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Re-dedication Norman Rockwell Mosaic at UN 2014 Feb 04 – More photos & reception
Members of the Peace Meditation Group at the UN were invited to be present for the Re-dedication of the Norman Rockwell Golden Rule Mosaic at UN on February 04 2014. They also attended the reception after the Event at the … Read more
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Peace Meditation Group Choir at 200th USA Thanksgiving, Valley Forge, 1977 Dec 18
Peace Meditation Group choir was invited to open historic commemoration of the 200th anniversary of America’s Thanksgiving Day in Valley Forge. The singers performed Sri Chinmoy’s Songs “World Gratitude” and “O My America” which marked the original Thanksgiving observed by … Read more
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Peace run Launch and World Record Poetry Recitation – 2014 Apr 10
A Poem of Sri Chinmoy the founder of the Peace and World Harmony Runs is to be recited in many Languages on 10 April 2014. Sri Chinmoy was also the leader fo the Peace Meditation group at the United Nations … Read more
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Sri Chinmoy Address Brother-Friend: Fred LeBow at Remembrance, 1994 Oct 18
MEMORIAL TRIBUTE TO FRED LEBOW My deeply esteemed Brother-Friend Fred Lebow, Heaven blessed you with a oneness-heart To be a choice Brother of humanity. Earth blessed you with an inspiration-life To be a genuine Friend of humanity. On earth you … Read more
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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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Community appreciates (Meditation Group member): muggers’ Nemesis, NY Daily News, 1981 Dec 27
FACES & PLACES Gentle giant becomes a nemesis of muggers Below find article in the NY daily news and the remarks by recipient of commendation from local community association. link to pdf – Grey scale scan of photocopy … Read more
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Don Pablo Casals and Sri Chinmoy 1972 Oct 6
At a Programme for World Gratitude at the United Nations on 12 September 1977, Mr. Robert Muller, then U.N. Deputy Under-Secretary- General for Inter-Agency Affairs and Co-ordination: quoted from a meeting between Don Pablo Casals and Sri Chinmoy of October … 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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Remembering World Gratitude Day Founder, Edna Fuerth Lemle, 2011 Apr 17
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 … Read more
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Prime Minister Peru, Former UN S-G Perez de Cuellar, Appreciates Sri Chinmoy 2001 Feb 03
Lima, February 3, 2001 Dear Sri Chinmoy, For thousands of years many diver~e cultures and races have lived together harmoniously beneath the majestic peaks of the Andes in my beloved Peru. Nowhere else on earth do such an enormous variety … Read more
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Part 3-06D Jorge Illueca – (Compilation) decades long friendship with the Peace Meditation at the UN.
H.E Jorge Illueca, Former President of Panama and of 38th Session of UN General Assembly.participated in programmes and other events with Sri Chinmoy and members of the Peace Mediation Group since the 1970′s. We were sad to learn of his … Read more
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Pesident Elect Clinton of U.S.A. with Sri Chinmoy 1992 Nov 15
On November 15 1992, Sri Chinmoy met with President Clinton in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA. Below are photos from Occasion. Text to be added as available. Download PDF: 1992-11-nov-15-pres-clinton-meet-ckg Click on image below for larger or different Photo- Image:
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Swim 25, Panama City, & 26, Colon City, Panama for UN’s Year of Peace, 1986 – Mar 23
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was … Read more
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Short Inspirational Talks at UN Secretariat Offices 1987 Nov 13
2 Talks at United Nations Headquarters – Highlights: Meditation : Mind, Heart, Life, Inner Pilot; Problems solve not only his own personal problems but also all the world’s problem About the United Nations : Self- Giving Severs, UN Soul, aspiring … Read more
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Ravi Shankar Memorial 2012 Dec 20
Members of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations attended the Memorial for Ravi Shankar on 20 December 2012. It was held at the Self-Realization Fellowship in Encinitas, California. More text and photos to be added as available. Sri Chinmoy … Read more
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U Thant Peace Award presented to The Very Reverend James Parks Morton, 2001 Jul 31
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 … Read more
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Centennial Tribute to Franklin D. Roosevelt at UN Feb 1982
2 February 1982 The Peace Meditation group a the U.N.held a centennial tribute to United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt in a programme held in the, Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium. Keynote speaker was Mr. Curtis Roosevelt, grandson of the President and … Read more
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Swim 29, Santiago, Chile, for UN’s Year of Peace, 1986 – Dec 29
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. (Swimmers supporting Year of … Read more
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Swim 27, Buenos Aires, Argentina, for UN’s Year of Peace, 1986 – Dec 21
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim … Read more
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Swim 35, Lima, Peru, for UN’s Year of Peace, 1987 – Jan 13
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. (Swimmers and friends Meditate … Read more
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Consecration Interfaith Chapel Thanks-Giving 1976 Nov 25: Peace Meditation represented
Sri Chinmoy, Leader of Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations was Invited to the Consecration of Thanks-Giving Square Chapel in Dallas Texas, 1976 Nov 25. A member of the Peace Meditation represented Sri Chinmoy and the Meditation Group for … Read more
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H.E Jorge Illueca, Former President Panama and of 38th Session of UN General Assembly, Passing.
We were sad to learn of the passing (on 03 May 2012) H.E Jorge Illueca, Former President of Panama and of 38th Session of UN General Assembly. Below is an excerpt of a message sent to Dr. Illueca’s family on … Read more
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Peace Invocation for the Nevv Millennium – Cental Park NY 1999 Oct 23
Many members of the Peace Meditation Group and others from the United Nations community attended the concert and Peace Invocation for the New Millennium at Central Park in New York City on Saturday 23 October 1999. Below is excerpts from … Read more
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Mother Teresa “Peace Birds” meetings 1997 :Jun 03 and 17
MOTHER TERESA MEETS WITH SPIRITUAL FRIEND NEW YORK Mother Teresa on June 3 met with her good friend, Sri Chinmoy. Sri Chinmoy presented the 86-year-old Nobel Peace Laureate with a large glass sculpture carved with his ‘Peace birds,’ a … Read more
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Part 3-06C Davidson Hepburn – (Compilation) Inspiring Friend of Peace Meditation at U.N. for over 3 decades.
Dr. Davidson Hepburn, the former Permanent Representative of the Bahamas of the United Nations and President (2009 – 2011) of General Conference of the Untied Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has been a great supporter of the Peace … Read more
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Members of Meditation Group at U.N. share Transcontinental run experience 1976 Oct 13
A documentary Programme of music ans slides was shared with the UN community in Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium on 13 October. The programme was organized by the three members of the Peace Meditation at the UN who completed the 9,000 mile … Read more
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1985 – 1986 Cross Country USA Solo Peace Run ends at UN Hqs in NY 1986 Jan 24
Cheered on by diplomats, runners and friends, Bansidhar Medeiros completed his 3,200-mile coast-to-coast Peace Run Jan. 24 1986 at the plaza of the United Nations. His solo run, called ‘The Everest Aspiration-Journey,” was the first American sports event commemorating the … Read more
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Swim 03, Fernandina Beach, Florida, USA for UN’s Year of Peace, 1986 Feb 08
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was … Read more
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Swim 04, Savannah Beach, Georgia, USA for UN Year of Peace, 1986 – Feb 08
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was … Read more
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Swim 05 Jacksonville Beach, Florida, USA for UN’s Year of Peace, 1986 Feb 09
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was … Read more
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Swim 06: Daytona Beach, Florida, USA for UN’s Year of Peace, 1986 – Feb 09
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was … Read more
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Swim 07, Louisiana & 08 Mississippi USA for UN’s Year of Peace, 1986 – Feb 15
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was … Read more
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Swim 09, Mobile, Alabama, USA for UN’s Year of Peace, 1986 – Feb 16
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was … Read more
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Swim 10, Galveston, Texas, USA for UN’s Year of Peace, 1986 – Feb 16
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim … Read more
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Swim 11, Horseshoe Bay, Bermuda for UN’s Year of Peace, 1986 – Feb 22
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was … Read more
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Swim 12, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic for UN’s Year of Peace, 1986 – Mar 01
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was … Read more
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Swim 13, San Juan, Puerto Rico for UN’s Year of Peace, 1986 – Mar 01
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was … Read more
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Swim 14, St. John to St. Thomas, Virgin Islands for UN’s Year of Peace, 1986 – Mar 02
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was … Read more
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Swim 15, Virginia Beach, USA for UN’s Year of Peace, 1986 – Mar 08
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was … Read more
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Swim 18, Charleston, South Carolina, USA, for UN’s Year of Peace, 1986 – Mar 09
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was … Read more
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Swim 16, Wilmington, North Carolina, USA, for UN’s Year of Peace, 1986 – Mar 08
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was … Read more
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Swim 17, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina USA, for UN’s Year of Peace, 1986 – Mar 09
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was … Read more
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Swim 19, Phoenix, Arizona, USA, for UN’s Year of Peace, 1986 – Mar 15
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was … Read more
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Swim: 20, Tijuana, Mexico; & 21, San Diego, USA, for UN’s Year of Peace, 1986 – Mar 15
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was … Read more
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Swim 22, Santa Barbara; & 23, Santa Monica, California, USA, for UN’s Year of Peace, 1986 – Mar 16
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was … Read more
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Swim 24, Ponteranas, Costa Rica, for UN’s Year of Peace, 1986 – Mar 22
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was … Read more
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Song for Peace in South America – Dec 1986
During the International Year of Peace celebrations, Sri Chinmoy offered several peace concerts in South America during a month-long spiritual holiday he and some members of the meditation Group at the UN took in Argentina, Chile and Peru. They were … Read more
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Swim 28, Vina del Mar, Chile, for UN’s Year of Peace, 1986 – Dec 25
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was … Read more
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Swim 31, Las Molinas de Niebla, Valdivia, Chile, for UN’s Year of Peace to 1987 – Jan 02
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Swimmers with Sri Chinmoy … Read more
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Swim 33, Montevideo, Uruguay, for UN’s Year of Peace, 1987 – Jan 09
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Swimmers with Sri Chinmoy … Read more