Sri Chinmoy:
The Peace Meditation at the United Nations

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 →

A service to UNICEF field offices, national committees, volunteer workers, government officials, information centres, teachers, lecturers , editors, newscasters and writers. CONTENTS — Issue Number Fifteen  1977 UNIVERSAL CHILDREN’S DAY CELEBRATED AT UN HEADQUARTERS PROGRESS REPORT ON INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE CHILD THE SPIRIT OF IYC (article by John Grun) NEW PUBLICATIONS AND PHOTO EXHIBIT … Read more →

10 February 1978 Conference Room 4 United Nations, New York Opening meditation and musical dedication on the esraj: Sri Chinmoy, Leader of the Peace Meditation Group at the UN Song: “All Men Are Created Equal”: The Peace Meditation Group at the UN Choir  Speakers: H.E. Mr. Ovadia Soffer, Ambassador Extraordinary of Israel to the United … Read more →

INTERNATIONAL THANKSGIVING 1978 On 20 November 1978 Sri Chinmoy: the Peace Meditation at the United Nations sponsored the fourth observance of International Thanksgiving at United Nations Headquarters. Guest speakers included: Ambassador Davidson L. Hepburn of the Bahamas;  Ambassador E. Owono Asangono of Equatorial Guinea, Ambassador C. G, Maina of Kenya, Ambassador Harald Rose of the … Read more →

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 →

ON LEARNING ( a language) U Thant Programme  in NY and Assistance  at Prayer Service in Washington D.C. United Nations Headquarters, New York There were two articles in this issue of Secretariat News related to the Meditation Group at the UN and the leader Sri Chinmoy. See excerpt of details below ON LEARNING ( a … Read more →

Question: What do the delegates and ambassadors who are participating in the General Assembly offer to the United Nations spiritually? Sri Chinmoy: All the diplomats and delegates have something spiritual to offer. They have come, first of all, to serve their own country. Their country is made up of thousands and millions of people. Since … Read more →

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 →

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

“There shall come a time when this world of ours will be flooded with peace. Who is going to bring about this radical change? It will be you: you and your sisters and brothers. You and your oneness-heart will spread peace throughout the length and breadth of the world.” – Sri Chinmoy WELCOME TO THIS  … 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, which is humanity’s oneness-world-home. From a spiritual point of view, countries that do not join the United Nations are making a deplorable mistake. Spirituality means not only simplicity, sincerity, purity and … Read more →

Some members of the Peace Meditation Group at the U.N. were on hand to greet, Nobel laureate, Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa. He received the “Lifting Up the World with a Oneness-Heart” Award from Sri Chinmoy. in a beautiful sunny room of the UN Plaza Hotel (more text photos to be added) from anahata … 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 →

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 →

7 May 1992, Reception for UN delegates and staff at the Jharna-Kala Art Gallery in Manhattan displaying Sri Chinmoy’s “Paintings for Peace,” with UN Ambassadors and Representatives including: H.E. Ambassador Mulugeta Eteffa, Permanent Representative of Ethiopia; H.E. Ambassador Lamuel Stanislaus, Permanent Representative of Grenada (spoke); H.E. Ambassador Noumou Diakite, Permanent Representative of Mali; H.E. Ambassador … Read more →

Paintings for Peace and World Harmony – Opening of Exhibit – Speakers Archbishop Desmund Tutu (preview visit) H.E. Ambassador Abulkalam Abdul Momen, Permanent Representative of the Mission of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh to the United Nations H.E. Ambassador Davidson Hepburn, President (2009 – 2011) of the General Conference of Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization … Read more →

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 →

On many occasions members of the Peace Meditation group at the United Nations have assisted with coordination of Peace and Harmony Run activities and some have traveled to various countries on their vacation time to participate. (art from the final program in Kazakhstan, Astana, East meets WEST  25 July 2012)  Sample Photos of  Interfaith visits … Read more →

Members of the Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations attended the Interfaith Prayer Service Honoring the Opening of the 61 st United Nations General Assembly, September 12th, 2006. St. Batholomew’s Church. The founder of the Peace Meditation Group at the UN, Sri Chinmoy, led a Silent Prayer during the observance.       Photos or … Read more →

Sri Chinmoy was invited to take part in the interfaith service at the Islamic Cultural Center of New York on September 12 or 21, 1993 for the opening of the UN General Assembly.     list of peace med had as: Sri Chinmoy offered the opening prayer at an interfaith service held at the Islamic … Read more →

Impossibility Challenger Excerpt from the Adelaide, Australia Publication: Runners: Oneness World Harbingers, Jun – Jul 1986  Interview with Adhiratha Keefe a UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF ) Staff member and regular participant in the  Peace Meditations at the United Nations. Adhiratha. Chief of Records Management for UNICEF, crossed the Channel between England and France in 14 … Read more →

After months of preparation, The Peace Run was officially launched on April 27 with live coverage by NBC’s TODAY SHOW. Many Members of the Peace Meditation at he United Nations were present for the festive occassion… The torch was lit by Sri Chinmoy at 8 am at Battery Park. The torch was passed and then … Read more →

 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 →

13 February 1996, A number of members so the Peace Meditation Group at the UN. Participated in the Farewell reception for H.E. Dr. Siddhartha Shankar Ray, Ambassador of India to the United States , attended by Mr. Vladimir Petrovsky, Ambassador Karel Kovanda of the Czech Republic to the UN, and  others  –     13 February … Read more →

Members of the Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations attended an Interfaith Celebration of Commitment to the Work of the United Nations, St. Batholomew’s Church Park Avenue at 51 st Street New York City Wednesday, 16 September 1998 The founder of the Peace Meditation Group at the UN, Sri Chinmoy, led a Silent Prayer … Read more →

Peace Concert by Sri Chinmoy, with remarks by Mr. C. V. Narasimhan, former UN Under-Secretary-General and Chef de Cabinet to three Secretaries-General; with special guests H.E. Ambassador Karel Kovanda, Permanent Representative of the Czech Republic to the UN, and his wife, Noemi – 6 December C V. NARASIMHAN United Nations, 6 December 1993 Sri  Chinmoy … Read more →

A number of members of the Peace Meditation group at the United Nations were able to attend the 1993 Parliament of Religions in Chicago. In the Previous century the 1883 Parliament of Religions in Chicago has been said to mark the beginning of the modern interfaith movement. It is often linked with the name of … Read more →

Women Working in International Affairs Honoured: Representatives from thirty-seven Missions joined Secretariat staff at a programme honouring women working in international affairs during the thirty-fourth General Assembly, held on 19 October 1979 in the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium. Mrs. Esther Coopersmith, United States Representative to the United Nations, spoke of the recent meeting she arranged between … Read more →

Meditation Group at the UN members  co-originated with U.N. Children’s’ Fund (UNICEF)  staff and the JHARNA KALA GALLERY for a   Free Film Festival showing UNICEF theme related films . During the opening weekend of the JK Gallery, on Saturday 16 August 1975, films were shown at 12 noon, 3:00p, 6:00 and 9:00 pm. The … Read more →

30 October 1982 The Peace Meditation Choir at the UN performed a song for the  President of India, Giani Zail Singh during his meeting with Sri Chinmoy.   MEDITATION HELD WITH PRESIDENT OF INDIA NEW YORK- The President of India, Giani Zail Singh, met with Sri Chinmoy on October 30 for a brief session of … Read more →

During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace…. (Swimmers supporting Year of Peace,Copa Cabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)   Swimmers with Sri Chinmoy (right) before an … Read more →

United Nations Assistant Secretary-General Robert Muller and Sri Chinmoy appear in main Photo in the “Hartford Courant” newspaper of Connecticut, USA 04 December 1985. The  article has a number of quotations from Sri Chinmoy such as “We accept the world in order to change it.” The main them covers the Upcoming Peace concert in Hartford … Read more →

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 →

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 →

1997 Jul 11:  Farewell tribute to Mr. Üner Kirdar, Senior Advisor to the Administrator of the United Nations in Queens at Annam Brahma or at UN? (Photos of Mr. Kirdar with Sri Chinmoyat AB below to confirm match this date) A special welcome: Sharing Stories, SHARING Photos, singing, video, cake   Click on image below … Read more →

SRI CHINMOY: THE PEACE MEDITATION AT THE UNITED NATIONS INTERFAITH PRAYER BREAKFAST FOR THE OPENING OF THE 53RD SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 10 September 1998 Programme Musical Invocation:                      Premik Russell Tubbs Master of Ceremonies:                  Dr. Kusumita … Read more →

Scheduled for between 15 and 26 October 2012 at the United Nations, there was an exhibition of Paintings for World-Harmony and World Peace by artist Sri Chinmoy dedicated to a Culture of Peace, as expressed through the arts. (More on official opening on 15 October>)  See also: more photos at gallery http://www.worldharmonyrun.org/gallery/usa/2012/offroute/1014 visit by Ambassador … Read more →

Some members of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations were able to travel to Kazakhstan in 2012 to be on hand for a number of events in the Capital, Astana including: Welcoming the: “World Harmony and Peace Run. An International Torch Relay Run from Europe  meeting up in Astana with the team from Asia- … 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 →

Question: How do you view the problems of the world and how do you think these problems can be solved? Sri Chinmoy: The problems of the world are nothing but teeming clouds in the sky. It is only a matter of time before the sun disperses the clouds. We use the term ‘God’s Hour.’ God’s … 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 →

The Meditation Group at the U.N. sponsored its second programme of Gratitude on an International Day of Thanksgiving. Mr. Waldo Stewart of the Thanksgiving Square Foundation in Dallas, Texas  introduced a Film about the Foundation’s inter-Faith, international place of Gratitude. Haruna Kimura performed a dance of Invocation and Thanksgiving called “Shima no Senzai” in the … Read more →

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 →

Members of the Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations assisted  with the Rights of the Child, Australian  Benefit Concert for UNICEF on  12 December 1976 in the UN General Assembly Hall. A very gracious and appreciative letter of gratitude was received from UNICEF expressing thanks for the members of the meditation group participation and … Read more →

New York Mayor-elect David Dinkins greets Sri Chinmoy at the concluding ceremony for the Peace Run. The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run concluded Aug. 7 at a gala ceremony in Dag Hammarskjold Plaza. Among the speakers was Manhattan Borough President David Dinkins, now New York’s Mayor-elect, who told the participants: “You are in the forefront … Read more →

U Thant Peace Award presented to H.E. Ambassador Anwarul Karim Chowdhury, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN, at a Millennium Peace Concert by Sri Chinmoy   –   23 November Millennium Peace Concert HONOURING H.E. AMBASSADOR ANWARUL KARIM CHOWDHURY PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF BANGLADESH TO THE UNITED NATIONS for his untiring work for peace and especially … Read more →

A number of members of the Peace Meditation group at the United Nations were able to accompany Sri Chinmoy to Parliament of the World’s Religions in Barcelona on July 7th, 2004. Sri Chinmoy was officially invited to hold the opening meditation at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Barcelona on July 7th, 2004. After … 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 →

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 →

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 →