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A Spiritual Lifter – Newsday – 1986 June 29 – Uses meditation
A Spiritual Lifter Chinmoy uses meditation to heave 1,300 pounds Link to PDF – Grey scale scan from Photocopy copy of OCR full text to be edited (Photo) Sri Chinmoy with one of the 40 who attended his meditation session … Read more
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Meditation Group Programmes in Secretariat News 1975 Nov 28
United Nations Headquarters, New York ‘ Meditation Group UNIS – UN Day Celebration – 24 Oct : Ahsrita the Magician and Irving the Fire-eater thrilled youngsters at the UN International School (UNIS) during a UN Day celebration programme there on … Read more
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Cartoon – “Secret Meditation Break at the U.N.” early 1980’s?
This cartoon was on a staff members wall for many years with the caption written in – “Secret Meditation Break at the U.N.” It was said to be put up in response to the fact that many of those who … Read more
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In Support of 41st Anniversary on UN Day 1986 – Oct 24
A number of friends and relatives of members of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations cooperated with other organizations to support various events around the world to call attention to the Forty First Anniversary of the United Nations on … Read more
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Peace Meditation leader at UN, “in Context” examples & photos
In response to queries regarding some photos of Sri Chinmoy at various events in the United Nations Community we created this draft page to be updated with links to related programmes added as time and resources allow…Enjoy,,,, Concert in … Read more
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1985 Works quietly for Peace at UN – Associated Press story – Nov 01
Featured Friday, Nov. 1, among the day’s top 15 stories, received by 1,400 newspapers worldwide. Guru works quietly for peace at U.N. Link to download PDF – Grey scale scan of photocopy see also: Quiet Quest to Sow Peace – … Read more
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Moving Meditation for UN Children’s Fund – UNICEF Info. Bulletin Issue 15, 1977
A service to UNICEF field offices, national committees, volunteer workers, government officials, information centres, teachers, lecturers , editors, newscasters and writers. CONTENTS — Issue Number Fifteen 1977 UNIVERSAL CHILDREN’S DAY CELEBRATED AT UN HEADQUARTERS PROGRESS REPORT ON INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF … Read more
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Peace Run 1989 announced – UN SG quote included in Thailand Dec 1988
Some members of Sri Chinmoy: the Peace Meditation at he United Nations were in Thailand at the end of 1988. On Dec 24th “The Nation” discussed the very successful Peace run in 1987 and the plans for 1989. It included … Read more
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Pilgram of Peace – Concerts – report from Bombay India 1986 Jul 23
Mention of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations as part of inspiration for Peace Concerts around the world: FREE PRESS BULLETIN Bombay, India July 23, 1986 Sri Chinmoy began his pilgrimage of peace 16 years ‘ago, in the United … Read more
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Yoga and the UN Culture of Peace at NYHQ 2016-Oct-28
Members of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations attended and participated in the event on 28 Oct 2016 described below: Report Excerpted from: http://www.srichinmoybio.co.uk/news/united-nations/yoga-and-the-un-culture-of-peace/ The Sri Chinmoy Choir had the honour of performing arrangements of Sri Chinmoy’s songs dedicated … Read more
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Community appreciates (Meditation Group member): muggers’ Nemesis, NY Daily News, 1981 Dec 27
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
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IYC AT JHARNA-KALA GALLERY – 1979 – Aug -14- Invite and Media coverage
The evening of 14 August 1979, the Mission of the Republic of Panama to the United Nations and the Meditation Group at the United Nations sponsored a reception in commemoration of the International Year of the Child, which was held … 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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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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Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan JOURNAL – For UN’s 50th 1995 Aug 31
Front cover and many articles related to the United Nations and spiritual values highlighted the BHAVAN’S JOURNAL VOI. :42 NO :2 AUGUST 31 , 1995 Our Cover : United Nations – 50th Anniversary In additon to articles on the UN … 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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1986 Seven Minutes of World Peace – UN Day – Associated Press – 24 Oct: 25 countries participate
See Associated Press article toward end of post below Some Highlights of AP Article: Secretary-General Message, The General Assembly Delegations observed the day by [passing 2 resolutions: : Continue efforts beyond year of Peace (1986); + other delegations : … Read more
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UNICEF Exec.Director, Grant congratulates Marathon Runners 1981 Oct 27
on 27 October 1981, James Grant, the Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) opened the meeting with all the staff at Headquarters in New York by congratulating the staff that had completed the NY City running Marathon … Read more
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“Meditation at the UN” – Article in CENTERPOINT NOW Magazine 2014
This article published by the World Council of Peoples for the United Nations quotes or refers to : Jan Eliasson, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations since June 2012, Dag Hammarskj, second UN Secretary-General, …. U Thant. who succeeded Dag … Read more
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1983 J. Illueca, Pres, UN General Assembly, U Thant Peace Award, Dec 03 SUMMARY NY Daily News
When Dr Illueca received the U Thant Peace Award, his many friends and admirers were thrilled to see his smile captured in the NY Daily News, Sunday, December 18, 1983 . (excerpt below) “The president of the United … Read more
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BVB World Music Festival – For UN’s 50th 1995 Aug 25
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan – World Music Festival – For UN’s 50th 1995 Aug 25 Sri Chinmoy opened the World Music Festival with his prayer song. Many members of the Peace Meditation group at he UN along with their family and … Read more
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Sri Chnmoy’s Followers at UNICEF – Staff News, Aug-Sep 1983
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
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Meditation Room : Ridiculous to Sublime – Cartoon 17 Jan 1971 & S-G Hammarskjold on “ROOM of QUIET”
The New Yorker Magazine of 16 January 1971 included a cartoon depicting the United Nations Delegates Lounge. Below Quote of one delegate saying to a frowning, pensive or discouraged looking fellow: “Dame it all, man, we have a Meditation Room … Read more
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Meeting with Pope John Paul II in Vatican 1987 Oct 14
On the 13th of October 1987, Sri Chinmoy opened and closed the 5 p.m. mass at St. Peter’s Basilica with a performance on the Vatican organ. On the 14th he met with Pope John Paul II, presenting the Pontiff with … Read more
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Draft with links -Media coverage relate to Meditation Group & Sri Chinmoy, SUMMARY 2014
here are links to some NYT and other media mention of Sri Chinmoy related activities. links usually have excerpts and scanned original. -sometimes the excerpt seems the best to Highlight what most important or interesting….. To be reformatted, consider add … Read more
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Sample Media mention of Peace Meditation 1975 -1995
Below are some samples of various expressed interest in the peace meditations at the UN and the related activities the members. Most related to support for goals of UN as well as peace walks and runs at various locations – … Read more
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1990 Peace Walk for U.N.Charter Day, Jun 25 – 26
Since 1983 United Nations delegates and staff have taken a moment from their busy schedules to express their hopes for world peace by participating in the Peace Walks From the NY Daily News: “REPRESENTATIVES of Egypt and Fiji carry copy … Read more
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Oneness-Arrival-Shore – 1988 Oct 05, OAS/88-03 publication
Contents – Summary UN peace-keepers win Nobel Peace Prize “In awarding their Peace Prize to the peace-keeping forces of the United Nations today, the Nobel Committee recognizes that the quest for peace is a universal undertaking involving all the nations … Read more
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1990′s brochure: Sri Chinmoy : the Peace Meditation at the UN
Not certain of exact date first issued – possibly towards end of 1980’s begin 1990’s Download PDF: 1990-12-dec-27-brochure-sc-peace-med-at-un-ocr 1990-12-dec-27-brochure-sc-peace-med-at-un Click on image below for larger or different resolution photo – Image:
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Time magazine of Meditation Group leader and Pres. Gorbachev 1991 Jul 20
The 1991 July 20 Issue of USA’s Time Magazine had mention of Sri Chinmoy and President Gorbachev meeting Download PDF: 1991-07-jul-20-time-mag-ckg-gorbachev-clip-spiritual-aid-photo 1991-07-jul-20-time-mag-ckg-gorbachev-clip-spiritual-aid-txt 1991-07-jul-20-time-mag-cover-ckg-gorbachev 1991-07-jul-20-time-mag-ckg-gorbachev Click image below for larger or different format Photo-Image
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1985 Peace Walk for U.N.Charter Day, Jun 25 – 26
Excerpt from Report of: The New York Times NEW YORK, THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 1985 NEW YORK Day by Day Walking for Peace Some talked, in New York they walked . The Secretary General and other diplomats marked the -10th anniversary … Read more
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Oneness-Arrival-Shore – 1988 Oct 12, OAS/88-04 publication
Contents – Summary THE INTERNATIONAL DRINKING WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION DECADE: A success story of the United Nations system and the international community at large Often, perhaps too often, the United Nations is criticized for perceived failure, without an understanding … Read more
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2000′s brochure: Sri Chinmoy : the Peace Meditation at the UN
Not certain of exact date first issued – possibly towards end of 1990′s begin 2000′s Download PDF: 2000-12-dec-27-brochure-sc-peace-med-at-un 2000-12-dec-27-brochure-sc-peace-med-at-un-ocr Click on image below for larger or different resolution photo – Image:
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N.Y. Times: Angels Church Meditation with Sr Chinmoy 1976 Feb 01
The New York Times mentioned the peace Meditation at the United Nations and the Dag Hammarskjold Lectures in it article of 01 February 1976 concerning meditation at All angles Church in Manhattan. Download a PDF: 1976-02-feb-01-ny-times-ckg-angles-church-meditation-photo 1976-02-feb-01-ny-times-ckg-angles-church-meditation-text 1976-02-feb-01-ny-times-ckg-angles-church-meditation-top Click … Read more
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Peace Meditation at UN -Sample Brochures 1970s to 1990s
Could be organized differently: eg. by year latest first? or latest last? or by format: “2 UP” =scanned with two pages facing up “3Fold” = scanned both sides. the one page, 2 sided sheet was then folded in thirds. or … 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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Meditation Group member statement in GA Hall includes “Bud is not a Flower” 1990 Mar 27
A member of the Sri Chinmoy: the Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations spoke in a meeting of UN, UNICEF and UNDP community held in the UN General Assembly Hall in March of 1990. During his remarks Adhiratha Keefe … Read more
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Oneness-Arrival-Shore – 1988 Oct 24, OAS/88-05 publication
Contents – Summary MANY WAYS TO HONOUR UN DAY The world is gearing up for UN Day, and some groups are planning to spread their celebrations over several days. At UN Headquarters, a peace walk, a one-mile run, two concerts, … Read more
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1984 Peace Walk for UN Charter Day June 25 & 26
Some 275 UN staff and delegates from 80 countries in the Peace Walk. Mr. W. Almoslechner, Austria, receives a copy of the Charter of the United Nations from Ambassador Jacobs, Antigua and Barbuda. SOME 275 UN staff and … Read more
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People Magazine on Sri Chinmoy – Hope of Path to Paradise 1976 Jan 18
…Writes, Paints and holds out a hope of path to Paradise…. Download PDF: 1976-01-jan-18-people-magazine-sri-chinmoy-text 1976-01-jan-18-people-magazine-sri-chinmoy Click on image below for larger or different resolution Photo – Images
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B. Oneness Earth – SUPPLEMENT – CBS TV – Holiday Season 1977 Dec UN: Peace Meditation Event
See Also: A. SUMMARY excerpts of quotes of participants: oneness-earth-universal-unity-for-holiday-season-programme/ which appeared in the 1977 Devoted Report to the Secretary-General. Download: Oneness Earth , booklet supplement in pdf format: https://www.srichinmoypeacemeditationatun.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/pma-1977-dec-14-oneness-earth-ocr.pdf C Brief Report also appeared in Dec 1977 “Meditation at … Read more
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United for Culture of Peace Through Interfaith Harmony 2013-Feb-14
Members of the Sri Chinmoy: the Peace Meditation at the UN Choir performed in the UN General Assembly Hall on 14 February 2013. The Programme was cosponsored by: the President of the 67th General Assembly The Committee of Religious NGOs … Read more
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Oneness-Arrival-Shore – 1988 Nov 05, OAS/88-06 publication
Contents – Summary SANDY DAVIDSON: ABOVE AND BEYOND The 1988 New York City Marathon is just around the comer, and every one of the 20,000 runners probably has an interesting tale to tell about his or her sports career. Few, … 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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Sports Illustrated : Mandela Lifted by Sri Chinmoy, 1999 Apr 05
Sri Chinmoy, Leader of the Peace Meditation at the United nations was featured in the USA Magazine: Sports Illustrated of 05 April 1999. It included a photo of South African President, Nelson Mandela, being lifted by the meditation teacher. Download … Read more
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Swims in 35 locations for UN International Year of Peace 1986
Swims for the International Year of Peace During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International … Read more
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Martin Luther King: Humanity’s Aspiration-Hero – PHOTOS 1977 Nov 29
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
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Sri Chinmoy: Peace Meditation at UN – A UNICEF Presence 1996 jun 30
This article appeared in the double issue number 2 -3 of the 1996 United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Staff News Who climbs icy cliffs, runs marathons, competes in the Inter-Agency Games, directs a Fitness Centre, hosts concerts and caters banquets? … Read more
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Sri Chinmoy on efforts at UN – Excerpt from interview by Le Monde Paris, Sept 1984
SRI CHINMOY ON HIS EFFORTS AT THE UNITED NATIONS An Excerpt from an interview by LE MONDE Paris, September 1984 LE MONDE: Since 1970 you have been the leader of a meditation group at the United Nations. What is its purpose? … Read more