Sri Chinmoy:
The Peace Meditation at the United Nations

Mr. Vladimir Petrovsky was a very good Friend and Supporter of Sri Chinmoy and the Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations. He was also very encouraging of the “Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home: World Harmony and Peace Runs” that have taken … Read more →

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 →

At a meeting on 16 July 1976, Secretary-General Waldheim presents Sri Chinmoy with a silver medallion in appreciation of his work at the United Nations. During their first meeting Mr. Waldheim remarked: “You are praying for peace. I know what … Read more →

In honour of Sri Chinmoy’s 37 years of dedicated service to the United Nations, following are 37 excerpts from Sri Chinmoy’s writings, expressing his vision for the United Nations and a peaceful oneness-world. The bird drawings are also by Sri Chinmoy. (images of printed pages with drawings follow Continue reading → Read more →

Remarks by Dr. Jorge Illueca [1]                 26 Oct 2007 Dr. Illueca. the former President of Panama and President of the 38th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, visited Aspiration Ground to pay his respects after the passing of his … Read more →

After Sri Chinmoy’s passing, tributes were received from around the world. including from: President, Mikhail Gorbachev; President Bill Clinton; President Nelson Mandela; Vice President Al Gore; Archbishop Desmond Tutu; H.E. Dr. SrgjanKerim, President of the United Nations General Assembly for the current 62nd Session; H.E. Mr. Jan Eliasson, President of the 60th Session of the UN General Assembly, Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General to Darfur Continue reading → Read more →

In 1976, the centennial of Pablo Casals’ birth, United Nations staff members and delegates joined together in a programme sponsored by Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations to pay tribute to the great cellist. The programme took … Read more →

On 29 November 1977, Mrs. Coretta Scott King joined diplomats and staff in a meditation and tribute at U.N. Headquarters honouring her husband, the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Meditation Group Choir sang three songs composed by Group … Read more →

A programme recalling the universal vision and inspired leadership of the late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 29 November 1977 – Conference Room 4, United Nations, New York The Full text is included in this special issue of  “Meditation … Read more →

The General Assembly On Tuesday, 17 September 1974, the Meditation Group at the United Nations held a special meeting at which Sri Chinmoy paid tribute to the two significant events which marked the day: the opening of the twenty-ninth session … Read more →

The leader of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations , Sri Chinmoy, has been involved with many events supportive of  Peace and world harmony, including interfaith initiatives.. He has received encouragement from representatives of many faiths for his leadership … Read more →

10 February 1978 Conference Room 4 United Nations, New York Opening meditation and musical dedication on the esraj: Sri Chinmoy, Leader of the Peace Meditation Group at the UN Song: “All Men Are Created Equal”: The Peace Meditation Group at … Read more →

Posted on iseek un- ny: Tuesday, 22 November 2011, New York | Author: UNIC United Nations Information Center, Yangon Myanmar To celebrate the 50th year anniversary of U Thant’s appointment as the third Secretary-General of the United Nations, UNIC Yangon … Read more →

On 14 April 1978, Sri Chinmoy: the Peace Meditation at the United Nations commemorated eight years of dedicated service to the United Nations community. Reference Note: The text ARTICLE below was printed in the April 1978 Bulletin “Meditation at the … Read more →

A LECTURE/ DEMONSTRATION BY C. V. NARASIMHAN on the DEVOTIONAL ELEMENT OF SOUTH INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC On the evening of 30 May 1978} Mr. C. V. Narasimhan, Under- Secretary-General for the United Nations Office of Inter-Agency Affairs and Co-ordination} offered … Read more →

U.N. EVENING AT THE JHARNA-KALA GALLERY On 26 September 1977 the Meditation Group at the United Nations hosted a concert and dinner for U. N. delegates and staff at the colourful Jharna-Kala Gallery exhibiting Sri Chinmoy’s paintings in the heart … Read more →

On 30January 1979 Sri Chinmoy and Muhammad AIi met in the heavyweight boxing champion’s suite at the U.N. Plaza Hotel, while Ali was visiting the United Nations. The two discussed religion and. spirituality, and the Meditation Group Choir sang a … Read more →

On 16 March 1979 the Meditation Group bade farewell to U Thant’s family – his wife, Mrs. Thant, his daughter and son -in-law, Aye-Aye and Tyn Myint-U; and their four children. Sri Chinmoy led silent prayer and Mr. Robert Muller, … Read more →

A choir from “Sri Chinmoy: the Peace Meditation at the United Nations” performed “songs dedicated to U Thant” as part of events commemorating former Secretary-General U Thant. Photo from event and  Song text to be added:     Click on … Read more →

FRIDAY, 22 January 2010, 1 P.M. Chapel of the Church Center for the United Nations PRELUDE ON FLUTE  – Upasana Young, UNICEF; WELCOME  – Nilima Silver, Programme Coordinator, Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations; SONGS – “Vijaya” … Read more →

Vijaya: An Indomitable Spirit Vijaya was born Catherine Grace Claxton on 9 December 1947 in Atlanta, Georgia, into the military family of Edward Wesley and Grace Catherine Claxton, joining her older brother, Keith. She spent much of her childhood in … Read more →

UNICEF HOUSE Three United Nations Plaza New York, New York 10017 8 December 1989        On 10 December 1989 I will be in Washington and will, unfortunately, be unable to attend the Global Peace Concert in Manhattan that evening. However, … Read more →

A  Special programme was held on 5 March 2014 by the Sri Chinmoy Centre and Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations Aspiration-Ground, New York A Celebration of the Life of Vladimir Petrovsky (29 April 1933 – 21 … Read more →

On 22 November 1977 the Meditation Group held a programme and concert in soulful remembrance of the late President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, marking fourteen years since the day of his assassination. The programme, part of which … Read more →

 “UNITED NATIONS: THE EARLY DAYS” ~ Personal reminiscences offered by Gurl Lle Zeckendorf. Sponsored by United Nations Staff Recreation Council. Cine Video Club, in co-operation with • Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations 9 March 1990   … Read more →

The founder of the Meditation Group at the UN, Sri Chinmoy’s 80th Birth Anniversary was the focus of a Tribute by Russian Musician Boris Purushottama Grebenshikov. He had previously performed a concert at the United Nations  for Sri Chinmoy and … Read more →

Adjacent to the Meditation “Room of Quiet” at the UN, there was an event in front of the stained Glass window by March Chagall, on 24 October 2005. A number of members of the Peace Meditation at the UN attended. … Read more →

UNDER CONSTRUCTION..   For over two Decades Mr. Uner Kirdar of the United Nations Development Programme had a very inspiring relationship with Sri Chinmoy and the Peace Mediation Group at the United Nations.   Below are some highlights and links … Read more →

Statements and tributes from the international community on the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at  The United Nations.  This is Part (f) Statements by Presidents of the General Assembly, Ambassadors, Officials and other Participants. … Read more →

Statements and tributes from the international community on the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at  The United Nations.  This is Part  (b)  Statements by the Secretaries-General. *   *   *   *   *  *   *   *   … Read more →

Statements and tributes from the international community on the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at  The United Nations.  This is Part  (d)  Statements by recipients the U Thant Peace Award  *   *   *   *   … Read more →

Statements and tributes from the international community on the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at  The United Nations. *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   … Read more →

Statements and tributes from the international community on the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at  The United Nations.  This is Part  (e) Statement by Government Leaders  *   *   **   *   *   *   *   *   … Read more →

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 →

This is part: (c) Tributes received from around the world – some of the many tributes received from athletes, officials and media representatives to be read out at the programme –  in Honour and Celebration of the Life of Fred … Read more →

TABLE OF CONTENTS and (a)  INTRODUCTION to Programme in Honour and Celebration of the Life of Fred Lebow A special programme in honour and celebration of the life of Fred Lebow was held at the United Nations on Tuesday, 18 … Read more →

Periodic Bulletin  of Meditation Group at UN, Nov 1974 Issue Dedicated to U Thant This is Part (G) PERFORMANCE OF “SIDDHARTHA BECOMES THE BUDDHA” Old Mill Farm, Harrison, N. Y.; May 25.1973 On the evening of May 25, 1973, U … Read more →

Periodic Bulletin  of Meditation Group at UN, Nov 1974 Issue Dedicated to U Thant This is Part (B)   Soulful Tributes to U Thant from world leaders and others Introduction – I am most grateful to the world leaders who have … Read more →

Periodic Bulletin  of Meditation Group at UN, Nov 1974 Issue Dedicated to U Thant This is Part (C) Commemorative Meditation for U Thant *   *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    … Read more →

Periodic Bulletin  of Meditation Group at UN, Nov 1974 Issue Dedicated to U Thant This is Part (D) The Chosen Instrument of God (Dag Hammarskjold Lecture)    U Thant, as Acting President of the fourteenth session of the General Assembly, … Read more →

Periodic Bulletin  of Meditation Group at UN, Nov 1974 Issue Dedicated to U Thant This is Part (E)  U Thant’s Letters to Sri Chinmoy *   *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    … Read more →

FATHER DE BREUVERY AND TEILHARD by Robert Muller Cover photo of Father Emmanuel de Breuvery by United Nations Printed by : Agni Press, 84-47 Parsons Blvd., Jamaica, N.Y. 11432 March, 1977 Mr. Muller is presently Director and Deputy to the … Read more →

30 October 1982 The Peace Meditation Choir at the UN performed a song for the  President of India, Giani Zail Singh during his meeting with Sri Chinmoy.   MEDITATION HELD WITH PRESIDENT OF INDIA NEW YORK- The President of India, … Read more →

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 →

Ambassador Hardeep Singh Puri Permanent Representative of India to the UN cordially invites Ms. Nilima Silver for an event to commemorate the “International Day of Non-Violence” on Tuesday, 2nd October 2012 at 1100 hrs at the ECOSOC Chamber, NLB, United … Read more →

The United Nations SRC Society of Writers Invites you to a discussion on The Vision of Thomas Jefferson Two admirers of Thomas Jefferson discuss the enduring power of his vision in today’s world : Mr. Eric S. Petersen, Editor of … 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 →

An event Honouring Professor Ibrahim Gambari, Under-Secretary-General took place on 04 March 2002. Songs composed by Sri Chinmoy were performed. The Peace Meditation Group Choir also recited together a quotation form Professor Gambari. Some  songs contained quotations of Professor Gambari … Read more →

 Meeting with the President of the 66th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, Qatar 5:00 pm, 7 September 2012, Office of the PGA  Introduction / Presentation by Adhiratha Keefe for Sri Chinmoy: the Peace Meditation … Read more →

UNICEF’s second Executive Director H. Labouisse was appreciative of the Meditation Group at the UN activities and was able to participate in some of the programmes including: 25th Anniversary of UNICEF’s trick or treat – 1975 Oct 30th and Bazaar … Read more →