Category: Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run

News #51: Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run to Celebrate UN International Day of Peace in Italy – September 20–23, 2025

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This September, the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run will mark the UN International Day of Peace with a special four-day journey through Italy, from September 20–23, 2025.

The 11th edition of the Peace Run in Italy will begin in Rome, known as the “Capital of Peace”, where over 5,000 peace-themed drawings by children will be displayed. The official inauguration will take place in Florence, in the historic Salone dei Cinquecento, a venue rarely opened to outside organisations and full of artistic and cultural resonance.

From there, the Peace Run will continue through Viareggio, Pietrasanta, Sant’Anna di Stazzema, and will conclude in Lerici, on the breathtaking Gulf of Poets. Each location will host events featuring community participation, silent meditations, ceremonial gatherings, and children’s peace activities.

This year’s Peace Run promises to be a vibrant celebration of harmony, creativity, and oneness, bringing together people of all backgrounds in a shared aspiration for a more peaceful world.

For more information:
Official Peace Run Website: www.peacerun.org.
Learn more about Sri Chinmoy: www.srichinmoy.org.

Video #299: Sri Chinmoy Peace Statue Inaugurated in Criccieth, Wales

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On July 7, 2025, the seventh and final Sri Chinmoy Peace Statue in Wales was unveiled at Cae Crwn Community Allotments & Butterfly Garden in Criccieth, North Wales. This serene location, nestled amidst lush allotments and gardens, now hosts a symbol of peace and inspiration in this picturesque coastal town.

The ceremony, held on the symbolic “seventh day of the seventh month,” featured readings of Sri Chinmoy’s poems, soulful songs by Ananda, and a stirring performance by Welsh singer-politician Dafydd Iwan. This installation joins previous statues in Cardiff Bay (2012), the National Botanic Gardens (2016), and Portmeirion (2024), continuing a meaningful series dedicated to promoting peace and harmony across Wales.

Sri Chinmoy, a dedicated visionary of peace, spent his life inspiring people through music, art, athletics, and service to humanity. The statue now stands near the historic Criccieth Castle, offering a peaceful space that honours his enduring dream of a harmonious world.

Left: Dafydd Iwan, Dr Catrin Jones, Clerk of Criccieth Town Council, Mabon ap Gwynfor MS, Cllr Delyth Lloyd, Cllr Lowri-Ann Richards. Right: The statue of Sri Chinmoy

Tamsin Evans, one of the event’s organisers, shared:

Criccieth has stolen our hearts! We have loved every second that we’ve been here. And Cae Crwn is its own heart hub. The people are so warm and welcoming, and the allotments are spectacular. We are privileged and honoured that the peace statue belongs to your community now.

Local councillor and head of Criccieth in Bloom, Rich Wilcock, added:

We’re proud to have this here. It brings something very special to the promenade—a sense of serenity that complements our beautiful coast.

This installation joins similar tributes to peace in over 50 locations worldwide, continuing Sri Chinmoy’s message of hope, harmony, and the shared dream of a more peaceful world.

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

News #44: International Day of Yoga in Nusa Dua, Bali – Peace Run Moment

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On Saturday, June 21, more than 1,500 Balinese locals gathered beneath the majestic statue of Lord Krishna and Arjuna in Nusa Dua to celebrate the 11th International Day of Yoga. During this energetic event, two yoga practitioners held the Peace Torch in a powerful symbolic gesture, embodying unity, tranquility, and hope.

His Excellency Dr Shashank Vikram, Consul General of India in Bali, also participated in this special moment, holding the Peace Torch and expressing great enthusiasm for future collaborations.

This joyful and spiritually uplifting gathering highlighted the growing bond between India and Bali, reminding participants that yoga truly fosters oneness and health for both individuals and the planet.

For more information:
Official Peace Run Website: www.peacerun.org.
Learn more about Sri Chinmoy: www.srichinmoy.org.

Video #295: Angola Peace Run 2025

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For one week in early June, the Sri Chinmoy Oneness‑Home Peace Run lit up Luanda, Angola, sharing its message of unity, hope, and peace with local communities. The team visited several schools, two orphanages, and an Arts & Cultural Centre in the capital, bringing the Peace Torch into countless young hands and hearts.

Every stop overflowed with smiles, songs, and simple moments of togetherness-beautiful reminders of Sri Chinmoy’s dream of a world bound by love and goodwill.

For more about the global Peace Run, visit: www.peacerun.org.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.

News #33: Ambassador Vani Rao Holds Peace Torch & Attends “A New World of Peace” Concert in Rome

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On May 23, 2025, Her Excellency Ms. Vani Rao, Ambassador of India to Italy, attended the “A New World of Peace” concert in Rome, held in the spirit of Sri Chinmoy’s vision of global harmony. The event featured meditative music by the Sahadeva Ensemble and drew a warm, heartfelt audience.

Before the performance, Ambassador Rao held the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run torch, symbolising her support for international friendship and peace. She later offered an inspired speech from the stage, further enriching the evening’s uplifting atmosphere.

Sincere thanks to all the volunteers and members of the Sri Chinmoy Centre who helped bring this beautiful event to life.

For more information:
🌎 Learn more about the Peace Run: www.peacerun.org
🪷 Learn more about Sri Chinmoy: www.srichinmoy.org
📆 Upcoming events: www.srichinmoycentre.org