News #76: “Sri Chinmoy’s World of Peace” Exhibition Opens at Shilpakala Academy, Chittagong

Sri Chinmoy’s World of Peace exhibition opening ceremony

On October 10, 2025, the “Sri Chinmoy’s World of Peace” art exhibition opened at Shilpakala Academy, Chittagong. Mayor Shahadat Hossain (second from right) cut the ribbon to start the event. He was assisted by Dr. Jajeev Ranjan, Assistant High Commissioner of India (left), and Ven. Jinabodhi Bikkhu, a Buddhist monk and Pali scholar (right).

The exhibition showcases the art and spiritual legacy of Sri Chinmoy, born in Chittagong. Visitors will see works of Jharna‑Kala, with his soul-bird drawings that symbolize inner peace and spiritual growth. The show invites attendees to reflect on harmony, meditation, and inner transformation, and reminds us of Sri Chinmoy’s message of oneness and universal love.

By hosting the exhibition in his birthplace, the event connects Sri Chinmoy’s global teachings with his roots in Bangladesh. The Shilpakala Academy hosts this exhibition, providing local and international visitors a chance to experience Sri Chinmoy’s philosophy through visual art. For more on his art, see Sri Chinmoy Art.

The exhibition also celebrates meditation, harmony, and universal love, core elements of Sri Chinmoy’s work. Attendees can enjoy guided tours, talks, and interactive sessions that explore the deeper meaning behind each artwork.

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

News #28: “Art for Peace” Exhibition by Sri Chinmoy Opens at Manjimup Art Gallery, Australia

Manjimup, WA – May 24, 2025The Manjimup Art Gallery is hosting the “Art for Peace” exhibition, showcasing the meditative artworks of Indian spiritual teacher and artist Sri Chinmoy. Running from May 24 to June 21, 2025, the exhibition invites visitors to experience a collection of vibrant, abstract paintings created in a state of deep meditation, aiming to inspire inner peace and harmony.

Sri Chinmoy, who began painting in 1974, described his art as Jharna-Kala, or “Fountain-Art,” symbolizing creativity that flows from within. His works have been exhibited globally, including at the United Nations Headquarters in New York and the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris.

The Manjimup Art Gallery, located alongside the Public Library at the corner of Mount and Rose Streets, is open Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Admission to the exhibition is free.

For more information about the exhibition and the gallery, visit Manjimup Art Gallery.

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