Sri Chinmoy:
The Peace Meditation at the United Nations

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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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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 →

  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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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:

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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/

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

8 and 10 October – Gallery:  

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 →

29 June 1996 Text to be added: Check anahata nada -and possibly nilima or others have notes Gallery:      

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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