Video #328: Agnikana’s Group A Meditative Concert in Budapest

On November 6, Agnikana’s Group performed a deeply calming and meditative concert at MagNet Közösségi Ház in Budapest, Hungary. They often visit Hungary for concerts, and this year was no exception. On their way to Serbia, they stopped in Budapest for this very special evening “surrounded by plants,” which added to the sense of peace and harmony. The live recording weaves together angelic vocals with harmonium, wooden flutes, santur, violin, metalophone, bells, and soft rhythmic percussion. The atmosphere is immersive and serene, offering listeners a profound experience of inner stillness.


Meet Agnikana’s Group

Agnikana’s Group was founded in 1997 by Czech musician Agnikána Senkyříková, and remains fully devoted to performing the music of Sri Chinmoy.   The ensemble is all-female, with members primarily from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, and Switzerland.   They sing in Bengali and English — the very languages in which Sri Chinmoy composed many of his songs.   Their purpose isn’t commercial — instead, they aim to evoke a profound space of harmony, peace, and purity where listeners can connect with meditation through music.  


Global Reach & Discography

Over nearly three decades, Agnikana’s Group has offered well over 200 public performances across Europe, Asia, and North America.   Their discography is rich and deeply spiritual. According to their website and Bandcamp, their albums include:

  • Bhagaban (2003)  
  • In My Heart-Sky (2008)  
  • Dream, Always Dream (2010)  
  • Premaloker (2013)  
  • Live in Concert I (2015)  
  • My Gratitude-Heart (2016)  
  • Khama Karo (2019)  

Each album reflects their dedication to Sri Chinmoy’s meditative compositions and their desire to share a heartfelt, spiritual resonance with their listeners.


Sri Chinmoy’s Musical Vision

Sri ChinmoySri Chinmoy (1931–2007) was a spiritual teacher, poet, artist, athlete, and prolific composer.  He composed thousands of songs in Bengali and English, offering his music as a path for inner peace. His melodies carry simplicity and depth, inviting listeners to connect with their innermost being. Through music, he aimed to create a bridge between the human heart and the Divine, inspiring calmness, reflection, and joy.

His teachings remind us that music is not just sound – it is a vehicle for meditation, self-transcendence, and spiritual awakening. Every note has the power to uplift, heal, and bring the listener closer to silence and inner harmony. Agnikana’s Group, by performing his compositions, embodies this vision in every concert, allowing audiences to experience a journey of peace and devotion through sound.

When we listen to soulful music … immediately our inner existence climbs up high, higher, highest.  

– Sri Chinmoy, God the Supreme Musician (1976)


Why This Video Resonates

This Budapest concert captured on video is more than just a performance — it is a spiritual offering. As you watch and listen, you’re invited to pause, reflect, and access a space of quiet upliftment. Agnikana’s Group doesn’t just sing – they open a doorway into peace.


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News #79: Book Fair in Havlíčkův Brod

Abhejali and Jana at Havlíčkův Brod Book Fair with Sri Chinmoy books, sharing his philosophy

In Havlíčkův Brod, Czech Republic, a vibrant book fair brought together visitors eager for ideas, inspiration, and culture. Among the exhibitors was the Madal Bal Publishing House, featuring the timeless books and heartfelt gifts of Sri Chinmoy. Attendees also had the opportunity to explore the deeper truths behind his teachings. As part of the fair program, Abhejali gave a talk on self-improvement, and Jana led a meditation workshop, creating a space where literature, inner growth, and community converged.

The Fair Experience

Visitors explored Sri Chinmoy’s books — from poetry to meditative guides — and discovered how his message of simplicity, sincerity, and self-transcendence remains relevant today. The lively yet peaceful setting reflected the spirit of his work: inviting, contemplative, and grounded in everyday life. Through reading, conversation, and meditation, attendees experienced not just a publisher’s stall, but a window into a philosophy of aspiration and transformation.

About Sri Chinmoy’s Books & Philosophy

Sri Chinmoy was a spiritual teacher, artist, musician, and athlete. His hundreds of books include Sport and Meditation and 222 Meditation Techniques, covering inner stillness, meditation, poetry, and philosophy. At the heart of his teachings is the idea that every human activity — sport, art, music, study, or service — can become a path of self-transcendence. His philosophy encourages moving beyond outer limitations toward inner freedom and expressing it in everyday life. Through his books, music, and workshops, readers can deepen their inner life and open their hearts.

Sharing the Teachings

The book fair highlighted Sri Chinmoy’s works in a public literary space, connecting culture and spirituality. Visitors encountered more than books on a shelf — they experienced a living philosophy of aspiration, peace, and service. The talk and meditation session offered a hands-on introduction to his teachings. 

More Information

For upcoming events and activities, visit www.srichinmoycentre.org.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy and his life’s work, please visit www.srichinmoy.org.

Video #314: Shamita Achenbach-König’s Solo Run – Vienna to Oslo

For the fifth time, Shamita Achenbach-König set out on a remarkable solo run across Europe – this year from Vienna, Austria to Oslo, Norway (September 5-24, 2025). Inspired by Sri Chinmoy, founder of the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run, she once again put into practice his philosophy of self-transcendence, dedicating her journey to World Peace and harmony among nations.

Individual self-transcendence collectively inspires humanity at large.

–  Sri Chinmoy, Seventy-Seven Thousand Service-Trees, Part 13, Agni Press, 1999

Shamita covered an incredible 2,000 km in 19 days and 2 hours, averaging 80-90 km per day and running up to 12–14 hours daily. Along the way, she climbed more than 6,300 meters, crossing hills and small mountains in countries like the Czech Republic and Norway.

Her route included six countries:

  • Austria 🇦🇹 (1 day)
  • Czech Republic 🇨🇿 (3 days)
  • Germany 🇩🇪 (6 days)
  • Denmark 🇩🇰 (3 days)
  • Sweden 🇸🇪 (5 days)
  • Norway 🇳🇴 (2 days)

Shamita’s journey stands as a powerful reminder that when one person strives to go beyond themselves, it can inspire humanity as a whole.

To explore upcoming Sri Chinmoy races: www.srichinmoyraces.org.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy: www.srichinmoy.org.

Video #102: 27 hours singing – Impossibility-Challanger (Kladno, Czech Republic – November 12, 2017)

Impossibility-Challenger is a record festival that provides a platform and an opportunity for anyone to try to break a world record in any non-Olympic discipline. The records can be athletic, funny, creative, as long as they are challenging and require some serious training or preparation. The Impossibility Challenger was first organized in Zürich, Switzerland in 1982. Sri Chinmoy, the founder of the Impossibility Challenger, visited the event twice in the following years. From 2002 on, the Impossibility Challenger took place also in Germany, New Zealand, Hungary and Portugal. The event is sponsored by the Sri Chinmoy Centres. This year the event took place in Kladno, Czech Republic on November 12. The next edition of the Impossibility Challenger will happen on June 9th and 10th 2018 in Leiria, Portugal.

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

Video #101: Impossibility-Challanger (Kladno, Czech Republic – November 12, 2017)

Impossibility-Challenger is a record festival that provides a platform and an opportunity for anyone to try to break a world record in any non-Olympic discipline. The records can be athletic, funny, creative, as long as they are challenging and require some serious training or preparation. The Impossibility Challenger was first organized in Zürich, Switzerland in 1982. Sri Chinmoy, the founder of the Impossibility Challenger, visited the event twice in the following years. From 2002 on, the Impossibility Challenger took place also in Germany, New Zealand, Hungary and Portugal. The event is sponsored by the Sri Chinmoy Centres. This year the event took place in Kladno, Czech Republic on November 12. The next edition of the Impossibility Challenger will happen on June 9th and 10th 2018 in Leiria, Portugal.

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