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.
'I could find out myself, but it was so much easier asking your soul'
Mridanga Spencer Ipswich, United Kingdom
Running for Peace
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
The first time that I really understood that I had a soul
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
An intense, concentrated Fire
Toshala Elliott Auckland, New Zealand
I just knew from the moment I saw him
Ashrita Furman New York, United States
So much longing, for something
Pushpa rani Piner Ottawa, Canada
A Flame in my Heart
Adesh Widmer Zurich, Switzerland
A disciple re-incarnates
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
Sri Chinmoy's opening meditation at the Parliament of World Religions
Pradhan Balter Chicago, United States
President Gorbachev: a special soul brought down for a special reason
Mridanga Spencer Ipswich, United Kingdom
Why run 3100 miles?
Smarana Puntigam Vienna, Austria
Your life's responsibilities compel you to develop inner strength
Pradhan Balter Chicago, United States
In the Right Place, At the Right Time
Eshana Gadjanski Novi Sad, SerbiaSuggested videos
interviews with Sri Chinmoy's students
Running for peace in the South Pacific
Nirbhasa Magee Dublin, Ireland
Selfless Service
Brian David Seattle, United States
My first impressions of Sri Chinmoy's philosophy
Lunthita Duthely Hialeah, United States
When I met Sri Chinmoy for the first time
Baridhi Yonchev Sofia, Bulgaria
No prior experience needed
Samalya Schafer Berlin, Germany
My spiritual search from childhood
Hemabha Jang Jeonju, South Korea
My evolving relationship with my spiritual Teacher
Pradeep Hoogakker The Hague, Netherlands
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