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Recently, the Singers from Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations were invited to perform at the World Interfaith Harmony programme, organized by the UN Alliance of Civilizations. The program was held on 12 February 2014 in the UN Trusteeship Council Chamber and also webcast on UN Television.
50 selected recordings for Sri Chinmoy's 50th anniversary in the West
A selection of 50 memorable audio recordings from Radio Sri Chinmoy to mark Sri Chinmoy's 50th anniversary since arriving in the West (New York) on 13th April, 1964.
Recently, the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home peace run visited Kusadasi in Turkey. The run was organised by volunteers both locally and from the international peace run. The focus of this one-off Peace Run was the Peace and Friendship Square in the heart of beautiful Kusadasi, on Turkey's Aegean coast.
Participants in the peace run, pose for a photo by the statue of peace and friendship.
Many runners, including members of the Kusadasi track team joined in the run.
Songs about Jesus Christ
At Radio Sri Chinmoy, we have recently published a new album of songs about Jesus Christ - performed by Agnikana's group.
The songs were recorded during a performance of the play ‘The Son’ in Karlínské Spektrum Theatre in Prague during February 2008. The Son, is a play written by Sri Chinmoy about the Saviour Christ. View: Christ Songs by Agnikana's group
In the forward to the play, Sri Chinmoy writes:
“Jesus son of God, avatar of the Western consciousness. Jesus accepted a mortal body so he could reveal man’s immortality. Jesus accepted a man’s consciousness so he could fulfil the divine consciousness. Jesus accepted bodily pain so he could offer the world eternal joy. Jesus accepted betrayal so he could teach the world the meaning of forgiveness.
Tributes to Nelson Mandela
On Friday 14 December 2013, members of the UK Sri Chinmoy Centre offered a prayerful tribute to the life of Nelson Mandela. Approximately 30 members offered a few impromptu songs, readings and poems in front of Nelson Mandela's statue in Parliament Square, London.
Beginning at around 7.30pm, the centre members sang several songs, composed by Sri Chinmoy and dedicated to Nelson Mandela. This included four songs of Nelson Mandela's words set to music.
Throughout the past few days, Mandela's statue had received a growing collection of bouquets as people came to offer their respect. During the ceremony, a party of schoolchildren came to the statue; they offered a candle in front of this poem garland.
Nelson Mandela (1918 - 2013)
Nelson Mandela, one of the world's most admired leaders, recently passed away aged 95; Mandela personified South Africa's transition to democracy and was greatly admired for his generosity of spirit and moral courage. Nelson Mandela was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 (jointly with F W De Klerk) Throughout his 95 years, Mandela sacrificed his life for the ideals of justice and peace and gave inspiration to millions across the world.
“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.”
— Nelson Mandela
Sri Chinmoy met Nelson Mandela on a number of occasions, and said Nelson Mandela was one of the persons' he admired most [1]. Sri Chinmoy wrote a book on Nelson Mandela entitled 'Nelson Mandela: The Pinnacle-Pillar of Mother Earth' The book is a tribute to the ideals and vision of Nelson Mandela.
Nelson Mandela and Sri Chinmoy meet at the United Nations June 1990
Sri Chinmoy also awarded Nelson Mandela the U Thant Peace Award in 1996, for Mandela's commitment to the ideals of peace, forgiveness and harmony.
Nelson Mandela and Sri Chinmoy in 1996, ANC headquarters.Some selected quotes by Sri Chinmoy on Nelson Mandela:
Nelson Mandela:
The pinnacle-pillar
Of Mother Earth.
Wherever he goes,
He carries with him
The tears and smiles
Of sweetness-love.
My Guru, Sri Chinmoy - book by Manatita
Manatita Hutchinson, a student of Sri Chinmoy for over 30 years, has recently written a book about Sri Chinmoy and being on Sri Chinmoy's path.
Peace run in Africa
The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home peace run is currently travelling through the great continent of Africa. The run has already visited South Africa, Ethiopia and Zambia, and in coming weeks, the Peace Run team will visit countries, such as Zimbabwe, Kenya, Burundi and Ruwanda. A full itinerary can be viewed here - Africa Peace Run
The Peace Run team comprises international volunteers from Africa and around the world; the aim of the run is to spread the ideals of friendship, peace and harmony. It provides a dynamic way for people to share their aspirations for peace and a better world. Young and old have already enthusiastically embraced the Peace Run as it makes its way around Africa.
A great feature of the Peace Run is the spontaneous meetings. Many people see the flaming torch and join in for a while, as the run passes by the side of the road.
Prague concert at Dvorak hall
Recently, the Prague Sri Chinmoy Centre organised a Songs of the Soul concert at the prestigious Rudolfinum's Dvořák Hall. The concert featured excerpts from Sri Chinmoy's own recorded concert performances and also live performances by Gandharva Loka. Gandharva Loka, who have performed at venues across the globe, offered their arrangements of Sri Chinmoy's music to a packed audience. Other performers on the night included: Alap (duduk) and Lukas (percuse), Adesh (sitar) and Sadanand (tabla), Paree's singing group, Premik (flute) and Vapushtara with a version of Rama Ramgava (piano).
Orchestra on stage.
Tejvan wins UK national cycling title
Tejvan Pettinger from the Sri Chinmoy Cycling Team won the 2013 UK national hill-climb championship, one of the main races on the UK cycling calendar.