Category: News

News #21: Celebrating 40 Years of Channel Swimming Inspired by Sri Chinmoy

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In 1985, Sri Chinmoy encouraged his students to take on the challenge of swimming the English Channel. Today, that inspiration has led to an extraordinary legacy:
 48 solo English Channel swims by 30 team members, 4 relay crossings, and even more achievements including Oceans Seven swims.

To honour 40 years of these remarkable accomplishments, our team is sponsoring a feature in the 2025 International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame (IMSHOF) Yearbook (print and online). The piece will highlight our English Channel swimmers and IMSHOF honourees, with photos from Lake Zurich and the Peace Torch relay.

Sri Chinmoy was posthumously inducted into the IMSHOF in 2012 as an “honour administrator” for his inspirational role in the world of marathon swimming.
Vasanti will represent the team at the IMSHOF Ceremony on May 17, 2025, in Jersey, UK.

  • View the 2012 IMSHOF Ceremony Highlights
  • Read more about The Tribute from Channel Triathlon

  • Full list of solo and relay swimmers

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

News #19: Earth Day 2025 – New York

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To honour Earth Day, the Sri Chinmoy Centre joyfully took part in the Earth Day Festival at Union Square, New York City, on April 17th, 2025.

At its booth, the Sri Chinmoy Centre featured the book Listen to Nature: Living in Harmony with the Earth, and offered hundreds of magnet cards with nature photos and inspiring poems from the book.

The heart of Mother Earth
Any earth-child can open
At his sweet will.
~ Sri Chinmoy
77,000 Service-Trees, part 46

To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.

News #16: Czech Disciples of Sri Chinmoy Celebrate International Day of Happiness with 27,000 Special Bookmarks

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To honor the U.N. International Day of Happiness, Sri Chinmoy’s disciples in the Czech Republic have printed 27,000 special-edition bookmarks featuring his uplifting poems on happiness! These beautifully designed bookmarks are being shared far and wide to inspire people.  

Here’s how they’re reaching the world:

  • 16,500 bookmarks are being distributed at well-known Czech bookstores, given to customers at checkout.  
  • 6,000 bookmarks are being shared through businesses such as Madal Bal, Everest Ayurveda, Zdravy den, Pranaya, and Antarik.  
  • The remaining bookmarks are finding their way to people at book fairs, meditation classes, and street events—spreading joy everywhere!  

The response has been overwhelmingly positive, with many people appreciating these small yet powerful reminders of happiness. What a beautiful way to share inspiration! 

To find out more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit the official website: www.srichinmoy.org

News #15 – Blue Flower Group Concert in Huehuetenango, Guatemala

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On March 4, the Blue Flower Group performed in Huehuetenango, Guatemala. Their beautiful music filled the air, creating a memorable experience for the audience.

A local influencer with 21,000+ followers live-streamed the concert, and over 1,600 people watched online.

Watch the full concert here: Video Link

To find out more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit the official website: www.srichinmoy.org

News #14: Sri Chinmoy 5K & 7-Mile Race – Prospect Park, Brooklyn

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On March 9, nearly 300 runners gathered in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, to take on the 5K & 7-Mile races. Despite the chilly weather, the sun was shining, and the energy was high as participants pushed through the course with determination and enthusiasm.

The event brought together runners of all levels, from seasoned athletes to those looking to challenge themselves in a supportive and inspiring atmosphere. The scenic route through the park made for a memorable race, and the cheers from spectators added to the excitement.

Here are the links into

A big congratulations to all the runners who braved the cold and gave their best effort! Looking forward to seeing everyone at the next race.

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