8 March
Seven Minutes of World Peace
On 21 September, the International Day of Peace, members of the Sri Chinmoy Centre from all around the world took part in Seven Minutes of World Peace. This initiative was first inaugurated in 1984 by Sri Chinmoy, in his capacity as leader of The Peace Meditation at the United Nations.
Since its inception, individuals and groups from around the world have joined to offer their heartfelt wishes for a better world. It is a soulful prelude to the United Nations Peace Bell Ceremony, which marks the global International Day of Peace.
Sri Chinmoy wished to be remembered as a student of peace, feeling that the cultivation and sharing of inner peace was the most valuable thing we can do.
“This world of ours has everything save and except one thing: peace. And this peace has to start from within. If I have peace of mind, then only can I be of help to you. If you have peace of mind, then only can you be of help to me.”
Sri Chinmoy
Around the world, students of Sri Chinmoy continue to observe this important day of peace with these seven minutes of silence, which participants can use to pray and meditate for peace in the world.
Further reading
- Seven Minutes of World Peace website
- Seven Minutes of World Peace at Sri Chinmoy.org
- Seven Minutes of World Peace at Student of Peace
Meditation experiences
More stories from Sri Chinmoy's students.
No Fear, Only the Heart’s Concern
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
So much longing, for something
Pushpa rani Piner Ottawa, Canada
Breaking the world record for the longest game of hopscotch
Pipasa Glass & Jamini Young Seattle, United States
Sri Chinmoy's biography, written by one of the most famous Bengali authors
Mahatapa Palit New York, United States
In the Right Place, At the Right Time
Eshana Gadjanski Novi Sad, Serbia
All I needed was the Supreme, and I would always win
Pragati Pascale New York, United States
Meditation Nights at the Sri Chinmoy Centre
Preetidutta Thorpe Auckland, New Zealand
The day when everything began
Bhagavantee Paul Salzburg, Austria
'Always say things in such a way as to inspire people, not discourage them'
Pradhan Balter Chicago, United States
A love that was thick like butter
Mahatapa Palit New York, United States
Meeting Sri Chinmoy for the first time
Janaka Spence Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Connecting the dots
Lunthita Duthely Hialeah, United States
I just knew from the moment I saw him
Ashrita Furman New York, United StatesSuggested videos
interviews with Sri Chinmoy's students
Meditation: you make progress just by doing it
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
Siblings on a spiritual path
Pranlobha Kalagian Seattle, United States
What drew me to Sri Chinmoy's path
Nikolaus Drekonja San Diego, United States
What is it like on the Peace Run?
Nikolaus Drekonja San Diego, United States
My well-scheduled day
Jayasalini Abramovskikh Moscow, Russia
Sri Chinmoy's vision of the Peace Run
Harita Davies New York, United States
Humorous moments with Sri Chinmoy
Toshala Elliott Auckland, New Zealand
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