Sri Chinmoy:
The Peace Meditation at the United Nations

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 →

This is an additional list of events that seem to be good to have a short mention and if more information is available or an additional Photo with caption not mentioned in previous Sections. This would be similar to what we did for the Lectures Part two… where we had some extra interesting quotes for … Read more →

The past as Prologue. Inspiration has been created by the expresed ideals and activities  of Sri Chinmoy and the members of the Peace meditation group over the previous decades . The most useful help with the  present situations looking to ward the future. To paraphrase a quote form Sri Chinmoy “the only perfect road is … Read more →

H.E Jorge Illueca, Former President of Panama and of 38th Session of UN General Assembly.participated in programmes and other events with Sri Chinmoy and  members of the Peace Mediation Group since  the 1970′s. We were sad to learn of his passing (on 03 May 2012.  Link to an excerpt of a message sent to Dr. … Read more →

Introduction Chapter of Events and Programmes Highlights pdf: early draft 3-01-Intro-Draft-2021-01-17jan Use consistent active voice in –  Sri Chinmoy’s first lecture to the United Nations Community took place in November 1968 titled The Song Universal.  In April of 1970 Secretary-General U Thant invited him to lead regular meditations for delegates and staff. Inspired to support … Read more →

Dr. Davidson Hepburn, the former Permanent Representative of the Bahamas of  the United Nations and President (2009 – 2011) of General Conference of the Untied Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has been a great supporter of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations. He personally attended many programes when he was the Permanent  … Read more →

Events related to Various UN Organizations, and Staff PDF Draft doc  3-04-Draft-2020-12-01dec-UN-Orgs with links to various events previously listed: UN Secretariat Salute to the United Nations Security and Safety Service 1977 (A) Contents, Acknowledgements Meditation and Short Talk at UN Secretariat Offices 1987 Nov 13 Essay Award to Meditation Group member from Holy See Mission … Read more →

K. Athletics – sports Lake Success to UN,  18 mile Anniversary Fun Run, (see peace runs) – Fun runs ( along east river) with UN security including early in morn in garden, – English channel swim dedicated to 40th Anniversary of United Nations, – meditation flames soccer team at un (photo of CKG isstructions) – … 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 →

Programme Item~ related to Peace Med Assoc and UNICEF, Anniversaries or Staff . . , covering almost two decades from Aug 1975 to Sep 1994  , List is not exhaustive, depending on  need, it may be advisable to go through the excellent other lists compiled of all the peace med efforts in the UN community … Read more →

Very early PDF Draft: 3-05- Draft-10-Nov 2020-Countries-Cultures Country Related Programmes of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations. (to be updated and expanded) From time to time the meditation group offers special programs honouring and celebrating the unique offerings of member states. These events have sometimes been co-sponsored in cooperation with other UN entities or … Read more →

Early Outline Draft for “Events and Programmes” PART 3  of “The Vision of the UN:  A Oneness-World Family” Here we would like to share historical experiences so that, in the future, individuals or groups can adapt the many programmes to their own situations. Past efforts of the Peace Meditation Group can ignite enthusiasm and support … Read more →

Since 1983 United Nations delegates and staff have taken a moment from their busy schedules to express their hopes for world peace by participating in the Peace Walks… PDF Draft version3-11-Peace Walks-runs-Draft-2020-11-24-nov-SP-AK Introduction to Peace Walks at the UN Peace Walks were co-sponsored by a number of Permanent Representatives to the United Nations along with … Read more →

PDF Draft: 3-03-Draft-2020-11-30nov-UN-Anniversaries Word Doc Draft: (size too big -see dropbox) Since the earliest days of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the UN, the group has organized and/or participated in special events and celebrations to highlight and honour progressive qualities and aspiration, for a “Oneness World”. These occasions could be based on a theme … Read more →

Draft to be refined: “Music is a universal language; it is the easiest and most effective way for the heart to unite the inner world with the fragmented outer world. “ -Sri Chinmoy (mun-137) Since  beginning in the 1970s the Peace Meditation Group at the UN has organized or cosponsored many music related programes and … Read more →

Draft Narratives to be added – Gallery to be selected from media library using search terms:: art, gallery, exhibit, painting. fountain-art, display, Paint colors,  museum, drawing, soul-bird, reception, show, artist, sculpture, bust, unveil H. Art exhibits at un, Unesco, un Geneva? Traveling exhibit Around the world for 1979 – year of child for 5oth anniv? … Read more →

For a number of years there were interfaith Prayer services to honour the work and commitment of the United Nations, the General Assembly and the Secretary-General.   Sri Chinmoy on a number of occasions offered an opening silent meditation at Interfaith such events  held in New York and at the UN since 1975,* His offering … Read more →

Statements and tributes from the international community leading up to the fiftieth the anniversary of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at The United Nations.  1970 to 2020. Highlights: Tributes UN: World-Oneness Peace Meditations 35th anniv.  2005 April   Oneness-World Peace-Blossoms: (a) Meditation at UN 25th Anniv, CONTENTS 1995 Tributes (26.9)   Celebration of Life of … Read more →

Highlights: Meditation Experience, Introduction, periodic class,  7 min in offices Q+A,* UN Practical Guidance* Quiet places in UN Community e.g. room of quiet etc. *Most covered in previous Summaries for 50th Anniv take from summaries and T of C from – 50 Q and A – 50 Talks J. Programmes with Meditation related Practice or … Read more →

  L. Other miscellaneous programs without own categories (where appropriate also include links to other categories) Vegetarian luncheons o For special events in Church center o Or UN buildings – like UNICEF or Express bar Eventually became concerts with gift bag lunch provided Cooperation with UNA-USA for programe UN Day  in Dag Hammarskjold park covered … Read more →

under construction – in proj and events events Highlights series quote from lectures and answers about countries – then National Days Annive of Joining UN Participation in other related -Thanksgiving Honoring individuals from country Country Representatives – speaking on Subjects – or singing etc. G. Countries Ambassador speaker at other programmes.  

Highlights – Interfaith Harmony & Shared Values Latest pdf draft as of 13 Jan 2021 3-09-Interfaith-Harmony-2021-01-13Jan-Draft Also consider how to develop and link to annex or separate docs to reference: Honouring Religious and Spiritual leaders or communities: Some examples 1975 – 2014  (2010/12/31/highlights-interfaith-harmony-shared-values/) Theatrical Performances: Plays on Lives of Spiritual figures from different religious (2014/01/20/honouring-religious-figures-supports-interfaith-understanding-examples-2014/) … Read more →

In the spirit of Encouragement, Appreciation and Gratitude Honouring individuals (367) Nationals of Member Countries Secretaries- General Senior Officials of UN Organizations Related Programes, Funds and Agencies U Thant Peace Award (41) Lift World – Oneness – Heart (21) Other Awards, Citations, Presentations (46) Tributes and Expressions of appreciation (264) (some about SC or PMG … Read more →