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.
If I could remember this in my daily life now, I'd be a very high soul
Charana Evans Cardiff, Wales
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Akuti Eisamann Connecticut, United States
The day when everything began
Bhagavantee Paul Salzburg, Austria
“Where there is heart, always there is a way.”
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
In the Whirlwind of Life
Pradeep Hoogakker The Hague, Netherlands
The first time that I really understood that I had a soul
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
Now you are in the boat
Kaushalya Casey Toronto, Canada
Your life's responsibilities compel you to develop inner strength
Pradhan Balter Chicago, United States
If a wish comes from the soul, it will be granted
Kamalakanta Nieves New York, United States
Meditation Nights at the Sri Chinmoy Centre
Preetidutta Thorpe Auckland, New Zealand
It does not matter which spoon you use
Brahmacharini Rebidoux St. John's, Canada
A Divine Phone Call
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
Running for Peace
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New ZealandSuggested videos
interviews with Sri Chinmoy's students
My typical day
Pranlobha Kalagian Seattle, United States
Where the finite connects to the Infinite
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
How Sri Chinmoy appreciated enthusiasm
Prachar Stegemann Canberra, Australia
Selfless Service
Brian David Seattle, United States
Running a Six-Day Race
Ratuja Zub Minsk, Belarus
My favourite part of Sri Chinmoy's path
Muslim Badami Auckland, New Zealand
How can we create harmony in the world?
Baridhi Yonchev Sofia, Bulgaria
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