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• April 14th Celebrating 50 Years with 50 Talks

  During his nearly four decades of service at United Nations Headquarters in New York, Sri Chinmoy offered many talks on meditation, spirituality and the inner and outer role of the United Nations. Following are just a few excerpts from his illumining lectures, which continue to offer great insight, wisdom and hope for a peaceful oneness-world. […]

• September 17th Seven Minutes of World Peace Heralds Upcoming UN International Day of Peace 2020

  “Seven Minutes of World Peace” heralded the upcoming UN International Day of Peace with a global seven-minute observance of Peace on 17 September 2020.  This moment of peace was observed by many around the world simultaneously on that day, through prayer, meditation or simply a heartfelt yearning for peace. “Peace will come about in the […]
• April 14th Answers to 50 Questions Highlighted for 50th Anniversary

  During his nearly four decades of service at United Nations Headquarters in New York, Sri Chinmoy was asked hundreds of questions on meditation, spirituality and the inner and outer role of the United Nations. Following are just a few excerpts from his illumining answers, which continue to offer great insight, wisdom and hope for a peaceful […]
• February 21st UN International Mother Language Day 2020

  On 21 February 2020, the Peace Meditation Choir was invited by H.E. Ambassador Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN, to perform at an International Mother Language Day celebration at UN Headquarters. Held in Conference Room 4 and webcast on UN TV, the programme was organized by the Permanent Mission of Bangladesh, in […]

• November 13th 25th Anniversary of “Peace-Blossom-Fragrance” – Selected Poems on Peace

  Through his meditations at the UN and his artistic and poetic expressions of peace, Sri Chinmoy brought together members of the international community in dedication to the goal of a global oneness-family. On 13 November 2019 members of the Peace Meditation Group observed the 25th Anniversary of the composing of 700 poems by Sri Chinmoy, […]
• August 23rd Sri Chinmoy Poetry Festival 2019 Celebrates the UN

  The 10th annual Sri Chinmoy Poetry Festival celebrated the United Nations and peace, and was attended by UN delegates and staff, academics and poetry lovers from around the world. The Poetry Festival took place in conjunction with a Convention attended by over 1500 of international members of the Sri Chinmoy Centre, held in New York […]
• June 21st UN International Day of Yoga, 21 June 2019

  Recognizing yoga’s universal appeal, on 11 December 2014, the United Nations proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga by General Assembly resolution 69/131.  The International Day of Yoga aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga. The 2019 main events for the 5th International Day of Yoga at UN Headquarters in New […]
• February 21st UN International Mother Language Day 2019

  On 21 February 2019, the Peace Meditation Choir was invited by H.E. Ambassador Masud Bin Momen, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN, to perform at an International Mother Language Day celebration at UN Headquarters. Held in Conference Room 2, the programme was cosponsored by the Permanent Missions of Bangladesh, Guatemala, Mozambique, Nigeria and Papua […]

• December 6th 50th Anniversary of Sri Chinmoy’s First Talk to the UN Community: “The Song Universal”

  On 6 December 2018 members of the Peace Meditation Group celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Sri Chinmoy’s first talk to the UN community. Sri Chinmoy offered this lecture, entitled “The Song Universal,”  the evening of 26 November 1968 at the Church Center for the United Nations, The event was arranged by those who felt Sri […]
• November 30th Premiere of “Eternal Journey”, a Film Featuring Legendary Violinist L. Subramaniam

  UN delegates and staff enjoyed an evening of music for peace at the premiere of Eternal Journey, a film featuring legendary violinist Maestro L. Subramaniam improvising to archival video performances of Sri Chinmoy’s instrumental renditions of his melodies. The event was held on 30 November 2018 at the Harbor Grand Studio in Manhattan. Dr. Subramaniam […]
• July 20th UN International Day of Yoga, 20 June 2018

  Recognizing yoga’s universal appeal, on 11 December 2014, the United Nations proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga by General Assembly resolution 69/131.  The International Day of Yoga aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga. The 2018 main events for the 4th International Day of Yoga at UN Headquarters […]
• July 20th India-Nepal Souvenir Publication for Yoga Day, 21 June 2018

  Under the direction of Ambassador M.S. Puri, the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal, brought out a souvenir publication on the occasion of the 4th UN International Day of Yoga on 21 June 2018, in collaboration with the Madan Mohan Malviya Mission, an educational and service organization. Issued in English, Hindi and Nepalese, with messages from the President […]
• July 19th Exhibition of Paintings for Happiness at the United Nations, 19 March-6 April 2018

    An Exhibition of Paintings for Happiness was on display at the United Nations from 19 March-6 April 2018, kindly sponsored by the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Bhutan to the UN, in cooperation with the Jharna-Kala Art Foundation and the Sri Chinmoy Centre. The exhibit was in honour of the “International Day of […]
• July 18th Opening Reception for the Exhibition of Paintings for Happiness at the United Nations, 20 March 2018

  Following are excerpts from remarks offered on 20 March 2018 at the Opening Reception for the Exhibition of Paintings for Happiness at the United Nations. Ms. Nilima Silver, Master of Ceremonies and General Secretary, Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations: Good evening. My name is Nilima Silver, and I would like to […]
• June 24th UN International Mother Language Day 2018

  On 21 February 2018, the Peace Meditation Choir was invited by H.E. Ambassador Masud Bin Momen, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN, to perform at an International Mother Language Day celebration at UN Headquarters in New York. Held in Conference Room 4, the programme was co-sponsored by the Permanent Missions of Bangladesh, Colombia, Fiji and […]

• November 17th Singers Perform at the Institute of International Social Development 2017 Award Ceremony

  Singers from Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations were invited to perform songs composed by Sri Chinmoy, dedicated to the UN and peace, for the 2017 Award Ceremony of the Institute of International Social Development (IISD), an NGO in special consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council. Sharon Hamilton-Getz, Vice President of […]
• October 10th Daw Aye Aye Thant, daughter of third UN Secretary-General U Thant, Receives Sri Chinmoy Culture-Light Award

  On 10 October 2017, Daw Aye Aye Thant, daughter of the third UN Secretary-General, U Thant, and President of the U Thant Institute, received the Sri Chinmoy Culture-Light Award. Also present were two special guests, who were both previous recipients of the Culture-Light Award. Offering some reflections on U Thant was H.E. Ambassador Davidson Hepburn, […]
• October 10th Ambassador Hepburn’s Remarks at Sri Chinmoy Street and Heart-Garden Ceremony

  The morning of 10 October 2017, local officials, former Olympians and community leaders participated in the 11th anniversary dedication of the Sri Chinmoy Street and Heart-Garden in Flushing Meadows Corona Park*, Ambassador Davidson Hepburn was the keynote speaker. His remarks appear below. “Distinguished Guests and Dear Friends, “I am extremely happy and honoured to be […]
• October 2nd UN International Day of Non-Violence, with Keynote Address by Ambassador P.A. Nazareth, 2 October 2017

  The UN International Day of Non-Violence was commemorated on 2 October 2017 at the the Palais des Nations, the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), sponsored by the Permanent Mission of India in Geneva, with support from the Cultural Diplomacy and Outreach Section of UNOG. Ambassador Pascal Alan Nazareth, author of the widely acclaimed book Gandhi’s Outstanding Leadership, delivered the […]
• September 7th UN High-Level Forum on The Culture of Peace, September 2017

  The Peace Meditation Choir was honoured to offer songs of peace composed by Sri Chinmoy at the United Nations High-Level Forum on The Culture of Peace held in the UN General Assembly Hall the morning of 7 September 2017.  The event was convened by the President of the 71st Session of the General Assembly, H.E. Mr. […]
• July 31st Songs for the United Nations and Peace

  Songs Dedicated to the United Nations and the World Community Over the course of his 37 years of service to the United Nations, Sri Chinmoy wrote hundreds of songs dedicated to the vision and mission of the UN, and a selection of these compositions is offered here. Sri Chinmoy taught these songs to the members […]
• July 1st U Thant Peace Award

  The U Thant Peace Award was established by Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations in honour of the third Secretary-General of the United Nations, who was a deeply contemplative world-server. At the invitation of U Thant, in 1970 Sri Chinmoy began conducting at United Nations Headquarters the twice-weekly Peace Meditations, which continue […]
• June 27th Essays and Poems

  For over 37 years, Sri Chinmoy graced the halls of the United Nations, and his prolific outpouring of essays, poems, artwork and songs dedicated to the UN inspired the fourth UN Secretary-General Javier Pérez de Cuéllar to call Sri Chinmoy “the heart of the United Nations.” Sri Chinmoy also delivered a considerable number of talks […]
• June 26th Selected Questions and Answers

  During lectures and meetings of the Peace Meditation Group at UN Headquarters in New York, Sri Chinmoy was asked many questions about meditation, spirituality and the inner and outer role of the United Nations. Below are just a few of his interesting and illumining answers. which continue to offer great insight, wisdom and hope for […]
• June 25th Paintings for World Peace and Harmony, UN Geneva, June 2017

    Several hundred of Sri Chinmoy’s Paintings for World Peace and Harmony were on exhibit from 6 to 16 June 2017 at the Palais des Nations, the United Nations Office at Geneva. The exhibit was sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Bangladesh in Geneva, with support from the Cultural Diplomacy and Outreach Section of the […]
• June 24th UN International Day of Yoga, 21 June 2017

  In 2014, the United Nations proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga. The 2017 main events at UN Headquarters in New York, held on 20 and 21 June, were organized by the Permanent Mission of India in association with the UN Department of Public Information and the World Health Organization. On 20 June, […]
• June 23rd International Day of Yoga 2017 – Activities at the UN and Elsewhere

      Excerpt from San Diego Union Tribune  Yoga fest draws big crowd to Balboa Park “Pilgrimage of the Heart, a local group that runs two yoga studios and follows the teachings of Sri Chinmoy, hosted the festival.”  To celebrate the United Nations International Day of Yoga, a local group hosted more than 500 people […]
• June 21st Quotes on Yoga by Sri Chinmoy, for International Yoga Day, 21 June 2017

  In honour of the International Day of Yoga, proclaimed by the UN General Assembly as 21 June each year, these messages are presented by Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations, in conjunction with the Sri Chinmoy Centre, an NGO affiliated with UN/DPI. The traditional yogic exercises attempt to place the body in […]
• June 13th Who is fit for Yoga? Souvenir for Yoga Day, 21 June 2017

  On the occasion of the 3rd UN International Day of Yoga on 21 June 2017, the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal, under the inspired leadership of Ambassador M.S. Puri, brought out a souvenir publication comprised of contributions from masters and practitioners of Yoga with their varied interpretation of this science. Issued in English and Hindi, with messages from […]
• June 5th Selected Photos-with Sri Chinmoy

   
• February 21st UN International Mother Language Day, 21 February 2017

    On 21 February 2017, the Peace Meditation Choir was invited by H.E. Ambassador Masud Bin Momen, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN, to perform at an International Mother Language Day celebration at UN Headquarters in New York.   Held in Conference Room 4, the programme was co-sponsored by the Permanent Missions of Bangladesh, […]

• October 28th Yoga and the UN Culture of Peace, United Nations, 28 October 2016

  The Peace Meditation Choir had the honour of performing arrangements of Sri Chinmoy’s songs dedicated to the UN and peace at a programme entitled “Yoga and the UN Culture of Peace.” The event was held at the United Nations in the prestigious Economic and Social Council Chamber the evening of 28 October 2016. Hosted by His […]
• February 3rd Interfaith Harmony: Implementing Sustainable Development Goals, 3 February 2016

  On 3 February 2016, the Peace Meditation Choir was invited to perform songs by Sri Chinmoy dedicated to the UN and peace at a programme honouring World Interfaith Harmony Week, held in UN Conference Room 1 . The initiative of H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz, UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, in partnership with […]
• February 2nd Concerts by Sri Chinmoy Bhajan Singers

  For over three decades, the Sri Chinmoy Bhajan Singers, led by Ranjana K. Ghose, have offered numerous concerts of Sri Chinmoy’s music at UN Headquarters in New York, kindly sponsored by Ambassadors from many different countries. Below are photos from a few of their recent concerts. Click here for the full UN TV webcast of […]
• February 1st Invitation to Meditate at the UN

  Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations is an association of UN delegates, staff, accredited press correspondents and NGO representatives that holds ongoing peace meditations and other programmes at the UN in support of the highest goals of the United Nations. Those holding valid grounds passes for UN Headquarters are welcome to join […]

• December 14th International Day of Yoga -Resolution adopted by UN on 11 December 2014

   UN International Day of Yoga, was first proposed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his speech to the General Assembly in September 2014. The Assembly later unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing that “wider dissemination of information about the benefits of practising yoga would be beneficial for the health of the world population,” and declaring […]
• February 12th World Interfaith Harmony: Vital for Peace and Development, 12 February 2014

  On 12 February 2014, the Peace Meditation Choir participated in a programme to honour World Interfaith Harmony Week held in the Trusteeship Council Chamber. The initiative of H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz, UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, in conjunction with the Committee of Religious NGOs, was entitled “World Interfaith Harmony: Vital for Peace […]

• February 14th Special Event Marking Interfaith Harmony Week, 14 February 2013

  On 14 February 2013, a special event was held in the General Assembly Hall to mark World Interfaith Harmony Week (1-7 February), as proclaimed by the General Assembly in resolution 65/5. Entitled “United for a Culture of Peace through Interfaith Harmony”, the event was hosted by the President of the General Assembly; the UN Educational, […]

• October 15th Exhibition of Paintings for World Harmony, UN General Assembly Building, October 2012

  Sri Chinmoy’s Paintings for World Harmony were on display in the UN General Assembly Building, in the prestigious exhibit space of the Delegates Entrance, from 15 to 26 October 2012. The exhibition was dedicated to a Culture of Peace and was cosponsored by the Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the UN; the Jharna-Kala Art Foundation; […]
• October 14th Archbishop Desmond Tutu Visits Exhibition of Paintings for World Harmony, 14 October 2012

  Sri Chinmoy’s Paintings for World Harmony were on display in the General Assembly Building, in the prestigious exhibit space of the Delegates Entrance, from 15 to 26 October 2012. (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 Chowdhury  to the Gallery on October 25th. Exhibit Preview: […]
• October 2nd UN International Day of Non-Violence, with Keynote Address by Ambassador P.A. Nazareth, 2 October 2012

  A programme organized by H.E. Ambassador Hardeep Singh Puri, Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, commemorated the UN International Day of Non-Violence on 2 October 2012 in the ECOSOC Chamber at UN Headquarters in New York. H.E. Mr. S.M. Krishna, External Affairs Minister of India, presided, and H.E. Mr. Vuk Jeremic, President of the General Assembly, […]
• January 21st U Thant’s 103rd Birth Anniversary, Yangon, Myanmar, 21 January 2012

  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, international singers, interfaith leaders and local community members participated in programmes at two […]

• October 20th World Interfaith Harmony Week – UN General Assembly Resolution 65/5

  The UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 65/5 on 20 October 2010 proclaiming the first week of February every year as the World Interfaith Harmony Week between all religions, faiths and beliefs. The resolution “encourages all States to support, on a voluntary basis, the spread of the message of interfaith harmony and goodwill in the world’s […]

• October 30th Memorial Tribute by Daw Aye Aye Thant, 30 October 2007

  During the Celebration of the Life of Sri Chinmoy, held at the United Nations on 30 October 2007, Daw Aye Aye Thant,  daughter of Secretary-General U Thant and Founder and President of the U Thant Institute, offered the following tribute:   “I am greatly honoured to have this opportunity to pay my respect and offer […]
• September 6th Prayer and Meditation Q&A

  During lectures and meetings of the Peace Meditation Group at UN Headquarters in New York, Sri Chinmoy was asked many questions about meditation, spirituality and the inner and outer role of the United Nations. Below are many of his interesting and illumining answers pertaining specifically to prayer and meditation, as excerpted from My Meditation-Service at the […]
• September 4th Resources

  Publications for the Fiftieth Anniversary of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations: The Song Universal – 50th Anniversary of First Talk for UN Community 13 Poems for 25th Anniversary of “Peace Blossoms Fragrance“ The Vision of the United Nations: A Oneness-World-Family, PART 1 – Answers to 50 Questions PART 2 – 50 […]
• July 11th Additional Questions and Answers

  During lectures and meetings of the Peace Meditation Group at UN Headquarters in New York, Sri Chinmoy was asked many questions about meditation, spirituality and the inner and outer role of the United Nations. Below are just a few of his interesting and illumining answers. which continue to offer great insight, wisdom and hope for […]
• July 2nd Meditation: Introduction, Techniques and Tools

  Videos Introducing Meditation In a series of videos called MEDITATION-SILENCE Sri Chinmoy himself explains what meditation is and demonstrates it through various clips taken from TV interviews and other events. View: Meditatation-Silence at Sri Chinmoy TV.   Music for Meditation For many individuals, music is an indispensable part of the spiritual and inspirational  life, and daily meditations can […]
• June 28th U Thant Peace Award to Daw Aye Aye Thant, 28 June 2007

  On 28 June 2007, Sri Chinmoy had the honour of presenting the U Thant Peace Award to Daw Aye Aye Thant, U Thant’s daughter, at Aspiration-Ground meditation garden in Jamaica Hills, New York. Accompanying her was her husband, Tyn Myint-U. Following are excerpts from Aye Aye’s remarks after the presentation: “It was such a moving, […]

• September 16th Interfaith Celebration, 16 September 1998

  Sri Chinmoy offered the closing silent prayer during the Interfaith Celebration of Commitment to the Work of the United Nations, held at St. Bartholomew’s Church on 16 September 1998. The Interfaith Center of New York in association with the Temple of Understanding coordinated the event, with guests of honour UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan and President […]

• April 25th Interfaith Service of Commitment, 25 April 1997

  On 25 April 1997, UN 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), leader […]

• December 31st Questions and Answers from My Meditation-Service at the UN for 25 Years

  During lectures and meetings of the Peace Meditation Group at UN Headquarters in New York, Sri Chinmoy was asked many questions about meditation, spirituality and the inner and outer role of the United Nations. Below are many of his interesting and illumining answers, as published in My Meditation-Service at the United Nations for 25 Years, which […]
• December 31st Imagination and Meditation

  During a meeting of the Peace Meditation Group on 8 January 1976, Sri Chinmoy offered these illumining insights into using imagination to help raise our consciousness or improve our meditation, as excerpted from My Meditation-Service at the United Nations for 25 Years. “Inside us are many worlds; imagination is one of them. We have a free […]
• April 14th Guidance from Answers to “Meditation Related” Questions

  This selection of answers to “meditation related” questions provides practical guidance on meditation and concentration techniques. These answers also appear in a 2020 publication which highlights 50 answers covering many more topics. The excerpts were selected from a collection of more than 400 answers that Sri Chinmoy offered during the first 25 years of the […]
• April 14th Meditation Guidance from Talks at the UN

  Through talks and answers to questions offered at the United Nations, the members of the Peace Meditation Group as well as the wider UN community received valuable inspiration and guidance from Sri Chinmoy. Below are some excerpts from talks given over the years pertaining to concentration, meditation and contemplation that aspiring practitioners from various traditions […]

• July 15th Excerpts from “Garland of Nation Souls”: Talk at UN – 1970

  The Garland of Nation-Souls1 Highlighted Excerpts: The nation that soulfully cries for inner development and devotedly cries for outer growth can alone be in the vanguard of the teeming nations. A nation falls when it deliberately and vehemently resists the idea of being on the side of Truth. A nation can flourish when it loves […]

• September 16th U Thant Island

  On 16 September 1977 the Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations dedicated a small island in the East River, adjacent to U.N. Headquarters, to the memory of the late Secretary-General U Thant. State authorities gave permission for the Meditation Group to beautify the island and build a monument, with Governor Hugh Carey sending an […]

• December 31st Concentration, Meditation and Contemplation

  At meetings of the Peace Meditation Group at the UN, Sri Chinmoy was often requested to define concentration, meditation and contemplation, and tell how they differ from each other. Below is his answer to one such question, as excerpted from Earth’s Cry Meets Heaven’s Smile, Part 2.    Concentration “Concentration. When we concentrate, we focus all […]
• December 12th Tribute Lecture to U Thant, 12 December 1974

  Sri Chinmoy delivered the following tribute to U Thant on 12 December 1974, as part of his continuing Dag Hammarskjöld monthly lecture series at the United Nations, held in the Dag Hammarskjöld Library Auditorium at UN Headquarters in New York.   The Chosen Instrument of God U Thant was a chosen instrument of God. U Thant was […]
• November 25th Secretary General U Thant – Biographical Data

      U Thant, the third Secretary-General of the United Nations, was chosen to head the world body in November of 1961 after Secretary-Genera1 Dag Hammarskjold was killed in an air crash in September of the same year. U Thant retired at the end of his second term and died on 25 November 1974 in […]
• March 5th U Thant and Sri Chinmoy

  In 1970, Secretary-General U Thant invited Sri Chinmoy to conduct twice-weekly peace meditations for UN delegates and staff at UN Headquarters in New York. Since then, Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations, as the Group is known, has continued its meditations and has sponsored an ongoing series of programmes, lectures and concerts […]

• May 25th U Thant’s Remarks at the Premiere of Sri Chinmoy’s Play about the Buddha

  A Buddhist by tradition, U Thant was guest of honour at the premiere of Sri Chinmoy’s play about the life of the Buddha, performed in Harrison, New York, on 25 May 1973. Following are U Thant’s remarks on that occasion: “Revered and highly esteemed Sri Chinmoy, and brothers and sisters, it is a great privilege to […]

• July 15th The Garland Of Nation-Souls – UN World Youth Event 1970 Jul

  15 July, 1970, A Talk by Sri Chinmoy coinciding with  “The World Youth Assembly (WYA)”* (*WYA sponsored by the United Nations during July of 1970. as part of the observance of the twenty-fifth Anniversary of the UN) The Garland Of Nation-Souls “Each nation has five members in its family: Inspiration, aspiration, realisation, revelation and manifestation. […]
• July 15th U Thant quoted on privilege of working at UN

  Excerpt: ‘Supremely significant are the words of the Secretary General, U Thant: “I can think of no worthier task for a man or a woman to be engaged in than that of creating the tools for international co-operation and working for the betterment of his fellow human beings.“ Also, the Secretary-General soulfully affirms: “Our work […]

• November 26th Full text of “The Song Universal” – Talk for the UN Community on 26 November 1968

  The Song Universal is freedom. Freedom from what? Freedom from limitations, freedom from imperfections and freedom from ignorance. Man is in stark bondage. Nevertheless, man has the power deep within to cut asunder the teeming ties that have bound him and forced him to launch into the sea of uncertainty. Four thousand years ago the […]