Sri Chinmoy:
The Peace Meditation at the United Nations

Members of the Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations were pleased to be involved with organizing and inviting their friends to be part of  a number of  Sri Chinmoy Interfaith “Tennis Classic for Religious and Spiritual Teachers” This delightfully innovative tournament for those 55 years old and over; brought priests, pastors and rabbis to … Read more →

On 7 April 1991, 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. The 18.5-mile course began at Lake Success, Long Island, former site of United Nations headquarters, and ended at the current … Read more →

An Olympic-style round-the-world relay, the 1991 Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run, started on 19 April 1991 at the Dag Hammarskjold Plaza. This biennial event, which was first run in 1987, is a series of national and international relays spanning six continents intended to dynamically express humanity’s continuing self-transcendence in the pursuit of peace. On hand … Read more →

Men’s and women’s singles tournaments for the United Nations community were organised in May 1991 by the Peace Meditation Group. *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * Appears in Meditation at the United Nations – 1992 Jan – Mar, Periodic Bulletin … 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.

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 →

TABLE OF CONTENTS and (a)  INTRODUCTION to Programme in Honour and Celebration of the Life of Fred Lebow A special programme in honour and celebration of the life of Fred Lebow was held at the United Nations on Tuesday, 18 October 1994, at 1 p. m. in the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium. For over 25 years … Read more →

This is part: (b) Programme and Statements – –  in Honour and Celebration of the Life of Fred Lebow . 1 (UN 18 Oct 1994) For over 25 years Fred Lebow was an international figure in the running world who touched millions of sports enthusiasts, not only in New York but around the globe. The … Read more →

This is part: (c) Tributes received from around the world – some of the many tributes received from athletes, officials and media representatives to be read out at the programme –  in Honour and Celebration of the Life of Fred Lebow  (UN 18 Oct 1994).   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   … Read more →

This is part: (d) A Special Friendship – Stories, photos  – and correspondence between Sri Chinmoy and Fed Lebow –  in Honour and Celebration of the Life of Fred Lebow  (UN 18 Oct 1994) *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *  *   *   … 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 →

  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 by nation relay around the North Garden. Each national group … Read more →

  CO-SPONSORS HE Mr. Reaz Rahman, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh   HE Mr. Edward A. Laing, Permanent Representative of Belize   H.E. Mr. Slavi Pashovski, Permanent Representative of Bulgaria   HE M. Boubacar Toure, Permanent Representative of Guinea-Bissau   H.E. Dr. Istvan Nathon, Permanent Represel1tative of Hungary   H.E. Mr. Ascar Aitmatov, Charge d’Affaires A.I. … Read more →

Swims for the International Year of Peace 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. Their first swim was on 1 January in the frigid waters off … Read more →

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 →

17 May 1989 Dear Sri Chinmoy, Your energetic efforts in the cause of peace have again been brought to my attention. The current Peace Run 1989 is a case in point. This is but a brief note to express appreciation for all your support of the United Nations and its work. (Signed) Javier Perez de … Read more →

On 17 Jun 1989, 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. The 18.5-mile course began at Lake Success, Long Island, former site of United Nations headquarters, and ended at the current … Read more →

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On 25 September 1999, 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. The 18.5-mile course began at Lake Success, Long Island, former site of United Nations headquarters, and ended at the current … Read more →

On 1 April 1995, 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. The 18.5-mile course began at Lake Success, Long Island, former site of United Nations headquarters, and ended at the current … Read more →

Image and description From Diplomatic World Bulletin: Text from Diplomatic World Bulletin: “UN delegates joined over 200 Mission nationals and UN Staff in a “Peace Walk for United Nations Charter Day” – a two-day relay walk in the Rose Gardens of the UN Secretariat Building commemorating the 38th anniversary of the signing of the UN … Read more →

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 →

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 … GENERAL Introduction for PEACE WALKS AT THE UNITED NATIONS Peace Walks are organised under the co-sponsorship of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United … 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. During … GENERAL Introduction for PEACE WALKS AT THE UNITED NATIONS Peace Walks are organised under the co-sponsorship of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the … 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 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 →

      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. GENERAL Introduction for PEACE WALKS AT THE UNITED NATIONS Peace Walks are organised under the co-sponsorship of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the … 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   GENERAL Introduction for PEACE WALKS AT THE UNITED NATIONS Peace Walks are organised under the co-sponsorship of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations … 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 GENERAL Introduction for PEACE WALKS AT THE UNITED NATIONS Peace Walks are organised under the co-sponsorship of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations and … 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 GENERAL Introduction for PEACE WALKS AT THE UNITED NATIONS Peace Walks are organised under the co-sponsorship of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations … 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 Peace Walk for United Nations Day Friday, 24 October 1997 Since 1983 United Nations delegates and staff have taken a moment from their busy schedules to express … Read more →

Ultra-marathoner Ted Corbitt; Dr. Norb Sander, Director of the Preventive and Sports Medicine Center in City Island, New York; and Sri Chinmoy were guest speakers at an unusual dinner combining athletics and spirituality. It was held at the Church Center for the United Nations on 29 January 1979.   During his talk, Sri Chinmoy spoke … Read more →

A Poem of Sri Chinmoy the founder of the Peace and World Harmony Runs is to be recited in many Languages on 10 April 2014. Sri Chinmoy was also the leader fo the Peace Meditation group at the United Nations  form 1970 until his passing in 2007. Poem to be Recited: “O dreamers of peace, … Read more →

Sri Chinmoy, Members of the Peace Meditation at the UN, media corespondents and other guests attended a New York press conference on 03 Feb 1997 to announce the kick off the “Oneness – Home” world Peace Run Among the celebrities supporting this initiative and attending the New York press conference Feb. 3 were: Olympic Gold … Read more →

Members of the Peace Meditation Group have participated in and or supported the longest relay run in history – an unprecedented peace journey through six continents. It has won the support of heads of state, major sports and entertainment figures and tens of thousands of ordinary people who have seen the flaming peace torch pass … Read more →

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 →

The New Yorker Magazine and Classical Keyboard Instruments jointly sponsored an exhibition of Sri Chinmoy’s Jharna-Kala paintings on Sept. 15 at Buchman Hall on the upper East Side of Manhattan.. Afterwards, Sri Chinmoy went to a nearby gym and lifted with one arm several of the dignitaries who had come to the reception, including C. … Read more →

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 →

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 →

“Now that peace is breaking out everywhere, we have to help push it up,” said James Grant, Executive Director of UNICEF, before he was physically lifted on a special apparatus by Sri Chinmoy, leader of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations. The 20 September lifts of Mr. Grant and other members of the UN … Read more →

Closing ceremony of the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run 1995, Held at the Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, with participation by UN delegates  –  14 August      Sri Chinmoy with he Peace Torch Sri Chinmoy ( the founder ) with the Executive Director of the Peace Run (and former UNICEF staff member) Shambhu Neil Vineberg.* 1995  … Read more →

Jack Keefe, 71, was awarded the Sri Chinmoy Self- Transcendence Award April 1. The Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence Award is given individuals who in their own lives overcame great obstacles to improve and perfect themselves and society and thus inspire others to go far beyond preconceived notions of impossibility. After a nearly 50-year respite from competitive … Read more →

The peace meditations at the UN led by Sri Chinmoy were briefly mentioned in the midst of a 3 page article on ultra Running in the popular USA  28 May 1990 magazine ” Sports Illustrated”. Excerpt below: …’ tale of how an Eastern mystic saved a Western sport from oblivion. The unlikely mix of characters … 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 →

Sixteen young men ran a 450-mile relay from Edinburgh to London to raise money for UNICEF and promote the ideals of the United Nations in conjunction with U.N. Day on 24 October. The runners were all students of spiritual Master Sri Chinmoy, who is Leader of the Meditation Group at the United Nations. They ranged … Read more →

Friday and Sunday, 20 and 22  May 1983 , sponsored by the Peace Meditation Group  at the UN. Quote: Mr. Allan Robertson, Chief of the UN’s Commercial Management Service… Upon the conclusion of the ever-popular Fun Runs held on Friday and Sunday, 20 and 22  May, sponsored by the Meditation Group, Mr. Allan Robertson, Chief … 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. for More information and links to  other swims see:  31 locations for UN IYP 1986 Their first swim was … 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. Their first swim was on 1 January in the frigid waters off Hiroshima, Japan. Each swam two kilometres around … 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. Their first swim was on 1 January in the frigid waters off Hiroshima, Japan. Each swam two kilometres around … 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. Their first swim was on 1 January in the frigid waters off Hiroshima, Japan. Each swam two kilometres around … 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. Their first swim was on 1 January in the frigid waters off Hiroshima, Japan. Each swam two kilometres around … Read more →