Sport & Athletics
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Interfaith Tennis Classic for Religious and Spiritual Teachers 1987 – 1992?
Members of the Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations were pleased to be involved with organizing and inviting their friends to be part of a number of Sri Chinmoy Interfaith “Tennis Classic for Religious and Spiritual Teachers” This delightfully … Read more
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1991 Peace Run for the United Nations (Lake Success to NY UN Hq. – 18.5 mil – Apr 07)
On 7 April 1991, United Nations delegates and staff together with local runners participated in the Peace Run for the United Nations, a group relay run in support of the United Nations work for peace. The 18.5-mile course began at … Read more
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1991 Global Peace Run Launched Apr 19
An Olympic-style round-the-world relay, the 1991 Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run, started on 19 April 1991 at the Dag Hammarskjold Plaza. This biennial event, which was first run in 1987, is a series of national and international relays spanning six … Read more
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Tennis Tournaments for the United Nations Community 1992 – 1997
Men’s and women’s singles tournaments for the United Nations community were organised in May 1991 by the Peace Meditation Group. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * … Read more
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Sports for Peace: European Parliament, Brussels; International Olympic Committee, Switzerland .
Sri Chinmoy hands the peace torch from Peace Run ’91 to Mr. Enrique Baron Crespo, President of the European Parliament, on 6 June 1991 in Brussels. Sri Chinmoy meets with Mr. Juan Aruonio Samaranch, President of the International Olympic Committee, … Read more
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Meditation for Peace at the New York Games – 1992
Sri Chinmoy offers a meditation for world peace at the New York Games – organised by the New York Road Runners Club on 20 July 1992 – before presenting Carl Lewis with the gold medal for 100 meters. * … Read more
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Fred Lebow – A celebration of his life (a) Contents and Introduction 1994
TABLE OF CONTENTS and (a) INTRODUCTION to Programme in Honour and Celebration of the Life of Fred Lebow A special programme in honour and celebration of the life of Fred Lebow was held at the United Nations on Tuesday, 18 … Read more
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Fred Lebow – A celebration of his life (b) Programme and Statements
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
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Fred Lebow – A celebration of his life (c) Tributes received from around the world
This is part: (c) Tributes received from around the world – some of the many tributes received from athletes, officials and media representatives to be read out at the programme – in Honour and Celebration of the Life of Fred … Read more
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Fred Lebow – A celebration of his life (d) A Special Friendship – Stories, photos – and correspondence between Sri Chinmoy and Fed Lebow
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
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2001 Peace Walk for U.N.Charter Day, 26 Jun
Peace Walk for United Nations Charter Day – Tuesday,26 June 2001 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. During … Read more
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1999 Peace Walk for UN Day 22 Oct
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. During the ceremony, the Preamble to the United Nations Charter is … Read more
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1995 Peace Walk for UN Day Oct 27
CO-SPONSORS HE Mr. Reaz Rahman, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh HE Mr. Edward A. Laing, Permanent Representative of Belize H.E. Mr. Slavi Pashovski, Permanent Representative of Bulgaria HE M. Boubacar Toure, Permanent Representative of Guinea-Bissau H.E. … 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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England to France Channel Swim for 40th Anniversary of UN 1985
A member of the Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations successfully swam across the channel between England and France in honour of the 40th anniversary of the United Nations on 10th September of 1985 in 14 hours and 51 … Read more
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Secretary-General to Sri Chinmoy, Letter 1989 May 17 “Efforts in Cause of Peace”
17 May 1989 Dear Sri Chinmoy, Your energetic efforts in the cause of peace have again been brought to my attention. The current Peace Run 1989 is a case in point. This is but a brief note to express appreciation … Read more
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1989 Peace Run for the United Nations (Lake Success to NY UN Hq. – 18.5 mil.) Jun 17
On 17 Jun 1989, United Nations delegates and staff together with local runners participated in the Peace Run for the United Nations, a group relay run in support of the United Nations work for peace. The 18.5-mile course began at … Read more
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1997 Peace Run for the United Nations (Lake Success to NY UN Hq. – 18.5 mil – Apr 05)
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1999 Peace Run for the United Nations (Lake Success to NY UN Hq. – 18.5 mil) – Sep 25
On 25 September 1999, United Nations delegates and staff together with local runners participated in the Peace Run for the United Nations, a group relay run in support of the United Nations work for peace. The 18.5-mile course began at … Read more
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1995 Peace Run for the United Nations (Lake Success to NY UN Hq. – 18.5 mil) – Apr 01
On 1 April 1995, United Nations delegates and staff together with local runners participated in the Peace Run for the United Nations, a group relay run in support of the United Nations work for peace. The 18.5-mile course began at … Read more
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1983 Peace Walk For UN Charter Day, Jun 23 – 24
Image and description From Diplomatic World Bulletin: Text from Diplomatic World Bulletin: “UN delegates joined over 200 Mission nationals and UN Staff in a “Peace Walk for United Nations Charter Day” – a two-day relay walk in the Rose Gardens … Read more
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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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1988 Peace Walk for U.N.Charter Day, Jun 23 – 24
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. During … GENERAL Introduction for PEACE WALKS AT THE UNITED NATIONS Peace … Read more
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1989 Peace Walk for U.N.Charter Day, Jun 23 & 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. During … GENERAL Introduction for PEACE WALKS AT THE UNITED NATIONS … 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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1990 Peace Walk + Prayer Breakfast for Open of UN Gen Assembly and Int’l Day of Peace Sep 18
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. GENERAL Introduction for PEACE WALKS AT THE UNITED NATIONS … Read more
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1997 Peace Walk for U.N.Charter Day, Jun 30
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 GENERAL Introduction for PEACE WALKS AT THE UNITED NATIONS Peace Walks … Read more
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1999 Peace Walk for U.N.Charter Day, Jun 25
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 GENERAL Introduction for PEACE WALKS AT THE UNITED NATIONS Peace Walks are … Read more
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2000 Peace Walk for U.N.Day, Oct 24
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 GENERAL Introduction for PEACE WALKS AT THE UNITED NATIONS Peace Walks … Read more
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1997 Peace Walk for U.N. Day, Oct 24
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 Peace Walk for United Nations Day Friday, 24 October 1997 Since 1983 … Read more
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Runners’ Dinner: Church Center for UN 29 Jan 1979 – Athletics & Spirituality
Ultra-marathoner Ted Corbitt; Dr. Norb Sander, Director of the Preventive and Sports Medicine Center in City Island, New York; and Sri Chinmoy were guest speakers at an unusual dinner combining athletics and spirituality. It was held at the Church Center … Read more
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Peace run Launch and World Record Poetry Recitation – 2014 Apr 10
A Poem of Sri Chinmoy the founder of the Peace and World Harmony Runs is to be recited in many Languages on 10 April 2014. Sri Chinmoy was also the leader fo the Peace Meditation group at the United Nations … Read more
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1987 Press Conference at UN Hotel Announces Oneness – Home World Peace Run
Sri Chinmoy, Members of the Peace Meditation at the UN, media corespondents and other guests attended a New York press conference on 03 Feb 1997 to announce the kick off the “Oneness – Home” world Peace Run Among the celebrities … Read more
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1987 Peace Run Circles Globe through 6 Continents: Jul 1987 report
Members of the Peace Meditation Group have participated in and or supported the longest relay run in history – an unprecedented peace journey through six continents. It has won the support of heads of state, major sports and entertainment figures … Read more
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1987 Jul Peace Run for the United Nations – Lake Sucess to U.N. HQ.
A group run in support of the United Nations} work for peace (not a race). Lake Success) Long Island to United Nations Headquarters Sponsored by: the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in cooperation with The United Notions Staff Recreation Council-Relaxation Club … Read more
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Art Show and “Lifting Up the World” for UN Community – SUMMARY -1988 Sept
The New Yorker Magazine and Classical Keyboard Instruments jointly sponsored an exhibition of Sri Chinmoy’s Jharna-Kala paintings on Sept. 15 at Buchman Hall on the upper East Side of Manhattan.. Afterwards, Sri Chinmoy went to a nearby gym and lifted … Read more
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“Lifting Up the World” for UN Community 1988 Sept 15 > More>PHOTOS
This page and Gallery below have additional PHOTOS from 15 September 1988. For Summary of event see also : Art Show and “Lifting Up the World” for UN Community 1988 Sept The Award Presentation recognized the recipients: “inspired and … Read more
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PEACE LIFTS – at UNICEF House, World with a Oneness Heart more PHOTOS -1988 sep 20
This post and Gallery below have More Photos from the Sept 1988 activity held in the park that is next to UNICEF House in NY. For initial report of event and some photos see also: PEACE LIFTS – James Grant, … Read more
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PEACE LIFTS – James Grant, EXD UNICEF, World with a Oneness Heart SUMMARY – 1988 sep 20
“Now that peace is breaking out everywhere, we have to help push it up,” said James Grant, Executive Director of UNICEF, before he was physically lifted on a special apparatus by Sri Chinmoy, leader of the Peace Meditation at the … Read more
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1995 Oneness-Home Peace Run Closing ceremony with UN Delegates 14 Aug
Closing ceremony of the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run 1995, Held at the Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, with participation by UN delegates – 14 August Sri Chinmoy with he Peace Torch Sri Chinmoy ( the founder ) with the … Read more
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1987 Self Transcendence Award : April 01
Jack Keefe, 71, was awarded the Sri Chinmoy Self- Transcendence Award April 1. The Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence Award is given individuals who in their own lives overcame great obstacles to improve and perfect themselves and society and thus inspire others … Read more
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1990 – Ultrarunning’s Big Lift – USA Sports Illustrated May 28 issue
The peace meditations at the UN led by Sri Chinmoy were briefly mentioned in the midst of a 3 page article on ultra Running in the popular USA 28 May 1990 magazine ” Sports Illustrated”. Excerpt below: …’ tale of … 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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U.N. DAY RUN FOR UNICEF – 1976 Oct 24 Edinburgh to London
Sixteen young men ran a 450-mile relay from Edinburgh to London to raise money for UNICEF and promote the ideals of the United Nations in conjunction with U.N. Day on 24 October. The runners were all students of spiritual Master … Read more
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Fun Runs for the UN Community, 1983 May 20 & 22
Friday and Sunday, 20 and 22 May 1983 , sponsored by the Peace Meditation Group at the UN. Quote: Mr. Allan Robertson, Chief of the UN’s Commercial Management Service… Upon the conclusion of the ever-popular Fun Runs held on Friday … Read more
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Swim 01, Hiroshima Japan for UN’s Year of Peace 1986 – Jan 01
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 Year of Peace. for More information and … Read more
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Swim 02, Nagasaki Japan for UN’s Year of Peace 1986 – Jan 6
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 Year of Peace. Their first swim was … Read more
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Swim 03, Fernandina Beach, Florida, USA for UN’s Year of Peace, 1986 Feb 08
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 Year of Peace. Their first swim was … Read more
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Swim 04, Savannah Beach, Georgia, USA for UN Year of Peace, 1986 – Feb 08
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 Year of Peace. Their first swim was … Read more
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Swim 05 Jacksonville Beach, Florida, USA for UN’s Year of Peace, 1986 Feb 09
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 Year of Peace. Their first swim was … Read more