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.

Video #311: Balinese Students Meditate for Seven Minutes of World Peace

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In Bali, Kadek Eni Marhaeni guided her students at the Business College of Politeknik Negeri Bali in an early observance of Seven Minutes of World Peace — seven minutes of meditation and prayer dedicated to the hope for harmony, unity, and inner peace.

The students also explored the college’s newly created Peace Garden, a serene space designed to inspire reflection and spiritual connection. Soon, aphorisms by Sri Chinmoy will be displayed there, offering daily guidance toward love, compassion, and the oneness of all humanity.

Seven Minutes of World Peace is a global initiative inspired by Sri Chinmoy. Every year on September 21 — the International Day of Peace — people in over 40 countries pause for seven minutes of meditation and prayer, sending their heartfelt intentions for peace into the world. The Bali observance joined this worldwide movement, reminding us all of the power of collective aspiration and the sacred potential of mindful prayer.

Peace is not the absence of war.
Peace is the presence of love
and the oneness of all humanity.
— Sri Chinmoy

More Information:

About the Seven Minutes of World Peace: www.minutesofpeace.org
About upcoming Sri Chinmoy Centre events: www.srichinmoycentre.org
About Sri Chinmoy: www.srichinmoy.org

News #63: The Self-Transcendence Marathon in Minsk – August 23, 2025

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On August 23, 2025, the Self-Transcendence Marathon took place in Minsk in a scenic area near the National Library and along the water canal. This annual event continues to inspire runners of all levels, celebrating both endurance and the spirit of self-transcendence.

The marathon drew over 60 participants eager to challenge themselves. Olga Rizikova triumphed among women with a finishing time of 3:33:00, while Sergey Dydyshko led the men with an impressive 3:03:36. For many runners, this was their first marathon, making their accomplishment even more remarkable. Despite the hot weather and dirt-track conditions, all participants demonstrated determination, perseverance, and the joy of running together in a supportive and uplifting environment.

Congratulations to all runners, volunteers, and organizers for making this inspiring marathon a memorable celebration of self-transcendence! This race beautifully embodies the spirit and values of the Self-Transcendence events worldwide.

More Information:

To explore upcoming Sri Chinmoy races: www.srichinmoyraces.org.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy’s vision and legacy: www.srichinmoy.org.

Week 223: I Love Singing

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Songs:

– Ashar Pradip Halo Aji Hasi Pradip
– Hope-Lamp
– Tomar Charan Amar Bhuban
– My World Is Your Feet

Enjoy singing along with the audio recordings. These songs are composed by Sri Chinmoy and performed by his disciple Purnakama. Please click the links below to listen to or download the audio and song scores:

Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Song Scores

 

Lyrics:


1. Ashar Pradip Halo Aji Hasi Pradip

Ashar pradip halo aji
Hasi pradip

Translation:

Hope-lamp has become today smile-lamp.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘I Implore Your Compassion-Light’ songbook


2. Hope-Lamp

Hope-lamp has become today smile-lamp.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘I Implore Your Compassion-Light’ songbook


3. Tomar Charan Amar Bhuban

Tomar charan amar bhuban
Ei kathati jante shudhu chai

Translation:

My world is Your Feet.
Only this I want to hear.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘I Implore Your Compassion-Light’ songbook


4. My World Is Your Feet

My world is Your Feet.
Only this I want to hear.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘I Implore Your Compassion-Light’ songbook


For more of Sri Chinmoy’s published songs, visit the official website: www.srichinmoysongs.com.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.

© 2025 Sri Chinmoy Centre

News #62: Seven Minutes of World Peace – International Day of Peace, September 21, 2025

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At 9:00-9:07 AM New York time (Eastern Time) on September 21 – the International Day of Peace – individuals and groups around the world will unite for Seven Minutes of World Peace, a simultaneous global invocation through silent meditation and prayer.

Hosted by the Sri Chinmoy Centre, this event invites all “dreamers, lovers, and servers of peace” to gather wherever they are, honoring peace and the inner yearning that connects us all.

More than 100 groups in over 40 countries participate annually, each observing this powerful moment of inner and outer peace.

O dreamers of peace, come. Let us walk together.
O lovers of peace, come. Let us run together.
O servers of peace, come. Let us grow together.
Sri Chinmoy

More Information:

About the Seven Minutes of World Peace: www.minutesofpeace.org
About upcoming Sri Chinmoy Centre events: www.srichinmoycentre.org
About Sri Chinmoy: www.srichinmoy.org