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- Remembering World Gratitude Day Founder, Edna Fuerth Lemle, 2011 Apr 17
  
  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 →
- Possible Rapuntar involvement 1900 dec 31
  
  Fred Lebow – A celebration of his life (b) Programme and Statements Fred Lebow – A celebration of his life (a) Contents and Introduction 1994 Participation in the New York City Marathon – 1978 gallery: Gallery:
- Amb. A. Nazareth’s International Day of Non Violence Lecture at UN, NY Oct 2nd,2012
  
  Ambassador Hardeep Singh Puri Permanent Representative of India to the UN cordially invites Ms. Nilima Silver for an event to commemorate the “International Day of Non-Violence” on Tuesday, 2nd October 2012 at 1100 hrs at the ECOSOC Chamber, NLB, United Nations H.E. Mr. S.M. Krishna, External Affairs Minister of India will preside. H.E. Mr. Vuk … Read more →
- 1976 – 1986 Activities for Peace, Harmony and UN Lofty Goals
  
  Prologue 1976 – 1986 Activities for Peace, Harmony and the International Community’s Highest Goals History Continuity – early national and regional runs: Since the mid 1970’s Sri Chinmoy encouraged national and regional runs in support of the highest ideals of the international community. It was at the UN that the first big Global Relay Run … Read more →
- Oneness-Blessings from the Christian World – 1987 Jun 30
  
  The leader of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations , Sri Chinmoy, has been involved with many events supportive of Peace and world harmony, including interfaith initiatives.. He has received encouragement from representatives of many faiths for his leadership and ongoing activities. Below are some of the words offered by members of Christian religious … Read more →
- A New Generation for Peace – Msgr. Thomas Hartman shares their story 1989 May 16
  
  An organization committed to empowering young people around the world to be peacemakers Msgr. Thomas Hartman shares their story Msgr. Tom Hartman, Director of Radio and lV for the Diocese of Rockville Center, helped organize the first annual Youth Peace Summit in 1988. Host of numerous lV and radio shows, he sees TeLicare (Long Island … Read more →
- Sharing Happiness – Queens Museum of Art – Honour of IDH 2013 Mar 17
  
  Members of the Peace Meditation Group at the UN were happy to attend and show their support for: Sharing Happiness A programme in honour of the United Nations INTERNATIONAL DAY OF HAPPINESS The Queens Museum of Art; 17 March 2013 1:00-2:30 p.m. GUEST SPEAKERS: Cathy Oerter Jim Sherlock Mei-mei Berssenbrugge Ram Fishman Ashrita Furman Presented … Read more →
- 1994 Peace Walk + Prayer Breakfast for Int’l. Day of Peace & 50th Anniv UN General Assembly 20 Sep
  
  The prayer breakfast, included brief prayers and remarks by members of six religions. Sri Chinmoy opened the event with a silent meditation. The breakfast is held annually in conjunction with an early morning “Peace Walk through the streets of Manhattan by U.N. delegates and staff carrying their national flags. The Peace Walk is one of … Read more →
- “Meditation at the UN” – Article in CENTERPOINT NOW Magazine 2014
  
  This article published by the World Council of Peoples for the United Nations quotes or refers to : Jan Eliasson, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations since June 2012, Dag Hammarskj, second UN Secretary-General, …. U Thant. who succeeded Dag Hammarskjold as Secretary-General in 1961 Professor Kusumita P. Pedersen, PhD. Sri Chinmoy (1931-2007) Leader of … Read more →
- Grammy winner Addwitiya Roberta Flack and Friends perform for UN Community 1989 Aug 28
  
  Music for Peace with special guests: Addwitiya Roberta Flack – piano and voice Legendary vocalist with six Grammy Awards and 11 gold records Narada Michael Walden – keyboard and voice Grammy Awards for Producer of the Year and R&B Songwriter; Emmy Award for “One Moment in Time’~ 1988 Olympic theme Premik Russell Tubbs – saxophone … Read more →
- See Gorbachev in Disarament exhibit + visit UN bookstore after Peace Meditiation 1994-July 12
  
  Following the twice weekly meetings of the Peace Meditation Group in various rooms in the U.N., Sri Chinmoy would sometimes observe displays or recent public U.N. initiatives that members would bring to his attention. Viewing a Disarmament Display which featured Presidents Gorbachev and Regan. (Sri Chinmoy also had great admiration for President Gorbachev and always … Read more →
- Participation in Nelson Mandela Day Programme – Queens Museum – 18 Jul 2012
  
  Sri Chinmoy : The Peace Meditation at the United Nations participated in the programme at the NY Queens Museum in Celebration of 2012 Nelson Mandela International Day 7/18 for Mandela: A United Nations Academic Impact Initiative in Association with UNA-Queens Chapter and Queens Museum of Art Present an Evening of Performances and Discussion Celebrating the … Read more →
- International Mother Language Day, 23 Feb 2010 – Society of Foreign Consuls in NY.
  
  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 →
- 1987 Press Conference at UN Hotel Announces Oneness – Home World Peace Run
  
  Sri Chinmoy, Members of the Peace Meditation at the UN, media corespondents and other guests attended a New York press conference on 03 Feb 1997 to announce the kick off the “Oneness – Home” world Peace Run Among the celebrities supporting this initiative and attending the New York press conference Feb. 3 were: Olympic Gold … Read more →
- 1990 – Ultrarunning’s Big Lift – USA Sports Illustrated May 28 issue
  
  The peace meditations at the UN led by Sri Chinmoy were briefly mentioned in the midst of a 3 page article on ultra Running in the popular USA 28 May 1990 magazine ” Sports Illustrated”. Excerpt below: …’ tale of how an Eastern mystic saved a Western sport from oblivion. The unlikely mix of characters … Read more →
- Happiness Inner Perspetive: NY Public Library; Poems + Artistic Creations, 10 Apr – 31 May 2013
  
  This was the first Year since the UN General Assembly proclaimed an International Day of Happiness. The Grand Central Branch of the NY Public Library, which is few blocks form the UN used the theme of “Happiness – An Inner Perspectives” for a Poetry and Art Display during April – June 2013. It was a … Read more →
- World Family Day – Connecticut for UN Family 1984 May 27 + July
  
  WELCOME~ UNITED NATIONS DELEGATES, WIVES, and CHILDREN TO WORLD FAMILY DAY! Come to the beautiful countryside of Connecticut for an afternoon of fun and joy at the Old Greenwich Civic Center, from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 27. Admission is free. There will be entertaining circus acts from Medal Circus, musical performances of … Read more →
- Art Show and “Lifting Up the World” for UN Community – SUMMARY -1988 Sept
  
  The New Yorker Magazine and Classical Keyboard Instruments jointly sponsored an exhibition of Sri Chinmoy’s Jharna-Kala paintings on Sept. 15 at Buchman Hall on the upper East Side of Manhattan.. Afterwards, Sri Chinmoy went to a nearby gym and lifted with one arm several of the dignitaries who had come to the reception, including C. … Read more →
- U.N. Delegates Wives Play Tennis Tournament In Queens, 1985 Aug 03
  
  Members of the Peace Meditation at the UN were on hand when six wives of UN delegates graced a private tennis court in Jamaica, Queens,Saturday, August 3 for a round-robin tennis tournament and clinic. The ladies were guests of Sri Chinmoy, the Indian spiritual master, who for the last fifteen years, has directed the Peace … Read more →
- Fun Runs at the U.N. 1983 Oct 14 and 16
  
  Click on image below for larger of different resolution Photo – Images. Gallery:
- List of NGO’s 3rd floor display 19 April 1977
  
  After meditation Meeting Sri shinmoy went with some of the Meditation Group Members to see the Display on the 3rd Floor of the UN Conference Building. This Display listed many of the International Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO.s) which are represented at the UN. All Noted the Sri Chinmoy Center was part of this wail display. Gallery:
- Photos: Flags after Meditation at UN 19 Apr 1977
  
  Text to be added Sri Chinmoy in front of the Flags inside UN grounds after Peace Meditation at the United Nations group meeting Gallery:
- Events at Art Exhibition in Manhattan 1977 Spring
  
  Members of the Meditation Group attended a number of events at an Exhibition of the Jharna Kala Art of Sri Chinmoy during April and May of 1977. The events took place at he big exhibition space that was created at Huston Street in Manhattan. Gallery of Some Photos from Houston Street Exhibit of Jharna Kala … Read more →
- Meditation Group Members Sing at public concert 18 Jun 1977
  
  sometime members of the Peace Meditation group would join with other students of Sri Chinmoy nd perform music at a public event.(not sure if June or Jul 18) possibly confirm with anahata nada report from same time frame) More text to be added from sample of Jun 1977 : Gallery Sample;
- Members at Yoga Studio UN -NYC Blackout 13 Jul 1977
  
  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 →
- Meditation at UN Periodic Bulletin 1998 Sep, Vol 101 #1
  
  Contents VOLUME 101 , NUMBER 1 features 3 U Thant Peace Award Presented to His Holiness Pope John Paul II 7 Visit with the Gorbachevs 8 A World of Poetry 10 Peace Run for the United Nations 15 Peace Concert for the Millennium and the Heart of Gold Presentation 25 Meeting with Mr, Vladimir Petrovsky … Read more →
- Concerts: Riverdale, NY and Carnegie Hall 15, 18 Oct 1977
  
  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 →
- Joyful Parade in Manhattan 19 Nov 1977
  
  Part of a joyful parade 19 Nov 1977, in the streets of New York’s mid Manhattan showed support for the United Nations as the “Heart-Home of the World-Body.” Some Members of the Peace Meditation at the UN with their family, friends and colleagues came out to participate, observe and support along the parade route. … Read more →
- A Tribute to the International Red Cross 1979 Jan 23
  
  On 23 January 1979 Sri Chinmoy the Peace Meditation at the United Nations sponsored a programme in honour of the International Red Cross and its dedicated service to the world community. Guest speakers were: Deputy Ambassador Mrs. Ruth Garcia-Granados Rosenhouse of Guatemala and Mr. Vincent Arlotta, Director of the Queens Chap ter of the … Read more →
- Red Cross Programme Dec 1978 – Details to be confirmed
  
  Below is a gallery of Photos related to a dinner in NYC? that Sri Chinmoy attended with members of the Peace Meditation at the UN Dec Check report in Anahata Nada from 1978 – 1979
- Einstein Centennial Commemoration at Princeton University 1979 Mar 18
  
  ALBERT EINSTEIN: SCIENTIST-SAGE In March of 1979 friends and colleagues of Albert Einstein joined Sri Chinmoy: the Peace Meditation at the United Nations in observing the scientist’s centennial in two commemorative programmes . At the first, held in co-operation with Princeton University, members of the Princeton community gathered in the University Chapel … Read more →
- EXCERPTS From Conversation: Jesse Owens and Sri Chinmoy 1972 Nov 04
  
  EXCERPTS FROM A CONVERSATION BETWEEN JESSE OWENS AND SRI CHINMOY (See also refereed to in Programme 22 April 1980 in the UN Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium Trbute to Jesse Owens: tribute-to-olympic-and-human-rights-champion-jesse-owens-1980-apr-22/ On 4 November 1972, Sri Chinmoy met with former Olympic champion Jesse Owens, whom he has admired since his youth. Their interview took place in … Read more →
- Three Venezuelan Presidents – Welcome 1983 Dec 22 – 1984 Jan 02
  
  THREE VENEZUELAN PRESIDENTS WELCOME Sri-Chinmoy 1983-Dec-22 to 1984-Jan-02 CARACAS: Three Venezuelan presidents-a former one, the present one and the new president-elect-gave Sri Chinmoy a warm welcome to their country recently and embraced his message of peace. Some members of the Peace Mediation at the UN led by Sri Chinmoy, were present for some meetings. Those … Read more →
- Peace Meditation Group Members in Madrid, Spain 1984 Dec 21
  
  MAYOR OF MADRID HOSTS RECEPTION Mayor Enrique Tierno Galvan of Madrid on Dec 21, hosted a reception at his headquarters for Sri Chinmoy and his students which included members of the Peace Meditation group at the UN. The Mayor was rewarded with a song in his honour. . “We have great admiration for your work,” … Read more →
- Sri Chinmoy with Meditation Group: Agadir, Morocco 1985 Jan 04
  
  AGADIR GOVERNOR MOVED BY INDIAN MASTER OF PEACE AGADIR, Morocco-The Governor of the province of Agadir met with Sri Chinmoy three times during the Master’s visit here, saying that he had never been as “happy and moved” before in his life. Some members from the Peace Meditation Group at the UN were present on the … Read more →
- Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan JOURNAL – For UN’s 50th 1995 Aug 31
  
  Front cover and many articles related to the United Nations and spiritual values highlighted the BHAVAN’S JOURNAL VOI. :42 NO :2 AUGUST 31 , 1995 Our Cover : United Nations – 50th Anniversary In additon to articles on the UN principals and goals , there is a discussion of the work of Sri Chinmoy for … Read more →
- BVB World Music Festival – For UN’s 50th 1995 Aug 25
  
  Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan – World Music Festival – For UN’s 50th 1995 Aug 25 Sri Chinmoy opened the World Music Festival with his prayer song. Many members of the Peace Meditation group at he UN along with their family and friends attended these performances in tribute the United Nations. A number of the Peace Meditation … Read more →
- Ireland President Erskine Childers meet with Sri Chinmoy 1974 jul-01
  
  Meeting Between President Erskine Childers of Ireland and Sri Chinmoy: ERSKINE CHILDERS – PRESIDENT OF IRELAND (1974-1975) On his second visit to Ireland, Sri Chinmoy was received by the new President, Erskine Childers, at the President’s House in Dublin on July 1. The President told Sri Chinmoy, “I have been reading your book, “The Garland … Read more →
- Sri Chinmoy on Gratitude, USG Chowdhury, J. Light 2004 April 13
  
  on 13th April 2004 at an event in Aspiration Ground in Queens New york, the leader thof the meditation Group at the uN noted taht it had been 40 years since he had arrived in the west from India. On this occasion he expressed his gratitude those who had inspired, encouraged and assisted him derin … Read more →
- Gov Hernandez Colon and Sri Chinmoy on Going 1974 – 2007
  
  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 →
- Dr. Ananda Guruge: On a Portal to Wisdom of Sri Chinmoy 2000
  
  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 →
- Peace Race for UN Day: 2 mile races in over 140 cities around globe – Oct 1993
  
  Sri Chinmoy Peace Race for the United Nations: Two-mile races held in over 140 cities around the globe to promote United Nations Day – October Members of the Peace Meditation Group have supported or participated in a number of these events over the years since 1987. More information and photos to be added Runners in … Read more →
- A commemorative ceremony in honour of Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday 02 Oct 1987
  
  Members of the Peace Meditation at the UN Participated in a commemorative march and ceremony in honour of Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday 02 Oct 1987. More text and photos to be available:
- U Thant Peace Award to Ambassador Zenon Rossides of Cyprus 1982 Oct 7
  
  7 October 1982 -U Thant Peace Award presented to Ambassador Zenon Rossides of Cyprus Information to be collected from Meditation at the UN Bulletin A Moments Peace Anahata Nada Press Samples: From: A Moment’s Peace – Newsletter AMP/1982-03 October 1982 U THANT ISLAND – 7 … Read more →
- Meeting with Zubin Mehta, 9 May, 1985
  
  Some of the Members of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations were able to be present for a 9 May, 1985 -Meeting with Zubin Mehta, the musical director of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra fuller text to be added wtih photos: see anahata nada and other publications -song sri chinmoy library etc … Read more →
- SG Annan and Sri Chinmoy at NYC Friendship Run at UN and song 1998 Oct 31
  
  Sri Chinmoy offered a moment of silence for peace at the opening ceremony of the 20th annual International Friendship Run, held at the UN for 10,000 international runners, in conjunction with the NYC Marathon It featured welcoming remarks by Secretary-General Kofi Annan – 31 October 1998 Many Members of the Peace Meditation at the UN … Read more →
- Kofi Annan: Cynosure-Eyes -Book by Sri Chinmoy 2002
  
  Kofi Annan: cynosure-eyes by Sri Chinmoy see: https://www.srichinmoylibrary.com/ka printed by Agni Press 2002 Part I – prayerful and soulful aphorisms “The following 64 prayerful and soulful aphorisms I have written on the most auspicious occasion of our highly esteemed Secretary-General Kofi Annan’s 64th birthday.” Part II — Songs KA 69-73. Sri Chinmoy … Read more →
- Sri Chinmoy and Peace Meditation at UN members visit U Thant Mausoleum – 1980’s?
  
  Date to be confirmed and additional text and photos added as available/ Check Anahata Nada etc Gallery 1: See also Many Years later visit for U Thant’s 103rd Birth Anniversary events in Yangon 2012 Jan 12 https://www.srichinmoypeacemeditationatun.org/2012/01/21/u-thants-103rd-birth-anniv-myanmar-21-jan-2012-yangon/
- opening 21st International Friendship Run at UN 1999 Nov 6
  
  Sri Chinmoy offered a moment of silence for peace at the opening ceremony of the 21st 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 songs for marathon champions Ms. Tegla Loroupe of Kenya and Ms. Grete Waitz … Read more →
- Poetry by Sri Chinmoy; UNSRC Society of Writers Award of Excellence Mar 1993
  
  30 March 1993, Poetry reading by Sri Chinmoy, followed by a presentation by Mr. Hans Janitscheck, President of the UNSRC Society of Writers, to Sri Chinmoy of the Society’s Award of Excellence – UN Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium. Sri Chinmoy recited some from his earliest days to more recent Poems. Dr. Vidagdha Bennett spoke some about … Read more →

Quiet spaces in the working world
Around UN Headquarters in NY there are a number of small spaces which are more conducive to quiet reflection, prayer, meditation or a leisurely stroll. Those new to NY might find it refreshing to visit all the places on the list in the first few weeks to become acquainted with some alternative places to visit during lunch or for a few minutes before facing the commute home.
- Part 3-02 UN and Peace Meditation History -HIGHLIGHTS
  
  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 →
- Church Center for the United Nations – Chapel
  
  (44th St & 1st Ave.) Photo inside Chapel 2011 In between scheduled programmes, the 1st floor can be quiet retreat. Events and luncheons also held sometimes on second floor (especially if food served). (more photos and links to some programs held here) Other Photos:
- Episcopal Church Center – Chapel
  
  (815- 2nd ave) Photo of Outside doors. The Chapel is inside inside directly to left as enter. Photo inside chapel (More including on times open and photos)
- 4. UN Flower Garden
  
  The UN Garden can be a nice place for a quiet walk. However with recent construction there is limited access. Read more →
- 5. Holy Family Catholic Church
  
  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:
- 6. Dag Hammarskjold Plaza and Hepburn Garden
  
  Plaza looking from Second Ave to First Ave on 47th st? . Marker for Katharine Hepburn Garden
- 7. James P. Grant Plaza
  
  – 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:
- 8. Peter Detmould Park and Dog Run
  
  there are two entrances for the park
- 9. Park or Plaza on east 47th ST
  
  Between first an Second Ave – Adjacent to One DH Plaza
- 10. One Hundred UN Plaza Condominium
  
  (On NE Corner of 48th Street ? and First Ave)
- 11. Dag Hammarskjold Public Plaza
  
  On Second Ave, NW corner of 46th St?
- 12. Turtle Bay Music School
  
  Some UN Colleagues have taken classes here. Some practiced an instrument or singing in nearby parks..
- 13. – Gantry Plaza State Park –
  
  474 48th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11109, 718-786-6385 take the #7 subway one stop to queens (Vernon-Jackson) and walk a few blocks to the river. Ships and boats passing by… — – – – – – – – – – – ———————————————————————-
- Quite spaces
  
  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 →
- UN Meditation – Room of Quiet – Link to History
  
  The Meditation room or the UN “Room of Quiet”, which was redesigned by the 2nd Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold, has an interesting History. Read more →

Room of Quiet
The Mediation Room in the public access area of the main NY Headquarters building was redesigned by the 2nd UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold in 1957. Also referred to as the "Room of Quiet" where "only thoughts should speak. ". Used by delegates, staff and others for moments of reflective silence thorough the day.. Secretaries-General often begin their term of office by visiting this room. Heads of State or Government have also visited before important speeches. This category includes posts and photos related to historical background and more recent celebrations or related information about this space.
- Peace Window by March Chagall, 24 Oct 2005.
  
  Adjacent to the Meditation “Room of Quiet” at the UN, there was an event in front of the stained Glass window by March Chagall, on 24 October 2005. A number of members of the Peace Meditation at the UN attended. This occasion also marked the 60th Anniversary of the United Nations as well as the … Read more →
- 20th Anniversary – redesigned Meditation Room – SPECIAL PUBLICATION -15 Nov 1977
  
  Special Publication marking 20th Anniversary of the redesign of Meditation Room at the United Nations. The following Special Publication from the Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations highlights the program of 15 Nov 1977. This was a supplement of the Regular Bulletin “Meditation at the United Nations” . For more information see related links … Read more →
- Meditation Room : Ridiculous to Sublime – Cartoon 17 Jan 1971 & S-G Hammarskjold on “ROOM of QUIET”
  
  The New Yorker Magazine of 16 January 1971 included a cartoon depicting the United Nations Delegates Lounge. Below Quote of one delegate saying to a frowning, pensive or discouraged looking fellow: “Dame it all, man, we have a Meditation Room for that sort of thing!” It was favorite of some members of the Meditation Group … Read more →
- A Room of Quiet – for Meditation at the United Nations: 6 languages 2007 Dec
  
  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 →
- Meditation at the USA Pentagon Jul 1988
  
  INTRODUCTION 8 July 1988. Sri Chinmoy, who holds meditations at the United Nations and the U.S. Congress, was invited to the Pentagon to hold a special meditation for members of the Department of Defense. Edward Winchester, President of the Pentagon Meditation Club, escorted Sri Chinmoy on a personal tour of the Pentagon – explaining his … Read more →
- Meditation Room UN 25 Yr. : Presentation to SG, 1st “Declaration World Thanks..” 1982 – 83
  
  Date between 1982-Nov to Feb 1983 , Originally was to be in Nov 1982, (in time for actual 25th anniversary of the redesign of the Meditation Rom at UN) was postponed to fit various participants schedules. 25th Anniversary of redesigned _Meditation – Room of Quiet” at UN. Secretary-General, Javier Perez De Cuellar Accepts first Declaration … Read more →
- “Meditation at the UN” – Article in CENTERPOINT NOW Magazine 2014
  
  This article published by the World Council of Peoples for the United Nations quotes or refers to : Jan Eliasson, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations since June 2012, Dag Hammarskj, second UN Secretary-General, …. U Thant. who succeeded Dag Hammarskjold as Secretary-General in 1961 Professor Kusumita P. Pedersen, PhD. Sri Chinmoy (1931-2007) Leader of … Read more →
- Background on original “Friends of the Meditation Room” 27 Jul 1977
  
  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 →
- C. Extended remarks from 10 Aug 1977 – more history on UN Meditation Room
  
  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 →
- A. 20th Anniversary since redesign of Meditation Room – 15 Nov 1977
  
  “The United Nations’ hope for success rests on its thought and action being guided by the spirit that the room symbolises. ” – Dag Hammarskjold (2nd Secretary-General) Small gathering in Room of Quiet Programme in Conference room 4, Monsignor Giovanni Cheli, Permanent Observer of the Holy See H.E. Dr. Carlos P. Romulo, Secretary of … Read more →
- B. Excerpts on History of meditation Room – Wainwright House, Aug 10 1977
  
  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 →
- UN Meditation – Room of Quiet – Link to History
  
  The Meditation room or the UN “Room of Quiet”, which was redesigned by the 2nd Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold, has an interesting History. Read more →

Talks about the UN Heart-Home
During his almost 4 decades of service to the United Nations, Sri Chinmoy offered many inspiring talks about the world body, peace, oneness and the inner life."The outer message of the UN is peace. The inner message .. is love. The inmost message ...is oneness."
- Each Nation, 1981 Mar 04
  
  An Offering by Sri Chinmoy, Leader of the Peace Meditations at the United Nations. EACH NATION Each nation has five members in its family: inspiration, aspiration, realisation, revelation and manifestation. The body needs inspiration. The vital needs aspiration. The mind needs realisation. The heart needs revelation. The soul needs manifestation. The body wants to walk. … Read more →
- The Inner Role Of The United Nations – Geneva 16 Jun 1980
  
  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 →
- How does New York or America benefit from the United Nations presence?
  
  Sri Chinmoy: The United Nations is a garden that has lots of plants and trees. If a garden has beautiful plants, fragrant flowers and many trees with most delicious fruits, then the person who houses the garden will treasure it. He will feel that the flowers and trees are like his own children, and that … Read more →
- Question: Is the United Nations the seed or the fruit of world transformation?
  
  Sri Chinmoy: When we are in the mind, when we are of the mind and when we are for the mind, then we feel that the United Nations is definitely a fruit. The hungry minds and, especially, the hungry vitals of some countries and some individuals have been greedily trying to devour this fruit. But … Read more →
- Question: Does any small progressive act anywhere on earth improve the United Nations?
  
  Sri Chinmoy: Certainly it does. Whenever and wherever an iota of progress is manifested in the earth-consciousness, the United Nations gets the result. It is like a father and son. When the son goes abroad and does something great and good for mankind, the father gets tremendous joy, for the father sees his own inspiration, … Read more →
- Question: Is it spiritually correct for some countries not to join the United Nations?
  
  Sri Chinmoy: No, every country should join the United Nations. Countries that do not join the United Nations are doing something spiritually incorrect. Spirituality means not only simplicity, sincerity, purity and humility, but also universality, oneness and unity. World unity is of paramount importance. True, the United Nations is not perfect. But no individual and … Read more →
- Meditation Group 2nd anniv – Excerpts – Sri Chinmoy’s lectures at UN 1970-1972
  
  DEDICATED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL, U THANT Meditation Group 2nd Anniversary Excerpts from Sri Chinmoy’s lectures delivered at the United Nations, 1970-1972 Cover photo: Sri Chinmoy, Spiritual leader of the Meditation Group at the UN, meeting Secretary-General U Thant, February 29, 1972. (Photo by Agni – Mr. Jose Casanova) The Garland of Nation Souls … A … Read more →
- Quotes about UN: Poster 13th Ann. Peace Meditation at UN, Calendar 1983-84
  
  “Each nation has human beings who aspire for a better, more illumining and more fulfilling world. These seekers have expressed their aspiration in and through various fields: spirituality, religion, philosophy, science , music, art, poetry and so forth. The United Nations is not only for the delegates. and representatives of the various nations. It is … Read more →
- Tribute to 29th UN General Assembly and Dag Hammarskjold: 1974 Sep 17
  
  The General Assembly On Tuesday, 17 September 1974, the Meditation Group at the United Nations held a special meeting at which Sri Chinmoy paid tribute to the two significant events which marked the day: the opening of the twenty-ninth session of the General Assembly and the commemoration of the death of former Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold. … Read more →
- Secretary-General U Thant Last message to Staff – 1971 Dec 17
  
  Staff· Committee BULLETIN – UN/ST/SCB/281 28 December 1971 – Staff pays farewell tribute to U Thant On Friday, 17 December 1971, members of the staff at Headquarters ‘attended a ceremony in the General Assembly Hall to pay tribute to Secretary-General U Thant, whose term of office ends ·this year. The Chairman of the Staff Committee, … Read more →
- Model U.N. at Gannon College – 1977 Nov 11-12
  
  Peace Meditation Group members Kevin (Adhiratha) Keefe and Bernard (Sanatan) Curchack were guest speakers at the Twenty-fifth , Gannon College model United Nations programme in Erie, Pennsylvania held on 11 and 12 November 1977 . Gannon College holds the distinction of being the first college to develop a mock General Assembly for high school students. … Read more →
- United Nations: The World’s Oneness-Home – book 2005 May 11
  
  This post contains links to pages of book published in 2005 which contains answers to spiritual questions, poems and inspirational talks, offered by Sri Chinmoy at the United Nations between June 1977 and October 1994. This is the 1,510th book that Sri Chinmoy has written since he came to the West in 1964. His first … Read more →
- FOOD AND GOD 1980 Feb 01
  
  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 →
- SUCCESS-MARCH AND PROGRESS-FLIGHT 27 Feb 1980
  
  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 →
- The Inner Role Of The United Nations – Washington DC, US State Department
  
  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 →
- Eleventh Anniversary of Peace Meditations at the United Nations, 1981 Apr 14
  
  Sri Chinmoy: the Peace Meditation at the U.N. marked its 11th year of existence at the United Nations in a programme held 14 April 1981 in the Chapel of the Church Center for the United Nations. Toward the end of the Programme Sri Chinmoy made the following remarks about the members of the Peace Meditation … Read more →
- Inner Duty and Outer Duty for U.N. Community, 1975 Mar 28
  
  AN INNER DUTY AND AN OUTER DUTY Each member of the United Nations has an inner duty and an outer duty. The inner duty is to pray and meditate and the outer duty is to serve and dedicate. All those who are working at the United Nations are serving the United Nations and the world … Read more →
- Gratitude-Hearts Salute U. N. Oneness-Promise-Soul 1988 Dec 31
  
  PREFACE This booklet contains selected inspirational messages and excerpts from lectures which Sri Chinmoy has offered to the United Nations community during the last twenty years. Sri Chinmoy was invited to give the first of his many talks on the spiritual role of the United Nations in November of 1968. Since April of 1970, he … Read more →
- Message of the United Nations & related collected 1988
  
  THE MESSAGE OF THE UNITED NATIONS Below selections are one chapter in publication “Gratitude-Hearts Salute U. N. Oneness-Promise-Soul” 1988 Dec 31 The outer message of the United Nations is peace. The inner message of the United Nations is love. The inmost message of the United Nations is oneness. Peace we feel. Love we become. Oneness … Read more →
- Is a Spiritual Role for the United Nations Practical? & related – collected 1988
  
  Below selections are one chapter in publication “Gratitude-Hearts Salute U. N. Oneness-Promise-Soul” 1988 Dec 31 Is a Spiritual Role for the United Nations Practical? The United Nations is playing a most important role in seeking to establish world harmony, world peace, world oneness, world divinity, world perfection and God-satisfaction. The outer world says that the … Read more →
- The United Nations: A Nucleus of Worldwide Spirituality – & related collected 1988
  
  Below selections are one chapter in publication “Gratitude-Hearts Salute U. N. Oneness-Promise-Soul” 1988 Dec 31 THE UNITED NATIONS: A NUCLEUS OF WORLDWIDE SPIRITUALITY It is not only possible, but inevitable, that the United Nations will one day be a nucleus of worldwide spirituality. The symbol, the truth, the light that the United Nations embodies is … Read more →
- The Divine Mission – Talk & related collected 1988
  
  Below selections are one chapter in publication “Gratitude-Hearts Salute U. N. Oneness-Promise-Soul” 1988 Dec 31 THE DIVINE MISSION At the United Nations there are many missions representing different countries. To me each mission is like a river flowing into the ocean, and the ocean is the United Nations. Each mission is a flowing river entering … Read more →
- What Is the United Nations Really Doing for Humanity? & related collected 1988
  
  Below selections are one chapter in publication “Gratitude-Hearts Salute U. N. Oneness-Promise-Soul” 1988 Dec 31 WHAT IS THE UNITED NATIONS REALLY DOING FOR HUMANITY? What is the United Nations really doing for humanity? The United Nations is humanity’s colossal hope. The United Nations is Divinity’s lofty promise. Hope needs assurance from Heavens soul. Promise needs … Read more →
- Short Inspirational Talks at UN Secretariat Offices 1987 Nov 13
  
  2 Talks at United Nations Headquarters – Highlights: Meditation : Mind, Heart, Life, Inner Pilot; Problems solve not only his own personal problems but also all the world’s problem About the United Nations : Self- Giving Severs, UN Soul, aspiring human life, which longs for oneness in peace ; harbingers will expedite the unprecedented journey … Read more →
- Quotes on Peace and the UN – in 6 Languages, handout 1985 Sep 13
  
  At Diplomat reception at a Celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the United Nations and Premier of song offered to the U.N., there was a handout of quotations in 6 Languages. The quotes were from previous statements by Sri Chinmoy in English that had also been additionally translated in to the other 5 Official languages … Read more →
- My Meditation-Service at UN for 25 Yrs by Sri Chinmoy BOOK 1995
  
  Here is link to the home of My Meditation-Service at the United Nations for 25 Years by Sri Chinmoy. First published by Agni Press in 1995. Reprinted with the permission of Sri Chinmoy. http://www.srichinmoylibrary.com/msun Adapted from Excerpt of the Back Cover: The United Nations is a beacon of hope and goodwill for all the world. … Read more →
- 50 Talks Highlighted for 50th Anniversary, March 2021
  
  Celebrating 50 Years with 50 Talks During his nearly four decades of service at United Nations Headquarters in New York, Sri Chinmoy offered many talks on meditation, spirituality and the inner and outer role of the United Nations. Following are just a few excerpts from his illumining lectures, which continue to offer great insight, wisdom … Read more →
- Music Celebration includes New Compilation for book “The Garland of Nation-Souls Nov 1995”
  
  A celebration of the release of Sri Chinmoy’s book The Garland of Nation-Souls, 1995 * hosted by H.E. Ambassador Jorge E. Illueca, Permanent Representative of Panama to the UN; featuring the performance of Cantata for the United Nations, a vocal work with instrumental accompaniment based on selections of music composed by Sri Chinmoy, arranged by … Read more →
- 15 Questions and Answers about the United Nations – May 1979
  
  Sri Chinmoy answered the following questions during a meeting of the Meditation Group, held on 9 May 197 9 in the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium: How does the Supreme see the United Nations? Will the dream that began with the League of Nations need yet another organisation to manifest itself? Will the United Nations grow in … Read more →
- Meditation Conference “Inner Flames at the United Nations” Mark Open 31st GA ; 20 Sept 1976
  
  In order to bring into sharper focus the living reality of the U.N. and in conjunction with the 31st anniversary of the UN and the opening of the 31st General Assembly the following day, the Peace Meditation Group at the UN held its second annual International Conference on September 20, 1976 in Conference Room 3. … Read more →
- The Inner Message Of The United Nations
  
  The outer message of the United Nations is Peace. The inner message of the United Nations is Love. The inmost message of the United Nations is Oneness. Peace we feel. Love we become. Oneness we manifest. The United Nations has a mind, a heart and a soul. Its mind tries to offer flowing Peace. Its … Read more →
- The Heart-Peace of The UN 03 March 1973
  
  The Heart-Peace Of The United Nations The heart says to peace, “Peace, I need you.” Peace says to the heart, “Heart, I need you.” Both the heart and peace need each other. Without peace, the heart is fruitless. Without the heart, peace is homeless. The inner heart of the United Nations is flooded with peace. … Read more →
- The United Nations And World Union
  
  The United Nations is the seed. World union is the fruit. Both are equally important; both are of supreme importance. God-Vision embodies the seed. God-Reality reveals the fruit. The United Nations is the morning. World union is the day. When the heart of the morning is flooded with inner light, divine light, the Light … Read more →
- No Nation Is Unwanted
  
  No nation is unwanted. Every nation is wanted. Every nation is needed. Every nation is indispensable. Each nation is great. The greatness of each nation lies in its deep love for other nations and in its self-giving to other nations. Why does an individual love others? An individual loves others because he knows that if … Read more →
- Each Nation In Its Place Is Great, 1973 May 03
  
  A nation is a limb of the universal body. Each limb is necessary, essential and indispensable. Each nation represents humanity’s hope, humanity’s promise and humanity’s progress. Hope was our yesterday’s treasure. Promise is our today’s treasure. Progress shall be our tomorrow’s treasure. Each nation can be great by virtue of a few divine qualities. A … Read more →
- The Soul-Love Of The United Nations
  
  The soul-love of the United Nations is life-examination, life-improvement and life-perfection. Life-examination makes our life on earth meaningful. Life-improvement makes our rest in Heaven blissful. Life-perfection makes our rest in Heaven and on earth fruitful. The soul-love of the United Nations has the fragrance of Divinity’s rose on the physical plane and the benediction of … Read more →
- You Or I?
  
  O God, are You responsible for all the suffering, darkness and ignorance in the world, or am I? “Son, I am responsible. I am responsible for everything; I am responsible for everyone; I am responsible for My entire creation. It is I who reside in everything as inspiration and as aspiration. It is I who … Read more →
- The Inner Way
  
  The inner way is the manifestation of the inner creation. The inner creation is the revelation of the inner realisation. The inner realisation is the dynamic expression of the inner will. Will is power. Realisation is peace. Creation is bliss. Will tells me what I can divinely do for God and humanity. Realisation tells me … Read more →
- Question: What Is The Most Important Thing to remember…
  
  Question: What is the most important thing to remember while working at the United Nations? Sri Chinmoy: The most important thing to remember while working at the United Nations is the vision of the United Nations. The vision of the United Nations is world peace and world harmony: one nation, one soul and one goal. … Read more →
- Question: Cooperation Among All Nations is an ancient dream……
  
  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 →
- What Is The United Nations Really Doing For Humanity?
  
  This is a most challenging question. Each person is competent to answer this lofty question according to his soul’s light. First, I wish to tell you what the United Nations is, according to my own inner light. The United Nations is humanity’s colossal hope. The United Nations is Divinity’s lofty promise. Hope needs assurance from … Read more →
- The Divine Mission…a love-offering and a self-giving.
  
  The Divine Mission is not a self-imposition or a world-proposition. The Divine Mission is at once a love-offering and a self-giving. The world needs attention. The Divine Mission is always willing to offer its one-pointed attention to the world. The world needs concern. The Divine Mission is always ready to offer its soulful, meaningful and … Read more →
- United Nations Day – signifies a day of universal hope, promise, peace and oneness. 1978 Oct 24
  
  On 24 October 1978 the Peace Meditation at the United Nations observed United Nations Day with a programme in the Dag Hammarskjöld Auditorium. Sri Chinmoy made the following remarks on that occasion. Today is U.N. Day. What does U.N. Day signify? It signifies a day of universal hope, a day of universal promise, a day … Read more →
- God’s Compassion And UNs’ Dedication,1972 Mar 02
  
  Unlimited and unconditional is God’s Compassion. Thoughtful and fruitful is the dedication of the United Nations. God’s Compassion is ignored by humanity. The dedication of the United Nations is quite often misunderstood and at times suspected by humanity. Why does this happen? It happens precisely because ignorance still lords it over us. God’s Compassion is … Read more →
- Question: Is it possible that the United Nations will one day be a nucleus of worldwide spirituality?
  
  Question: Is it possible that the United Nations will one day be a nucleus of worldwide spirituality? Sri Chinmoy: That is not only possible but also inevitable. The symbol, the truth, the light that the United Nations embodies is bound to cover the length and breadth of the world. The body and form that the … Read more →
- Question: Does any small, progressive act towards world-oneness anywhere on earth improve the United Nations?
  
  Question: Does any small, progressive act towards world-oneness anywhere on earth improve the United Nations? Sri Chinmoy: Certainly it does. If there is any progress in any corner of the globe, the fruits of that progress will come back to its ultimate source. It is like a father and son. When the son goes abroad … Read more →
- Question : When peace is finally established on earth, what then will be the function of the United Nations?
  
  Sri Chinmoy: The role of the United Nations will not come to an end after the establishment of peace on earth. To have world peace is just the beginning; it is not and cannot be the end of human achievement. When an individual seeker acquires peace, for example, there are many other things that he … Read more →
- Peace – Who Bring about? You and your sisters and brothers…
  
  Peace I have come to you today as a seeker-brother, a lover of humanity. We are all seekers here; we are all aspiring for the highest Truth. You are aspiring and I also am aspiring. Aspiration is the climbing flame within us and, at the same time, a connecting link between you and me, between … Read more →
- Spirituality: The Fount Of World Peace 1971 Jul 01
  
  Spirituality is aspiration. Spirituality is Yoga. When we have learned what we can expect from aspiration and what we can expect from Yoga, world peace will no longer remain a far cry. Aspiration is an aspirant’s conscious longing for the deeper Reality. Yoga is a seeker’s conscious oneness with God. Aspiration leads man to God-Consciousness. … Read more →
- Dr. Robert Muller: Do you think the United Nations exercises a real influence in the world? What in your view is its principal contribution?
  
  Dr. Robert Muller: Do you think the United Nations exercises a real influence in the world? What in your view is its principal contribution? How does it appear to you in the great stream of history and human evolution? Sri Chinmoy: Not only do I think, but it is my absolute inner conviction, that the … Read more →

Thoughts from the UN community.
Thoughts from the UN community. Secretaries-General and others have offered their spiritual insights and vision of the future of humanity, world cooperation, unity and "Oneness".
- Oneness-Arrival-Shore – 1988 Nov 05, OAS/88-06 publication
  
  Contents – Summary SANDY DAVIDSON: ABOVE AND BEYOND The 1988 New York City Marathon is just around the comer, and every one of the 20,000 runners probably has an interesting tale to tell about his or her sports career. Few, though, could match that of Alexander (Sandy) Davidson, a Principal Technical Adviser with UNDP. This … Read more →
- Dr. Ananda Guruge: On a Portal to Wisdom of Sri Chinmoy 2000
  
  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 →
- WORLD HUNGER Programme at UN 1988 Jul 22
  
  A presentation by Peter Mann, Project Co-coordinator for World Hunger Year, will focus on: • a new vision of development • what gives us hope • what gives power to our work for development and release from poverty Friday, 22 July 1988 • 1:00 p.m. Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium World Hunger Year-founded in 1975 by late … Read more →
- Re-dedication N. Rockwell Golden Rule Mosaic at UN 2014 Feb 04
  
  Members of the Peace Meditation Group at the UN were invited to be present for the Re-dedication of the Norman Rockwell Golden Rule Mosaic at UN on February 04 2014. They also attended the reception after the Event at the Church Center for the United Nations on 44th street and 1st Avenue.. 2014 Feb 04. … Read more →
- Three ‘Prayers for the Millennium – in UNSRC “Reflections Millennium Issue” 2000 Aug 31
  
  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 →
- Reflections by Indian Leaders and United Nations Officials 1987 Apr 14
  
  INTRODUCTION This documentary booklet records some impressions of and reflections on the service of Sri Chinmoy and the Peace Meditation at the United Nations, as expressed by Secretaries-General and Presidents of the General Assembly of the United Nations-where Sri Chinmoy has conducted twice-weekly peace meditations for delegates and staff since 1970-as well as by a … Read more →
- Musical Tribute to India; P.A. Nazareth, Consul General, 1987 Mar 13
  
  THE CONSUL GENERAL OF INDIA AT THE SRI CHINMOY PEACE MEDITATION On 13 March 1987, Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations offered a musical tribute to India at United Nations Headquarters in New York, with the Honourable P.A. Nazareth, Consul General of India, as special guest. The programme of instrumental and … Read more →
- Sri Chinmoy: Peace Meditation at UN – A UNICEF Presence 1996 jun 30
  
  This article appeared in the double issue number 2 -3 of the 1996 United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Staff News Who climbs icy cliffs, runs marathons, competes in the Inter-Agency Games, directs a Fitness Centre, hosts concerts and caters banquets? Collectively, it’s the UNICEF staff members of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United … Read more →
- Delegates Wives Prayer, Meditation on ocassion of Nobel Prize UN Peace-Keeping 1988 Oct 19
  
  On the occasion of the award of the Nobel Peace Prize to the United: Nations Peace-Keeping Operations Mrs. Greta Zepos Wife of the Permanent Representative of Greece to the United Nations warmly invites you to join other delegates’ wives in Prayer and Meditation for Peace 2:30 p. m., Wednesday, 19 Octo6er 1988 Jharna-Kala Gallery at … Read more →
- Appreciation for Oneness-Arrival-Shore from Kofi Annan 1988 Oct 10 + others
  
  Very appreciative messages were received after the first issuances of Oneness-Arrival- Shore see two below: Kofi A. Annan, Assistant Secretary-General for Human Resources Management (future Secretary -General of UN) Iobal Haji ,Principal Officer ,Office of the Director General, DIEC UNITED NATIONS NATIONS UNIES 10 October1988 Dear Ms. Hein, I acknowledge with thanks your transmittal … Read more →
- Encourage USG, Administrator UNDP 1993 Jul 15
  
  Member of the Peace Meditation at the UN conveys good wishes to the new Under-Secretary General and Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). 15 July 1993 Dear Mr. Speth, On behalf of the Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations, I would like to offer our very best wishes for your success and … Read more →
- Oneness-Arrival-Shore – 1988 Oct 24, OAS/88-05 publication
  
  Contents – Summary MANY WAYS TO HONOUR UN DAY The world is gearing up for UN Day, and some groups are planning to spread their celebrations over several days. At UN Headquarters, a peace walk, a one-mile run, two concerts, a reading from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and seven minutes of silence devoted … Read more →
- Oneness-Arrival-Shore – 1988 Oct 12, OAS/88-04 publication
  
  Contents – Summary THE INTERNATIONAL DRINKING WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION DECADE: A success story of the United Nations system and the international community at large Often, perhaps too often, the United Nations is criticized for perceived failure, without an understanding of the complexity of the many factors affecting the outcome of its efforts. Seldom, much … Read more →
- Nemi Fredner: Carrying on a family UN tradition: 10th anniversary at UNDP 1987 May 04
  
  On 4 May Ms. Nemi Fredner celebrated her tenth year of service at UNDP (Technical Advisory Division) with a large and joyous programme held in the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium. Following is an interview with Ms. Fredner, who is very supportive of the Peace Meditation Group at the UN. Nemi speaks about this in the … Read more →
- View From Headquarters: Summer 1987 Good News Periodical
  
  This Issue of View From Headquarters covers REVIEW OF UN POLITICAL FUNCTIONS COMPLETED Staff member Nemi Fredner: Carrying on a family tradition ( Nemi is and active supporter of the Peace Meditation Group at the UN) JOHN PLATE: REFLECTIONS, OPTIMISM AFTER 17 YEARS OF SERVICE View from Headquarters is an informal newsletter. … Read more →
- Visit Ambassador & Mrs. Zennon Rossides of Cyprus 15 December 1978 at their NY home
  
  The evening of 15 December 1978 the members of Sri Chinmoy Meditation at the United Nations visited with Ambassador and Mrs. Zenon Rossides of Cyprus in their home in Manhattan. The group sang two songs that Sri Chinmoy had composed to poems by the Ambassador, as well as a song of gratitude that Sri Chinmoy … Read more →
- Disarmament and Development,1982 June, Mrs. Catley-Carlson, UNICEF Dep EXD.
  
  In June 1982 the meditation group held three programmes on the occasion of the United Nations Second Special Session on Disarmament. The first was a meditation in the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium on 7 June, the opening day of the Session, where delegates and staff joined to pray and meditate for the success of the Session. … Read more →
- Universal Children’s Day Celebrated – 1981 Oct 29 – UN, NY
  
  Universal Children’s Day was marked by the meditation group on 29 October 1981 with a programme featuring: Mr. Nicholas van Oudenhoven, UNICEF Development Education Officer, whose talk was entitled : “‘Inward and Outward: Sharing Some Questions on Development Education.“ The programme also included: the viewing of the Film: “A Tough Place to Play”, the first … Read more →
- Student of Peace – Excerpts related to support for UN Goals 1988
  
  Below are images from the publication “Student of Peace” around Dec 1988 concerning Service for Peace at the United Nations PEACE MEDITATIONS – – – – – – – – p 9 ACTIVITIES AT THE UNITED NATIONS – – – – p.10 PEACE WALKS AT THE UNITED NATIONS – – – – p.10 – 11 … Read more →
- International Security and Third World – Amb. Kasemsri, Thailand, 1983 Feb 25
  
  Excerpts from an address to the Meditation Group by H.E. Mr. Birbhongse Kasemsri, Permanent Representative of ‘Thailand, on 25 February 1983: “Whatever the perceptions of the major powers happen to be regarding the United Nations, and such perceptions have changed from time to time, the small countries or smaller nations look at the united Nations … Read more →
- Peace meditation, with R. Muller, Chancellor, University for Peace July 1996
  
  9 July 1996 Peace meditation, with remarks by special guest Dr. Robert Muller, Chancellor for the University for Peace. More Text and Photos to be added as available. Gallery:
- Spiritual Leader says Oneness, Light Shall Prevail 31 Aug 2007
  
  Members of the Peace Meditation were present for a meeting where Sri Chinmoy lifted the humanitarian and philanthropist Tom Scott, co-founder of Nantucket Nectars, at Aspiration-Ground in Jamaica , Queens,NY. 31 Aug 2007 Sri Chinmoy described his political philosophy in answer to some question. He speaks encouragingly to all the thousands of seekers who sincerely … Read more →
- The Challenge of Diversity” Address by UN SG, Kofi Annan 27 April 1998.
  
  Talk at on Diversity published in 1998 Sep issue of “Meditation at the UN.” Published by Sri Chinmoy:the Peace Meditation at the UN. SECRETARY-GENERAL STRESSES RELIGIOUS, SPIRITUAL DIMENSIONS OF UN WORK, IN KEYNOTE ADDRESS 27 April 1998 Press Release SG/SM/6541/Rev.1* “The Challenge of Diversity” Keynote Address by the Secretary-General, Kofi Annan. (correction to 27 … Read more →
- Dedication to UN and Secretary-General’s Office 01 Oct 1976
  
  October 1976 the Meditation Group at the UN sponsored a panel discussion exploring the role of the UN Secretary-General. Sri Chinmoy, Leader of the Meditation Group, opened the session, held in the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium. Speakers were Robert G. Muller, Director and Deputy to the Under-Secretary-General for Inter-Agency Affairs and Co-ordination and Donald Keys, United … Read more →
- Philippines 34th UN Anniversary 23 Oct 1979
  
  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’s Day Reception 10 Mar 1980
  
  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.
- Turkey Speaker at Western European and Other States Event 10 Jul 1981
  
  The second in the series of regional programmes (featuring the Western European and other States regional group) was held on 10 Jul 1981*. The guest speaker was H.E. Mr. Talat S. Halman, Deputy Permanent Representative of Turkey to the United Nations. *Note some print reports note 10 Jun for this event, However the first in … Read more →
- International Women’s Day Prog 9 Mar 1981
  
  1981 International Women’s Day was marked at U.N. Headquarters this year by a programme on 9 March sponsored by the meditation group in the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium. Guest speaker was Ms. Kay Fraleigh, Chairperson of the NGO U.N. Committee on the Decade for Women and Representative at the U. N. for the International Alliance of … Read more →
- Progamme Highlighting Regional Traditions : Latin American States 1981 Jul 07
  
  During July 1981 the meditation group hosted a series of programmes at U.N. Headquarters high-lighting the cultural and spiritual traditions of the major regions of the world. The first of the series (focusing on the Latin American region) was held on 7 July. The guest speaker was Mr. Lucien J. Henar, Deputy Permanent Representative of … Read more →
- International Mother Language Day, 23 Feb 2010 – Society of Foreign Consuls in NY.
  
  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 →
- Complex Development Issues at UNDP 1982 Nov 29
  
  Address by Mr. Erskine Childers, Director, Division of Information, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), at a special programme for UNDP sponsored by the Meditation Group on 29 November 1982. You probably know that UNDP is the largest operational expression of global co-operation, of North-South co-operation, in existence today in the world . There are more … Read more →
- 3rd Programme for Disarmament – Amb. Z. Rossides 1982 jun 28
  
  In June 1982 the meditation group held three programmes on the occasion of the United Nations Second Special Session on Disarmament. The third programme, held on 28 June, featured guest speaker Ambassador Zenon Rossides of Cyprus, who has served as a member of the Group of Experts on the Relationship between Disarmament and International Security, … Read more →
- U Thant the visionary – Sri Chinmoy’s appreciation 1977
  
  U Thant the visionary says: “a day will come when these different societies — communist societies, capitalist societies, socialist societies, and any other type of societies — are going to exist peacefully. I believe in these things” U Thant feels that as different religions live in the peace room, even so societies can live in … Read more →
- 1976 – 1986 Activities for Peace, Harmony and UN Lofty Goals
  
  Prologue 1976 – 1986 Activities for Peace, Harmony and the International Community’s Highest Goals History Continuity – early national and regional runs: Since the mid 1970’s Sri Chinmoy encouraged national and regional runs in support of the highest ideals of the international community. It was at the UN that the first big Global Relay Run … Read more →
- Art Show and “Lifting Up the World” for UN Community – SUMMARY -1988 Sept
  
  The New Yorker Magazine and Classical Keyboard Instruments jointly sponsored an exhibition of Sri Chinmoy’s Jharna-Kala paintings on Sept. 15 at Buchman Hall on the upper East Side of Manhattan.. Afterwards, Sri Chinmoy went to a nearby gym and lifted with one arm several of the dignitaries who had come to the reception, including C. … Read more →
- See Gorbachev in Disarament exhibit + visit UN bookstore after Peace Meditiation 1994-July 12
  
  Following the twice weekly meetings of the Peace Meditation Group in various rooms in the U.N., Sri Chinmoy would sometimes observe displays or recent public U.N. initiatives that members would bring to his attention. Viewing a Disarmament Display which featured Presidents Gorbachev and Regan. (Sri Chinmoy also had great admiration for President Gorbachev and always … Read more →
- 1994 Peace Walk + Prayer Breakfast for Int’l. Day of Peace & 50th Anniv UN General Assembly 20 Sep
  
  The prayer breakfast, included brief prayers and remarks by members of six religions. Sri Chinmoy opened the event with a silent meditation. The breakfast is held annually in conjunction with an early morning “Peace Walk through the streets of Manhattan by U.N. delegates and staff carrying their national flags. The Peace Walk is one of … Read more →
- Remembering World Gratitude Day Founder, Edna Fuerth Lemle, 2011 Apr 17
  
  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 →
- BENEFIT BAZAAR FOR UNICEF 1975 October 16
  
  On Thursday, October 16, the Meditation Group at the United Nations held a bazaar in the staff lounge of the Secretariat for the benefit of UNICEF. U.N. staff members enjoying side-show entertainment at bazaar sponsored by Meditation Group at the UN. Items on sale included potted plants, books, records, trinkets, homemade cookies, cakes and preserves. … Read more →
- World Environment Day program – “O Body of the World” Song 1977 Jun 04
  
  The Meditation Group at the United Nations participated in the World Environment Day Programme for 19776 on June 4th. The meditation Group Choir performed “O Body of the World” composed by Sri Chinmoy the leader of the Peace Meditations at the United Nations. Below is the text and image of the letter received from Martha … Read more →
- Painting for World Peace – 1977 May 03 “Heart Home of World Body” PHOTOS + DETAILS
  
  PAINTING FOR WORLD PEACE UNVEILED An environment in green, blue and a myriad of other colours was unveiled the evening of 3 May 1977 by Ms. Martha Lackner, World Environment Day Coordinator, at the Jharna-Kala Gallery in Manhattan. Click here for a SUMMARY of this event. Itappeared in the Group’s the Devoted Report to the … Read more →
- Banquet for U.N.delegates and staff members – 1977 Feb 8
  
  ANNAM BRAHMA BANQUET The Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations sponsored a banquet on 8 February 1977 for U.N. delegates and staff members. Among the guests of honour were Mrs. Aye Aye Myint-U, daughter of the late Secretary-General U Thant , and her husband, Dr Myint-U. A number of officials from the various departments … Read more →
- Interfaith Observance of USA National Day of Prayer 1976 May 14 Hunter College NYC
  
  Readings from the prayers of the Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, Sufi … traditions *Interludes of classical music *Excerpts from a play dedicated to the spirit of America written by Sri Chinmoy INTERFAITH OBSERVANCE of NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER *** HUNTER COLLEGE AUDITORIUM FRIDAY MAY 14, 1976 6 o’clock p.m. * Admission free All are welcome … Read more →
- Tribute to Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) Associated with U.N. – 1975 Dec 09
  
  On Tuesday, December 9, 1975, at a special function held at 5 : 30 p m. in the Church Center for the United Nations, the Meditation Group at the UN honoured the dedicated service of the Non-Governmental Organizations ( NGOs) . A Tribute to the Non-Governmental Organisations Associated with the United Nations 9 December 1975 … Read more →
- World Unity: Song of Soul – Classical Music 1975 Oct 28
  
  The International Cooperation for Peace Committee cordially invites you to attend An Evening of Classical Music A programme dedicated to Music and World Peace entitled : ‘World Unity: ‘The Song of the Soul to be presented on Tue5day, October 28, 1975 at 7,00 p.m. in the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium Music, the universal language, is one … Read more →
- UNICEF Executive Director H. Labouisse Photo, Bio & Meditation Group Programmes
  
  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 →
- 25th Anniversary of UNICEF’S “Trick-or-Treat” 1975 Oct 30th
  
  Text of PRESS RELEASE UNICEF information R/75/103 UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN BENEFIT FOR UNICEF Children of the United Nations community and their parents – delegates and staff — will be entertained … Read more →
- World Gratitude Day -1977, Sep 12 at UN – DETAILS and PHOTOS
  
  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 →
- Meditation Group member statement in GA Hall includes “Bud is not a Flower” 1990 Mar 27
  
  A member of the Sri Chinmoy: the Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations spoke in a meeting of UN, UNICEF and UNDP community held in the UN General Assembly Hall in March of 1990. During his remarks Adhiratha Keefe quoted a line ” A Bud is not a flower” . This phrase is from … Read more →
- Thirty-Fifth Anniversary of UNESCO Observed – 1981 Nov 10
  
  The thirty fifth anniversary of the founding of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization was observed by the meditation group on 10 November 1981 with a programme in the Dag Hammarskjold~ Auditorium at U.N. Headquarters in New York. Guest speakers were Mr. Joseph A. Mehan, Chief of UNESCO’s Public Information Programme in New … Read more →