Sri Chinmoy:
The Peace Meditation at the United Nations

Many members of the peace meditation at he United Nations join in a special function  for New York’s IndianConsul General Nazareth held at P.S. 86 in Queens NY on June 15   After there was a dinner at Annam Brahma … Read more →

MEETING WITH INDIAN FOREIGN MINISTER NARASIMHA RAO On 3 October 1980, India’s Foreign Minister Mr. Narasimha Rao addressed the General Assembly on the subject of world peace. Immediately after- wards, the Foreign Minister left the General Assembly and went to … Read more →

MEETING WITH THE FOREIGN MINISTER OF INDIA On 11 October 1979 Sri Chinmoy and members of the Peace Meditation Group met privately with Indian Foreign Minister, Mr. S. N. Mishra, during his visit to the United Nations. Following are a … Read more →

On 27 January 1978 the Meditation Group hosted a programme marking the anniversary of Australia’s admission to the United Nations, which also coincided with Australia’s National Day. Ambassador Ralph L. Harry of Australia spoke, and members of the Group performed … Read more →

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Text pdf: bu-scpmaun-1978-01-27-vol-06-n-01-jan-pp-22-33-india CONCERTS HIGHLIGHTING NATIONAL MUSIC As part of a series of programmes highlighting the national music of individual countries, in January the Peace Meditation Group was pleased to offer two concerts coinciding with the official National Days of … Read more →

The Meditation Group gave several concerts during the month of October at the United Nations and in the New York area.   On 11 October the Group hosted a concert-reception for the Indians in the U.N. community, entertaining guests with … Read more →

The India Embassy in Nepal prepared a bilingual souvenir for the 3rd International Day of Yoga. Sri Chinmoy’s Thoughts on “Who is Fit for Yoga? were included along with his comments on “What is Yoga?” and Various kinds of Yoga: … Read more →

See also the pdf highlights of Dr. Hepburn’s visit to Cambodia from 18 to 31 January 2018 2018-01Jan-20-31-davidson-hepburn-in-cambodia Dr. Davidson Hepburn was the President of the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) 35th Governing Council (2009 -2011). During … Read more →

On 28 June 2007, Sri Chinmoy had the honour of presenting the U Thant Peace Award to Daw Aye Aye Thant, U Thant’s daughter, at Aspiration-Ground meditation garden in Jamaica Hills, New York. Accompanying her was her husband, Tyn Myint-U. … Read more →

 Sri Lanka’s national day was celebrated 4 February 1981 by the meditation group, with H.E. Mr. Ignatius Benedict Fonseka, Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka, serving as guest speaker. An excellent film on Ananda Coomaraswamy, an authority on the art of … Read more →

In a meeting on 16 May 1984, L. L. Mehrotra, the Ambassador of India to Argentina, greets Sri Chinmoy. Ambassador Mehrotra had lold Sri Chinmoy: “I am most thankful that you are still here in the United States performing a … Read more →

U Thant Peace Award presented to H.E. Ambassador Anwarul Karim Chowdhury, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN, at a Millennium Peace Concert by Sri Chinmoy   –   23 November Millennium Peace Concert HONOURING H.E. AMBASSADOR ANWARUL KARIM CHOWDHURY PERMANENT … Read more →

Members of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations were present for the 40th Anniversary Celebration of Bangladesh joining the UN. The programme was  hosted by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, 26 September, in a packed Conference Room 3 at the … Read more →

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 →

The U Thant Peace Award is presented to C. V. Narashnhan Illustrious son of Mother India Vision-heart and mission-life-embodiment of the United Nations from its highest height to its farthest length U Thant’s trusted confidant U Thant’s illumined adviser U … Read more →

You are cordially invited to a special programme in soulful tri6ute to BANGLADESH Guest speaker: Mr. Anwarul Karim Chowdhury Deputy Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations Musical performances Tuesday 3 June 1986 1:00 p.m. Dag Hammarskjold!d Auditorium United … Read more →

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. for More information and … Read more →

THE CONSUL GENERAL OF INDIA AT THE SRI CHINMOY PEACE MEDITATION On 13 March 1987, Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations offered a musical tribute to India at United Nations Headquarters in New York, with the Honourable … Read more →

Mention of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations as part of inspiration for Peace Concerts around the world: FREE PRESS BULLETIN Bombay, India July 23, 1986 Sri Chinmoy began his pilgrimage of peace 16 years ‘ago, in the United … Read more →

    At a reception on 5 May 1991 for an exhibition of Sri Chinmoy’s paintings in New York City, the artist greets special guests (from right to left) S. Ramakrishnan, Executive Secretary and Director-General, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan; P. Jayaraman, … Read more →

11 May 1993 Peace Concert by Sri Chinmoy in honour of the 23rd anniversary of the Peace Meditation at the UN ; dedicated to the memory of Sri Lankan President Ranasinghe Premadasa; followed by a meeting with Ambassador Stanley Kalpage … Read more →

13 September 1983 -Performance by the Song-Waves international choir of the Hiroshima/Nagasaki Cantata, a work by French composer Haridas Greif based on Sri Chinmoy’s music. check A Moments Peace or Anahata  Nada to see if more text.   After the … Read more →

Peace Concert by Sri Chinmoy offered at the UN, the second in a series of 50 concerts held worldwide in celebration of the Golden Jubilee Year of India’s Independence,  with remarks by Mr. Üner Kirdar, Senior Advisor to the Administrator … 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 →

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 →

Ideas central to the creation and strengthening of the United Nations were expressed by many speakers in Australia on 21 May 2008.   Reverend Helen Summers, Founder of the Interfaith Centre of Melbourne, addresses the Peace Run ceremony at Federation … Read more →

Sri Chinmoy presents Ambassador Alan Nazareth of India (retired) and author and lecturer on Mahatma Gandhi, with the U Thant Peace Award on 9 October 2007 at Aspiration-Ground meditation garden in Queens. More Text and photos to be added.

2019-08-23aug-Ambassador Toshiya Hoshino-Japan-Poetry Festival Ambassador Toshiya Hoshino, Deputy Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations, offers remarks at the Sri Chinmoy Poetry Festival on 23 August 2019 at Aspiration-Ground meditation garden in Queens.   Text and more Photos to … Read more →

B.J. Habibie, President of the Republic of Indonesia, holds the Peace Torch with Sri Chinmoy at Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on 25 January 1999, at an official state function attended by members of the Peace Meditation Group. Gallery:

The members of the Peace Meditation Group at the UN were very fortunate to be present at function in Queens NY to honour Mani Sankar Mukerji. He is famous Bengali Author and Journalist for Amrita Patrika Bazaar (Calcutta Newspaper – … Read more →

  OMMEMORATE AUSTRALIA’S 34TH YEAR  AS  MEMBER OF THE UNITED NATIONS On 30 January 1979, the anniversary of Australia joining the United Nations on January 1945 was observed for the second time by Sri Chinmoy Meditation at the United Nations … Read more →

On 4 February 1979) the thirty-second anniver-sary of Sri Lanka’s independence) H.E. Mr. Nadarajah Balasubramaniam, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to the United Nations) spoke about his country’s history and its role in the … Read more →

23 October -Tribute to the Philippines on its 34th anniversary of joining the U.N. The Philippines celebrated it’s thirty-Fourth anniversary of joining the United Nations on 23 October 1979. Guest speaker for the programme was H .E. Mr. Alejandro D. … Read more →

SRI LANKA DAY CELEBRATED Sri Lanka’s national day was celebrated 4 February 1981 by the meditation group, with H.E. Mr. Ignatius Benedict Fonseka, Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka, serving as guest speaker. An excellent film on Ananda Coomaraswamy, an authority … Read more →

Japanese Pianist, Masanobu Ikemiya performeda at musical event  on 19March 1991. More information to be added a available Phot0 of Pianist, Masanobu Ikemiya, receiving Flower from Sri Chinmoy.-crp Note: envelop of photo has Pulak name on it so he may … Read more →

Excerpts from an address to the Meditation Group by H.E. Mr. Birbhongse Kasemsri, Permanent Representative of ‘Thailand, on 25 February 1983: “Whatever the perceptions of the major powers happen to be regarding the United Nations, and such perceptions have changed … Read more →

 3 May 1982 A special programme was sponsored by the meditation group  to honour Japan on the occasion of Emperor Hirohito’s eighty first birthday} which occurred 29 April.   Mr. Shigo Iwaz~ coordinator of the Japanese Staff Members’ Committee} Mr. … Read more →

1984- February -Programme to celebrate the anniversary of Japan’s founding In Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium at UN   Text to be added   Gallery:

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/

Donation to UNICEF $500 . 00 in cash was generously given to the Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations by Mr. L.L. Mehrotra, Indian Ambassador to Argentina. This entailed the initial proceeds from the sale of his … Read more →

BATIK ART LECTURE AND EXHIBITION On 21 April 1980 a batik art lecture and exhibition was sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations and Sri Chinmoy Meditation at the United Nations) with introductory remarks by … Read more →

On 13 March 1991, HE. Mr. Ganesh Man Singh, Nepali Congress Supreme Leader, received the U Thant Peace Award for his: • Lifetime commitment to democratic government in his country, providing a radiant example to other nations; • Constant dedication … Read more →

The leader of the Peace Meditations at the UN, Sri Chinmoy met with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh. During their time together . Sri Chinmoy presented her with a song he had composed in her honour – 17 September … Read more →

Some members of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations were able to travel to Kazakhstan in 2012 to be on hand for a number of events including: Welcoming the: “World Harmony and Peace Run. An International Torch Relay Run … Read more →

Some members of the Meditation Group at the UN joined with students and friends of Sri Chinmoy for Peace related events in the Vietnam during their visit there in December of 1992. More pictures and text to be added:  MEKONG … Read more →

More EVENT  – PHOTOS The Tagore Society of New York and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan invited Sri Chinmoy to be the guest of honour at a programme held at the United Nations the evening of 8 May 1982 marking the 121st … Read more →

U Thant, the third Secretary-General of the United Nations, was chosen to head the world body in November of 1961 after Secretary-Genera1 Dag Hammarskjold was killed in an air crash in September of the same year. U Thant retired at … 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 … Read more →

Members of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations were able to participate in a  Function to honour Mr. Mani Sankar Mukherji (Sankar), Award-winning Bengali author and journalist, and Ambassador Anwarul Karim Chowdhury,United Nations Under-Secretary-General, and his wife, Mariam Chowdhury … Read more →