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
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Sanchita Fleming Ottawa, Canada
The Random Dog
Toshala Elliott Auckland, New Zealand
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Pushpa rani Piner Ottawa, Canada
The day I saw my Guru for the first time
Natabara Rollosson New York, United States
Learning to love songs ever more
Patanga Cordeiro São Paulo, Brazil
The Ever-Transcending Goal
Preetidutta Thorpe Auckland, New Zealand
Reflections on meditation
Janaka Spence Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The first time we met our Guru
Kaivalya, Devashishu and Sahadeva Torpy London, England
If I could remember this in my daily life now, I'd be a very high soul
Charana Evans Cardiff, Wales
If a wish comes from the soul, it will be granted
Kamalakanta Nieves New York, United States
The spiritual life is normal to me
Shankara Smith London, United KingdomSuggested videos
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How meditation helped me swim the English Channel
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My typical day
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Growing up on Sri Chinmoy's path
Aruna Pohland Augsburg, Germany
An airport meditation experience
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
Sri Chinmoy's vision of the Peace Run
Harita Davies New York, United States
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Baridhi Yonchev Sofia, Bulgaria
Self-transcendence in meditation
Kailash Beyer Zurich, Switzerland
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