Sri Chinmoy:
The Peace Meditation at the United Nations

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 →

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 →

EXCERPT:  “The satisfaction that one gets by serving, equaling or surpassing others will not last. Only oneness-satisfaction will forever last. In the heart’s oneness, there is no superiority or inferiority; there is not even equality. There is only oneness-joy. Here it is not a competition-game but a oneness-game.”… “…real liberation does not lie in equaling … Read more →

On 24 October 1978 the Peace Meditation at the United Nations observed United Nations Day with a programme in the Dag Hammarskjöld Auditorium. Sri Chinmoy made the following remarks on that occasion. Today is U.N. Day. What does U.N. Day signify? It signifies a day of universal hope, a day of universal promise, a day … 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 →

26 June 1991, United Nations delegates and staff joined in a Peace Walk for United Nations Charter Day on . The event was co-sponsored by a number of Permanent Representatives of United Nations Member States along with the Peace Meditation. Participants walked in meditative silence through a portion of the United Nations garden, carrying a … Read more →

April Anniversary of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations. Manhattan Chamber Artists . . . . . . . .. 24 On 12 April 1991, the Manhattan Chamber Artists, with musical director Mr. Richard Auldon Clark, performed at the United Nations along with members of the St.Bartholomew Choir. Among the pieces premiered were “Peace … Read more →

Posted on iseek un- ny: Tuesday, 22 November 2011, New York | Author: UNIC United Nations Information Center, Yangon Myanmar To celebrate the 50th year anniversary of U Thant’s appointment as the third Secretary-General of the United Nations, UNIC Yangon organized a special event to pay tribute to this man of great inspiration. The event, … Read more →

Adjacent to the Meditation “Room of Quiet” at the UN, there was an event in front of the stained Glass window by March Chagall, on 24 October 2005. A number of members of the Peace Meditation at the UN attended. This occasion also marked the 60th Anniversary of the United Nations as well as the … Read more →

Statements and tributes from the international community on the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at  The United Nations. *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   * FOREWORD This collection of … Read more →

Statements and tributes from the international community on the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at  The United Nations.  This is Part  (b)  Statements by the Secretaries-General. *   *   *   *   *  *   *   *   *   *   *   *    *   *   *  *   *   *   *   *    *    *   *    … Read more →

Statements and tributes from the international community on the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at  The United Nations.  This is Part (c)  Messages from the Vatican *   *   *   *   *  *   *   *   *   *   *   *    *   *   *  *   *   *   *   *    *    *   *    * … Read more →

Statements and tributes from the international community on the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at  The United Nations.  This is Part  (e) Statement by Government Leaders  *   *   **   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *    *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   … Read more →

Statements and tributes from the international community on the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at  The United Nations.  This is Part (f) Statements by Presidents of the General Assembly, Ambassadors, Officials and other Participants.   *   *   *   *   *  *   *   *   *   *   *   *    *   *   *  … 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 →

In celebration of  United Nations Day Concert for Peace Offered by Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations In cooperation with the United Nations SRC Music Appreciation Society Friday, 14 October 2011, 1-2 p.m. The Chapel of the Church Center for the United Nations The outer message of the United Nations is peace. … 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 →

Tuesday, 26 June 1992, United Nations Garden YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO WALK FOR YOUR COUNTRY (see schedule) • In a silent, nation by nation relay walk around an area of the North Garden. • The Preamble to the United Nations Charter will be carried by each national group and passed to the next 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 →

Silence and Sound” – an Interfaith observance of the World Day of Prayer. The Meditation Group officially observed the Days of Prayer with a special function at the United Nations on Monday, 5 April 1976 An Inter-Faith Observance of The World Day oí Prayer at the United Nations Contents Opening Silent Prayer – Sri Chinmoy, … 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 →

Excerpts at: Devoted Report to S-G reported in: ” Meditation at UN” – Vo 05, No 09; 27 Sep 1977, Bulletin Content Highlights: On 19 September 1977, to mark the opening of this year’s General Assembly, United Nations delegates, staff and NGO representatives met in Conference Room 1 to reflect on the theme: “United Nations: … Read more →

On 22 October ,as part of Symposium, Dr. Phedon Phedonas-Vadet, Counselor, Cyprus Office of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spoke to the Meditation Group and guests. The below poster was developed and circulated by  Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United  Nations in Celebration of UN Day on 24 October 1982. It contains Quotations from … Read more →

DEDICATED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL, U THANT Meditation Group 2nd Anniversary Excerpts from Sri Chinmoy’s lectures delivered at the United Nations, 1970-1972 Cover photo: Sri Chinmoy, Spiritual leader of the Meditation Group at the UN, meeting Secretary-General U Thant, February 29, 1972.  (Photo by Agni – Mr. Jose Casanova) The Garland  of Nation Souls … A … Read more →

Peace Walk for United Nations  Charter Day – Tuesday, 26 Jun 2000 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, … Read more →

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Charter of the United Nations (Preamble excerpts) We the peoples of the United Nations determined …..” to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, which twice in our lifetime has brought untold sorrow to mankind, and …..” to reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, in … Read more →

“Today you have blended the two elements~ the delegations and the Secretariat, by making your recommitment to the Charter. Your peace initiative has won the respect of all. It has been for all of us a source of inspiration.”  – Mr. Jean Gazarian, Special Advisor for the Fortieth Anniversary, on behalf of the Secretary-General  (receiving … 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 →

Ambassador Hardeep Singh Puri Permanent Representative of India to the UN cordially invites Ms. Nilima Silver for an event to commemorate the “International Day of Non-Violence” on Tuesday, 2nd October 2012 at 1100 hrs at the ECOSOC Chamber, NLB, United Nations H.E. Mr. S.M. Krishna, External Affairs Minister of India will preside. H.E. Mr. Vuk … Read more →

NEW YORK, NY-·Twenty United Nations staff members ran a 150 mile Peace Relay on July 12-13 in honor of the 1986 International Year of Peace. The event Is one in a series 0f International relays. peace swims, solo runs, and race courses held or established In support of this special year by athletes from groups … Read more →

U.N. AND N.Y. UNITED AT SRI CHINMOY’ S PEACE CONCERT A Tribute to the Fortieth Anniversary of 1tle United Nations Performed by Sri Chinmoy (NEW YORK)  October 25 ••• On October 28 at 8 PM, New Yorkers will gather with U.N. diplomats and staff at THE PEACE CONCERT -a musical invocation of peace featuring Sri … Read more →

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 →

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 →

Members of The Peace Meditation at UN choir and Sri Chinmoy Non Governmental Organization singers and musicians  performed on Wednesday 20 June 2018 at the UN Headquarters in NY. See also main: International Day of Yoga 2018 Musical Performance at UN 20 Jun https://www.yogaofsrichinmoy.com/2018/06/20/international-day-of-yoga-2018-musical-performance-at-un-20-jun/ Recognizing yoga’s universal appeal, on 11 December 2014, the United Nations … Read more →

The meditation group celebrated its tenth year of inner and outer service to the United Nations community on 14 April 1980 with a programme of music and meditation) followed by an anniversary luncheon. At the first ceremony, held in the Chapel of the Church Center for the United Nations, members of the meditation group thanked … Read more →

“Each nation has human beings who aspire for a better, more illumining and more fulfilling world. These seekers have expressed their aspiration in and through various fields: spirituality, religion, philosophy, science , music, art, poetry and so forth. The United Nations is not only for the delegates. and representatives of the various nations. It 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 →

On different occasions Meditation Group members have participated in various efforts to support International Mother Language day. See some more details and background at http://www.worldharmonyrun.org/un_initiatives/mother_language_day This Page contains infomation and related links for: A. Mother Language Day programme 2010,  Torch Bearer Award for Society of Foreign Consuls in NY B. Guinness World Record – 146 Languages … Read more →

On 10 April 2012, members of the The Peace Meditation at United Nations joined with the participants and supporters of the Peace and World Harmony Runs from around the world   to acknowledge three things: • The 42nd Anniversary of the “Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations, • The upcoming 25th Anniversary of … Read more →

Celebration of the First International Day of Happiness Featuring the Launch of The Jewels of Happiness Celebrity Audio Book by Sri Chinmoy – with chapters read by Desmond Tutu, Carl Lewis and Roberta Flack New York. 19 March. Aware that the increase of happiness depends also strongly on the training of one’s own spirit, the … 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 →

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 →

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 →