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  • NELSON MANDELA 1918-2013 remembrance Dec 06-07

    NELSON MANDELA 1918-2013 remembrance Dec 06-07

    Members of the Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations participated in remembrance of Nelson Mandela in December 2013. “President Mandela’s heart is like a huge, spreading tree protecting all his brothers and sisters. President Mandela’s heart embraces each and every human life.” Selected Tributes by Sri Chinmoy President Mandela and Sri Chinmoy at the … Read more

  • “Liberia Day” Celebration 1978 ARTICLE : Join U.N. 2 Nov 1945

    “Liberia Day” Celebration 1978 ARTICLE : Join U.N. 2 Nov 1945

    On 3 November 1978 Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations sponsored a programme in honour of Liberia on the anniversary of its joining the United Nations on 2 November 1945. The “Liberia Day” celebration featured guest speaker Ambassador David M. Thomas of Liberia and a short film about a human settlement project … Read more

  • Harmony and Peace Art Exhibit with Desmund Tutu – Delegates Entrance UN GA Building 2012 Oct 14

    Harmony and Peace Art Exhibit with Desmund Tutu – Delegates Entrance UN GA Building 2012 Oct 14

    Scheduled for between 15 and 26 October 2012 at the United Nations, there was an exhibition of Paintings for World-Harmony and World Peace by artist Sri Chinmoy dedicated to a Culture of Peace, as expressed through the arts. (More on official opening on 15 October>)  See also: more photos at gallery http://www.worldharmonyrun.org/gallery/usa/2012/offroute/1014 visit by Ambassador … Read more

  • Ibrahim Gambari: UN Man of Hour Programme: 2002 Mar 04

    Ibrahim Gambari: UN Man of Hour Programme: 2002 Mar 04

    An event Honouring Professor Ibrahim Gambari, Under-Secretary-General took place on 04 March 2002. Songs composed by Sri Chinmoy were performed. The Peace Meditation Group Choir also recited together a quotation form Professor Gambari. Some  songs contained quotations of Professor Gambari set to Music by Sri Chinmoy.   See Music score of more songs in photo … Read more

  • 2013 Aug 22 Concert for 68th GA Session Opening. Hosted by Mali

    2013 Aug 22 Concert for 68th GA Session Opening. Hosted by Mali

    H.E. Ambassador Oumar Daou, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Mali to the UN and Mrs. Amalle Baba Lamine Keita Daou request the honour of your presence at a Concert on the occasion of the opening of Sixty-eighth Session of the General Assembly BY THE SRI CHINMOY BHAJAN SINGERS an international vocal and instrumental ensemble … Read more

  • New York Magazine – Sri Chinmoy and Nelson Mandela at U.N.  1990 July 16

    New York Magazine – Sri Chinmoy and Nelson Mandela at U.N. 1990 July 16

    New York Magazine on 16 July 1990, highlighted the meeting of Sri Chinmoy, leader of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations with Nelson Mandela after his speech to the U.N. General Assembly.   Download PDF 1990-07-jul-16-New-York-Magazine-CKG-Mandalla-meet-photo 1990-07-jul-16-New-York-Magazine-CKG-Mandalla-meet-text 1990-07-jul-16-New-York-Magazine-CKG-Mandalla-meet-text-2 1990-07-jul-16-New-York-Magazine-CKG-Mandalla-meet 1990-07-jul-16-New-York-Magazine-CKG-Mandalla-meet-crp Click on image below for larger or different resolution Photo – Image:

  • Archbishop Desmund Tutu – Lifting Up the World 2004 – Mar 16

    Archbishop Desmund Tutu – Lifting Up the World 2004 – Mar 16

    Some members of the Peace Meditation Group at the U.N. were on hand to greet, Nobel laureate, Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa. He received the “Lifting Up the World with a Oneness-Heart” Award from Sri Chinmoy. in a beautiful sunny room of the UN Plaza Hotel (more text photos to be added) from anahata … Read more

  • A Tribute to Sudan 1980 Oct 31

    A Tribute to Sudan 1980 Oct 31

    On 31 October 1980 H.E. Mr. Abdel-Rahman Abdalla, Permanent Representative of Sudan to the United Nations, joined members of the meditation group and delegates and staff for a tribute marking the twenty fourth anniversary of Sudan ‘s joining the United Nations. Following are excerpts from the programme, which included traditional music of Sudan. H.E. Mr. … Read more

  • Sri Chinmoy with Meditation Group: Agadir, Morocco 1985 Jan 04

    Sri Chinmoy with Meditation Group: Agadir, Morocco 1985 Jan 04

    AGADIR GOVERNOR MOVED BY INDIAN MASTER OF PEACE AGADIR, Morocco-The Governor of the province of Agadir met with Sri Chinmoy three times during the Master’s visit here, saying that he had never been as “happy and moved” before in his life. Some members from the Peace Meditation Group at the UN were present on the … Read more

  • Namibia Honoured and International Elephant Effort 1990- April 27

    Namibia Honoured and International Elephant Effort 1990- April 27

    Sri Chinmoy meditates with Namibia Foreign Minister Ben Gurirab at U.N. Church Centre programme. OPENS AFRICAN PROGRAMME NEW YORK-Sri Chinmoy gave the opening meditation at a programme April 27 commemorating Namibia’s entry into the United Nations. During the programme, he met with Foreign Minister Ben Gurirab of Namibia, as well as the ambassadors of Thailand … Read more

  • U Thant Peace Award to UN Under-Secretary-General Ibrahim Gambari,  UN Penthouse 3 July 2007.

    U Thant Peace Award to UN Under-Secretary-General Ibrahim Gambari, UN Penthouse 3 July 2007.

    Sri Chinmoy presents the U Thant Peace Award to UN Under-Secretary-General Ibrahim Gambari, in a ceremony held in the UN Dag Hammarskjold Library Penthouse on 3 July 2007.   More text to be added gallery:

  • President Nelson Mandela and First Lady Graça Machel,  visit to New York  –   20 September 1998

    President Nelson Mandela and First Lady Graça Machel, visit to New York –   20 September 1998

    Meeting with South African President Nelson Mandela and First Lady Graça Machel, during the President’s visit to New York to address the UN General Assembly  –   20 September 1998 President Nelson Mandela and First Lady Graça Machel meet with Sri Chinmoy on 20 September 1998 in New York. On 10 July 2000, President Mandela … Read more

  • “Liberia Day” Celebration SUMMARY : Join U.N. 2 Nov 1945

    “Liberia Day” Celebration SUMMARY : Join U.N. 2 Nov 1945

    On 3 November 1978 Sri Chinmoy Meditation at the United Nations sponsored a programme in honour of Liberia on the anniversary of its joining the United Nations on 2 November 1945. The “Liberia Day” celebration featured guest speaker Ambassador David M. Thomas of Liberia and a short film about a human settlement project in Liberia … Read more