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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.

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