Sri Chinmoy:
The Peace Meditation at the United Nations

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 →

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 →

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 →

There was a special “Prayer Meeting for the Iranian Crisis*” during the International Day of Thanksgiving planned for  16 November 1979, at U.N. Headquarters. The Peace  Meditation Group at the United Nations has held special commemorative programmes which have drawn … Read more →

On 20 August 1981 the meditation group observed the fiftieth birthday of Sri Chinmoy in a special ceremony in the Chapel of the Church Center for the United Nations. Guest speakers were: Mr. Donald Keys, Planetary Citizens; Mr. Rafael Rubin, … Read more →

On 17 September 1976, the anniversary of Dag Hammarskjold’s death, the members of the United Nations Meditation Group gathered for a few minutes of silence in the Meditation Room of the United Nations. Afterwards Sri Chinmoy spoke about the experience. … Read more →

 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 →

The meditation group celebrated its tenth year of inner and outer service to the United Nations community on 14 April 1980 with a programme of music and meditation) followed by an anniversary luncheon. At the first ceremony, held in the … 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:       … Read more →

A programme of music and speech in tribute to the late Secretary-General U Thant took place 21 January in the ECOSOC Chamber, the day before what would have been his 68th birthday. see main post at: divinitys-smile-and-humanitys-cry-programme-of-music-and-speech/ Gallery 01 of … Read more →

Below is a gallery of Photos  related to a dinner in NYC? that Sri Chinmoy attended with members of the Peace Meditation at the UN Dec Check report in Anahata Nada from 1978 – 1979  

Five songs dedicated to the immortal Jesse Owens by Sri Chinmoy Performed by the Peace Meditation Group Choir on 22 April 1980 in the United Nations Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium at : Tribute to Olympic and human rights champion, Jesse Owens    … Read more →

Dr. Ananda W. P. Guruge became very familiar with Sri Chinmoy and many members of the Peace Mediation Group at the United Nations. A proponent of interfaith harmony and a spiritual approach to peace, he especially appreciated the wisdom of … Read more →

[The Secretary-General and Sri Chinmoy greeted each other with folded hands at the door of the room where the interview was to take place, and then U Thant invited Sri Chinmoy to come in.] U Thant: Sri Chinmoy, please come … Read more →

text to be added when available Ar Chinmoy Reads  Tribute on Gandhi for his Birthday. Mr. Moberly Rajendran, Senior Advisor, of Progrmme Planning and Development for UNICEF.   check for peace med report, notes , anahata nada etc.

links: Highlight Art Exhibits or related Programmes England to France Channel Swim for 40th Anniversary of UN 1985    

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 →

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 →

INTRODUCTION This commemorative booklet records many impressions and reflections on the service of Sri Chinmoy and the Meditation Group at the United Nations, of U.N. Secretariat officials, Ambassadors and Representatives of Member States, and associates and friends of the U. … Read more →

Periodic Bulletin  of Meditation Group at UN, Nov 1974 Issue Dedicated to U Thant This is Part (F) Interview Between U Thant and Sri Chinmoy U Thant receives flowers from Sri Chinmoy during their first meeting, which took place on … Read more →

On 21 March 1979 the master composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein invited Sri Chinmoy and members of the Meditation Group Choir to his apartment in New York City for an exchange of philosophy and music. The Choir performed a song … Read more →

Selected Poems by Sri Chinmoy Following are seven of the 75 poems by Sri Chinmoy that Vijaya selected as her favourites. These 75 poems were displayed on her support boat to inspire Vijaya during her victorious Channel swim. Daring enthusiasm … Read more →

Some forty odd people gathered in Conference Room B at the UN. Among them were women, conspicuous in pale flowered-print sarees and men, practically indistinguishable from the others, but whose faces are probably more earnest and whose hair is closer-cropped. … Read more →

A number of members so the Peace Meditation Group at the UN. Participated in the Farewell reception for H.E. Dr. Siddhartha Shankar Ray, Ambassador of India to the United States , attended by Mr. Vladimir Petrovsky, Ambassador Karel Kovanda of … Read more →

(add Photo) Sri Chinmoy offered to Dr. Illueca the Peace Meditation Group’s deepest gratitude and daily prayer for his continuous success and progress. The Panamanian Vice President meditated with the group at United Nations headquarters on 12 July 1983. ======================================== … Read more →

Excerpt from “Meditation at the United Nations” covering U Thant: Divinity’s Smile and Humanity’s Cry – Programme  21 Jan 1977 excerpt PDF Excerpt-from-bu-scpmaun-1977-01-27-vol-05-n-01-jan-pp25-42 Gallery: Page Images of report Excerpted from Jan 1977 issue of Meditation a the UN page 23 … Read more →

On  12  January  1979  Sri  Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation  at  the  United  Nations  honoured  former  United  States  President  and  founder  of  the  League  of  Nations,  Woodrow  Wilson,  in  a  commemorative  programme  in  the  Dag  Hammarskjold  auditorium .  The  programme included: … Read more →

 Ambassador Davidson L. Hepburn, Permanent Representative of The Bahamas, treated diplomats and staff to a singing performance on 5 September 1980 in the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium. Accompanying the Ambassador was acclaimed French concert pianist Olivier Greif, who also performed solo. … Read more →

United Nations: The Infallible World-Oneness-Promise-Sun Tributes on the Occasion of the 35th Anniversary of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations 1970 – 2005 Forward: This collection of statements and tributes from members of the United Nations community … Read more →

Dinner for Mr. Hans Janitscheck, President of the UNSRC Society of Writers, on the occasion of his birthday and his retirement; also attended by his son, Stefan   –  28 November 1994 additional photos and text to be added as available   … Read more →

A special programme was sponsored by the meditation group on 3 May 1982 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 →

On 1 October 1976 the Meditation Group at the UN sponsored a panel discussion exploring the role of the United Nations Secretary-General. Sri Chinmoy, Leader of the Meditation Group, opened the session, held in the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium, and also … Read more →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

  Sri Chinmoy meditates with Javier Perez de Cuellar A MEETING OF IDEAS- – Secretary-General Javier Perez de Cuellar met with Sri Chinmoy and members of the Meditation Group on 13 January 1983. Excerpts from the remarks of the Secretary-General … Read more →

This is part: (b) Programme and Statements – –  in Honour and Celebration of the Life of Fred Lebow . 1 (UN 18 Oct 1994) For over 25 years Fred Lebow was an international figure in the running world who … Read more →

Sri Chinmoy offered the opening dedication at a memorial service for Martin Luther King for the UN community –  4 April 1993 “King : Still Chasing the Dream” SPECIAL REMEMBRANCE SERVICE FOR DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. O leader supreme, … Read more →

This is part: (d) A Special Friendship – Stories, photos  – and correspondence between Sri Chinmoy and Fed Lebow –  in Honour and Celebration of the Life of Fred Lebow  (UN 18 Oct 1994) *   *   *   *   *   *   … 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 →

A sample of the type of correspondence shared on many occasions between Dr. Illueca of Panama and Sri Chinmoy with the Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations. 17 September 1996 H.E. Jorge Illueca Pennallcnl Representative of Panama to the … Read more →

Peace Concert by Sri Chinmoy and luncheon for UNICEF staff held in the Labouisse Hall of UNICEF House in honour of the 50th anniversary of the UN and the upcoming 50th anniversary of UNICEF   –  20 November to get better … Read more →

ALBERT  EINSTEIN:  SCIENTIST-SAGE   In March of 1979 friends  and  colleagues  of  Albert  Einstein  joined  Sri  Chinmoy: the Peace   Meditation  at  the  United  Nations  in  observing  the  scientist’s  centennial  in  two  commemorative  programmes .   At  the  first,  held … 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 →

Members of the Peace Meditation at the UN Participated in a commemorative march and ceremony in honour of Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday 02 Oct 1987. More text and photos to be available:          

A number of meetings with Country Representatives  are detailed at this site: Here are three that would require more detail when available: Check other publications for the dates or locations, for example Anahata Nada Yearly list of events 1995 May … Read more →

text to be added as available.    

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 →