Category: Music & Concerts

News #108: Sri Chinmoy Centre Russia 2025 – Epic Media Breakthrough

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Nearly 100 Media Features on Harmony Run, Ultrarunning, Sri Chinmoy Teachings, and More

In 2025, Sri Chinmoy Centres in Russia received extensive media attention for Sri Chinmoy’s Path initiatives, with nearly one hundred articles, videos, and audio reports across Russian outlets. The Harmony Run dominated coverage, spanning over 7,000 kilometers through Russia. In small towns and villages, it became a major community event, earning eager local press. Many reports are archived on the official site: www.harmonyrun.ru.

Harmony Run 2025 – 7,000+ km Inspiring Communities Across Russia

The run launched in Smolensk with greetings from Governor Vasily Anokhin, covered widely in regional media. Olympic champion Nadezhda Talanova ran ~20 km with the torch alongside elite athletes like Elena Sidorenkova (world 24-hour record holder), Anna Korolko (winter swimming champion), and Vasily Larkin (100 km champion). The torch passed to Belarusian runners at the border after visits to towns like Pochinok, Yelnya, Roslavl, Desnogorsk, Shumyachi, and Khislavichi. Veteran Svetlana Khisamutdinova (81) ran daily segments, embodying Sri Chinmoy’s inspiring words:

Age is in the mind and not in the heart …

– Sri chinmoy. The Body’s Fitness-Gong. The Soul’s Fulness-Song

On the Zyuratkul Ridge, the run joined an eco-festival “Earth – Our Home of Unity” at Zyuratkul Nature Reserve. Participants climbed to the 1,175 m summit amid a week-long vegetarian experiment for all. Yuri Moskalyov and Nikolai Duzhy led efforts.

In Transbaikalia (Chita), Minister of Sports Andrey Seryodkin met participants on August 6, praising their promotion of health and unity. The torch arrived on August 5 from diverse cities, with the youngest runner aged 12.

In Bikino (Primorsky Krai), the relay included a route from “Bikin” stele to Glory Memorial, flower-laying ceremony, rest at Lokomotiv Stadium, and continuation to Orenburgskoye village with bread-salt welcome, concert, and run. It proceeded to Luchegorsk, Ussuriysk, and Vladivostok.

A 2025 Harmony Run photo slideshow captures the journey’s spirit.

Ultra running Spotlight – First Russian 6-Day Run

The inaugural Russian 6-day “Self-Transcendence” run (August 8–14, 2025, Voronovo, New Moscow) drew 28 participants from Russia, Kazakhstan, and Belarus. Men’s winner Sergei Verbitsky (Tula) covered 708 km; women’s Larisa Psuykalova (Chelyabinsk, 60+) ran 510 km. Interviews revealed strategies like minimal sleep, on-the-move eating, and a positive mindset.

Haborovsk’s Andrey Komyagin earned silver (630 km).

Stories of Sri Chinmoy and Followers – Personal Triumphs and Philosophy

Music, Film, and Anniversaries – Cultural Echoes of the Sri Chinmoy’s Path

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

News #107: Mountain Silence New Year Concert – Winterthur 2026 | Sri Chinmoy Radio

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The Swiss ensemble Mountain Silence welcomed 2026 with a beautiful Sri Chinmoy meditation music concert on January 11 in Winterthur. This free New Year’s event filled the space with deep peace. Now, the freshly recorded songs are available for everyone to enjoy on Sri Chinmoy Radio.

Enjoy Sri Chinmoy’s uplifting songs in this meditative New Year’s concert, performed by the Swiss music ensemble Mountain Silence. May the beauty of Sri Chinmoy’s music nourish our hearts, illumine our minds, and inspire our lives.

Listen to the full concert recording here:
Mountain Silence – Winterthur 2026 on Sri Chinmoy Radio

Sri Chinmoy Meditation Music – A Peaceful New Year Start in Winterthur

The concert included many lovely songs by Sri Chinmoy. For example, it featured heartfelt English pieces about Jesus Christ. These songs express universal devotion and spiritual longing. In addition, soulful Bengali compositions appeared throughout the evening. They brought a sense of deep inner silence and oneness. Moreover, the musicians used traditional and classical instruments such as violin, cello, flute, harmonium, and guitar. As a result, the music created a truly meditative atmosphere. Consequently, every listener felt deeply touched.

Mountain Silence is a dedicated women’s ensemble from Switzerland. They have offered free concerts of Sri Chinmoy’s music for many years. Their performances stand out for purity, harmony, and profound peace. Therefore, audiences often experience meditation simply through the sound.

Mountain Silence Ensemble – Beautiful Blend of English and Bengali Songs

Sri Chinmoy wrote over 22,000 songs during his life. He saw music as a strong path to spiritual awakening. In fact, he often explained that meditative music is “the next best thing to meditation itself.” It quiets the mind quickly. At the same time, it opens the heart to higher light. Thus, concerts like this one carry forward his gift of free spiritual music to people everywhere.

The Winterthur concert marked an inspiring beginning to 2026. First, it reminded everyone of inner renewal. Next, it brought hope and a sense of eternal light within. Finally, those who attended called the experience deeply nourishing. Indeed, it felt like meditation brought to life through melody and harmony.

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

News #106: Shanti Concert Meditation in Dnipro | Heartfelt Success & Inspiration

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On January 18, the Shanti concert meditation in Dnipro created another beautiful moment of shared peace and inspiration. Around 70 seekers attended this free soulful music event — a clear increase from previous gatherings, thanks to more widespread poster distribution across the city.

The atmosphere throughout the evening was deeply attentive, warm, and heartfelt. The audience responded with sincere encouragement and quiet joy, helping to build a collective space of inner harmony.

Nine girls performed together in harmonious unity, offering soulful singing and instrumental pieces that gently guided listeners toward meditation. Two new participants joined the group this time: one from Kyiv and one from Chernivtsi, bringing fresh aspiration and light to the performance.

One of the most moving highlights was Viktoria’s first public piano performance. She had only begun practicing on a small synthesizer at the end of November 2025. In just a few short weeks, she learned to play chords and simple arpeggios with noticeable confidence. Her courage and rapid progress deeply touched everyone present and served as a living example of how sincere aspiration and regular practice can quickly open new doors on the spiritual path.

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

 

Video #339: Martin Luther King Day:  “I Have a Dream”

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On January 14, 2026, the Sri Chinmoy Centre in New York to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and birthday. They performed the inspiring “I Have a Dream’ Song, featuring words from Dr. King’s historic 1963 “I Have a Dream” speech set to a beautiful melody by Sri Chinmoy, with a fresh piano arrangement. This musical tribute reminds us of hope, unity, and non-violence in divided times.

Historical Roots of the Song

The “I Have a Dream” song first premiered in 1977 at a special United Nations program honoring Dr. King. Mrs. Coretta Scott King attended as the guest of honor and keynote speaker. She heard the song performed in her presence, blending Dr. King’s powerful words with Sri Chinmoy’s uplifting melody.

Dr. King, a global beacon of peace, received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for his non-violent efforts toward equality and justice. His message transcends borders and eras.

The Performance at Aspiration-Ground

At Aspiration-Ground, a peaceful outdoor space in Jamaica Hills, New York, Sri Chinmoy’s students sang with devotion. The lyrics include:

I have a dream.
Today, with this faith we will be able
to work together, to pray together, to struggle together,
to go to jail together, to stand up for freedom together,
knowing that we will be free one day.

[Words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.]

Sheet music is available here: “I Have a Dream”.

The new piano arrangement added emotional depth, making the performance even more moving. This tradition continues yearly, keeping Dr. King’s vision alive through music and meditation.

Timeless Relevance Today

In our world of divisions, Dr. King’s dream of unity, hope, and promise feels more urgent than ever. Sri Chinmoy, a dedicated advocate for world peace, created this song to inspire oneness and positive change. His students perform it to invoke harmony and inner strength.

The aspiration is for this song to spread widely—to churches, schools, and communities. It can help future generations remember and live Dr. King’s ideals of non-violence and human unity.

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A Message of Enduring Hope

Events like this show how music and spirituality can honor great leaders. Sri Chinmoy’s work at the UN and beyond promotes peace through self-transcendence. Sharing this song helps keep Dr. King’s dream vibrant.

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

News #105: Meditative Christmas Concert Zürich | Mountain Silence

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Mountain Silence ensemble performing at Meditative Christmas Concert Zürich

Meditative Christmas Concert Zürich – Highlights

Meditative Christmas Concert Zürich took place on Sunday, 21 December at Kulturhaus Helferei in Zürich. Nearly 80 people gathered for an intimate evening of meditative music and quiet reflection. Throughout the evening, the atmosphere remained calm and attentive. The audience listened closely, allowing the music to unfold naturally. As a result, the concert created a shared sense of stillness and presence.

At the heart of the program was the Mountain Silence ensemble. The group performed compositions by Sri Chinmoy, whose spiritual music is known for its melodic simplicity and contemplative depth. The music invited listeners inward. The ensemble combined flute, viola, violin, metallophone, guitar, and Indian harmonium. Step by step, the music encouraged reflection, inner quiet, and peace.

About Mountain Silence

Mountain Silence is an ensemble rooted in the spiritual music tradition of Sri Chinmoy. He was an influential teacher and composer whose works often unite mantra, melody, and meditation. For many years, the group has shared this music with audiences across Europe.

The ensemble brings together musicians from Switzerland and other countries. Their instrumentation includes voice, strings, harmonium, and melodic percussion. Because of this combination, their concerts feel both meditative and deeply resonant.

Why the Meditative Christmas Concert Zürich Matters

A Meditative Christmas Concert Zürich is more than a seasonal cultural event. It creates a space where music becomes a bridge between inner practice and shared experience. Especially during the busy holiday period, such an evening offers a rare moment of pause, listeners can reconnect with stillness. Many listeners left the concert with a renewed sense of calm. 

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