Sri Chinmoy:
The Peace Meditation at the United Nations

  Download PDF: 1988-10-oct-24-un-day 1988-10-oct-24-un-day-intro-script 1988-10-oct-24-un-day-intro-script 1988-10-oct-24-un-day-program-script-includes-for-lfts (very early draft) 1988-10-oct-24-un-day-extra-invite-note-to-ambassadors Click on image below for larger or different resolution photo – Image:  Introductions to Related events: Sample from `1988: Peace Walk for UN Day, Seven Minutes of Silence, Lifting up the World with a Oneness – Heart. End of Country Walks segments:  We have … Read more →

Draft under construction – for edit consolidation and links to related Seven Minutes of World Peace is a global observance of peace that will join together simultaneously individuals, groups and organizations around the world for seven minutes of silence. This year, Seven Minutes of World Peace will be held from 1:00-1:07 pm Eastern Standard Time … Read more →

Interfaith Prayer Breakfast for the opening of the 48th Session of the UN General Assembly and the International Day of Peace, hosted by H.E. Ambassador Emilio Cardenas, Permanent Representative of Argentina to the UN  –  21 September INVITATION The Permanent Representative of Argentina to the United Nations H.E. Dr. Emilio J. Cardenas requests the honour … Read more →

SRI CHINMOY: THE PEACE MEDITATION AT THE UNITED NATIONS INTERFAITH PRAYER BREAKFAST COMMEMORATING THE UNITED NATIONS MILLENNIUM GENERAL ASSEMBLY 26 September 2000 Programme Musical Invocation:      Premik Russell Tubbs Master of Ceremonies:  Dr. Kusumita P. Pedersen Silent Meditation:         All present Song for Peace:                The Singers of The Peace Meditation Welcome:                      … Read more →

After an early Morning Peace Walk 20 September 1988 to celebrate the opening of the General Assembly and the International Day of Peace, an interfaith  prayer breakfast was held in the Church Center across the street from the Secretariat. In an eloquent tribute to the spirit of the United Nations, Ambassador Douglas Roche of Canada, … Read more →

Sri Chinmoy meditated with participants at the Interfaith Prayer Breakfast held for United Nations diplomats and staff members on Sept. 16 to commemorate the opening of the General Assembly. Earlier that morning there was a seven-mile peace walk through Manhattan. THE PEACE WALK Series of Worldwide Peace Walks Held on: Tuesday, 16 September 1986, The … Read more →

To Join Humanity in Peace WHAT IS IT? Seven Minutes of World Peace is a global observance of peace that will join together simultaneously individuals, groups and organizations around the world for seven minutes of silence. This year, Seven Minutes of World Peace will be held from 1:00-1:07 pm Eastern Standard Time on United Nations … Read more →

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.                                                              … Read more →

 Monday and Tuesday • 23 & 24 October 1989 • United Nations Garden . Walk for your country (see schedule) • A silent, nation by nation relay walk around an area of the North Garden. • Preamble to the United Nations Charter will be carried by each national group and passed to the next group. … Read more →

Possible use as idea or background for future project: This text would required some insert of references to prayers mentioned or quoted for the different faiths if to be adapted or used in various media or contexts: Better to use “A” Prayer for Peace than “The” Prayer for peace in each of the faiths represented… … Read more →

What Is The Peace Walk? On Tuesday, 19 September 1989- the United Nations International Day of Peace-people in dozens of cities on six continents will walk for peace in a contemplative spirit. Walkers will carry the flags of their own nations or of the United Nations. Prominent world citizens, including diplomats, public servants, sports personalities, … Read more →

To below document gives some indication of finances required for expenses associated with: 3 annual Peace Walks at UN HQ : (Sep – open GA; Oct 24- UN Day; June 26 – UN Charter Signing Day) Peace Run from Lake Success to Manhattan and the Interfaith Prayer Breakfast for opening of GA and international Day … Read more →

Draft under construction– In July of 1975, members of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations were involved with the first “National Day of Prayer Observance at the United Nations. The event was favourably covered by the NY Times with an interfaith photo of Sri Chinmoy presiding during a silent meditation with the representatives of … Read more →

 To Join Humanity in Peace WHAT IS IT? Seven Minutes of World Peace is a global observance of peace that will join together simultaneously individuals, groups and organizations around the world for seven minutes of silence. This year, Seven Minutes of World Peace will be held from 1:00-1:07 pm Eastern Standard Time on United Nations … Read more →

Sri Chinmoy offered a moment of silence at an Interfaith Celebration of Commitment to the Work of the UN, marking the opening of the 54th Session of the UN General Assembly, with guests of honour Secretary-General Kofi Annan and GA President Theo-Ben Gurirab, held at St. Bartholomew’s Church  –  16 September 1999 Add better pictures … Read more →

World Gratitude Day was celebrated by the meditation group 22 September 1980 in the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium. World Gratitude Day is an international day of thanksgiving, falling on the autumnal equinox, and celebrated in several Member States. Guest speaker for the occasion was Sister Janet Richardson, who offered remarks on behalf of the Holy See … Read more →

  dates of Photos to be determined and moved to other related posts   Gallery 2: Gallery from RZ -Peace Walks – uncertain dates of photos  

under construction SRI CHINMOY: THE PEACE MEDITATION AT THE UNITED NATIONS INTERFAITH PRAYER BREAKFAST FOR THE OPENING OF THE 56TH SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 6 September 2001 Programme Musical Invocation Premik Russell Tubbs Master of Ceremonies Dr. Kusumita P. Pedersen Silent Meditation All present Song for Peace The Singers of The Peace Meditation Welcome … Read more →

We Invite your participation in Seven Minutes of World Peace on Sunday, 24 October – UN Day. Peace-lovers around the world will observe seven minutes of silence for peace at the same hour – the equivalent in your local area of 1 p.m. to 1:07 p.m. New York time (Eastern Daylight Time), or 17:00 to … Read more →

National Day of Prayer Observance The sixth of May was proclaimed the National Day of Prayer by United States President Ronald Reagan, as a time for individuals and groups ” to turn to God in prayer and meditation.” 7 May 1982 In the spirit of this proclamation the meditation group again coordinated a programme at … Read more →

The meditation group held a special U.N. prayer vigil at Headquarters on Thursday, 14 May 1981, to pray for the quick and complete recovery of Pope John Paul 11, after an attempt on his life the previous day. Asking the gathering to pray with him, Sri Chinmoy concentrated on a photograph of the Holy Father … Read more →

Photos and text to be better identified Rijuta Tooker with Sri Chinmoy in Photo  

early years to present samples especially pf the moment of silence. some just not necessarily of moment of silence.

 19 September 1995, Interfaith Prayer Breakfast for the opening of the 50th Session of the UN General Assembly, hosted by H.E. Ambassador Herman Leonard de Silva, Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the UN. More text and Photos to be added as available.         Gallery:

Interfaith Prayer Breakfast for the opening of the 51st Session of the UN General Assembly, hosted by H.E. Ambassador Robert H. Millette, Permanent Representative of Grenada to the UN – 11 September 1996   SRI CHINMOY: THE PEACE MEDITATION AT THE UNITED NATIONS INTERFAITH PRAYER BREAKFAST FOR THE OPENING OF THE 51sT SESSION OF THE … Read more →

Silence and Sound” – an Interfaith observance of the World Day of Prayer. The Meditation Group officially observed the Days of Prayer with a special function at the United Nations on Monday, 5 April 1976 An Inter-Faith Observance of The World Day oí Prayer at the United Nations Contents Opening Silent Prayer – Sri Chinmoy, … Read more →

14 Sep 2004, Members of the Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations attended the Interfaith Prayer Service of  commitment to the work of the United Nations. Secretary-General Kofi Annan gave the Convocation Address. The founder of the Peace Meditation Group the UN, , Sri Chinmoy, led a Silent Prayer during the observance. The event … Read more →

  To commemorate the National Day of Prayer, on 24 Jul 1975, Sri Chinmoy presided over an Interfaith gathering of representatives from the six major religions. The New York Times reported: ‘most representative gathering of religious leaders ever held in the city’. – quote to NYT from Rev. Dr. Dan M. Potter, executive director of … Read more →

This is Part (A): Contents, preface, dedication. National Day of Prayer Observance at the United Nations July 24, 1975 Contents Preface – Background and Summary of Programme A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America for National Day of Prayer, 1975. Telegram to President Ford from leader of Meditation Group, Sri Chinmoy … Read more →

Inspired by the observance of a “Minute of Silent Prayer or Meditation” at the opening of each United Nations General Assembly, the Meditation Group at the U.N. co-sponsored a special programme to commemorate the opening of the thirtieth session of the General Assembly, in a spirit of rededication to the lofty aims and ideals of … Read more →

Members of the Peace Meditation and others in the U.N. Community along with the delegates to the Convention being held in NYC and interested Public were invited to attend an interfaith Service on 11 Jul 1976. The event was sponsored by The Sacred Fire Bicentennial Group and the Council of Churches of the City of … Read more →

National Prayer Day Observed at UN – July 24, 1975 See below for details of: Part B – Prayers of Participating Clergy Welcome and Introduction , Meditation Group at the UN Some two hundred years ago, the Second Continental Congress set aside a Thursday in July as a National Day of Prayer. We thank you … Read more →

Draft Under construction: Beginning in  early 1980’s the Peace Meditation at the United Nations began organizing early morning peace walks to celebrate the opening of the U.N. General Assembly in September. After a few years these events were often followed with a interfaith Prayer Breakfast for the U. N. Community. Below are some links to … Read more →

Sri Chinmoy was invited to take part in the interfaith service at the Islamic Cultural Center of New York on September 12 or 21, 1993 for the opening of the UN General Assembly.     list of peace med had as: Sri Chinmoy offered the opening prayer at an interfaith service held at the Islamic … Read more →

Members of the Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations attended the Interfaith Prayer Service Honoring the Opening of the 61 st United Nations General Assembly, September 12th, 2006. St. Batholomew’s Church. The founder of the Peace Meditation Group at the UN, Sri Chinmoy, led a Silent Prayer during the observance.       Photos or … Read more →

Well over 100 individuals from more than 20 countries, joined with family members of former United Nations Secretary General U Thant in Yangon. In celebration of U Thant’s 103rd Birth Anniversary . UN dignitaries,  members of Sri Chinmoy:the Peace Meditation at the UN in NY, international singers, interfaith leaders and local community members participated in … Read more →

Programme Musical Invocation         Premik Russell Tubbs Master of Ceremonies     Dr. Kusumita P. Pedersen Silent Meditation              All present Song for Peace                 The Singers of The Peace Meditation Welcome                           H. E. Dr. Peter Tornka Permanent Representative of Slovakia to the United Nations The Leaders in Prayer: BUDDHISM The Reverend Dr. Chung Ok Lee Head … Read more →

Members of the Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations attended an Interfaith Celebration of Commitment to the Work of the United Nations, St. Batholomew’s Church Park Avenue at 51 st Street New York City Wednesday, 16 September 1998 The founder of the Peace Meditation Group at the UN, Sri Chinmoy, led a Silent Prayer … Read more →

For a number of years there were interfaith Prayer services to honour the work and commitment of the United Nations, the General Assembly and the Secretary-General.   Sri Chinmoy on a number of occasions offered an opening silent meditation at Interfaith such events  held in New York and at the UN since 1975,* His offering … Read more →

National Prayer Day Observed at UN – July 24, 1975 See below for details of: Part (D) Selected Readings + America the Beautiful ( Four Stanzas) Introduction –  Poetry – search for ways of manifesting inner spiritual vision The growth of America, as the experience of a country, has many parallels to the growth of an individual … Read more →

On 25 April 1997, Secretary-General Kofi Annan and Mrs. Nane Annan (right, in front of flags) were honoured at a Solemn Interfaith Service of Commitment to the Work of the United Nations held at St. Bartholomew’s Church in New York City.   Some twenty-five religious and spiritual leaders participated in the service. Sri Chinmoy (foreground), … Read more →

Date between 1982-Nov to Feb 1983 , Originally was to be in Nov 1982, (in time for actual 25th anniversary of the redesign of the Meditation Rom at UN) was postponed to fit various participants schedules. 25th Anniversary of redesigned _Meditation –  Room of Quiet” at UN. Secretary-General, Javier Perez De Cuellar Accepts first Declaration … Read more →

The prayer breakfast,  included brief prayers and remarks by members of six religions. Sri Chinmoy opened the event with a silent meditation. The breakfast is held annually in conjunction with an early morning “Peace Walk through the streets of Manhattan by U.N. delegates and staff carrying their national flags. The Peace Walk is one of … Read more →

SRI CHINMOY: THE PEACE MEDITATION AT THE UNITED NATIONS INTERFAITH PRAYER BREAKFAST FOR THE OPENING OF THE 53RD SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 10 September 1998 Programme Musical Invocation:                      Premik Russell Tubbs Master of Ceremonies:                  Dr. Kusumita … Read more →

Readings from the prayers of the Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, Sufi … traditions *Interludes of classical music *Excerpts from a play dedicated to the spirit of America written by Sri Chinmoy INTERFAITH OBSERVANCE of  NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER *** HUNTER COLLEGE AUDITORIUM FRIDAY MAY 14, 1976 6 o’clock p.m. * Admission free    All are welcome … Read more →

INTRODUCTION 8 July 1988. Sri Chinmoy, who holds meditations at the United Nations and the U.S. Congress, was invited to the Pentagon to hold a special meditation for members of the Department of Defense.  Edward Winchester, President of the Pentagon Meditation Club, escorted Sri Chinmoy on a personal tour of the Pentagon – explaining his … Read more →

National Prayer Day Observed at UN – July 24, 1975 See below for details of: Part (C) Telexed or Delivered Prayers The following prayers were delivered or telexed to the National Day of Prayer Observance at the U.N. Committee. Algernon D. Black, Leader Emeritus, The Society of Ethical Culture in the City of New York.43 … Read more →

Members of the United Nations community and the Meditation Group offered their prayer and inner support for Pope John Paul I in a special ceremony on 11 September 1978, held in the Chapel of the Church Center for the United Nations. The opening prayer was given by Sri Chinmoy, after which Sister Janet Richardson of … Read more →