Sri Chinmoy:
The Peace Meditation at the United Nations

There was a special “Prayer Meeting for the Iranian Crisis*” during the International Day of Thanksgiving planned for  16 November 1979, at U.N. Headquarters. The Peace  Meditation Group at the United Nations has held special commemorative programmes which have drawn participation from the President of the General Assembly and several Permanent Representatives. Reflecting one of … Read more →

To mark the 30th anniversary of the United Nations Friday, OCTOBER 24, 1975 OPENING MEDITATION Sri Chinmoy, Leader,  Meditation Group at the United Nations WELCOME BY His Excellency Mr. Kurt Waldheim, Secretary·General, the United Nations INTRODUCTION Charles J. Mills, President, The Temple of Understanding STATEMENT BY RELIGIOUS NON·GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS AT UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS INTRODUCTION OF … Read more →

Conference on Global Perspectives for Religious Life .. . ……. .. 21 Excerpt 0f Meditation at UN – Vo 10, No 03-04; 27 Mar – Apr 1982, Bulletin , with additional Photos below On 27 April 1982 Sri Chinmoy was invited to participate in a two-day Conference on Global Perspectives for Religious Life organised by … Read more →

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

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 →

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 →

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. The  Sri Chinmoy “Oneness-Home” Peace and Harmony Torch relay runs’ multi-year support for Interfaith Harmony is well documented. This … Read more →

DRAFT – under construction “Let each religion play the role of a flower.” – Sri Chinmoy 1968* From time to time the Peace Meditation group at the U.N. offers special programs on various themes, often co-sponsored in cooperation with other UN entities or countries’ missions to the United Nations. The leader of the Peace Meditation … Read more →

Members of the Sri Chinmoy: the Peace Meditation at the UN Choir performed in the UN General Assembly Hall on 14 February 2013. The Programme was cosponsored by: the President of the 67th General Assembly The Committee of Religious NGOs  and UNESCO See event information at www.unitedforacultureofpeace.info. see also Video of singers for first five … 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 →

On June 26 Sri Chinmoy  held a non-denominational Peace meditation at London’s Westminster Methodist Central Hall to commemorate the 44th anniversary of the signing of the U.N. Charter.   Members of various  Faith traditions attended the meditation       Some members of the Peace Meditation Group at the UN were able to attend Several … Read more →

UNICEF CHILDREN’S’ PARTY WITH SPECIAL GUEST: The Wonderful Bill Baird (puppeteer) with Friend AND Ashrita the Magician. The members of UNICEF and the Meditation Group at the UN invite you and your children to a Halloween Benefit Party for UNICEF.   EX-PRESS BAR – 3rd Floor, Secretariat Friday evening, Oct. 29,  6:30 – 8:00 p.m. … Read more →

Sri Chinmoy and members of the Peace Meditation Group at the UN have participated in events to honour Religious and Spiritual figures from various faiths and Communities on numerous occasions Under Construction – lower priority may be sufficently covered elsewhere   A few some examples are below: – Popes 80th birthday of Pope Paul VI … Read more →

On the 13th of October 1987, Sri Chinmoy opened and closed the 5 p.m. mass at St. Peter’s Basilica with a performance on the Vatican organ. On the 14th he met with Pope John Paul II, presenting the Pontiff with a book of songs he had composed. “God bless you and your divine activities,” the … Read more →

After an early Morning Peace Walk 20 September 1988 to celebrate the opening of the General Assembly and the International Day of Peace, an interfaith  prayer breakfast was held in the Church Center across the street from the Secretariat. In an eloquent tribute to the spirit of the United Nations, Ambassador Douglas Roche of Canada, … Read more →

Members of the Peace Meditation at the UN participated in Week of Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns Oct 20-24 2014. This included the & 8th Annual “Spirit of the UN” Award Ceremony ’14 : Dynamics of Ethical and Spiritual Sustainability – Embracing the New Era. a report of some activities and links to cell phone … Read more →

Members of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations attended and participated in the event on 28 Oct 2016 described below: Report Excerpted from: http://www.srichinmoybio.co.uk/news/united-nations/yoga-and-the-un-culture-of-peace/ The Sri Chinmoy Choir had the honour of performing arrangements of Sri Chinmoy’s songs dedicated to the UN and peace at a programme entitled “Yoga and the UN Culture of Peace.” … Read more →

Early Draft: to add photos, song  etc. from programme Monsignor Thomas Hartman and the Leader of the Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations had many meetings. They were always encouraging of each others work The members of the Peace Meditation joined with many of Sri Chinmoy’s students from around the world celebrate the life … Read more →

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

Peace Walk for the UN International Day of Peace held at UN Headquarters in conjunction with Peace Walks around the world  –  15 September Interfaith Prayer Breakfast for the opening of the 48th Session of the UN General Assembly, hosted by H.E. Ambassador Jayaraj Acharya, Permanent Representative of Nepal to the UN  –  15 September … Read more →

Members of the Peace Meditation group at he UN in NY were able to join in  visit to The Great Buddha Statue at Kamakura, Japan. – Seated at the feet of the 44-foot-high, 121-ton Daibutsu (Great Buddha) statue, Sri Chinmoy offered a World Peace Concert here on July 14. In connection with the spiritual teacher’s … Read more →

see final at  https://www.peacemeditationatun.org/2019/02/21/international-mother-language-day-2019/   On 21 February 2019, the Peace Meditation Choir was invited by H.E. Ambassador Masud Bin Momen, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN, to perform at an International Mother Language Day celebration at UN Headquarters. Held in Conference Room 2, the programme was cosponsored by the Permanent Missions of Bangladesh, … Read more →

Sri Chinmoy gave opening meditation at an interfaith celebration held Oct. 21? 1995 in honor of the U.N.’s 50th anniversary at Manhattan’s Cathedral of St. John the Divine    

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 →

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 29 November 1977, Mrs. Coretta Scott King joined diplomats and staff in a meditation and tribute at U.N. Headquarters honouring her husband, the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Meditation Group Choir sang three songs composed by Group Leader Sri Chinmoy- one song in Dr. King ‘s honour and two using Dr. King’s … Read more →

See Also: A. SUMMARY  excerpts of quotes of participants: oneness-earth-universal-unity-for-holiday-season-programme/ which appeared in the 1977 Devoted Report to the Secretary-General. Download: Oneness Earth , booklet supplement in pdf format:  https://www.srichinmoypeacemeditationatun.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/pma-1977-dec-14-oneness-earth-ocr.pdf C  Brief Report also appeared in Dec 1977 “Meditation at the United Nations” pages 44 -53 D. PHOTOS from Oneness Earth – PHOTOS – CBS … Read more →

ONENESS-EARTH The evening of 14 December 1977 the Peace Meditation Group at the U.N celebrated the universal brotherhood and unity which are evoked in this season of holidays around the world with a programme entitled “Oneness-Earth.” The programme, which was filmed by CBS-TV f or broadcasting on Christmas Day, included statements by Ambassadors and U. … Read more →

ONENESS-EARTH: PHOTOS The evening of 14 December 1977 the Peace Meditation Group at the U.N celebrated the universal brotherhood and unity which are evoked in this season of holidays around the world with a programme entitled “Oneness-Earth.” The programme, which was filmed by CBS-TV f or broadcasting on Christmas Day, included statements by Ambassadors and … Read more →

Meditation and Devotional concert Reported in Meditation at UN – Vo 06, No 11; 27 Nov 1978, Bulletin p.11 From Meditation Group’s 1978 Devoted report to S-G On 12 November 1978 Sri Chinmoy and members of the Meditation Group were invited by Mr. G.V. Subba Rao , head of the new energy programme of the … Read more →

Sri Chinmoy offered the opening dedication at an Interfaith Programme to commemorate the Christopher Columbus Quincentenary held at the UN, with special guests: The Honourable Mario M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York,   and his wife, Matilda – 29 January 1992     New York Governor Mario Cuomo chats with Sri Chinmoy … Read more →

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

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 →

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 →

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

10 am – 1 pm Trusteeship Chamber, United Nations, New York Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations Choir has performed for many years at the UN, and other venues around the world, songs composed by Sri Chinmoy. On 12 February they provided the midday musical interlude in the Trusteeship Council. In 1970, … Read more →

Inspired by the observance of a “Minute of Silent Prayer or Meditation” at the opening of each United Nations General Assembly, the Meditation Group at the U.N. co-sponsored a special programme to commemorate the opening of the thirtieth session of the General Assembly, in a spirit of rededication to the lofty aims and ideals of … Read more →

Some members of  Sri Chinmoy: the Peace Meditation at he United Nations were in Thailand at the end of 1988. On Dec 24th “The Nation” discussed the very successful Peace run in 1987 and the plans for 1989. It included mention of the Secretary General Javier Perez de Cuellar and his message of support: “Your … Read more →

Members of the Meditation Group were invited to participate in this year’s World Day of Peace Ceremony, a celebration held each year for the U.N. community by the Office of the Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations in honour of Pope Paul VI’s World Day of Peace message. For the ceremony, … Read more →

At the invitation of the President Carter / Vice-President Mondale Inaugural Committee, the Meditation Group ushered at the Inauguration Day early interfaith morning prayer service held on 20 January 1977 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington , D.C. The Group gathered at 6 :30 a.m. in the sub-freezing temperature to pass out programmes, seat people … Read more →

On 10 February 1978 the birthday of Abraham Lincoln was marked by a programme of music and human rights tributes held in Conference Room 4 at the United Nations Headquarters, sponsored by the Peace Meditation Group. Statements were offered by: Ambassador Ovadia Soffer of Israel, Ambassador Jorge Enrique Illueca of Panama, Ambassador David M. Thomas … Read more →

Members of the United Nations community and the Meditation Group offered their prayer and inner support for Pope John Paul I in a special ceremony on 11 September 1978, held in the Chapel of the Church Center for the United Nations. The opening prayer was given by Sri Chinmoy, after which Sister Janet Richardson of … Read more →

On 12 November 1978 Sri Chinmoy and members of the Meditation Group were invited by Mr. G.V. Subba Rao , head of the new energy programme of the United Nations Department of International Economic and Social Affairs, to hold a meditation and concert of devotional music at the Hindu Temple Society of North America in … Read more →

On 10 November 1978 Sri Chinmoy paid the following memorial tribute to the American artist Norman Rockwell during a meeting of the Meditation Group in the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Sri Chinmoy: Let us for a … Read more →

U.N. delegates and staff joined Mrs. Coretta King in singing Christmas carols in the U.N. Secretariat lobby on 19 December 1977, during a carol sing hosted by the Meditation Group. Adding to the holiday spirit were large colourful paintings by Sri Chinmoy, which were on display. Mrs. King charmed the several hundred who gathered by … Read more →

The evening of 9 December 1977 Monsignor Cheli, Permanent Observer of the Holy See, and members of the Mission honoured members of the Meditation Group at a reception, appreciating the Group ‘s printing of the Holy See Mission’s booklet on World Peace Day. Excerpts from a statement which was read out by Monsignor Cheli and … Read more →

The evening of 14 December 1977 the Meditation Group celebrated the universal brotherhood and unity which are evoked in this season of holidays around the world with a programme entitled “Oneness-Earth . The programme , which was filmed by CBS-TV for broadcasting on Christmas Day, included statements by Ambassadors and U.N. Officials and the performance … Read more →