News #66: The 18th Annual Self-Transcendence 4/21 km Race – Erdernet, Mongolia, September 13, 2025

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On September 13, 2025, the 18th annual Erdenet Self-Transcendence Marathon was held in Erdenet, Mongolia. This tradition drew 100 runners in total: 83 competed over 4 km, and 17 pushed through the 21 km course. The morning brought heavy rain, yet despite the cold, wet conditions, runners showed up with courage and ran with pride from the start to the finish.

  • Youngest runner: A. Bundmaa, 9 years old (Erdenet 1st School)
  • Oldest runner: J. Odgiiv, 76 years old (Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team)

Deep appreciation to all who supported the event: the Orkhon Province Sports Department, Health Department, Orkhon Police Department, and the team at the “Khangard” Sports Complex. Thanks also to contributors from schools in Selenge and Orkhon, the Erdenet Ultra Club, “Elite Runners,” “Hurd Erdenet,” and many others whose participation made this a memorable community gathering.

Event Information, Photos & Results:

For more information about races, visit the official website: www.srichinmoyraces.org
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org

News #65: Self-Transcendence 50 km & 100 km Races – Chelyabinsk, Russia, August 30, 2025

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On August 30, 2025, the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team held the Self-Transcendence Super-Marathon in Chelyabinsk, Russia, featuring both 50-km & 100-km distances. The event was hosted at the City Ski Base and attracted runners from across the region.

Top Results

100 km
• Sergey Maskaykin (Men, 18-39) — 7:37:49
• Alexander Volkov (Men, 40-49) — 7:43:13
• Alexey Potapushkin (Men, 40-49) — 8:50:18
• Timur Akhmedyanov — 9:45:55
• Yana Vasilyeva (Women, 18-39) — 12:07:14

50 km
• Vladimir Pertsev (Men, 40-49) — 4:17:21
• Marat Baimukhametov (Men, 50-59) — 4:34:48
• Ekaterina Solovyeva (Women, 40-49) — 4:49:14
• Vyacheslav Dudin (Men, 60-69) — 6:05:54
• Yuri Vaganov (Men, 60-69) — 6:33:18
• Natalya Vaganova (Women, 50-59) — 7:17:51

Congratulations to all runners, volunteers, and organizers for an inspiring event full of heart and perseverance. The course was demanding, and conditions were tough – yet everyone showed amazing spirit.

Full results: ru.srichinmoyraces.org/chelyabinsk-supermarathon/previous-results/2025

For more information about races, visit the official website: www.srichinmoyraces.org.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.

Video #313: Sri Chinmoy Statue Inauguration – Karlukovo, Bulgaria

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On 22 September 2025, near the village of Karlukovo in Bulgaria, a life-size statue of Sri Chinmoy was unveiled in a peaceful, intimate gathering of about 50 friends and well-wishers. The statue now stands in a newly created Peace Garden, lovingly tended by Andrian, who conceived this sanctuary as a space of calm, reflection, and spiritual inspiration.

The ceremony included a moving 20-minute musical tribute to Sri Chinmoy’s compositions, performed by Baridhi’s group: Baridhi on harmonium, Yasem on kaval, and Giriraja on sitar. This special occasion honored Sri Chinmoy’s life and legacy of peace, meditation, and creativity.

For more information about events, visit the official website: www.srichinmoycentre.org.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.

Video #312: Exploring the Nature of the Mind | The Acceptance of Life Podcast, Episode 23

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In this enlightening discussion, Vajin and Abhinabha explore the intricate nature of the mind, its connection to consciousness, and the spiritual practices that can transform our mental states. They delve into the concept of free will versus determinism, emphasizing the importance of personal effort and divine grace in achieving spiritual growth.

Takeaways: 

  • The mind is a complex surface of deeper realities.
  • Spiritual practices can transform mental states.
  • Free will and determinism coexist in our lives.
  • Personal effort is essential for spiritual growth.
  • Divine grace complements personal effort.
  • The heart connects us to higher realities.
  • Thoughts often originate from external sources.
  • Meditation quiets the mind for a deeper connection.
  • Past actions don’t define future possibilities.
  • Identifying with the higher self leads to transformation.

For more information about events, visit the official website: www.srichinmoycentre.org.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.

News #64: Annual Sri Chinmoy Heart-Garden Run and Ceremony – October 12, 2025

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On Sunday, October 12, 2025, the Sri Chinmoy Centre will hold the annual Heart-Garden Run and Ceremony at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, New York. Flushing Meadows holds special meaning — on October 11, 2006, both Sri Chinmoy Peace Street and Sri Chinmoy Heart-Garden were dedicated, an occasion in which Sri Chinmoy was present.

The program:

  • 9:45 AM – Children’s fun runs (100m / 800m)
  • 10:00 am – Children’s Peace Run program (20-30 minutes)
  • 10:00 AM – 2-Mile Run/Walk begins
  • 10:30 AM – Heart-Garden Ceremony, including:
    • Peace Walk with the Peace Torch
    • Singing performances
    • Torch-Bearer Awards honouring distinguished guests for their contributions
    • Inspirational words by our guests
    • Gifts, refreshments, and mixing

Participation is free of charge.

For full event details, please visit the official event page: us.srichinmoyraces.org/heart-garden-race
For more information about events, visit the official website: www.srichinmoycentre.org.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.