Historical Repository for Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations - Archive - Mixed Media Coverage

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- 1984 Peace Walk for UN Charter Day June 25 & 26
  
  Some 275 UN staff and delegates from 80 countries in the Peace Walk. Mr. W. Almoslechner, Austria, receives a copy of the Charter of the United Nations from Ambassador Jacobs, Antigua and Barbuda. SOME 275 UN staff and delegates from 80 countries joined in the second Peace Walk for United Nations Charter Day, … Read more →
- 1984 Seven Minutes of World Peace – Oct 24
  
  To Join Humanity in Peace WHAT IS IT? Seven Minutes of World Peace is a global observance of peace that will join together simultaneously individuals, groups and organizations around the world for seven minutes of silence. This year, Seven Minutes of World Peace will be held from 1:00-1:07 pm Eastern Standard Time on United Nations … Read more →
- Pilgram of Peace – Concerts – report from Bombay India 1986 Jul 23
  
  Mention of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations as part of inspiration for Peace Concerts around the world: FREE PRESS BULLETIN Bombay, India July 23, 1986 Sri Chinmoy began his pilgrimage of peace 16 years ‘ago, in the United Nations. It has taken him to the far corners of the globe capturing the imagination … Read more →
- In Support of 41st Anniversary on UN Day 1986 – Oct 24
  
  A number of friends and relatives of members of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations cooperated with other organizations to support various events around the world to call attention to the Forty First Anniversary of the United Nations on October 24th 1986. UN Day had special importance for many participants this year because 1986 … Read more →
- Cologne Germany Concert for 9000, 1984 mar 24
  
  A number of the members of the Peace Meditation at the United nations ere able to travel to Cologne, Germany for a very large Concert of meditative music performed by Sri Chinmoy on 24 March 1984. Below is extract of newspaper coverage of the concert: Cologne , Germany 3/26/84; 9000 to THE COLOGNE S~SPORTHALLE. By … Read more →
- Peace Concert for UN 40th Anniversary in Hiroshima at start International Year of Peace: 1986 Jan 05
  
  Members of the Peace Meditation at the UN were able to travel to Japan and be part of the Peace activities there at he beginning of the International Year of Peace proclaimed by the United nations for 1986 and in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the U.N. Below is a report from a Japanese … Read more →
- Inauguration of Peace Meditation at USA Congress 01 Mar 1984
  
  Some members of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations were able to travel to Washington for the Inauguration of the Peace Meditation at USA Congress on 01 March 1984. The Washington Post covered the event in an article the next day on the front page of one its sections. Sponsored by Rep. Joseph P. … Read more →
- NY Times: Many Find Message at UN brings Peace. Nov 1971
  
  NY Times Excerpts from 8 November 1971: About 100 men and women, some dressed In costumes of distant homelands, file Into the quiet chapel of the interdenominational Church Center, just across the street from the United Nations … There they meditate with and listen to Sri Chinmoy Kumar Ghose, a spiritual leader from India. who … Read more →
- Quiet Quest to Sow Peace – Hartford Courent covers Concert and Peace -1985-Dec-04
  
  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 →
- Sri Chinmoy on efforts at UN – Excerpt from interview by Le Monde Paris, Sept 1984
  
  SRI CHINMOY ON HIS EFFORTS AT THE UNITED NATIONS An Excerpt from an interview by LE MONDE Paris, September 1984 LE MONDE: Since 1970 you have been the leader of a meditation group at the United Nations. What is its purpose? What type of issues do you deal with? What type of people come to see … Read more →
- VIDEO Prayer-Breakfast – 3rd Draft Script, 31 July 1989
  
  Possible use as idea or background for future project: This text would required some insert of references to prayers mentioned or quoted for the different faiths if to be adapted or used in various media or contexts: Better to use “A” Prayer for Peace than “The” Prayer for peace in each of the faiths represented… … Read more →
- 1983 J. Illueca, Pres, UN General Assembly, U Thant Peace Award, Dec 03 SUMMARY NY Daily News
  
  When Dr Illueca received the U Thant Peace Award, his many friends and admirers were thrilled to see his smile captured in the NY Daily News, Sunday, December 18, 1983 . (excerpt below) “The president of the United Nations General Assembly, Jorge lllueca of Panama. received the U Thant Puce Award from Sri … Read more →
- 2000′s brochure: Sri Chinmoy : the Peace Meditation at the UN
  
  Not certain of exact date first issued – possibly towards end of 1990′s begin 2000′s Download PDF: 2000-12-dec-27-brochure-sc-peace-med-at-un 2000-12-dec-27-brochure-sc-peace-med-at-un-ocr Click on image below for larger or different resolution photo – Image:
- 1990′s brochure: Sri Chinmoy : the Peace Meditation at the UN
  
  Not certain of exact date first issued – possibly towards end of 1980’s begin 1990’s Download PDF: 1990-12-dec-27-brochure-sc-peace-med-at-un-ocr 1990-12-dec-27-brochure-sc-peace-med-at-un Click on image below for larger or different resolution photo – Image:
- Meeting with Pope John Paul II in Vatican 1987 Oct 14
  
  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 →
- “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 →
- Seven Minutes of World Peace – Summary 2014 Jan
  
  Draft under construction – for edit consolidation and links to related Seven Minutes of World Peace is a global observance of peace that will join together simultaneously individuals, groups and organizations around the world for seven minutes of silence. This year, Seven Minutes of World Peace will be held from 1:00-1:07 pm Eastern Standard Time … Read more →
- Peace Run 1989 announced – UN SG quote included in Thailand Dec 1988
  
  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 →
- Cartoon – “Secret Meditation Break at the U.N.” early 1980’s?
  
  This cartoon was on a staff members wall for many years with the caption written in – “Secret Meditation Break at the U.N.” It was said to be put up in response to the fact that many of those who attended the twice weekly Peace Meditation at the UN, led by Sri Chinmoy would often … Read more →
- Channel Swim 10 Sep 1985 – for UN 40th: New York Daily News and other coverage
  
  A member of the Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations successfully swam across the channel between England and France in honour of the 40th anniversary of the United Nations on 10th September of 1985 in 14 hours and 51 Minutes. Adhiratha Keefe is a 38 year old Staff Member of the United Nations Children’s … Read more →
- World Interfaith Harmony: Vital for Peace and Development Wednesday, 12 Feb 2014
  
  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 →
- The Nation, Thailand : Indian Ambassador part of Oneness Heart Lift 1988 Dec 25
  
  Sri Chinmoy the leader of the Peace Meditation Group at the UN in New York was traveling in Thailand with some others from the group and others from various locations around the world. This article featured a photo and story related to the Indian Ambassador to Thailand, H.E. Vinay Verma, being lifted by Sri Chinmoy in … Read more →
- Interview by Father Tom Hartman with Sri Chinmoy about Mother Teresa Sep 1997
  
  add photos and text as appropriate” Mother Teresa had received the U Thant Peace award and Father Tom had attended a number of the Meetings of the Peace Meditation at the UN Sri Chinmoy first met Mother Teresa at an Interfaith Event a the UN in 1976. Gallery :
- Peace Meditation at UN -Sample Brochures 1970s to 1990s
  
  Could be organized differently: eg. by year latest first? or latest last? or by format: “2 UP” =scanned with two pages facing up “3Fold” = scanned both sides. the one page, 2 sided sheet was then folded in thirds. or special years “1995-25-an” = 25th Anniversary of Peace Meditation at the UN and 50th Anniversary … Read more →
- Quietest Room in UN : Newsday 1985 Dec 17
- Sample Media mention of Peace Meditation 1975 -1995
  
  Below are some samples of various expressed interest in the peace meditations at the UN and the related activities the members. Most related to support for goals of UN as well as peace walks and runs at various locations – many in support of UN day, Charter Day; opening of the UNGA, or interfaith events.. … 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 →
- 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 →
- Yoga and the UN Culture of Peace at NYHQ 2016-Oct-28
  
  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 →
- Peace Meditation leader at UN, “in Context” examples & photos
  
  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 →
- Sri Chinmoy, Dreamer of World-Oneness – Summary sheet of some activities
  
  After his passing in 2007, A short 2 page summary with some photos was produced that showed the wide breath of Sri Chinmoys activites beyond his leadership of the Peace Meditation at the UN. Highlights included: Literature and Lectures Music and Concerts Jharna-Kala Artist Service to the United Nations Weightlifter, Runner and Athlete Humanitarian Service … Read more →
- The Nation, Thailand covers lift of Indian Ambassador 1988 Dec 25
  
  Sri Chinmoy the leader of the Peace Meditation Group at the UN in New York was traveling in Thailand with some members from the peace meditation group and others from various locations around the world. This article featured a photo and story related to the Indian Ambassador of Thailand being lifted by Sri Chinmoy. Download … Read more →
- Interview with United Press International, 15 Jun 1977
  
  Sri Chinmoy was interviewed at the United Nations by a reporter from the worldwide news service, United Press International, 15 June 1977 Following are excerpts from that interview: UPI: You said once that honesty and frankness are the birthright of the West, humility and devotion are the birthright of the East, and the combination of … Read more →
- Houston Chronicle: Coretta Scott King and Sri Chinmoy share Harmony Award 1994 Oct 30
  
  “Newsmakers – Tribute to peace” photo of Coretta Scott King and Sri Chinmoy at award ceremony. Tribute to peace Civil rights activist Coretta Scott King, left, and New York resident Sri Chinmoy share a moment · together after they received the Gandhi Universal Harmony Award Friday night in New York. The award is presented by … Read more →
- Time Magazine: Sri Chinmoy and President Gorbachev 1990 Jun 18
  
  Time Magazine included a mention of the meeting between President Gorbachev and Sri Chinmoy the leader of the Peace Meditations Group at the United Nations in their “Grapevine” section on June 18, 1990 Download PDF 1990-06-jun-18-time-mag-ckg-gorbachev-text-01 1990-06-jun-18-time-mag-ckg-gorbachev-text-02 1990-06-jun-18-time-mag-ckg-gorbachev-masthead-crp 1990-06-jun-18-time-mag-ckg-gorbachev Click on image below for larger or different resolution Photo – Image:
- Macleans – Two Compassionate Hearts: Pres. Gorbachev,Sri Chinmoy 1990 Jun 18
  
  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
- New York Magazine – Sri Chinmoy and Nelson Mandela at U.N. 1990 July 16
  
  New York Magazine on 16 July 1990, highlighted the meeting of Sri Chinmoy, leader of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations with Nelson Mandela after his speech to the U.N. General Assembly. Download PDF 1990-07-jul-16-New-York-Magazine-CKG-Mandalla-meet-photo 1990-07-jul-16-New-York-Magazine-CKG-Mandalla-meet-text 1990-07-jul-16-New-York-Magazine-CKG-Mandalla-meet-text-2 1990-07-jul-16-New-York-Magazine-CKG-Mandalla-meet 1990-07-jul-16-New-York-Magazine-CKG-Mandalla-meet-crp Click on image below for larger or different resolution Photo – Image:
- Sports Illustrated : Mandela Lifted by Sri Chinmoy, 1999 Apr 05
  
  Sri Chinmoy, Leader of the Peace Meditation at the United nations was featured in the USA Magazine: Sports Illustrated of 05 April 1999. It included a photo of South African President, Nelson Mandela, being lifted by the meditation teacher. Download PDF: 1999-04-apr-05-Sports-Illustrated-ckg-lifts-mandela-issue-cover 1999-04-apr-05-Sports-Illustrated-ckg-lifts-mandela 1999-04-apr-05-Sports-Illustrated-ckg-lifts-mandela-photo-story Click on image below for larger or different resolution Photo – … Read more →
- People Magazine on Sri Chinmoy – Hope of Path to Paradise 1976 Jan 18
  
  …Writes, Paints and holds out a hope of path to Paradise…. Download PDF: 1976-01-jan-18-people-magazine-sri-chinmoy-text 1976-01-jan-18-people-magazine-sri-chinmoy Click on image below for larger or different resolution Photo – Images
- N.Y. Times: Angels Church Meditation with Sr Chinmoy 1976 Feb 01
  
  The New York Times mentioned the peace Meditation at the United Nations and the Dag Hammarskjold Lectures in it article of 01 February 1976 concerning meditation at All angles Church in Manhattan. Download a PDF: 1976-02-feb-01-ny-times-ckg-angles-church-meditation-photo 1976-02-feb-01-ny-times-ckg-angles-church-meditation-text 1976-02-feb-01-ny-times-ckg-angles-church-meditation-top Click on image below for a larger or different resolution Photo – Image:
- Time magazine of Meditation Group leader and Pres. Gorbachev 1991 Jul 20
  
  The 1991 July 20 Issue of USA’s Time Magazine had mention of Sri Chinmoy and President Gorbachev meeting Download PDF: 1991-07-jul-20-time-mag-ckg-gorbachev-clip-spiritual-aid-photo 1991-07-jul-20-time-mag-ckg-gorbachev-clip-spiritual-aid-txt 1991-07-jul-20-time-mag-cover-ckg-gorbachev 1991-07-jul-20-time-mag-ckg-gorbachev Click image below for larger or different format Photo-Image
- Draft with links -Media coverage relate to Meditation Group & Sri Chinmoy, SUMMARY 2014
  
  here are links to some NYT and other media mention of Sri Chinmoy related activities. links usually have excerpts and scanned original. -sometimes the excerpt seems the best to Highlight what most important or interesting….. To be reformatted, consider add thumbnail small photo for entry and — links to be hot AAA- xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx https://www.srichinmoypeacemeditationatun.org/1975/07/24/interfaith-observance-of-national-day-of-prayer-by-united-nations-and-ny-community/ Interfaith … Read more →
- Prayers for Peace- Washington Post – 1984 March 02 – USA Congress
  
  “Mystic Sri Chinmoy’s Congressional Meditation” Link to PDF –grey scale scan from photocopy Variation of format for different editions layout of print version located:
- Martin Luther King: Humanity’s Aspiration-Hero – PHOTOS 1977 Nov 29
  
  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 →
- 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 →
- 1985 Peace Walk for UN Charter Day, Jun 25 – 26
  
  Excerpt from Report of: The New York Times NEW YORK, THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 1985 NEW YORK Day by Day Walking for Peace Some talked, in New York they walked . The Secretary General and other diplomats marked the -10th anniversary of the United Nations Charter with speeches in San Francisco yesterday. Here, diplomats and staff … Read more →
- 1990 Peace Walk for U.N.Charter Day, Jun 25 – 26
  
  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 From the NY Daily News: “REPRESENTATIVES of Egypt and Fiji carry copy of preamble to United Nations charter during eighth annual Peace Walk In UN rose garden … Read more →
- Sri Chnmoy’s Followers at UNICEF – Staff News, Aug-Sep 1983
  
  Some forty odd people gathered in Conference Room B at the UN. Among them were women, conspicuous in pale flowered-print sarees and men, practically indistinguishable from the others, but whose faces are probably more earnest and whose hair is closer-cropped. Other guests settled themselves in the chairs ranged round the room while a young woman … Read more →
- 1986 Seven Minutes of World Peace – UN Day – Associated Press – 24 Oct: 25 countries participate
  
  See Associated Press article toward end of post below Some Highlights of AP Article: Secretary-General Message, The General Assembly Delegations observed the day by [passing 2 resolutions: : Continue efforts beyond year of Peace (1986); + other delegations : “right of People to peace” Meanwhile a group of about 100 U.N. staff and delegates … Read more →
- Community appreciates (Meditation Group member): muggers’ Nemesis, NY Daily News, 1981 Dec 27
  
  FACES & PLACES Gentle giant becomes a nemesis of muggers Below find article in the NY daily news and the remarks by recipient of commendation from local community association. link to pdf – Grey scale scan of photocopy Adhiratha Kevin Keefe, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) staff member, member of the Peace Meditation … Read more →

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- Sri Chinmoy conducts Peace Meditation – Photo Church Centre – Sep 1971
  
  Sri Chinmoy conducts a Peace Meditation for delegates and staff Chapel of the Church Centre for the United Nations. September 1971. Click on image for bigger photo or different resolution.
- Alexander (Sandy) Davidson, UNDP inspiring photos 1983 – 1994
  
  on 22 March 1994, Mr. Alexander (Sandy) Davidson, Principal Technical Adviser for the United Nations Development Programme, was honoured by Sri Chinmoy and the Meditation Group at the U.N on the occasion of his retirement. An inspiring story of some of Sandy Davidson’s accomplishments were featured in Oneness-Arrival-Shore – 1988 Nov 05, OAS/88-06 publication … Read more →
- Meditation at UN Photos from 1977 March 08
  
  Below are some photos from March 08. they show: Sri Chinmoy arriving, leading meditations, inspiring and encouraging the participation of members singing by members of meditation Group giving out and receiving a small sweet (called in some cultures “prasad) , after meditation. in front of UN flags interacting withe some of the security Guards … Read more →
- Meditation at UN Photos from 1977 March 25
  
  Below are some photos from March 25 1977 they show: Sri Chinmoy arriving, leading meditations, giving out prasad, in front of UN and interacting withe some of the security Guards that he knew. More information to be obtained. Some of th2 photos may be from public meditation around the same date Click on image … Read more →
- Meditation at UN – Photos from 1977 May 13
  
  Below are some photos from May 13 1977. they show: leading meditations, More information or Photos to be added as available… Click on image below for photo images in larger sizes or different resolution.
- Martin Luther King: Humanity’s Aspiration-Hero – PHOTOS 1977 Nov 29
  
  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 →
- Kennedy: The Universal Heart – Nov 1977 programme at UN PHOTOS
  
  On 22 November 1977 the Meditation Group held a programme and concert in soulful remembrance of the late President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, marking fourteen years since the day of his assassination. The programme, part of which was televised live by WNBC-TV, included tributes by Ambassador Kennedy of Ireland and Ambassador Rossides … Read more →
- D. Oneness Earth – PHOTOS – CBS TV – Holiday Season 1977 Dec UN: Peace Meditation supported…
  
  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 →
- International Year of Child Honored – Washington DC – more IYC PHOTOS 1979 May 23
  
  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 →
- Salute Sri Chinmoy 1981 Aug PHOTOS – Panama National Decoration
  
  On 20 August 1981 the meditation group observed the fiftieth birthday of Sri Chinmoy in a special ceremony in the Chapel of the Church Center for the United Nations. For main text report and some photo-images of event SEE: Birthday Salute for Sri Chinmoy 1981 Aug 20 by UN Community – Article. including excerpt of … Read more →
- Rabindranath Tagore’s 121st Birthday: 1982 – PHOTOS
  
  More EVENT – PHOTOS The Tagore Society of New York and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan invited Sri Chinmoy to be the guest of honour at a programme held at the United Nations the evening of 8 May 1982 marking the 121st birthday of India’s greatest poet, Rabindranath Tagore. (Reference Note – SEE ALSO Rabindranath Tagore’s 121st … Read more →
- Exhibition and Song for UN 40th: UN Community at NY SOHO Gallery 1985 Sept 13
  
  Representatives of over 40 countries attended the exhibition on 13 Sep 1985 in Celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the United Nations and Premier of song offered to the U.N. The Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations and Mrs. Lalitha Krishnan request the honour of your presence at a Special Welcome Reception to … Read more →
- Peace Concert in Lobby of U.N General Assembly Hall Dec 1985
  
  8 December 1985 Sri Chinmoy offered a peace concert in the lobby of the U.N. General Assembly Hall. This event was held in connection with the U.N.’s upcoming International Year of Peace in 1986. It also helped culminate the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the U.N. in 1985. a Concert for the forthcoming … Read more →
- Song for Peace in South America – Dec 1986
  
  During the International Year of Peace celebrations, Sri Chinmoy offered several peace concerts in South America during a month-long spiritual holiday he and some members of the meditation Group at the UN took in Argentina, Chile and Peru. They were also joined by a group of his students from around the world The first concert … Read more →
- 1987 Jul Peace Run for the United Nations – Lake Sucess to U.N. HQ.
  
  A group run in support of the United Nations} work for peace (not a race). Lake Success) Long Island to United Nations Headquarters Sponsored by: the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in cooperation with The United Notions Staff Recreation Council-Relaxation Club and Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations. In Jul (12th ?) 1987, … Read more →
- “Lifting Up the World” for UN Community 1988 Sept 15 > More>PHOTOS
  
  This page and Gallery below have additional PHOTOS from 15 September 1988. For Summary of event see also : Art Show and “Lifting Up the World” for UN Community 1988 Sept The Award Presentation recognized the recipients: “inspired and dedicated service to the spirit of international co-operation and … “devotion to the the loftiest … Read more →
- PEACE LIFTS – at UNICEF House, World with a Oneness Heart more PHOTOS -1988 sep 20
  
  This post and Gallery below have More Photos from the Sept 1988 activity held in the park that is next to UNICEF House in NY. For initial report of event and some photos see also: PEACE LIFTS – James Grant, EXD UNICEF … SUMMARY – 1988 sep 20 During the event James Grant, Executive Director … 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 →
- Concert in UN Conf Room 1, 2004 Jun 29
  
  In celebration of UNITED NATIONS CHARTER DAY offered by Sri Chinmoy who has conducted twice-weekly meditations at the United Nations since 1970 Text and more photos to be added Click on image below for larger or different resolution photo – images: Gallery 2:
- After UN Peace Meditation Group Meeting in 1980s undated Photos 1989-dec-31
  
  After a meeting of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations there were images spontaneously taken from an inexpensive camera of a meditation group member. The location was outside of the main UN Building in N.Y inside the gates by the lawn, Traffic Circle and reflecting pool in front of the Main Secretariat entrance during … Read more →
- Sri Chinmoy Viewing Dag Hamarskjold and UN Exhibit 2004 Jul -(CHECK DATE)
  
  Sri Chinmoy passing the exhibit of UN achievements and the second Secretary-General: Dag Hammarskjold. As he was leaving the U.N. following a meditation programme in the Library Building, Sri Chinmoy paused for a few minutes to reflect on the Display. He greatly admired Dag Hammarskjold and the efforts of the United Nations through out the … Read more →
- Peace Run for the U.N. – Lake succes to Headquarters 1990’s Photos – posted 1999-sep-30
  
  Dates from Photos to be confirmed and moved to appropriate posts.. United Nations delegates and staff together with local runners participated in the Peace Run for the United Nations, a group relay run in support of the United Nations work for peace. from Lake success start: The 18.5-mile course began at Lake Success, Long Island, … Read more →
- After UN Peace Meditation Group Meeting in 1990s undated Photos posted as 1994-dec-31
  
  After a meeting of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations there were images spontaneously taken by a meditation group member. The location was the hallway between the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium and main Secretariat Building and looking outside toward the toward the Traffic Circle and reflecting pool in front of the Main Secretariat entrance during … Read more →
- U Thant Peace Award to Pres. Enkhbayer of Mongolia 2007 May 22
  
  President Nambaryn Enkhbayar of Mongolia receives the U Thant peace Award from Sri Chinmoy Jbarna Kala Exhibition – Union of Mongolian Artists Art Gallery Ulaan Baatar – May 22nd, 2007 More text and Photos to be added as available. .. see Anahata Nada Download PDF: 2007-05-may-22-uthant-award-pres-mongolia-pres-enkhbayar Click on image for larger or different resolution … Read more →
- Photos of “Oneness-Home” torch relay Interfaith visits and events 1994 – 2012
  
  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 →
- 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 →
- Photos from Peace Concerts at the UN -1995 -? Prayerful Salutations? for 50th
  
  Photos from various Peace concerts by Sri Chinmoy at the UN. Maybe some form the series that was in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the UN. 1995? Individual Photos to be moved (or also linked) to specific days when identified. Was 50th anniversary concert series called: “My Prayerful Salutations to the United Nations”? … Read more →
- Peace Meditation Meeting Photos 1976 Jan 13
  
  Photos from Peace Meditation Meeting in Upper room of Church center for the UN or or Small Room 5th Floor Secretariat Building, after Meeting Sri Chinmoy gave out some photos and symbolic offering to those present. including Pramoda, Anselmo, Karabhi, Chayanika, Suhashini, Surashri, John- Ofosu, Others seen looking on e.g Nilima etc. Pramoda France Vacher … Read more →
- Photos: Mediation in UN Conf. Room 7, Feb 06, 1976
  
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- Photo-Meditation at Church Center 03 Feb 1976
  
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- Photos: Meditation at UN 14 May 1976
  
  text to added Gallery: Anselmo, Suhashini, John-Ofuso, Pramoda, Lottie
- Meditation and Choir at UN 29 June 1976
  
  Text to be added: Meditation Led by Sri Chinmoy the Meditation Choir singers performed And Sri Chinmoy gave out Prasad Gallery Nemi, Nayana, Karabhi, Chayanika, Tanima, Chandika, Nilima
- Meditation and Choir Sing 14 Dec 1976 Conf. Room 8
  
  The group joins in silent meditation lead by Sri Chinmoy in UN Conference Room 8. The Peace Meditation Choir sing meditative songs composed by Sri Chinmoy Pdf version reduced: 1976-12-14-01-crp-2-un-conf-room-8-peace-meditation-reduced Gallery:
- Meditation 21 Sep 1976
  
  Text to add Gallery: Mohan , Kailash, Chetana, Tarun
- Photos: Meditation in Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium 11 Jan 1977
  
  text to be added: Sri Chinmoy with legendary guitarist Mahavishnu John McLaughlin outside the UN Dag Hammarskjöld Auditorium, after a peace meditation on 11 January 1977 Gallery: David Rowe, Joa De mota, john-Kwadwo Ofosu-Benefo, Robert Muller MJM
- Photos from: U Thant: Divinity’s Smile and Humanity’s Cry – Programme 21 Jan 1977
  
  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 →
- Meditation UN DH Auditorium 28 Jan 1977
  
  Text to be added Robert Muller and Sri Chinmoy Gallery: robert Mueler, David Rowe, Joa DeMota, Adhiratha, Mohan, Chayanika, Sanatan in Background
- Photos Meditation at the UN 08 Feb 1977
  
  text to be added: Gallery: Nilima, Pramodha in background
- Meditation at UN, Mar 1977
  
  Text to be added unsure of date photos indicate some time in march 1977 reading from the bulletin dedicated to U Thant – see cover Gallery: Pictured Pramoda, in front of Sri Chinmoy, Nilima in rear, Sri Chinmoy left .Anselmo front right listening to reading
- Photo: After Meditation at UN and Security Friends 01 April 1977
  
  Text to be added Gallery: Including Robert Muller.
- Photos After Meditation at the UN 05 Apr 1977
  
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- 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 →
- Photo after Peace Meditation at UN June 1977
  
  After the regular Peace Meditations at the UN , Sri Chinmoy would offer a small sweet or other symbolic gift to those in attendance. Text to be added: john-Ofosu-Benefo, Sanatan, Dhrubha, and ..Pradhan Baltar as guest 14? June 1977
- 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;
- Photo: Peace Meditation at UN 01 Jul 1977
  
  Participants included Robert Muller Gallery :
- Photo Peace Meditation at UN 12 Jul 1977
  
  After the Meditation in the UN Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium Sanatan Bernard Curchack Gallery:
- 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 →
- Photos from Peace Concert dedicated to Mother Teresa 23 Sep 1997
  
  See programme text post : https://www.srichinmoypeacemeditationatun.org/1997/09/23/peace-concert-dedicated-to-memory-of-mother-teresa-23-sep-1997 Before the programme, Sri Chinmoy offers Ambassador Chowdhury a copy of his book entitled Mother Teresa: Humanity’s Flower-Heart, Divinity’s Fragrance-Soul. Ambassador Chowdhury reflects on the life and work of Mother Teresa during his opening remarks. On the stage of the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium, where he had first met Mother … Read more →
- Meditation at UN Aug 1977
  
  Date in Aug of 1977 to be determined maybe 2 different dates One Meditation in Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium and another room Gallery: