Sri Chinmoy:
The Peace Meditation at the United Nations

Edna Fuerth Lemle (April 11,1916–April 17, 2011) was the driving inspiration behind the beginning of World Gratitude Day in 1965. In 1977 her World gratitude organizations honured Sri Chinmoy, leader of the Peace Meditation Group at the UN. The spirit behind World Gratitude was fully embraced by Sri Chinmoy and the Members of the Meditation … Read more →

Fred Lebow – A celebration of his life (b) Programme and Statements Fred Lebow – A celebration of his life (a) Contents and Introduction 1994 Participation in the New York City Marathon – 1978 gallery:       Gallery:  

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 →

Prologue 1976 – 1986 Activities for Peace, Harmony and the International Community’s Highest Goals History Continuity – early national and regional runs: Since the mid 1970’s Sri Chinmoy encouraged national and regional runs in support of the highest ideals of the international community. It was at the UN that the first big Global Relay Run … Read more →

The leader of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations , Sri Chinmoy, has been involved with many events supportive of  Peace and world harmony, including interfaith initiatives.. He has received encouragement from representatives of many faiths for his leadership and ongoing activities. Below are some of the words offered by members of Christian religious … Read more →

An organization committed to empowering young people around the world to be peacemakers Msgr. Thomas Hartman shares their story Msgr. Tom Hartman, Director of Radio and lV for the Diocese of Rockville Center, helped organize the first annual Youth Peace Summit in 1988. Host of numerous lV and radio shows, he sees TeLicare (Long Island … Read more →

Members of the Peace Meditation Group at the UN were happy to attend and show their support for: Sharing Happiness A programme in honour of the United Nations INTERNATIONAL DAY OF HAPPINESS The Queens Museum of Art;                                     17 March 2013 1:00-2:30 p.m. GUEST SPEAKERS: Cathy Oerter Jim Sherlock Mei-mei Berssenbrugge Ram Fishman Ashrita Furman Presented … Read more →

The prayer breakfast,  included brief prayers and remarks by members of six religions. Sri Chinmoy opened the event with a silent meditation. The breakfast is held annually in conjunction with an early morning “Peace Walk through the streets of Manhattan by U.N. delegates and staff carrying their national flags. The Peace Walk is one of … Read more →

This article published by the World Council of Peoples for the United Nations quotes or refers to : Jan Eliasson, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations since June 2012, Dag Hammarskj, second UN Secretary-General, …. U Thant. who succeeded Dag Hammarskjold as Secretary-General in 1961 Professor Kusumita P. Pedersen, PhD. Sri Chinmoy (1931-2007) Leader of … Read more →

Music for Peace with special guests: Addwitiya Roberta Flack – piano and voice Legendary vocalist with six Grammy Awards and 11 gold records Narada Michael Walden – keyboard and voice Grammy Awards for Producer of the Year and R&B Songwriter; Emmy Award for “One Moment in Time’~ 1988 Olympic theme Premik Russell Tubbs – saxophone … Read more →

Following  the twice weekly meetings of the Peace Meditation Group in various rooms in the U.N., Sri Chinmoy would sometimes observe displays or recent public U.N. initiatives that members would bring to his attention. Viewing a Disarmament Display which featured Presidents Gorbachev and Regan. (Sri Chinmoy also had great admiration for President Gorbachev and always … Read more →

Sri Chinmoy : The Peace Meditation at the United Nations participated in the programme at the NY Queens Museum in Celebration of 2012 Nelson Mandela International Day 7/18 for Mandela: A United Nations Academic Impact Initiative in Association with UNA-Queens Chapter and Queens Museum of Art Present an Evening of Performances and Discussion Celebrating the … Read more →

Meditation Group members have participated in various efforts to support International Mother Language day, a day dedicated to promoting linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.. This Page contains information and related links for  Mother Language Day programme 2010 In celebration of 2010 International Mother Language Day (IMLD), Members of the Meditation Group at the UN, … 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 →

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 →

This was the first Year since the UN General Assembly proclaimed an International Day of Happiness. The Grand Central Branch of the NY Public Library, which is few blocks form the UN  used the theme of  “Happiness – An Inner Perspectives” for a Poetry and Art Display during April – June 2013. It was a … Read more →

WELCOME~ UNITED NATIONS DELEGATES, WIVES, and CHILDREN TO WORLD FAMILY DAY! Come to the beautiful countryside of Connecticut for an afternoon of fun and joy at the Old Greenwich Civic Center, from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 27. Admission is free. There will be entertaining circus acts from Medal Circus, musical performances of … 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 →

Members of the Peace Meditation at the UN were on hand when six wives of UN delegates graced a private tennis court in Jamaica, Queens,Saturday, August 3 for a round-robin tennis tournament and clinic. The ladies were guests of Sri Chinmoy, the Indian spiritual master, who for the last fifteen years, has directed the Peace … Read more →

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After meditation Meeting Sri shinmoy went with some of the Meditation Group Members to see the Display on the 3rd Floor of the UN Conference Building. This Display listed many of the International Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO.s) which are represented at the UN. All Noted the Sri Chinmoy Center was part of this wail display. Gallery:

Text to be added Sri Chinmoy in front of the Flags inside UN grounds after Peace Meditation at the United Nations group meeting Gallery:    

Members of the Meditation Group attended a number of events at an Exhibition of the Jharna Kala Art of Sri Chinmoy during April and May of 1977. The events took place at he big exhibition space that was created at Huston Street in Manhattan. Gallery of Some Photos from Houston Street Exhibit of Jharna Kala … Read more →

sometime members of the Peace Meditation group would join with other students of Sri Chinmoy nd perform music at a public event.(not sure if June or Jul 18) possibly confirm with anahata nada report from same time frame)     More text to be added from sample of Jun 1977 : Gallery Sample;    

Many Members of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations joined for a demonstration and inauguration of a Yoga studio in Manhattan. 13 Jul 1977 The owner of the studio (Sarma M.) welcomed Sri Chinmoy and all the visitors. Sarma had given yoga and relaxation classes at the UN and a number of Peace Meditation … Read more →

Contents   VOLUME 101 , NUMBER 1 features 3     U Thant Peace Award Presented to His Holiness Pope John Paul II 7     Visit with the Gorbachevs 8     A World of Poetry 10   Peace Run for the United Nations 15    Peace Concert for the Millennium and the Heart of Gold Presentation 25    Meeting with Mr, Vladimir Petrovsky … Read more →

On 15 October 1977 musicians from the Meditation Group were invited by Mrs. Aye Aye Myint-U, daughter of former Secretary-General U Thant, to perform at a Festival of Lights dinner in Riverdale, NewYork . Photos to be added when available  A few days later, on 18 October, Dr. Myint-U and Aye Aye Thant, in turn, … Read more →

Part of a joyful parade 19 Nov 1977, in the streets of New York’s mid Manhattan showed support for the United Nations as the “Heart-Home of the World-Body.” Some Members of the Peace Meditation at the UN with their family, friends and colleagues came out to participate, observe and support along the parade route.   … Read more →

On 23 January 1979 Sri Chinmoy the Peace Meditation at the United Nations sponsored a programme in honour of the International Red Cross and its dedicated service to the world community. Guest  speakers  were:   Deputy  Ambassador  Mrs.  Ruth  Garcia-Granados  Rosenhouse  of  Guatemala  and  Mr.  Vincent  Arlotta,  Director  of  the  Queens  Chap ter  of  the … Read more →

Below is a gallery of Photos  related to a dinner in NYC? that Sri Chinmoy attended with members of the Peace Meditation at the UN Dec Check report in Anahata Nada from 1978 – 1979  

ALBERT  EINSTEIN:  SCIENTIST-SAGE   In March of 1979 friends  and  colleagues  of  Albert  Einstein  joined  Sri  Chinmoy: the Peace   Meditation  at  the  United  Nations  in  observing  the  scientist’s  centennial  in  two  commemorative  programmes .   At  the  first,  held  in  co-operation  with  Princeton  University,  members  of  the  Princeton  community  gathered  in  the  University  Chapel … Read more →

EXCERPTS FROM A CONVERSATION BETWEEN JESSE OWENS AND SRI CHINMOY (See also refereed to in Programme 22 April 1980 in the UN Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium Trbute to Jesse Owens: tribute-to-olympic-and-human-rights-champion-jesse-owens-1980-apr-22/ On 4 November 1972, Sri Chinmoy met with former Olympic champion Jesse Owens, whom he has admired since his youth. Their interview took place in … Read more →

THREE VENEZUELAN PRESIDENTS WELCOME Sri-Chinmoy 1983-Dec-22 to 1984-Jan-02  CARACAS: Three  Venezuelan presidents-a former one, the present one and the new president-elect-gave Sri Chinmoy a warm welcome to their country recently and embraced his message of peace. Some members of the Peace Mediation at the UN  led by Sri Chinmoy, were present for some meetings. Those … Read more →

MAYOR OF MADRID HOSTS RECEPTION Mayor Enrique Tierno Galvan of Madrid on Dec 21, hosted a reception at his headquarters for Sri Chinmoy and his students which included members of the Peace Meditation group at the UN. The Mayor was  rewarded with a song in his honour. . “We have great admiration for your work,” … Read more →

AGADIR GOVERNOR MOVED BY INDIAN MASTER OF PEACE AGADIR, Morocco-The Governor of the province of Agadir met with Sri Chinmoy three times during the Master’s visit here, saying that he had never been as “happy and moved” before in his life. Some members from the Peace Meditation Group at the UN were present on the … Read more →

Front cover and many articles related to the United Nations  and spiritual values highlighted the  BHAVAN’S JOURNAL VOI. :42 NO :2  AUGUST 31 , 1995 Our Cover : United Nations – 50th Anniversary In additon to articles on the UN principals  and goals , there is a discussion of the work of Sri Chinmoy for … Read more →

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan – World Music Festival – For UN’s 50th 1995 Aug 25 Sri Chinmoy opened the World Music Festival with his prayer song. Many members of the Peace Meditation group at he UN  along with their family and friends attended these performances in tribute the United Nations. A number of the Peace Meditation … Read more →

Meeting Between President Erskine Childers of Ireland and Sri Chinmoy: ERSKINE CHILDERS   – PRESIDENT OF IRELAND (1974-1975) On his second visit to Ireland, Sri Chinmoy was received by the new President, Erskine Childers, at the President’s House in Dublin on July 1. The President told Sri Chinmoy, “I have been reading your book, “The Garland … Read more →

on 13th April 2004 at an event in Aspiration Ground in Queens New york, the leader thof the meditation Group  at the uN noted taht it had been 40 years since he had arrived in the west from India. On this occasion he expressed his gratitude those who had inspired, encouraged and assisted him derin … Read more →

test photo Gov Hernandez Colon of Puerto Rico, had an ongoing and mutually appreciative friendship since their first meeting 12 June 1974. Below are some Examples of their meetings photos and text from four decades To be further refined and added to as more items become available. Rafael ^Hernández Colón Governor Colón and his wife, … Read more →

Dr. Ananda W. P. Guruge became very familiar with Sri Chinmoy and many members of the Peace Mediation Group at the United Nations. A proponent of interfaith harmony and a spiritual approach to peace, he especially appreciated the wisdom of Sri Chinmoy. Dr Gurage was also : Dean of Academic Affairs & Director, International Academy … Read more →

Sri Chinmoy Peace Race for the United Nations: Two-mile races held in over 140 cities around the globe to promote United Nations Day – October Members of the Peace Meditation Group have supported or participated in a number of these events over the years since 1987. More information and photos to be added Runners in … Read more →

Members of the Peace Meditation at the UN Participated in a commemorative march and ceremony in honour of Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday 02 Oct 1987. More text and photos to be available:          

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 →

Some of the Members of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations were able to be present for a 9 May, 1985 -Meeting with Zubin Mehta, the musical director of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra   fuller text to be added wtih photos:   see anahata nada and other publications -song sri chinmoy library etc … Read more →

Sri Chinmoy offered a moment of silence for peace at the opening ceremony of the 20th annual International Friendship Run, held at the UN for 10,000 international runners, in conjunction with the NYC Marathon It featured welcoming remarks by Secretary-General Kofi Annan  –  31 October 1998 Many Members of the Peace Meditation at the UN … 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 →

Date to be confirmed and additional text and photos added as available/   Check Anahata Nada etc   Gallery 1: See also Many Years later visit for U Thant’s 103rd Birth Anniversary events in Yangon 2012 Jan 12 https://www.srichinmoypeacemeditationatun.org/2012/01/21/u-thants-103rd-birth-anniv-myanmar-21-jan-2012-yangon/

Sri Chinmoy offered a moment of silence for peace at the opening ceremony of the 21st annual International Friendship Run, held at the UN for 10,000 international runners, in conjunction with the NYC Marathon; the Peace Meditation choir also performed Sri Chinmoy’s songs for marathon champions Ms. Tegla Loroupe of Kenya and Ms. Grete Waitz … Read more →

30 March 1993, Poetry reading by Sri Chinmoy, followed by a presentation by Mr. Hans Janitscheck, President of the UNSRC Society of Writers, to Sri Chinmoy of the Society’s Award of Excellence  – UN Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium. Sri Chinmoy recited some from his earliest days to more recent Poems. Dr. Vidagdha Bennett spoke some about  … Read more →