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- Excerpts from inter faith book “My Religion” by Sri Chinmoy 31 Dec 1999
  
  Members of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations come from various faith or belief traditions and experience. The 1999 Book written on the eve of the New Millennium by Sri Chinmoy, who leads the Peace Meditation Group, was well received by members, friends and others. This posts contains excerpts from inter faith book “My … Read more →
- FOOD AND GOD 1980 Feb 01
  
  A Poetic Offering by Sri Chinmoy, Leader of the peace Meditation at the UN. Food has God. God is Food. Food has life. God is Life. Food has reality. God is Reality. Food has sound-success. God is Sound-Success. Food has silence-progress. God is Silence-Progress. I eat. I eat to survive. From my very birth … Read more →
- Meditation: what is it? – 26 Feb 1980
  
  A Poetic Offering by Sri Chinmoy, Leader of the Peace Meditations at the United Nations. WHAT IS IT? Meditation: what is it? Peace of mind. Peace of mind: what is it? Self-giving. Self-giving: what is it? God-becoming. God-becoming: what is it? The beginning of a new journey. The beginning of a new journey: what is … Read more →
- SUCCESS-MARCH AND PROGRESS-FLIGHT 27 Feb 1980
  
  A Poetic Offering by Sri Chinmoy, Leader of the Peace Meditations at the United Nations. Indeed, the power of helplessness in human beings is remarkable. Do we dare to believe this? Indeed, the power of hopelessness in human beings is staggering. Do we dare to believe this? Indeed, the power of uselessness in human … Read more →
- My Body Wants To Sleep, 1980 Jun 03
  
  A Poetic Offering by Sri Chinmoy, Leader of the Peace Meditations at the United Nations. My body wants to sleep. My vital wants to run. My mind wants to know. My heart wants to grow. My soul wants to glow. My Lord Supreme wants to flow. My body cries. My vital sighs. My mind … Read more →
- Man’s Inner Inspiration, 3 Jun 1980
  
  A Poetic Offering by Sri Chinmoy, Leader of the Peace Meditations at the United Nations. MAN’S INNER INSPIRATION Man’s inner inspiration Is his outer success. Man’s inner aspiration Is his outer progress. Man’s inner dedication Is his outer manifestation. Man’s inner realisation Is his outer perfection. Man’s divine hunger Is his deepest depth. Man’s … Read more →
- Prayer and Meditation – Poetic Offering – 01 Aug 1980
  
  A Poetic Offering by Sri Chinmoy, Leader of the Peace Meditations at the United Nations. PRAYER AND MEDITATION Prayer is man’s soulful cry for God. Meditation is man’s fruitful smile in God. Prayer is personal; also, universal. Meditation is impersonal; also, transcendental. Prayer is petition; also, adoration. Meditation is absorption; also, perfection. Prayer needs God’s … Read more →
- Prayer for Gratitude Day -22 Sep 1980
  
  A Poetic Offering by Sri Chinmoy, Leader of the Peace Meditations at the United Nations. World Gratitude Day was celebrated by the meditation group 22 September 1980 PRAYER FOR GRATITUDE DAY My Lord Supreme, this is a special day, Gratitude Day. Alas, I do not have even an iota of gratitude to offer You. … Read more →
- Each Nation, 1981 Mar 04
  
  An Offering by Sri Chinmoy, Leader of the Peace Meditations at the United Nations. EACH NATION Each nation has five members in its family: inspiration, aspiration, realisation, revelation and manifestation. The body needs inspiration. The vital needs aspiration. The mind needs realisation. The heart needs revelation. The soul needs manifestation. The body wants to walk. … Read more →
- Readings from Poets of India’s Independence 30 April 1997
  
  in honour of India’s 50th Anniversary of Independence RABINDRANATH TAGORE SRI AUROBINDO SURYAKANT TRIPATHI “NIRALA” SIJBRAMANIA BHARATI WITH SPECIAL READING BY: DR. P. JAYARAMAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN MUSIC ON SAROD BY: NIRBHAYA WEININGER (Student of Ali Akbar Khan) WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL 1-2 p.m. Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium Presented by United Nations Staff Recreation Council … Read more →
- UN: Heart-Home World-Body; Inmost message: Oneness, Illustration -1990 Oct 25 undated
  
  UNITED NATIONS the Heart-Home of the World-Body “The outer message of the United Nations is peace. The inner message of the United Nations is love. The inmost message of the United Nations is oneness. “ This is an undated illustrated – Possibly used in 1990’s or before by Peace Meditation at the U.N. It has … Read more →
- Sri Chinmoy’s quotations appear in UNICEF’s 1975 Engagement Calendar, 1973 Sep 28
  
  UNICEF Three of Sri Chinmoy’s aphorisms appeared in the 1975 edition of UNICEF’s Engagement Calendar, which is distributed worldwide. Below is UNICEF letter requesting permission to use the quotations: UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN’S FUND . FONDS DES NATIONS UNIES POUR L’ENFANCE UNITED NATIONS •. NEW YORK September 28, 1973 Dear Mr. Sri Chinmoy, We are writing … Read more →
- Book – All can be done
  
  The leader of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations, SriChinmoy resided in the Sri Aurobindo Community in India for 20 years before he came to the West in 1964. In 1997 in Honour of Sri Aurobindo he set lines from the Savitri epic to Music. “Savitri” was Sri Aurobindo’s last and greatest work. “All … Read more →
- Poetry by Sri Chinmoy; UNSRC Society of Writers Award of Excellence Mar 1993
  
  30 March 1993, Poetry reading by Sri Chinmoy, followed by a presentation by Mr. Hans Janitscheck, President of the UNSRC Society of Writers, to Sri Chinmoy of the Society’s Award of Excellence – UN Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium. Sri Chinmoy recited some from his earliest days to more recent Poems. Dr. Vidagdha Bennett spoke some about … Read more →
- Poetry Reading Celebrating UN Year Dialogue Among Civilizations 29 March 2001
  
  Sri Chinmoy joined Pulitzer Prize winner Yusef Komunyakaa, Joyce Carol Oates and others in a poetry reading March 29 at the United Nations. The event was sponsored by the UNSRC Society of Writers. At the Poetry Reading Celebrating the United Nations Year of the Dialogue Among Civilizations, held at the United Nations on 29 March … Read more →
- AmbassadorToshiya Hoshino ofJapan remarks at Poetry Festival 23 Aug 2019
  
  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.
- Book Release English and Hindi Nov 1991
  
  BOOK RELEASE BY DR. P. JAYARAMAN On 19 November 1991, the UNSRC Society of Writers invited United Nations delegates and staff to a poetry reading by Dr. P. Jayaraman, Indian scholar and Executive Director of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (USA). The event marked the release of the publication by the Bhavan of the book Poems … Read more →
- Poetry reading and performance by Singers, Jun 1993
  
  10 June 1993, Poetry reading and performance in UN Conference room by some members of: The Peace Meditation at the UN and Sri Chinmoy Bhajan Singers . Gallery
- Quotes about UN: Poster 13th Ann. Peace Meditation at UN, Calendar 1983-84
  
  “Each nation has human beings who aspire for a better, more illumining and more fulfilling world. These seekers have expressed their aspiration in and through various fields: spirituality, religion, philosophy, science , music, art, poetry and so forth. The United Nations is not only for the delegates. and representatives of the various nations. It is … Read more →
- Handout-2010-Nov-02 – A Real Member
  
  A Real Member of the United Nations: is …country’s powerful choice; world’s fruitful voice; earth’s aspiration-cry; Heaven’s Satisfaction-Smile. division-mind quiet; oneness-heart voice ; dream of precious progress. ( see full context below) SRI CHINMOY: THE PEACE MEDITATION AT THE UNITED NATIONS The following selection is excerpted from “A Real Member of the United Nations” … Read more →
- Handout-2010-Oct-26 – A Real Member
  
  A Real Member of the UN: 1. Supreme responsibility to bring to the fore the inspiring capacities and aspiring qualities 2. A mere instrument, … his own inner faith will bring him progress-perfection-victory. 3. Forgives the UN mistakes….hopes the UN will become the embodiment of truth-perfection. ( see full context below) SRI CHINMOY: THE PEACE … Read more →
- Handout-2010-Nov-16 – A Real Member
  
  A Real Member of the United Nations: …mind-pocket …global understanding and heart-pocket…universal concern. …claims the UN as very own, …richly inspired to change its face and fate …for the better. … heart and mind respond to inner and outer world-concern-duties. … no longer a prisoner of selfishness-demands. …if dreams only of his own country … … Read more →
- Handout-2010-Nov-23 – A Real Member
  
  A real member of the United Nations: has surmounted the doubt-hurdle, flying the victory-banner of universal faith. every morning without fail wears the armour of patience-light. desperate for a moment’s peace among the comity of nations. not believe in thorny uncertainties.; …believes in ever-blossoming and everlasting heart-roses and their world-pleasing fragrance. in silent meditation … Read more →
- Handout-2010-Nov-30 – A Real Member
  
  A real member of the United Nations: offers his heart’s receptivity; gratitude-flames for being asked to represent aspiration and dedication; and making him acquainted with teeming wants and needs. never allows himself to be buffeted by self-doubt and world-suspicion. if asked what doing , will say: “ accelerating my self-transcendence and world-acceptance-pace.” carries in … Read more →
- Handout-2010-Dec-07 – A Real Member
  
  A real member of the United Nations: self-offering joy surprises the entire world; sings only aspiration-perfection-song and never wants to watch desire-possession-dance; sends every morning beauty’s peace around the world. knows that wisdom-knowledge-light and sympathetic understanding will never lose on the battlefield of misunderstanding; is a true lover of the UN soul and a true … Read more →
- Handout-2010-Dec-14 – A Real Member
  
  A real member of the United Nations: soulful request: “Embrace the truth; fulfil the countless needs of all countries.” never uses doubt-brakes on his world-elevating inspiration. has rare peace-passport to safely and successfully cross any heart- border. prepares for perfection of his life and country and, given up expectation-frustration with other countries. never blinded by … Read more →
- Popular excerpts from a Real member of the UN – Poetry
  
  Links to excerpts from “A Real Member of the United Nations”* Offered in honour of United Nations Day, 24 October 2012. The below key words and fuller context (see link) also appeared in weekly handouts for the Meditation at the UN weekly meetings between October 26 and December 07, 2010 A Real Member of the … Read more →
- Handout-2010-Nov-09 – A Real Member
  
  A Real Member of the United Nations: not speak ill of sad incapacities and bad blunders; appreciate achievements and admire promises. prays for preparation of a oneness-world-family; for completion of a oneness-world-family. mind flies infinitely higher than dividing and intimidating world-thought-clouds. ( see full context below) SRI CHINMOY: THE PEACE MEDITATION AT THE UNITED … Read more →
- Vladimir Petrovsky: Builder of a New Heart-Firmament – 65 poems 1998 Apr
  
  Dedication I humbly dedicate this volume of 65 poems to my most esteemed Brother-Friend, Mr. Vladimir Petrovsky, on the occasion of his 65th birthday on 29 April 1998. – Sri Chinmoy see also: In Memoriam: Vladimir Petrovsky 2014 Feb 21 Brief Bio – Summary CV Mr…. MR. VLADIMIR PETROVSKY Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, Director-General … Read more →
- Sri Chinmoy Poetry Festival 2011 – Meditation Group Members participate Aug 23rd
  
  A number of members of the meditation group participated in and helped organize the the Sri Chinmoy Poetry Festival that was held at Aspiration-Ground in New York on August 23rd 2011. Sri Chinmoy Poetry Festival 2011 Tuesday, August 23n1 7:30 p.m. Aspiration-Ground, New York Celebrating the 80th birth anniversary of Sri Chinmoy Come, Sun, … Read more →
- Sri Chinmoy Poetry Festival 2010 – Meditation Group Members participate Aug 24thd
  
  A number of members of the meditation group participated in and helped organize the the Sri Chinmoy Poetry Festival that was held at Aspiration-Ground in New York on August 24rd 2010. Chinmoy Poetry Festival 2010 An inspiring evening of readings, commentary and musical performances Tuesday, August 24, 7:30 p.rn. Aspiration-Ground Jamaica Hills, New York (corner … Read more →
- Celebration of the First International Day of Happiness – Launch of The Jewels of Happiness Celebrity Audio Book 2013 Mar 19
  
  Celebration of the First International Day of Happiness Featuring the Launch of The Jewels of Happiness Celebrity Audio Book by Sri Chinmoy – with chapters read by Desmond Tutu, Carl Lewis and Roberta Flack New York. 19 March. Aware that the increase of happiness depends also strongly on the training of one’s own spirit, the … Read more →
- United Nations: The World’s Oneness-Home – book 2005 May 11
  
  This post contains links to pages of book published in 2005 which contains answers to spiritual questions, poems and inspirational talks, offered by Sri Chinmoy at the United Nations between June 1977 and October 1994. This is the 1,510th book that Sri Chinmoy has written since he came to the West in 1964. His first … Read more →
- Happiness Inner Perspetive: NY Public Library; Poems + Artistic Creations, 10 Apr – 31 May 2013
  
  This was the first Year since the UN General Assembly proclaimed an International Day of Happiness. The Grand Central Branch of the NY Public Library, which is few blocks form the UN used the theme of “Happiness – An Inner Perspectives” for a Poetry and Art Display during April – June 2013. It was a … Read more →
- Sing Happiness 2013: Selection of songs and writings by Sri Chinmoy in Honour of International Day
  
  Nothing delights our soul More than soulful singing. – Sri Chinmoy Song 1: If there is peace-beauty, Then there is Happiness-fragrance . – Words and Music By Sri Chinmoy, January 18, 2006, From Enthusiasm Songbook Part 10, by Sri Chinmoy Where Is my happiness? It is inside my peace And nowhere else. – Sri Chinmoy, … Read more →
- Poetry Festival 20 August 2013 at Aspiration Ground
  
  Members of the Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations helped to organize and some participated in the Sri Chinmoy Poetry Festival 20 August 2013 Aspiration-Ground, New York The afternoon portion of the Sri Chinmoy Poetry Festival includes: 2:00p.m. Nilasha’s music ensemble Readings of Sri Chinmoy’s poetry in the original English and in translation, by … Read more →

quotations-collections
- oneness dream – timeless reality- draft FROM ancient chant to 2020 and beyond
  
  Oneness the dream and goal – From time immemorial Anor aniyan, mahato mahiyan Atmasya jantor nihito guhayam Smaller than the smallest, Larger than the largest, The soul breathes in the secret heart of man Lyrics: Anor Aniyan Mahato Mahiyan Atmasya jantor nihito guhayam Translation: Smaller than the smallest Larger than the largest The soul breathes … Read more →
- Poster for UN, Calendar -1982 -1984 Samples
  
  Some years, members of the Peace Mediation Group at the UN produced Posters with Inspiring Quotations (some from former Secretaries-General of the UN) , Art work and or Calendars The posters were freely distributed for UN Day or other special events; see some samples below Gallery
- Booklet “Inner Vision: Love of God, Outer Mission: Service of Humanity July 1977
  
  A small booklet “The Inner Vision: Love of God, The Outer Mission: Service of Humanity” was prepared of eight questions submitted to Sri Chinmoy by Mr. David Rowe, Political Advisor, United States Mission to the United Nations, in the spring of 1977. Copies of the booklet were presented to David Rowe by Sri Chinmoy at … Read more →
- UN: Infallible World-Oneness-Promise-Sun – 35th Anniv Peace Meditation, 2005 Apr 14
  
  On the Occasion of the 35th Anniversary of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations. United Nations: The Infallible World-Oneness-Promise-Sun A collection of short statements, aphorisms and poems for reflection and meditation. Sri Chinmoy A vision for the United Nations To work at the United Nations Pilgrims of the United Nations A real … Read more →
- Sri Chinmoy, Dreamer of World-Oneness – Summary sheet of some activities
  
  After his passing in 2007, A short 2 page summary with some photos was produced that showed the wide breath of Sri Chinmoys activites beyond his leadership of the Peace Meditation at the UN. Highlights included: Literature and Lectures Music and Concerts Jharna-Kala Artist Service to the United Nations Weightlifter, Runner and Athlete Humanitarian Service … Read more →
- Martin Luther King: Humanity’s Aspiration-Hero – Full text at UN 1977
  
  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 at the United Nations” For Highlights and excerpts only see: Martin Luther King Excerpts also … Read more →
- UN Day -1982- Symposium – 22 Oct
  
  On 22 October ,as part of Symposium, Dr. Phedon Phedonas-Vadet, Counselor, Cyprus Office of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spoke to the Meditation Group and guests. The below poster was developed and circulated by Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations in Celebration of UN Day on 24 October 1982. It contains Quotations from … Read more →
- Oneness-Satisfaction 1981 Mar 02
  
  An Offering by Sri Chinmoy, Leader of the Peace Meditations at the United Nations. ONENESS-SATISFACTION Women have one common name: sacrifice. They can sacrifice everything that they have and that they are, either for their dear ones or for an unknown, if not an unknowable, supreme Reality. From time immemorial, Indian women have been revealing … Read more →
- Part 3-06U U Thant Peace Award – an overview
  
  An award presented by Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation At the United Nations to individuals …..who (to update with definition) e.g worked to bring people together…. together. Ambassador Zennon Rossides of Cyprus, UNDP, President Illueca, Executive Director James Grant of UNICEF; Dr Barber,….a Read more →
- Inauguration Meditation – April 1970
  
  April 14, 1970 Today’s United Nations was yesterday’s perfecting Vision. Tomorrow’s United Nations is today’s fulfilling Realisation. Unity is not oneness. A bud is not a flower. Unity is the temple. Oneness is the shrine. The absence of unity is imminent confusion. The absence of oneness is the ultimate destruction. The presence of unity is … Read more →
- The Garland Of Nation-Souls – UN World Youth Congress 1970 Jul
  
  Each nation has five members in its family: Inspiration, aspiration, realisation, revelation and manifestation. The body needs inspiration. The vital needs aspiration. The mind needs realisation. The heart needs revelation. The soul needs manifestation. …Man invents war. Man discovers peace. Man invents war from without. Man discovers peace from within. – Talk at time of The World Youth Assembly. Read more →
- U Thant quoted on privilage of working at UN
  
  “I can think of no worthier task for a man or a woman to be engaged in. . ..” “Our work at the United Nations gives us the privilege of contributing actively from day to day in the ardent process of building peace.” – Secretary General U Thant Read more →
- We Believe – Motto of Meditation Group
  
  “…the potentiality of reaching the Ultimate Truth. …will not remain imperfect forever.” …”When the hour strikes, each individual soul listens to the inner dictates …” Read more →
- Song Universal – First Talk for the UN Community: 1968 Nov 26
  
  The Song Universal is freedom. …from limitations, imperfections and ignorance…Inner realisation and outer action must run abreast….Love, harmony, peace and oneness…are …divine ideals. …Inner mounting flame, aspiration, ..can easily, … manifest these ideals. … Only one religion,..inmost cry for God-Realisation.. …Each religion …a flower…make a garland of these divine flowers … Read more →
- Does Meditation Really Accomplish Anything? 1971 Apr 01
  
  What is the first and foremost thing we expect from meditation? Peace. Peace and nothing else. Meditation is the embodiment of peace. The present-day world needs only one thing: peace. Read more →
- A Spiritual Goal for UN: Is It Practical? Aug 1991
  
  It is not only practical, but also practicable. …it is inevitable. the spiritual Goal for the United Nations is….to become ultimately the saviour of the world’s imperfection, the liberator of the world’s destruction and the fulfiller of the world’s aspiration.
  My heart tells me that the United Nations has a divine Ideal. My soul tells me that this ideal is going to be transformed into the supreme Reality. … Read more →
- Dag Hammarskjold Quoted – peace for all – 1971
  
  from Sri Chinmoy’s 1971 talk:
  ” Dag Hammarskjold, offers us a sublime message: ‘No peace which is not peace for all’ . . ” “In peace, what looms large is eternal, fulfilling rest. He says,’. . .’ no rest until all has been fulfilled.’… “The truth-seeker in Dag Hammarskjöld, on the strength of his own inner conviction said, ‘Somebody placed the shuttle in your hand: somebody who had already arranged the threads.’ “The profound seeker in Dag Hammarskjöld offers an unparalleled prayer for mankind: ‘Before Thee in humility; With Thee in faith; In Thee in Peace.’ Read more →

Talks and Meditation themes
- Meditation and talks 1970 April – June, Sample
  
  Meditations and talks given by Sri Chinmoy – – to the members of the Meditation at the United Nations Group. April – June 1970. This is early copy before the regular Publication “Meditation at the United Nations ” began in 1973. Most of the Talks and themes for Meditation were also published in “The Garland … Read more →
- Meditation Group 2nd anniv – Excerpts – Sri Chinmoy’s lectures at UN 1970-1972
  
  DEDICATED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL, U THANT Meditation Group 2nd Anniversary Excerpts from Sri Chinmoy’s lectures delivered at the United Nations, 1970-1972 Cover photo: Sri Chinmoy, Spiritual leader of the Meditation Group at the UN, meeting Secretary-General U Thant, February 29, 1972. (Photo by Agni – Mr. Jose Casanova) The Garland of Nation Souls … A … Read more →
- God: The Supreme Actor. World: The Divine Audience 1972 Feb-03 pre-print
  
  Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium United Nations Secretariat Meditation and talk given by Sri Chinmoy – – to the members of the Meditation at the United Nations Group. feb 1972. This is early copy before the regular Publication “Meditation at the United Nations ” began in 1973. Most of the Talks and themes for Meditation were also … Read more →
- Court of Divine Justice. 6 Jan 1972 NO: 11/4 Pre-print
  
  Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium United Nations Secretariat Meditation and talk given by Sri Chinmoy – – to the members of the Meditation at the United Nations Group. 06 Jan 1972. This is early copy before the regular Publication “Meditation at the United Nations ” began in 1973. Most of the Talks and themes for Meditation were … Read more →
- Why Is It Easier To Disbelieve Than To Believe, 01 Jun 1972 Pre-Print
  
  Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium United Nations Secretariat Meditation and talk given by Sri Chinmoy – – to the members of the Meditation at the United Nations Group. 01 Jun 1972. This is early copy before the regular Publication “Meditation at the United Nations ” began in 1973. Most of the Talks and themes for Meditation were … Read more →
- Anniversary of 1968 talk at UN : 26 Nov 1976
  
  The Eighth Anniversary of the first Talk that Sri Chinmoy gave to the United Nations Community was remembered at this Friday Meditation on 26 Nov 1976. The lecture “The Song Universal” appeared in the book Garland of Nation souls. Sri Chinmoy lead the Friday meditation and gave a reading from of the 1968 talk a … Read more →
- Talk and Demo: Hatha Yoga and Relaxation 1976 Feb 11
  
  Former Public School teacher and Yoga Instructor Ms. Rijuta Tooker gave a talk on Hatha Yoga and relaxation in the Dag Hammarskjöld Auditorium on 11 February 1976. Many members of the meditation group, familiar with the 1971 book: Yoga and the Spiritual Life, written by the leader of the Meditation Group, attended the talk. A … Read more →
- Yoga and the Spiritual Life – Composite 1970 – 1997
  
  Below is a composite of Sri Chinmoy’s comments with the original references noted between paragraphs. 1970 – 1997. Yoga guides life for the experience of existence. You may call this a theoretical experience. Yoga guides life towards the fulfilment of existence. This you must call a practical experience. Sri Chinmoy, Meditations: food for the soul … Read more →
- India -Nepal Publication for Yoga Day, June 2018
  
  On the occasion of the 4th International Day of Yoga, A souvenir book was presented with articles on Yoga which began with a composite of Sri Chinmoy’s comments on Yoga and the Spiritual Life. It begins with quote: Yoga guides life for the experience of existence. You may call this a theoretical experience. Yoga guides … Read more →
- The Seeker’s mind 1977 Apr 26
  
  Talk from book with same title: The seeker’s mind, Talks delivered at he UN, Agni Press, 1978 O mind, what are you doing to me? You are destroying all my divine possibilities. You are delaying indefinitely my supreme inevitabilities. O mind, what are you doing to me? I thought that you would teach my vital … Read more →
- Annam Brahma Restaurant Welcomes Women of Diplomatic Community
  
  On 13 July 1982 women of the diplomatic community enjoyed an afternoon of music and meditation at Annam Brahma Restaurant in Queens, New York. The programme included an introduction to meditation by members of the meditation group, a short inspirational film which had previously been used on television and a vegetarian luncheon. As a result … Read more →
- 50 Talks Highlighted for 50th Anniversary, March 2021
  
  Celebrating 50 Years with 50 Talks During his nearly four decades of service at United Nations Headquarters in New York, Sri Chinmoy offered many talks on meditation, spirituality and the inner and outer role of the United Nations. Following are just a few excerpts from his illumining lectures, which continue to offer great insight, wisdom … Read more →
- ASG R.Muller discusses “New Genesis” book with Meditation Group Feb 1983
  
  4 February 1983.IN THE BEGINNING 1983-02-05-05-Sri Chinmoy-holds-ASG-Robert-Muller-Book-New-Genesis – Assistant-Secretary-General, Robert Muller discussed his most recent book , New Genesis, at a meeting of the Meditation Group. The book is a collection of essays on the author’s search for a new global spirituality. Excerpts from his talk follow. “My fascination, my enthusiasm, for the United Nations … Read more →