chinmoy and many members of the Peace Mediation Group at the United Nations. A proponent of interfaith harmony and a spiritual approach to peace, he especially appreciated the wisdom of Sri Chinmoy. Dr Gurage was also : Dean of Academic Affairs & Director, International Academy … Read more →

2000 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 … Read more →

Not certain of exact date first issued – possibly towards end of 1990′s begin 2000′s Download PDF: 2000-12-dec-27-brochure-sc-peace-med-at-un 2000-12-dec-27-brochure-sc-peace-med-at-un-ocr Click on image below for larger or different resolution photo – Image:

 4  Nov 2000, Sri Chinmoy offered a moment of silence for peace at the opening ceremony of the annual International Friendship Run, held at the UN for 10,000 international runners, in conjunction with the NYC Marathon; The Peace Meditation Choir also performed Sri Chinmoy’s song dedicated to marathon world record holder Mr. Khalid Khannouchi – … Read more →

  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 GENERAL Introduction for PEACE WALKS AT THE UNITED NATIONS Peace Walks are organised under the co-sponsorship of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations … Read more →

27 Sep 2000, Peace Concert by Sri Chinmoy in honour of the UN Millennium General Assembly, with a dedication to Mrs. Raisa Maximovna Gorbachev(a). Text to be added from other publications with descriptions – Anahata Nada, Mid-July 2000 – Mid-November 2000. page 4 Gallery

SRI CHINMOY: THE PEACE MEDITATION AT THE UNITED NATIONS INTERFAITH PRAYER BREAKFAST COMMEMORATING THE UNITED NATIONS MILLENNIUM GENERAL ASSEMBLY 26 September 2000 Programme Musical Invocation:      Premik Russell Tubbs Master of Ceremonies:  Dr. Kusumita P. Pedersen Silent Meditation:         All present Song for Peace:                The Singers of The Peace Meditation Welcome:                      … Read more →

The Secretary-General’s message to  Sri Chinmoy: THE SECRETARY-GENERAL 22 September 2000 Dear Sri Chinmoy, I am pleased to join the many friends and well-wishers from around the world who have conveyed to you their birthday greetings as you enter your 70th year. Let me also take this opportunity to’ express my appreciation for Your 30 … Read more →

The UN Staff Recreation Council Society of Writers Publication Reflections Millennium Issue included the below offerings from Sri Chinmoy” SRI CHINMOY Three ‘Prayers for the Millennium In the New Millennium We shall learn something unprecedented: How to accomplish invaluable things Without hurting a single human being. The fulfilment of the mind Has been the hope … Read more →

Sivaya Subramuniyaswami was presented the U Thant Peace Award by Sri Chinmoy on August 25, 2000, in the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium at the United Nations in New York. Subramuniyaswami was in New York as a Hindu delegate to the Millennium Peace Summit of Religious and Spiritual Leaders which opened at the UN on August 28. … Read more →

Members of the Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations attended a Peace Concert and citation presentation at Harvard University 10 Sept 2000  PEACE CONCERT OFFERED AT HARVARD Sri Chinmoy gave a Peace Concert Sept. 10 at Harvard University. After the concert, Professor Diani L. Eck* of the Comparative Religion and Indian Studies Department presented … Read more →

Exhibition of 70,000 Peace-Bird Drawings by Sri Chinmoy on display in the UN Secretariat Lobby, dedicated to the Millennium General Assembly   –   17-28 July Special reception to “Meet the Artist” at the Peace-Bird Drawings exhibition at the UN, –    20 July UN RECEPTION HELD Sri Chinmoy hosted a program July 20 in the lobby of … Read more →

Peace Walk for United Nations  Charter Day – Tuesday, 26 Jun 2000 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. During the ceremony, the Preamble to the United Nations Charter is carried in a silent, … Read more →

U Thant Peace Award presented to Mr. Humayun Rasheed Choudhury, President of the 41st Session of the UN General Assembly and Speaker of the Bangladesh Parliament  –   8 May 2000 Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations cordially invites you to a programme honouring Speaker of the Bangladesh Parliament President of the … Read more →

Oneness the dream and goal –  From time immemorial Anor aniyan, mahato mahiyan  Atmasya jantor nihito guhayam Smaller than the smallest, Larger than the largest, The soul breathes in the secret heart of man Lyrics: Anor Aniyan Mahato Mahiyan Atmasya jantor nihito guhayam Translation: Smaller than the smallest Larger than the largest The soul breathes … Read more →

18 April 2000, Secretary-General Kofi Annan on the 30th anniversary:  “The Peace Meditation at the United Nations spans three decades, crosses multiple frontiers and motivates many people. In this house dedicated to duty and debate in the service of peace, meditation serves the same cause in silence and in stillness. On this 30th anniversary, please … Read more →

JORGE E. ILLUECA PANAMA, REPUBLIC OF PANAMA Panama, 18 April 2000 To The  Peace Meditation at the UN New York, N.Y. Dear Friends,   When I heard that you are celebrating the Meditation Group’s 30th Anniversary at the United Nations on 18 April 2000 my first response was that I wanted to be associated with … Read more →

The was  Message from Mr. Uner Kirdar Scholar, Diplomat, International Civil Servant Former Senior Official of the United Nations and the United Nations Development Programme (18 Apr 2000 for 30th Anniversary of Sri Chinmoy: the Peace Meditation at the United Nations.)        Heartfelt congratulations, Brother Sri Chinmoy and the Peace Meditation Group at the UN … Read more →

The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 2000 as the International Year of Thanksgiving (IYT). Members of the meditation Group were very involved with the early efforts  in the UN community to celebrate   International Days of Thanksgiving (starting in 1975) and World Gratitude Days ( beginning in 1977). The Peace Meditation Group at the UN welcomed … Read more →

  Pope with Sri Chinmoy – date? SG- Waldheim with Sri Chinmoy – Date? Sri Chinmoy sits for a Moment with Surinam? Delegate after meditation in Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium   Click on thumb nail image below to see larger photo