Sri Chinmoy:
The Peace Meditation at the United Nations

Sri Chinmoy and members of the Peace Meditation have along history of initiating and supporting Interfaith Harmony.

In 1968 at an early talk for  UN Community Sri Chinmoy concluded with:

“Let each religion play the role of a flower. Let us make a garland of these divine flowers and offer them at the Feet of God.

God will be pleased. We shall be fulfilled”

More at 1968 The Song Universal – Talk for the UN Community Nov 26

Below is excerpt of UN General Assembly Resolution A/RES/65/5

“…Recognizing the imperative need for dialogue among different faiths and religions to enhance mutual understanding, harmony and cooperation among people,

Recalling with appreciation various global, regional and subregional initiatives on mutual understanding and interfaith harmony, …

Recognizing that the moral imperatives of all religions, convictions and beliefs call for peace, tolerance and mutual understanding,

1. Reaffirms that mutual understanding and interreligious dialogue constitute important dimensions of a culture of peace;

2. Proclaims the first week of February every year the World Interfaith Harmony Week between all religions, faiths and beliefs;

3. Encourages all States to support, on a voluntary basis, the spread of the message of interfaith harmony and goodwill in the world’s churches, mosques, synagogues, temples and other places of worship during that week, based on love of God and love of one’s neighbour or on love of the good and love of one’s neighbour, each according to their own religious traditions or convictions.”

 … 34th plenary meeting;  20 Oct 2010

mage of Full UNGA resolution