MG Members in other events
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pramoda photos test
test photos of Promoda on site and Inspiration Sun article form 2011? page 5 – 11 below see first Pramoda France Vacher, Serve UN 40 yrs 1987 May 12 or 13th? 13 May -Classical recital by Meditation Group member … Read more
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Presentation to Ms. Lottie Robbins 21 Mar 1978
At the 21 March 1978 meeting of the Meditation Group, Sri Chinmoy surprised Ms. Lottie Robbins of OPI with a trophy of appreciation: On behalf of our Meditation Group, I wish to present this to you with our deepest appreciation … Read more
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International Red Cross Committee ICRC .Geneva 16 Jun 1980
During a European lecture and concert tour last spring, Sri Chinmoy met privately with several world figures. An account of his meeting in the Vatican with Pope John Paul II appeared in the July 1980 bulletin. Sri Chinmoy also met … Read more
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Director-General UN Geneva, 16 Jun 1980
During a European lecture and concert tour last spring, Sri Chinmoy met privately with several world figures. An account of his meeting in the Vatican with Pope John Paul II appeared in the July 1980 bulletin. Sri Chinmoy also met … Read more
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Tribute to Nelson Rockefeller 2 Feb 1979
On 2 February 1979 United Nations diplomats and staff joined members of the Meditation Group in a tribute to Nelson Rockefeller, held in the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium at New York Head-quarters. The programme opened with silent meditation led by Sri … Read more
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“This is my Year” song – Riverside Church in Manhattan. 30 Apr 1979
30 April -The Peace Meditation at the UN Group choir was invited to perform in a celebration of the International Year of the Child, held in Riverside Church in Manhattan The song “This is my Year” was composed by Sri … Read more
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Pramoda France Vacher -Concert for 10 Years 11 Jul 1980
Ms. France Vacher of the United Nations De-partment of Technical Co-operation for Development celebrated her ten years of membership in the meditation group with a concert and luncheon for her friends and colleagues, held in the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium on … Read more
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Annam Brahma Restaurant Welcomes Women of Diplomatic Community
On 13 July 1982 women of the diplomatic community enjoyed an afternoon of music and meditation at Annam Brahma Restaurant in Queens, New York. The programme included an introduction to meditation by members of the meditation group, a short inspirational … Read more
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Perform “Siddhartha Becomes the Buddha” for U Thant 25 May 1973
Old Mill Farm, Harrison, N. Y.; May 25.1973 On the evening of May 25, 1973, former Secretary-General U Thant attended the first performance of Siddhartha Becomes the Buddha, a seies of one-act plays based on incidents in the life of … Read more
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Yvette Ripplinger Farewell 1982 May 10
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Albany NY, Dedicated as Peace Capital 15 Oct 1991
Members of the Peace Meditation group at the UN were invited to attend a dedication in the Capital of NY State, Albany. Mayor Thomas M. Whalen 3rd dedicated Albany as the world’s first ‘Sri Chinmoy Peace Capital’ on Oct. 15. … Read more
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Meditation Flames Soccer – football team at UN 1976 Sep
Sri Chinmoy, a soccer champion during his ashram days, gives pointers to members of UN Meditation-Flames. It is newly formed soccer team of members of the Meditation Group at the UN and their friends who have joined the Soccer … Read more
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UN Community at Jharna Kala Gallery 11 Sep 1978
On 11 September Sri Chinmoy met with Ambassador Elliot Richardson, United States Representative to the United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea. The two discussed their work at the United Nations and Sri Chinmoy presented Ambassador Richardson with … Read more
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Question on Male, Female relationships 1995 Oct 30
Meditation Group members and friends sometimes request to know Sri Chinmoy’s Thoughts on male and female relationships. *Below is a related excerpt from as series of questions from 30 October 1995 when Sri Chinmoy visited “Sacred Rock,” the home of … Read more
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1995 Peace Walk Events, Sample Moscow with Cosmonaut: Sep, to check date
In connection with Peace walks at UN Headquarters and International Day of Peace, Walks and various other events were held around the world. For example a 2 mile race was held in various locations, finishing times were compared and the … Read more
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1993 Peace Walk for International Day of Peace 21 Sep (NY + other)
Results from Previous Year 15 Sep 1992 Peace Walk world-wide event The New York Version and route of the Peace walk 21 Sep 1993:
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Inter faith Service for Convention Delegates, NYC 11 Jul 1976
Members of the Peace Meditation and others in the U.N. Community along with the delegates to the Convention being held in NYC and interested Public were invited to attend an interfaith Service on 11 Jul 1976. The event was sponsored … Read more
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Schedule of Activities for UN Community 1984 Jun 01
Sample of One page Calendar periodically prepared especially for those expressing an interest in being informed of upcoming events: Peace Walk for UN Charier Day Peace meditations 1 – Mile Fun runs Sacred Fire Play Delegates Wives Peace Meditations PEACE … Read more
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Vijaya Catherine Claxten, 2013 Dover Honor for Swimming across the English Channel in 2007
Meditation Group Member remembered and honoured: A bench with a special Plaque was Placed in the park facing Dover harbor. It is very close to where many individuals from around the world train to swim across the English Channel. Vijaya … Read more
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Robert Muller – New Genesis -1982 excerpt
Robert Muller’s book New Genesis – Quotes by or reference to Sri Chinmoy: and the Peace Meditation at the United Nations The last word in human perfection. page 43 -44 Prayer and Meditation a the UN: Meditation Room, Mystic and … Read more
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Poetry by Sri Chinmoy; Pres. UNSRC Society of Writers, presents “Award of Excellence” 30 Mar 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 – 30 March 1993, UN Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium. More text and … Read more
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opening 21st International Friendship Run at UN 1999 Nov 6
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 … Read more
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Sri Chinmoy and Peace Meditation at UN members visit U Thant Mausoleum – 1980’s?
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/
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Kofi Annan: Cynosure-Eyes -Book by Sri Chinmoy 2002
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 … Read more
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Congressmen lifted in Washington – 10 Jul 2001
10 July 2001, Several members of the Peace Mediation at the UN and other guests traveled to Washington D.C for a Programme where members of US Congress would be lifted in a special event in US House Office Building. Harry … Read more
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U Thant Peace Award to President Mikhail Gorbachev, Oct 1994
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 … Read more
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Meet with Indian Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of India Oct 1983
2 October 1983 -Meeting with Indira Gandhi, Prime Minister of India. The same day Sri Chinmoy also met again with Indian Foreign Minister, Mr. Narasimha Rao. Sri Chinmoy presents Prime Minister Indira Gandhi with a bouquet of flowers (abpve) … Read more
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NY State Rep. others interested in U Thant Island attend Peace Meditation at UN Apr 1983
Around April 9th 1983 (can confirm date of meeting) individuals interested in seeing U Thant Island attended a Peace Meditation at the United Nations in The Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium. The guests included R VanZant (spell) from NY State offices who … Read more
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ASG R.Muller discusses “New Genesis” book with Meditation Group Feb 1983
4 February 1983.IN THE BEGINNING 1983-02-05-05-Sri Chinmoy-holds-ASG-Robert-Muller-Book-New-Genesis – Assistant-Secretary-General, Robert Muller discussed his most recent book , New Genesis, at a meeting of the Meditation Group. The book is a collection of essays on the author’s search for a new … Read more
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Peter Stewart, Thanksgiving Foundation & Br David Steindel-Rast: Meditation at UN Oct 1982
29 October 1982 Sri Chinmoy the leader of Peace Meditations at the UN met with Mr. Peter Steward the Founder of the Thanksgiving Square and Foundation* from Dallas Texas after a meeting of the Meditation Group at the UN. . … Read more
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One-mile fun runs for the U.N. community Oct 1982
8 and 10 October – Gallery:
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50th & final Peace Concert international series Sri Chinmoy dedicated to UN 50th Dec 1995
8 December 1995, The 50th and final Peace Concert in Sri Chinmoy’s 1995 international series dedicated to the United Nations 50th Anniversary, held at the Lincoln Center Kaplan Penthouse, hosted by Ms. Alina Bloomgarden, Director of Lincoln Centre Visitor Services, … Read more
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Sri Chinmoy Tennis Classic for the UN community – Jun 1996
29 June 1996 Text to be added: Check anahata nada -and possibly nilima or others have notes Gallery:
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Meditation Group Member Tanima Bossart NY Daily News Award 1982 May 23
Meditation Group Member Wins Crime-fighter Award ……………………………. An interesting article by Mr. Alex Michelini appeared in the Daily News on 23 May 1982. It began, “A woman who works at the United Nations, spends an hour a day in ‘meditation … Read more
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Meet with General Director Tokyo Symphony before UN Day Concert Oct 1991
21 October 1991, before the United Nations Day Concert at New York headquarters, the General Director of the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra, Mr. Shigeto Kanayama, spoke with Sri Chinmoy about his orchestra’s work and the role of music in creating peace … Read more
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Chameli Herdes some info related to UN Community 1990s to 2001?
see akso post: Congressmen lifted in Washington – 10 Jul 2001 gallery: Meeting at restaurant in Queens with Mr. Harry Cahiil, college from US Minion in NY. Chameli Herdes – holding the Preamble to the Charter at Peace Walk … Read more
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SG Annan and Sri Chinmoy at NYC Friendship Run at UN and song 1998 Oct 31
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 … Read more
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Visit to Bangladesh, Language History Sites Jan 2009, IMLD Background
12 to 20 January 2009 Several participants from World Harmony and Peace Runs in other countries and members of the Peace Meditation at the UN visited Bangladesh The founder of the Torch Reay Runs, Sri Chinmoy, was born in the … Read more
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President Nelson Mandela and First Lady Graça Machel, visit to New York – 20 September 1998
Meeting with South African President Nelson Mandela and First Lady Graça Machel, during the President’s visit to New York to address the UN General Assembly – 20 September 1998 President Nelson Mandela and First Lady Graça Machel meet with … Read more
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Lifting Up World Award Uma Shankar Mishra 23 Aug 2003
Members of the Peace Meditation group at the UN were present for a “Lifting up the World with a Oneness Heart ” Programme, 23 August 2003 at Aspiration Ground in Queens NY, (form left: Vijay Shankar Mishra, Sri Chinmoy, Uma … Read more
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International Trorch relay at German Federal Parliament, Berlin 4 July 2014
Prof. h. c. Dr. Lamers, Member of the German Federal Parliament, receives the international team of the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run in front of the German Federal Parliament building in Berlin on 4 July 2014 An old friend … Read more
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“Eternal Journey” Film with Subrarmaniam 30 Nov 2018
UN delegates and staff enjoy an evening of music for peace at a preview of “Eternal Journey,” a film featuring legendary violinist Maestro L. Subramaniam improvising to archival video performances of Sri Chinmoy’s instrumental renditions of his melodies. The event … Read more
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Concert in Queens Uma Shankar Mishra 31 Aug 2003
Members of the Peace Meditation Group at the UN were invited to a special event where the “The renowned Indian sitarist, Uina Shankar Mishra, gave a private concert for Sri Chinmoy and his students at Aspiration-Ground on Aug. 31; accompanying … Read more
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The Challenge of Diversity” Address by UN SG, Kofi Annan 27 April 1998.
Talk at on Diversity published in 1998 Sep issue of “Meditation at the UN.” Published by Sri Chinmoy:the Peace Meditation at the UN. SECRETARY-GENERAL STRESSES RELIGIOUS, SPIRITUAL DIMENSIONS OF UN WORK, IN KEYNOTE ADDRESS 27 April 1998 Press Release SG/SM/6541/Rev.1* … Read more
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Moment of silence – International Friendship Run, at UN 04 Nov 2000 for 10,000
4 Nov 2000, Sri Chinmoy offered a moment of silence for peace at the opening ceremony of the annual International Friendship Run, held at the UN for 10,000 international runners, in conjunction with the NYC Marathon; The Peace Meditation Choir … Read more
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UN Staff Day – Names Read and Trumpet 2004 Jun 11
For the UN Staff Day at Headquarter on 11 Jun 2001, “colleagues in New York lowered the Flag and read the names of 111 who had been killed on missions during the previous year. UNICEF’s Saral Opera played ‘Taps’ “. … Read more
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UN Safety and Security Honored 10 May 2005
Photos and text to be added as available see song below Song composed and performed for an event honouring UN Safety and Security officers on 10 May 2005. Sri Chinmoy lifted the officers overhead on an honoary platform as part … Read more
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Participation in Nelson Mandela Day Programme – Queens Museum – 18 Jul 2012
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 … Read more
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Events at Art Exhibition in Manhattan 1977 Spring
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 … Read more
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Photos: Flags after Meditation at UN 19 Apr 1977
Text to be added Sri Chinmoy in front of the Flags inside UN grounds after Peace Meditation at the United Nations group meeting Gallery: