Sri Chinmoy:
The Peace Meditation at the United Nations

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. Following are excerpts from Aye Aye’s remarks after the presentation: “It was such a moving, … 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 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 Sri Lanka and India, was also shown. Following are excerpts from Ambassador Fonseka’s talk. H.E. … 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 the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium, where Sri Chinmoy was conducting a meditation group meeting. It was … 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 few excerpts from their conversation. Sri Chinmoy: We are extremely grateful to you for granting … 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 traditional Australian folk songs as well as Aboriginal music. For summary of progrramme and excerpt … Read more →

see full description at https://www.srichinmoypeacemeditationatun.org/1978/01/27/honour-australias-day-27-jan-1978-details/ Check – these photos may be duplicates – eventualy consolidate   Gallery 1:

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 India and Australia. Both programmes included guest speakers and were followed by light refreshments. The … 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   music played on the Indian esraj by Sri Chinmoy, original and traditional Bengali songs … 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: Karma Yoga, the path of action; Bhakti Yoga, the path of love and devotion; and … 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 that time he encouraged many to visit World Heritage sites around world. He explained why … Read more →

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

15 June 1989 Many members of the peace meditation at the UN join in a special function in honour of for New York’s Indian Consul General Pascal Alan Nazareth held at P.S. 86 in Queens NY. Afterwards there was a dinner at Annam Brahma Restaurant with Sri Chinmoy and members of the Meditation Group. Ambassador … 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 magnificent role in the service of Mother India and the whole mankind.” Sri Chinmoy presents … 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 REPRESENTATIVE OF BANGLADESH TO THE UNITED NATIONS for his untiring work for peace and especially … 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 UN headquarters.. The Bhajan singers (which included some of the Meditation Group members and lead … 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 the leader of the Peace Meditation at the UN  and Ravi Shankar had met on … Read more →

10 September 1996  U Thant Peace Award presented to Mr. C. V. Narasimhan, Former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations (1956-78) and Chef de Cabinet to three Secretaries-General   –   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 … 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 Nations Light refreshments wi{{ be served. Sponsored by Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the … 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 links to  other swims see:  31 locations for UN IYP 1986 Their first swim was … 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 P.A. Nazareth, Consul General of India, as special guest.   The programme of instrumental and … Read more →

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 be added.  

29 August 1996 Reception and luncheon at the Jharna-Kala Gallery hosted by H.E. Ambassador Herman Leonard de Silva, Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the UN . More text and Photos to be added when available Gallery 1: Gallery 2:

15 June 1994 Peace Concert by Sri Chinmoy, hosted by H.E. Ambassador Stanley Kalpage, Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations More text and photos to be added when available.   Gallery 1  

Some Members of the Peace Meditation at the UN in New  York were able to travel to the South Pacific on their annual leave and be present for one or more of the five Peace Concerts given in the Region featuring the music of Sri Chinmoy. In some locations local UN or Agency staff were … 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 of Sri Lanka    –  pdf: 1993-05-11 Peace concert President Premadasa-reduced-size Gallery of 12 page booklet … 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 Concert Sri Chinmoy spoke with Mrs. Rossides, the Spouse of the Permanent Representative of Cyprus … 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 of the United Nations Development Programme  (UNDP)  –    25 November Gallery  

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 in the world. “You have been working toward world peace through meditation,” Mr. Kanayama told … 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 area that is now part of Bangladesh During the visit, experiences were shared with various … 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 Square, Melbourne, on 21 May 2008. The Torch was  presented to the Rev’d Helen Summers, … 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.

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 Nations. It has taken him to the far corners of the globe capturing the imagination … 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:

    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, Executive Director, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, USA; and C. Subramaniam, President, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Worldwide. Additional … 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 with a programme in the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium. TEXT below from cut and paste of … 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 United Nations. He then treated the audience to an extremely beautiful and sensitive film produced … 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. Yango, Permanent Representative of the Philippines to the United Nations. Excerpts from his talk follow. … 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 on the art of Sri Lanka and India, was also shown. Following are excerpts from … Read more →

19 March 1991 Japanese Pianist, Masanobu Ikemiya performed at musical event   see “Japanese pianist Mr. Masanobu Ikemiya, hailed as an ambassador for American music abroad, performed for United Nations staff during a meeting of the Peace Meditation on 19 March 1991.” – Meditation at the UN-1992-01-jan-mar_Page_19 Photo from a previous evening event in Queens … 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 from time to time, the small countries or smaller nations look at the united Nations … 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. Ron Richard from the Japan Society} and Ms. Eiko Yokota from the Nippon Club were … 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 →

U.N. PROGRAMME HONOURS GENERAL ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT UNITED NATIONS- The Peace Meditations held a special programme to honour Humayun Rasheed Choudhury, Foreign Minister of Bangladesh and the President of the U.N. General Assembly. “I am deeply touched and overwhelmed,” said Choudhury. During the programme the U.N. singers sang a song honouring the Bengali leader, and Choudhury … Read more →

Members of the Peace Meditation at the UN were able to travel to Japan and be part of the Peace activities there at he beginning of the International Year of Peace proclaimed by the United nations for 1986 and in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the U.N. Below is a report from a Japanese  … Read more →

 A Programme was organized by Sri Chinmoy: the Peace Meditation at the United Nations In the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium at the United Nations on Nov 02, 1984   More photo and texts to be added as available:         A excerpt from the Statement of the Secretary-General to the General Assembly was read … Read more →

Dedication to Rabindranath Tagore On 7 May 1979 the Meditation Group observed Nobel Prize winner Rabindranath Tagore’s birthday- 5 May 1861-with a ceremony held in the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium. Sri Chinmoy offered selections in Bengali from Tagore’s poetry and music and also performed his own original song about the poet. Other passages from Tagore’s works … 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 Philippines during their visits to a number of cities there in January of 1993.   Below is a report of events in the publication Ananahata Nada “the soundless sound” published by the … Read more →

BHAVAN PRESIDENT GETS U THANT AWARD JAMAICA, N.Y.  –   12 September 1993 Shri  C. Subramaniam, President of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, the worldwide Indian cultural association, received the U Thant Peace Award Sept. 12 from Sri Chinmoy. Dignitaries attending the awards luncheon at Annam Brahma Restaurant included S. Ramakrishnan, Executive Secretary of the Bhavan, and … Read more →

Her Excellency Ambassador Ismat Jahan PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH TO THE UNITED NATIONS requests the honour of your presence at A CONCERT ON THE OCCASION OF THE OPENING OF THE SIXTY-THIRD SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY THE SRI CHINMOY BHAJAN SINGERS An international vocal and instrumental ensemble TUESDAY, 26 AUGUST, … Read more →