Quiet spaces in the working world

Around UN Headquarters in NY there are a number of small spaces which are more conducive to quiet reflection, prayer, meditation or a leisurely stroll. Those new to NY might find it refreshing to visit all the places on the list in the first few weeks to become acquainted with some alternative places to visit during lunch or for a few minutes before facing the commute home.

  • Part 3-02 UN and Peace Meditation History -HIGHLIGHTS

    Part 3-02 UN and Peace Meditation History -HIGHLIGHTS

    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 →

  • Church Center for the United Nations – Chapel

    Church Center for the United Nations – Chapel

    (44th St & 1st Ave.) Photo inside Chapel 2011 In between scheduled programmes, the 1st floor can be quiet retreat. Events and luncheons also held sometimes on second floor (especially if food served). (more photos and links to some programs held here)   Other Photos:  

  • Episcopal Church Center – Chapel

    Episcopal Church Center – Chapel

    (815- 2nd ave) Photo of Outside doors. The Chapel is inside inside directly to left as enter. Photo inside chapel (More including on times open and photos)

  • 4. UN Flower Garden

    4. UN Flower Garden

    The UN Garden can be a nice place for a quiet walk. However with recent construction there is limited access. Read more →

  • 5. Holy Family Catholic Church

    5. Holy Family Catholic Church

    The Holy Family Catholic Church is located very close to the UN. In addition to the main inside Chapel there is also a small prayer and meditation garden adjacent to the church Outside – ON 47th st between 1st and 2nd ave. Inside Don’t miss the small garden next door   other photos:

  • 6. Dag Hammarskjold Plaza and Hepburn Garden

    6. Dag Hammarskjold Plaza and Hepburn Garden

    Plaza looking from Second Ave to First Ave on 47th st? . Marker for Katharine Hepburn Garden

  • 7. James P. Grant Plaza

    7. James P. Grant Plaza

    – Next to UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF, 3 UN Plaza on 44th st). UNICEF – pocket park – Convenient and Nice in good weather – but tends to be busy   other Photos:

  • 8. Peter Detmould Park and Dog Run

    8. Peter Detmould Park and Dog Run

    there are two entrances for the park

  • 9. Park or Plaza on east 47th ST

    9. Park or Plaza on east 47th ST

    Between first an Second Ave – Adjacent to One DH Plaza

  • 10. One Hundred UN Plaza Condominium

    10. One Hundred UN Plaza Condominium

    (On NE Corner of 48th Street ? and First Ave)

  • 11. Dag Hammarskjold Public Plaza

    11. Dag Hammarskjold Public Plaza

    On Second Ave, NW corner of 46th St?

  • 12. Turtle Bay Music School

    12. Turtle Bay Music School

    Some UN Colleagues have taken classes here. Some practiced an instrument or singing in nearby parks..

  • 13. – Gantry Plaza State Park –

    13. – Gantry Plaza State Park –

    474 48th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11109, 718-786-6385 take the #7 subway one stop to queens (Vernon-Jackson) and walk a few blocks to the river. Ships and boats passing by… — – – – – – – – – – – ———————————————————————-

  • Quite spaces

    Quite spaces

    Beginning list of “quiet spaces” in the UN community. For example: This Room of Quiet “Meditation Room” close to the public entrance tot he UN in NY was redesigned in 1957 by Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold. Read more →

  • UN Meditation – Room of Quiet – Link to History

    UN Meditation – Room of Quiet – Link to History

    The Meditation room or the UN “Room of Quiet”, which was redesigned by the 2nd Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold, has an interesting History. Read more →