Prayer or silence day – event
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Interfaith Celebration, 1998 Sep 16 – Commitment to Work of UN
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 … Read more
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1985 Seven Minutes of World Peace – Oct 24 Brochure and sample of city proclamations
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 … Read more
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Part 3-09C CHECK Interfaith Service for Work of UN and General Assembly 1997 – 2006
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 … Read more
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1991 Seven Minutes of World Peace on U.N. Day, 24 Oct
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
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Interfaith National Prayer Day Observed at UN (c) Telexed or Delivered Prayers
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 … Read more
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Interfaith National Prayer Day Observed at UN (d) Selected Readings + America the Beautiful ( Four Stanzas)
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, … Read more
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1989 Peace Walk for UN Day and Seven Minutes silence of World peace Oct 24
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 … Read more
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Interfaith Service for Work of United Nations 1997 Apr 25
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 … Read more
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VIDEO Prayer-Breakfast – 3rd Draft Script, 31 July 1989
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 … Read more
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Interfaith Observance – World Day of Prayer 1976 April
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 … Read more
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Meditation Room UN 25 Yr. : Presentation to SG, 1st “Declaration World Thanks..” 1982 – 83
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 … Read more
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1989 Peace Walk + Prayer Breakfast for Open of UN Gen Assembly and Int’l Day of Peace Sep 19
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 … Read more
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Interfaith Prayer Service 2004 Sep 14 – Commitment to UN
Members of the Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations attended the Interfaith Prayer Service of commitment to the work of the United Nations on 14 September 2004. The founder of the Peace Meditation Group, Sri Chinmoy, led a Silent … Read more
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1994 Peace Walk + Prayer Breakfast for Int’l. Day of Peace & 50th Anniv UN General Assembly 20 Sep
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 … Read more
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1989-Peace Walks, Run and Prayer Breakfast estimated year expense Dec 27
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 … Read more
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Interfaith Observance – 1975 National Day of Prayer, United Nations + NY Community – media report
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 … Read more
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Interfaith Prayer Breakfast, 1998 Sep 10 – for Opening 53rd UN General Assembly
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 … Read more
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1988 Peace Walk for UN Day & 7 Minutes Silence of Peace Oct 20, 21, 24
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 … Read more
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Interfaith National Prayer Day Observed at UN (a) Contents, Preface, Dedication
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 … Read more
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Interfaith Observance of USA National Day of Prayer 1976 May 14 Hunter College NYC
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 … Read more
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1984 Seven Minutes of World Peace – Oct 24
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 … Read more
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Commemoration Opening 30th Session UN General Assembly 12 Sep 1975 – Interfaith
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 … Read more
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Meditation at the USA Pentagon 1988 Jul 08
INTRODUCTION 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 on 8 July 1988. Edward Winchester, President of the … Read more
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Interfaith Celebration Commitment to Work of UN, 54th General Assembly 16 Sep 1999
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 … Read more
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Inter faith Service for Convention Delegates, NYC 11 Jul 1976
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 … Read more
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Interfaith Prayer Breakfast for 51st Session UN General Assembly – 1996 Sep 11
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 … Read more
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Celebration of World Gratitude Day 1980 Sep 22
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 … Read more
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Interfaith National Prayer Day Observed at UN (b) Prayers of Participating Clergy
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 … Read more
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Prayer or Silence Day or Event – Peace Meditation at U.N.: 2014 list update
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 … Read more
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Peace Walk, 7 Min Silence: sample Photos 1980s-1990s Oct 24 UN Day
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Interfaith Prayer Breakfasts for U.N.Community – partial SUMMARY
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 … Read more
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Seven Minutes of World Peace – Summary 2014 Jan
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 … Read more
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Interfaith Prayer Breakfast for opening of 56th Session UN General Assembly, 2001 Sep 06
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. … Read more
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Interfaith service at Islamic Cultural Center of N.Y, Sep 12 or 21, 1993 for open of UN General Assembly.
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 … Read more
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1993 Interfaith Prayer Breadfast commemorating UN International Day of Peace 21 Sept.
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 … Read more
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1999 Seven Minutes of World Peace 24 Oct UN Day, World Wide
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 … Read more
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Interfaith Prayer Service, 2006 Sep 12 – Honouring 61st UN General Assembly
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 … Read more
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Interfaith Prayer Breakfast, 2000 Sep 26 – Honouring Millennium UN General Assembly
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 … Read more
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Day of Prayer 1982 May 07
National Day of Prayer Observance …. 13 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.” … Read more
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U Thant’s 103rd Birth Anniv. Myanmar 21 Jan 2012 Yangon:
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 … Read more
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1988 Prayer Breakfast – International Day of Peace & Opening UN General Assembly, Sep 20
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 … Read more
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Prayer Service for Pope John Paul II 14 May 1981
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 … Read more
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Interfaith Prayer Breakfast for Opening of 54th U.N. General Assembly 09 Sep 1999
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 … Read more
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1986 Peace Walk for UN Gen. Assembly: Day of Peace, Prayer Breakfast 16 Sep
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. … Read more
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Prayer Ceremony for Pope John Paul I 1978 Sep 11
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 … Read more