Sri Chinmoy:
The Peace Meditation at the United Nations

U Thant Award to Laxmi Mail Singhvi, High commissioner for India to the United Kingdom -1995 May 13   more details and photos to be added Download : PDF and Word Doc format U-Thant Award Dr L M Singhvi-Post-at-globalschoolsnews.org U-Thant Award UN Dr L M Singhvi-Post-at-globalschoolsnews.org

U Thant Peace Award presented to H.E. Ambassador Anwarul Karim Chowdhury, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN, at a Millennium Peace Concert by Sri Chinmoy   –   23 November Millennium Peace Concert HONOURING H.E. AMBASSADOR ANWARUL KARIM CHOWDHURY PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF BANGLADESH TO THE UNITED NATIONS for his untiring work for peace and especially … Read more →

10 September 1996  U Thant Peace Award presented to Mr. C. V. Narasimhan, Former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations (1956-78) and Chef de Cabinet to three Secretaries-General   –   The U Thant Peace Award is presented to C. V. Narashnhan Illustrious son of Mother India Vision-heart and mission-life-embodiment of the United Nations from its highest … Read more →

The U Thant Peace Award is presented to The Honourable Maurice F. Strong Impossibility-dreamer and indomitability-doer Builder of world-oneness among humanity’s striving peoples and their all-giving Earth-home for his: – Flaming lifelong commitment to the soaring ideals of the United Nations – Glowing reverence for our beautiful and bountiful Planet Earth – Extraordinary embodiment 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  (d)  Statements by recipients the U Thant Peace Award  *   *   *   *   *  *   *   *   *   *   *   *    *   *   *  *   *   *   *   … Read more →

“Sri Chinmoy, you are the heart of the United Nations.” Javier Perez de CuelIar Fifth Secretary-General of the United Nations Paris, France – May 26th, 2005 UN Leader receives the U Thant Peace Award Former UN Secretary-General Javier Perez de Cuellar received the U Thant Peace Award here May 26 on behalf of Sri Chinmoy: … Read more →

On 5 April 1991, Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan, Head of the Sufi Order in the West, received the U Thant Peace Award in recognition of his efforts to bring about peace, harmony and religious understanding among all peoples. Following are excerpts from the award ceremony, which took place at United Nations Headquarters. Sri Chinmoy: My … Read more →

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 →

U Thant Peace Award presented to Mr. Humayun Rasheed Choudhury, President of the 41st Session of the UN General Assembly and Speaker of the Bangladesh Parliament  –   8 May 2000 Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations cordially invites you to a programme honouring Speaker of the Bangladesh Parliament President of the … Read more →

    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 →

General Assembly President Dr. Jorge E. Illueca receives the Award from Sri Chinmoy : The Peace Meditation at the United Nations U THANT PEACE AWARD On 3 December 1983 Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations awarded Dr. Jorge E. Illueca, President of the Th£try-eighth Session of the United Nations General Assembly, the … Read more →

Shared Spiritual values, Oneness, Acceptance see also:  http://www.peacemeditationatun.org/u-thant-and-sri-chinmoy/ http://www.peacemeditationatun.org/u-thant-and-sri-chinmoy/ U Thant Island U Thant Peace Award Partial List of Recipients Shared Spiritual values, Oneness, Acceptance U Thant Passing Programme celebrating Life of U Thant Issue of “Meditation at the UN ” Nov 1974 dedicated to U Thant Book dedicated to U Thant: U Thant: Divinity’s … Read more →

On 28 June 2007, Sri Chinmoy had the honour of presenting the U Thant Peace Award to Daw Aye Aye Thant, U Thant’s daughter, at Aspiration-Ground meditation garden in Jamaica Hills, New York. Accompanying her was her husband, Tyn Myint-U. Following are excerpts from Aye Aye’s remarks after the presentation: “It was such a moving, … Read more →

Introduction and Presentation of Award by Sri Chinmoy: Quote of Ananda Guruge Award Background and some Previous recipients Sri Chinmoy offers the U Thant Peace Award to Ambassador Ananda Guruge, former Senior Special Adviser to the Director-General of UNESCO and Ambassador of Sri Lanka to France, UNESCO and the United States, on 3 January 1997, … Read more →

7 October 1982 -U Thant Peace Award presented to Ambassador Zenon Rossides of Cyprus Information to be collected from Meditation at the UN Bulletin A Moments Peace Anahata Nada Press Samples:                     From: A Moment’s Peace – Newsletter AMP/1982-03 October 1982 U THANT ISLAND –  7 … Read more →

Kofi Annan: cynosure-eyes by Sri Chinmoy   see: https://www.srichinmoylibrary.com/ka printed by Agni Press 2002     Part I – prayerful and soulful aphorisms “The following 64 prayerful and soulful aphorisms I have written on the most auspicious occasion of our highly esteemed Secretary-General Kofi Annan’s 64th birthday.” Part II — Songs KA 69-73. Sri Chinmoy … Read more →

Some additional Photos taken before the program on 19 March 1985 see also separate post of full program   Gallery:

Mark Mulloch Brown   21 Nov 2005 :  Sri Chinmoy with Mark Mulloch Brown, then Chef de Cabinet of the UN Secretary-General, at “Lifting up the World with a Oneness- Heart” Ceremony at the UN Millennium Hotel in Manhattan. On 13 Nov 2006 when he was UN Deputy-Secretary-Genera, he told Sri Chinmoy: “For so many … Read more →

Sri Chinmoy presents the U Thant Peace Award to UN Under-Secretary-General Ibrahim Gambari, in a ceremony held in the UN Dag Hammarskjold Library Penthouse on 3 July 2007.   More text to be added gallery:

Ted Turner, Chairman of the Board, United Nations Foundation, receives the U Thant Peace Award on 6 October 1999 at a ceremony held at UN Headquarters. Text and photos to add when available U Thant Peace Award presented to Mr. Ted Turner, Founder of CNN, Time Warner Vice Chairman and Chairman of the United Nations … Read more →

Jane Goodall, UN Messenger of Peace and renowned primatologist, receives the “Lifting Up the World with a Oneness-Heart” award on 18 April 2003 at Aspiration-Ground meditation garden in Queens. NOTED PRIMATOLOGIST GIVEN A LIFT Jamaica, NY- The renowned animal researcher and environmentalist, Dr. Jane Goodall, famous for her studies of chimpanzees in the wild, visited … Read more →

Sri Chinmoy presents Ambassador Alan Nazareth of India (retired) and author and lecturer on Mahatma Gandhi, with the U Thant Peace Award on 9 October 2007 at Aspiration-Ground meditation garden in Queens. More Text and photos to be added.

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UN OFFICIAL OFFERED A SPIRITUAL LIFT 17 May, 2006 NEW YORK – Jan Eliasson, President of the UN General Assembly and Foreign Minister of Sweden, was lifted by Sri Chinmoy at thc UN  Millennium Hotel and also presented with the U Thant Peace Award on May 17. “I thank you for bringing this moment of … Read more →

16 Oct 1994, U Thant Peace Award presented to President Mikhail Gorbachev, Nobel Peace Laureate, 1990 and President of the Soviet Union (1985-1991), New York Palace Hotel .   16 October 1994 President Mikhail Gorbachev and Raisa Maximovna meet with Sri Chinmoy on in New York. On 15 August 2001, President Gorbachev wrote to Sri … Read more →

Sivaya Subramuniyaswami was presented the U Thant Peace Award by Sri Chinmoy on August 25, 2000, in the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium at the United Nations in New York. Subramuniyaswami was in New York as a Hindu delegate to the Millennium Peace Summit of Religious and Spiritual Leaders which opened at the UN on August 28. … Read more →

On 13 March 1991, HE. Mr. Ganesh Man Singh, Nepali Congress Supreme Leader, received the U Thant Peace Award for his: • Lifetime commitment to democratic government in his country, providing a radiant example to other nations; • Constant dedication and sacrifice for a higher cause, with complete disregard for his own needs in the … Read more →

Main post is: U Thant Peace Award, 28 September 1991 – Overview This contains further  Details: Media Coverage Excerpts from: THE TIMES of Malta   – FRIDAY October 4 , 1991 DeMarco receives U Thant Peace award – By a Staff Reporter The Foreign Minister, Prof. Guido de Marco, was presented in New York with the … Read more →

A special programme was held in New York City, Queens at the Aspiration-Ground Meditation Garden on September 22. Many members of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations were present. The occasion was to honour the author and Indian diplomat Lakhan L. Mehrotra, who has served in many countries representing the Government of India. (also … Read more →

Main post is: U Thant Peace Award, 28 September 1991 – Overview This contains further  Details: Award Recipient Response: Professor de Marco: Sri Chinmoy and dear, dear friends, little would I have thought when just a year ago or so I took over the Presidency of the General Assembly, that this year would be such … Read more →

Main post is: U Thant Peace Award, 28 September 1991 – Overview This contains further  Details: Including recitations at programe of excerpted statements of Professor de Marco. The cooperation of mind and heart towards an integral life of Oneness In the present day it is becoming ever more clear that a brilliant mind lacking the … Read more →

Main post is: U Thant Peace Award, 28 September 1991 – Overview This contains further  Details: Songs in Recipients and Malta Honor and from Professor de Marco’s words After the presentation, singers sang a song composed by Sri Chinmoy in Professor de Marco’s honour, as well as songs composed by Sri Chinmoy to Professor de … Read more →

Main post is: U Thant Peace Award, 28 September 1991 – Overview This contains further  Details: INFORMAL REMARKS After the award presentation, a short video was shown of the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run, a biennial international torch relay, and Professor de Marco and Sri Chinmoy spoke informally. Excerpts from their conversation follow: Professor de … Read more →

Main post is: U Thant Peace Award, 28 September 1991 – Overview This contains further  Details: About the U Thant Peace Award: The U Thant Peace Award is a symbolic presentation by Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations to acknowledge, appreciate and admire distinguished accomplishments toward the attainment of world peace. Recipients … Read more →

UNICEF LEADER GIVEN  U THANT PEACE AWARD NEW YORK – SEE ALSO: 1994 U Thant Peace Award to James Grant, Exd. UNICEF. Sep 20 – SUMMARY: James P. Grant, executive director of UNICEF, received ‘ the U Thant Peace Award Sept. 20 at an interfaith prayer breakfast at UNICEF House. The award, presented by Sri … Read more →

U Thant Peace Award presented to Mother Teresa, Nobel Peace Laureate, 1979     (Rome, 1 October 1994) Sri Chinmoy meets with Mother Teresa on October 1 st, 1994 in Rome at her Missionaries of Charity House adjoining the San Gregorio Church. Members of the Meditation Group at the United Nations and some of Sri Chinmoy’s students … Read more →

U Thant Peace Award was presented to The Very Reverend James Parks Morton, President, The Interfaith Center of New York, and Dean Emeritus, The Cathedral of St. John the Divine – 31 July Also “Lifting Up the World with a Oneness-Heart” programme, honouring Dean Morton and Mr. Wilfrid Grenville-Grey of the United Nations Association of … Read more →

U THANT PEACE AWARD GIVEN to• The United Nations Development Programme, for its sustained practical commitment to world progress through integral development and its dedication to the fulfilment of each nation’s unique potentialities. The leader of The Peace Meditation at the United Nations, Sri Chinmoy, presented the U Thant Peace Award this year to the … Read more →

Since 1982, Sri Chinmoy has presented the U Thant Peace Award on behalf of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations to individuals and organizations who, in exemplifying the lofty spiritual ideals of he late UN Secretary General,have offered distinguished service toward attainment of world peace. Recipients include Pope John Paul II. President … Read more →

The U Thant Peace Award is a symbolic presentation by Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations to acknowledge, appreciate and admire distinguished accomplishments toward the attainment of world peace. The award was named for the late Secretary-General of the United Nations in honour of this contemplative world leader’s exemplary devotion to peace … Read more →

BHAVAN PRESIDENT GETS U THANT AWARD JAMAICA, N.Y.  –   12 September 1993 Shri  C. Subramaniam, President of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, the worldwide Indian cultural association, received the U Thant Peace Award Sept. 12 from Sri Chinmoy. Dignitaries attending the awards luncheon at Annam Brahma Restaurant included S. Ramakrishnan, Executive Secretary of the Bhavan, and … Read more →

The 1986 U Thant Peace Award was presented Nov. 6 to Russell Barber, producer and host of a local television show on world spirituality and religion. “In you we see and feel at every moment a oneness-heart and a oneness- world-home,” said Sri Chinmoy, as he made the presentation on U Thant Island across from … Read more →

Contents Background on U Thant, Island and Award: U THANT PEACE AWARD TO PROFESSOR GUIDO DE MARCO Summary Overview: Welcome and  highlights of Professor de Marco’s life and contributions The recent 45th session of the General Assembly Education , National and International service Support for rights, multicultural and international understanding About the Award: Some previous … Read more →

Sudhahota Carl Lewis, UN Food and Agriculture Organization Goodwill Ambassador and “Olympian of the Century,” holds the U Thant Peace Award trophy presented to him by Sri Chinmoy on 7 May 1997, at an event held at Sudhahota’s home in Houston.   Following is the transcript of Sri Chinmoy Presenting the Award: Dear Carl, dear … Read more →

Mr. James Grant, Executive Director of UNICEF, receives the U Thant Peace Award from Sri Chinmoy as United Nations delegates and prayer leaders of various faiths look on. The presentation took place at an Interfaith Prayer Breakfast held at UNICEF House, New York, in conjunction with global Peace Walks on the International Day of Peace, … Read more →

U Thant Peace Award, 28 September 1991 – Overview Details on: Welcome and highlights of Professor de Marco’s life and contributions Mr. Adhiratha Keefe, Master of Ceremonies: Last year was a remarkable one for the United Nations and the world community; it was one of failures and victories, of war and peace. Throughout this remarkable … Read more →

U Thant Peace Award presented to H.E. Mr. Siddhartha Shankar Ray, Ambassador of India to the United States      –   8 August 1993 India’s ambassador to the US., Siddhartha Shankar Ray, and his wife visited Sri Chinmoy Aug. 8 in Queens. During a special cultural program held in his honor, the Master presented him with … Read more →

An award presented by Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation At the United Nations to individuals …..who (to update with definition) e.g worked to bring people together…. together. Ambassador Zennon Rossides of Cyprus, UNDP, President Illueca, Executive Director James Grant of UNICEF; Dr Barber,….a Read more →

In 1977, the small island visible from the UN offices was renamed U Thant Island. Read more →