Sri Chinmoy:
The Peace Meditation at the United Nations

Periodic Bulletin  of Meditation Group at UN, Nov 1974 Issue Dedicated to U Thant This is Part (G) PERFORMANCE OF “SIDDHARTHA BECOMES THE BUDDHA” Old Mill Farm, Harrison, N. Y.; May 25.1973 On the evening of May 25, 1973, U Thant attended the first performance of Siddhartha Becomes the Buddha, a series of one-act plays … Read more →

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 →

  Sri Chinmoy meditates with Javier Perez de Cuellar A MEETING OF IDEAS- – Secretary-General Javier Perez de Cuellar met with Sri Chinmoy and members of the Meditation Group on 13 January 1983. Excerpts from the remarks of the Secretary-General follow: “l am indeed touched by your sincere expression of support for my efforts in … Read more →

On 22 September, 1980 after one a Peace Meditation Programmes at  the United Nations,  Sri Chinmoy visited the UNICEF Headquarters Alcoa Building on Fri st Ave. Sri Chimoy went to different floors in the building where members of he Peace Meditation Group worked. In the work areas and offices he chatted with our Peace Meditation … Read more →

On 18 June 1980, while in Europe on a lecture and concert tour, Sri Chinmoy visited the Vatican for a private meeting with Pope John Paul 11. He was warmly received by the Holy Father, who noted his work at the United Nations and said: “Special blessings to you. Special greetings to your members. We … Read more →

Remarks by Dr. Jorge Illueca [1]                 26 Oct 2007 Dr. Illueca. the former President of Panama and President of the 38th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, visited Aspiration Ground to pay his respects after the passing of his close friend Sri Chinmoy. He remembers the first meetings he had with Sri Chinmoy and … Read more →

United Nations High Level Forum on the Culture of Peace Convened by President of the General Assembly H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser Friday 14 September 2012 from 10 am to 6 pm United nations General Assembly Hall and NLB Conference Room 2 UN  Headquarters, New York Painting by Sri Chinmoy dedicated to Peace, contributed through … Read more →

 Meeting with the President of the 66th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, Qatar 5:00 pm, 7 September 2012, Office of the PGA  Introduction / Presentation by Adhiratha Keefe for Sri Chinmoy: the Peace Meditation at the United Nations: Mr. President: Hello A.Keefe: Hello I am Adhiratha Keefe; Ambassador Chowdhury: … 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 →

“PANAMA HONOURS, SRI CHINMOY BOWS “ Photos by Richard Howard and Lloyd Hart Copyright © 1981 by Sri Chinmoy Photos from Original booklet to be added at appropriate places in text below: See also individual page images and PDF-OCR format of original Booklet at end of this section. “Sri Chinmoy has shown how much can … Read more →

On 30January 1979 Sri Chinmoy and Muhammad AIi met in the heavyweight boxing champion’s suite at the U.N. Plaza Hotel, while Ali was visiting the United Nations. The two discussed religion and. spirituality, and the Meditation Group Choir sang a song Sri Chinmoy had, composed for Ali, entitled “Greater than the Greatest.” This was the … Read more →

Periodic Bulletin  of Meditation Group at UN, Nov 1974 Issue Dedicated to U Thant This is Part (C) Commemorative Meditation for U Thant *   *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    * Sri Chinmoy meditates on a photograph of U Thant during the commemorative service … Read more →

Periodic Bulletin  of Meditation Group at UN, Nov 1974 Issue Dedicated to U Thant This is Part (B)   Soulful Tributes to U Thant from world leaders and others Introduction – I am most grateful to the world leaders who have been gracious enough to respond to my most humble request and offer their commemorations for … Read more →

National Prayer Day Observed at UN – July 24, 1975 See below for details of: Part (D) Selected Readings + America the Beautiful ( Four Stanzas) Introduction –  Poetry – search for ways of manifesting inner spiritual vision The growth of America, as the experience of a country, has many parallels to the growth of an individual … Read more →

National Prayer Day Observed at UN – July 24, 1975 See below for details of: Part (C) Telexed or Delivered Prayers The following prayers were delivered or telexed to the National Day of Prayer Observance at the U.N. Committee. Algernon D. Black, Leader Emeritus, The Society of Ethical Culture in the City of New York.43 … Read more →

National Prayer Day Observed at UN – July 24, 1975 See below for details of: Part B – Prayers of Participating Clergy Welcome and Introduction , Meditation Group at the UN Some two hundred years ago, the Second Continental Congress set aside a Thursday in July as a National Day of Prayer. We thank you … Read more →

Contents Background on U Thant, Island and Award: U THANT PEACE AWARD TO PROFESSOR GUIDO DE MARCO Summary Overview: Welcome and  highlights of Professor de Marco’s life and contributions The recent 45th session of the General Assembly Education , National and International service Support for rights, multicultural and international understanding About the Award: Some previous … Read more →

Sri Chinmoy offers a meditation for world peace at the New York Games – organised by the New York Road Runners Club on 20 July 1992 – before presenting Carl Lewis with the gold medal for 100 meters.   *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  … Read more →

Sri Chinmoy hands the peace torch from Peace Run ’91 to Mr. Enrique Baron Crespo, President of the European Parliament, on 6 June 1991 in Brussels. Sri Chinmoy meets with Mr. Juan Aruonio Samaranch, President of the International Olympic Committee, in Lausanne, Switzerland, on 3 June 1991, to discuss the promotion of peace through athletics.

-Dr. Jorge Illueca, President of the United Nations General Assembly, welcomed Sri Chinmoy to his Secretariat office June 28 for a warm spiritual discussion. The two U.N. leaders exchanged gifts, and Sri Chinmoy sang a song he had composed earlier in the day honouring Illueca. “I feel very humble and know that I am full … Read more →

5 October 1992 Meeting with the President of the 47th Session of the UN General Assembly, Mr. Stoyan Ganev of Bulgaria  –   Sri Chinmoy meets with the President of the United Nations General Assembly, Stoyan Ganev, on Oct. 5 in the U.N. leader’s office. Here the U.N. President holds the Peace Torch. – Anahata Nada … Read more →

25 April – 26 June 1945: The San Francisco Conference,  results in signing of UN Charter by representatives from 49 countries.   Gallery: note: Virginia Crocheron Gildersleeve (October 3, 1877 – July 7, 1965)  Dean of Barnard College, co-founder International Federation of University Women, (a signer of UN Charter) and sole female USA delegate to  … Read more →

This is Backup version see edited at: https://www.peacemeditationatun.org/2017/09/07/un-forum-culture-of-peace-sow-seeds-early-childhood/ under construction     Singers from The Peace Meditation at the United Nations were honoured to offer songs of peace composed by Sri Chinmoy at the United Nations High-Level Forum on The Culture of Peace held in the UN General Assembly Hall the morning of 7 September 2017.  … Read more →

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 →

A programme of music and speech in tribute to the late Secretary-General U Thant took place 21 January in the ECOSOC Chamber, the day before what would have been his 68th birthday. see main post at: divinitys-smile-and-humanitys-cry-programme-of-music-and-speech/ Gallery 01 of more photos from event: Gallery 02 of more photos from event: see main post at: … Read more →

See also the pdf highlights of Dr. Hepburn’s visit to Cambodia from 18 to 31 January 2018 2018-01Jan-20-31-davidson-hepburn-in-cambodia Dr. Davidson Hepburn was the President of the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) 35th Governing Council (2009 -2011). During that time he encouraged many to visit World Heritage sites around world. He explained why … Read more →

See pdf booklet “Aspiration Flames” shared as slide show during Dr. Hepburn’s visit in Cambodia January 2018 covering his (1978 – 2017) 40 years of relationship with the Peace Meditation at the UN and Sri Chinmoy Davidson-L-Hepburn-Aspiration-Flames-2018-jan-26 gallery of jpg images of 80 page slide show  

In response to queries regarding some photos of Sri Chinmoy at various events in the United Nations Community we created this draft page to be updated with links to related programmes added as time and resources allow…Enjoy,,,,   Concert in the GA lobby (wide shot)> Sri Chinmoy offered a peace concert Dec. 8 in the … Read more →

Austrian President Kurt Waldheim offered his support for Peace Run ’91 and welcomed Sri Chinmoy to Vienna on 7 June 1991. The former United Nations Secretary-General presented Sri Chinmoy with the medal of the President of the Republic of Austria and a silver plate commemorating the President’s 70th birthday. Excerpts from President Waldheim’s remarks follow. … Read more →

Canada News magazine covers what it called a “Peaceful meeting” between Mikhail Gorbachev and Sri Chinmoy . Download PDF 1990-06-jun-18-macleans-ckg-gorbachev-masthead-crp 1990-06-jun-18-macleans-ckg-gorbachev-masthead-date 1990-06-jun-18-macleans-ckg-gorbachev-open-title 1990-06-jun-18-macleans-ckg-gorbachev-photo 1990-06-jun-18-macleans-ckg-gorbachev-photo-cap 1990-06-jun-18-macleans-ckg-gorbachev-text 1990-06-jun-18-macleans-ckg-gorbachev 1990-06-jun-18-macleans-ckg-gorbachev-masthead Click on image below for larger or different resolution Photo – Image

Sample of One page Calendar periodically prepared especially for those expressing an interest in being informed of upcoming events: Peace Walk for UN Charier Day Peace meditations 1 – Mile Fun runs Sacred Fire Play Delegates Wives Peace Meditations PEACE MEDITATION – Held twice weekly with Sri Chinmoy , for beginners more experienced in meditation. … Read more →

On November 15 1992, Sri Chinmoy met with President Clinton in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA. Below are photos from Occasion. Text to be added as available. Download PDF: 1992-11-nov-15-pres-clinton-meet-ckg Click on image below for larger or different Photo- Image:

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 →

1970s-1980-photo with Ambassador Rossides of Cyprus and Ambassador P. Vinci of Italy – Sri Chinmoy Peace Meditation Programme was at Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium at UN Notation on back of photos (see 3rd scanned image) might help determine date. Download PDF – Grey scale Scan of Photos

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 →

Dr Jorge Illueca has long been a mentor and friend of the Peace Meditation group at the United Nations. This association began in the 1970’s when Ambassador Illueca was  representing his country at the United Nations as the Permanent Representative of Panama. Even when he was not serving in New York, his encouraging friendship with … Read more →

For the main Text and Photo Reports of the Days in Washington DC. see: D. Programme for IYC at the USA National Visitor Center in Washington DC. Guest Speakers Representative Geraldine Ferraror, USA Parks Dept. E. Dedication of IYC in Washington DC Park and Garden in California On 23 May,1979 the Meditation Group was invited … Read more →

The President of the forty-fifth session of the United Nations General Assembly, Professor Guido de Marco, joined Sri Chinmoy and members of the Peace Meditation for a luncheon in his honour at Annam Brahma Restaurant on 1 May 1991. At the end of the afternoon, Professor de Marco commented as follows: H.E. Prof. Guido de … Read more →

This post includes the A. Introduction; B. Sri Chinmoy’s meetings and correspondence with the Secretaries-General of the UN .and C. Excerpts of actual programme “A Celebration of the Life of Sri Chinmoy, held at the United Nations. 30 Oct 2007 Read more →

After Sri Chinmoy’s passing, tributes were received from around the world. including from: President, Mikhail Gorbachev; President Bill Clinton; President Nelson Mandela; Vice President Al Gore; Archbishop Desmond Tutu; H.E. Dr. SrgjanKerim, President of the United Nations General Assembly for the current 62nd Session; H.E. Mr. Jan Eliasson, President of the 60th Session of the UN General Assembly, Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General to Darfur Read more →

In honour of Sri Chinmoy’s 37 years of dedicated service to the United Nations, following are 37 excerpts from Sri Chinmoy’s writings, expressing his vision for the United Nations and a peaceful oneness-world. The bird drawings are also by Sri Chinmoy. (images of printed pages with drawings follow Read more →

Sri Chinmoy was also the founder of the Oneness-Home Peace and World Harmony Runs organized since 1987. The first Executive Director of these runs, a former Unicef Staff Member, shares how the runs began with a simple request from Sri Chinmoy to support the Year of Peace at the UN Headquarters in NY in 1986. Also includes recent Video of Pres. of UNESCO General Conference messages to run participants and amazing clip from local run in Zambia, Africa during the International Year of Youth, Read more →

  To commemorate the National Day of Prayer, on 24 Jul 1975, Sri Chinmoy presided over an Interfaith gathering of representatives from the six major religions. The New York Times reported: ‘most representative gathering of religious leaders ever held in the city’. – quote to NYT from Rev. Dr. Dan M. Potter, executive director of … Read more →

On 16 January 1991, shortly after the Security Council deadline for Iraqi withdrawal from Kuwait had passed, United Nations staff gathered at New York headquarters for an emergency “Convocation for Peace,” organised by the Staff Council. Staff Committee President Lowell Flanders told the standing-room-only crowd that the convocation had been called to “express our support … Read more →

A DEVOTED REPORT TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL 1977   DEDICATION This brochure offers a brief look at the various activities of the Meditation Group during the calendar year 1977, as excerpted from the Group’s month ly bulletin, Meditation at the United Nations. We. the members of the Meditation Group, humbly dedicate these activities to our dear … Read more →

A DEVOTED REPORT TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL 1978 DEDICATION: The members of Sri Chinmoy Meditation at the United Nations are grateful to be able to present again our annual Devoted Report to the Secretary-General, outlining our programmes and activities during 1978.  We humbly dedicate our efforts to serve the United Nations community to our dear Secretary-General, … Read more →

The Meditation Group at the UN’s annual report entitled ‘A Devoted Report to the Secretary-General 1977’. this post has scanned images from pages of printed report. See also the text version for the table of contents and the subject index to search for specific events or programmes Read more →

The meditation group’s annual report entitled ‘A Devoted Report to the Secretary-General: 1978’ Read more →

A programme of music and speech in tribute to the late Secretary-General U Thant took place 21 Jan in the ECOSOC Chamber, the day before what would have been his 68th birthday. U Thant’s daughter, Mrs. Aye Aye Myint-U, and her family were present as Ambassador Rossides of Cyprus, Ambassador Vinci of Italy and Director and Deputy Under-Secretary-General for Inter Agency Affairs Dr. Robert Muller spoke movingly about the ex-Secretary- General . Sri Chinmoy, leader of the Meditation Group, presented Dr. and Mrs. Myint-U with copies of his newly published book, U Thant : Divinity’s Smile and Humanity’s Cry, which contains comments and essays about U Thant by United Nations and other international figures. Read more →

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 →