Sri Chinmoy taught a philosophy of self-transcendence – the effort and determination to go beyond our limitations and discover our own inner and outer capacities. What gives life its value, If not its inner cry For self-transcendence? – Sri Chinmoy 1 Through his various prolific activities in fields such as sport, weightlifting, music and writing, [...]
Peace Prize for Desmond Tutu
Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu was recently presented with the first Sri Chinmoy Peace Prize for his dedication to fostering the ideals of peace in the hearts and lives of millions worldwide. Sri Chinmoy met with Desmond Tutu on numerous occasions. In 2004, Sri Chinmoy offered Archbishop Desmond Tutu the ‘Lifting up the World [...]
The Silent Mind
Sri Chinmoy gives several practical ways to keep the mind silent during meditation. What can we do about thoughts on a practical level? Let us take thoughts as individuals and take the mind as a room that we live in and own. We have to bolt the door to our mind-room from the inside and [...]
Feats of Strength and Inner Peace
The film Challenging Impossibility gives a unique insight into how Sri Chinmoy used weightlifting to inspire other people, and also the link between outer strength and inner peace. The film is playing at the Tribeca film festival and has gained significant interest for its inspirational message. In a A Monument to Strength as a Path [...]
2011 6 and 10 Day Race
The Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team are currently promoting the 16th edition of the 6 and 10 day ultra day event in Flushing Meadows, New York. photo by Prabhakar. more photos at Sri Chinmoy Races Related 6 and 10 Day Race at Sri Chinmoy Races. For results and latest updates. Utpal’s blog on the race at [...]
Sri Chinmoy’s Music
Sri Chinmoy was a prolific composer and performed on a variety of instruments. ” When somebody is singing or playing music, it is very easy for us to identify with it because we are on the same level. But music can be found everywhere. Music is oneness with God’s Infinity, Eternity and Immortality. Music is [...]
Challenging Impossibility
A short film about the weightlifting of Sri Chinmoy will feature in this years Tribeca film festival. The film includes interviews with various weightlifters and celebrities who were lifted by Sri Chinmoy during his unique weightlifting career. Sri Chinmoy lifting 200lbs from seated position. Details of the film screening are available at the site – [...]
New Statue in Perth
A new statue of Sri Chinmoy was recently unveiled in Perth, Australia. World-Peace-Dreamer – Sri Chinmoy The statue included a plaque mentioning Sri Chinmoy dedicated his life to world peace. “…This work of art stands as a universal symbol of humanity’s hope that one day the dream of world peace shall inundate the entire world….” [...]
Message of Encouragement
Davidson Hepburn, President of the General Conference of UNESCO offered a message of support and encouragement for the World Harmony Run. Davidson Hepburn offered his appreciation for the values, ideals and activities of the World Harmony Run, founded by Sri Chinmoy. I note with admiration the many inspirational events supported by the World Harmony Run [...]
Kaivalya Torpy’s Statues
Since Sri Chinmoy’s mahasamadhi in 2007, Kaivalya Torpy, a student of Sri Chinmoy has produced several statues of Sri Chinmoy which have been placed in different parts of the world. Statue of Sri Chinmoy, Vaasa Kaivalya is actually a trained scientist who worked as a physics teacher in London. However, encouraged by his Guru, Sri [...]
Quotes of Sri Chinmoy
A new collection of Sri Chinmoy’s quotes at Sri Chinmoy Centre. Even the tiniest of hopes Can show me the way To arrive at my goal. – Sri Chinmoy 1 Sri Chinmoy quotes Related When the power of love replaces the love of power Aphorisms at Sri Chinmoy Poetry Seventy-Seven Thousand Service-Trees photo and artwork [...]
