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.
The connection between Sri Chinmoy's music and my soul
Kamalakanta Nieves New York, United States
An early spiritual experience
Ashrita Furman New York, United States
It does not matter which spoon you use
Brahmacharini Rebidoux St. John's, Canada
I was what you call a classic unconscious seeker
Rupantar LaRusso New York, United States
I know where you are
Kamalakanta Nieves New York, United States
A Flame in my Heart
Adesh Widmer Zurich, Switzerland
'Always say things in such a way as to inspire people, not discourage them'
Pradhan Balter Chicago, United States
A spiritual name is the name of our soul, and what we can become
Nayak Polissar Seattle, United States
Listen to the inner voice
Vidura Groulx Montreal, Canada
The Swimming Relay
Toshala Elliott Auckland, New Zealand
I just knew from the moment I saw him
Ashrita Furman New York, United States
Failures are the pillars of success
Anugata Bach New York, United States
The day I made a useless and ridiculous weightlifting machine for Guru
Devashishu Torpy London, United KingdomSuggested videos
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How meditation helped me swim the English Channel
Abhejali Bernardova Zlín, Czech Republic
Running the world's longest race
Jayasalini Abramovskikh Moscow, Russia
My evolving relationship with my spiritual Teacher
Pradeep Hoogakker The Hague, Netherlands
What drew me to Sri Chinmoy's path
Nikolaus Drekonja San Diego, United States
Becoming a disciple of Sri Chinmoy
Tilvila Hurwit Tampa, United States
What is it like on the Peace Run?
Nikolaus Drekonja San Diego, United States
Finding your spiritual Master
Gannika Wiesenberger Linz, Austria
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