Tag: Meditation

Week 208: I Love Singing

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Songs:

– Humanity’s Flower-Heart 1
– Peace I Feel
– God’s Own Ecstasy-Reality
– My Peace-Tree

Enjoy singing along with the audio recordings. These songs are composed by Sri Chinmoy and performed by his disciple Purnakama. Please click the links below to listen to or download the audio and song scores:

Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Song Scores

 

Lyrics:


1. Humanity’s Flower-Heart 1

Peace: humanity’s flower-heart,
Divinity’s fragrance-soul.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘A Heart of Peace’ songbook


2. Peace I Feel

Peace I feel, peace I give, bliss I become.
God has made my life-breath His Victory-Drum.
I sing and sail, I sail and sing.
God’s Tears of Joy and Pride I bring.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘A Heart of Peace’ songbook


3. God’s Own Ecstasy-Reality

A man of peace
Is God’s own
Ecstasy-Reality.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘A Heart of Peace’ songbook


4. My Peace-Tree

My peace-tree blooms
Only in my heart-land
And nowhere else.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘A Heart of Peace’ songbook


For more of Sri Chinmoy’s published songs, visit the official website: www.srichinmoysongs.com
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.

© 2025 Sri Chinmoy Centre

Video #283: Sri Chinmoy Centre at the Skopje Book Fair 2025

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The Sri Chinmoy Centre is honoured to be part of this year’s Skopje Book Fair, which runs from May 8–14, 2025 and is expected to welcome over 30,000 visitors. The event opened with the presence of President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, adding a special sense of significance to the fair.

Our stand has drawn beautiful attention, particularly through the presence of Zoran Krstevski, a well-known Macedonian professor, philosopher, and author. Zoran, who has written about Sri Chinmoy in one of his books, kindly offered to sign books at our stand and shared his appreciation of Sri Chinmoy’s philosophy on several national TV channels.

Visitors to the stand can discover more than 30 titles by Sri Chinmoy translated into Macedonian, with The Wisdom of Sri Chinmoy and Meditation emerging as favourites among seekers and book lovers alike.

This year’s fair features over 65 publishing houses from North Macedonia and abroad, including special participation from the Ministry of Culture of Serbia and the Embassy of Germany. More than 110 book promotions and author events are taking place, making it a vibrant celebration of culture and creativity.

The Sri Chinmoy Centre is deeply grateful for this opportunity to share Sri Chinmoy’s soulful writings with so many open hearts and minds, offering a space of inner peace and inspiration amid the literary festivities.

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

Video #282: Blue Flower – Concert in Munich, Germany | September 2024

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Blue Flower performed 14 soulful songs composed by Sri Chinmoy in the beautiful Johannis Hall of Nymphenburg Palace, Munich, Germany, on 21st September 2024. This inspiring concert was part of a heartfelt three-city tour through Ljubljana, Salzburg, and Munich, sharing the meditative beauty of Sri Chinmoy’s music in some of Europe’s most enchanting settings.

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

Week 207: I Love Singing

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Songs:

– A Sea of Oneness-Peace
– Humanity’s Flower-Heart 2
– Humanity’s Flower-Heart 3
– Humanity’s Flower-Heart 4

Enjoy singing along with the audio recordings. These songs are composed by Sri Chinmoy and performed by his disciple Purnakama. Please click the links below to listen to or download the audio and song scores:

Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Song Scores

 

Lyrics:

1. A Sea of Oneness-Peace

A sea of oneness-peace our hearts are now.
Our Lord Supreme, we bow to You, we bow.
We are breathing Your Cosmos-Harmony-Songs.
Our transformed lives are Your Vision’s Victory-Gongs.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘A Heart of Peace’ songbook


2. Humanity’s Flower-Heart 2

Peace: humanity’s flower-heart,
Divinity’s fragrance-soul.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘A Heart of Peace’ songbook


3. Humanity’s Flower-Heart 3

Peace: humanity’s flower-heart,
Divinity’s fragrance-soul.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘A Heart of Peace’ songbook


4. Humanity’s Flower-Heart 4

Peace: humanity’s flower-heart,
Divinity’s fragrance-soul.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘A Heart of Peace’ songbook


For more of Sri Chinmoy’s published songs, visit the official website: www.srichinmoysongs.com
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.

© 2025 Sri Chinmoy Centre

Video #281: Completion of the 2025 Sri Chinmoy 3/6/10-Day Races – New York

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Since 1985, the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team has been humbly offering the 10-Day and 6-Day Races at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in New York, inspired by the blessingful encouragement of Sri Chinmoy. These ultra-distance races are more than athletic feats—they are powerful journeys of self-transcendence, where the soul leads and the body joyfully follows.

Run and become.
Become and run.
Run to succeed in the outer world.
Become to proceed in the inner world.”
— Sri Chinmoy

This year’s races drew participants from an inspiring total of 23 countries, uniting hearts from around the globe in the spirit of oneness and inner progress:

🌎 3-Day Race: 14 participants from 7 countries
🇷🇺 Russia · 🇨🇿 Czech Republic · 🇺🇸 USA · 🇫🇮 Finland · 🇨🇦 Canada · 🇨🇭 Switzerland · 🇺🇦 Ukraine

🌍 6-Day Race: 8 participants from 8 countries
🇧🇷 Brazil · 🇲🇰 Macedonia · 🇨🇭 Switzerland · 🇳🇴 Norway · 🇵🇱 Poland · 🇲🇳 Mongolia · 🇦🇺 Australia · 🇫🇷 France

🌏 10-Day Race: 29 participants from 16 countries
🇵🇱 Poland · 🇨🇳 China · 🇨🇿 Czech Republic · 🇲🇳 Mongolia · 🇮🇳 India · 🇳🇴 Norway · 🇩🇪 Germany · 🇭🇺 Hungary · 🇺🇸 USA · 🇧🇷 Brazil · 🇮🇹 Italy · 🇸🇰 Slovakia · 🇨🇦 Canada · 🇷🇴 Romania · 🇮🇪 Ireland · 🇸🇬 Singapore

Together, these 51 runners represented a vibrant mosaic of 23 nations, each soul running with purpose, peace, and determination.

We offer our heartfelt gratitude to the volunteers whose cheerful dedication and tireless service helped create such a peaceful, uplifting atmosphere. The spirit of harmony and aspiration could truly be felt in every moment—early morning silence, evening cheer, and every step in between.

With deepest appreciation to all who made this soulful experience possible.

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 #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.

Video #280: Belief vs. Faith – A spiritual Exploration | The Acceptance of Life Podcast, Ep. 14

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Abhinabha and Vajin explore the profound topic of faith, differentiating it from belief and discussing its significance in navigating life’s challenges. They delve into the nature of faith as a transformative experience, emphasizing the importance of personal experiences in shaping one’s beliefs. The discussion also touches on the role of humility, the impact of misunderstandings on relationships, and the evolution of spiritual beliefs in a modern context. Through various anecdotes and insights, they highlight how faith can provide strength and guidance in difficult times, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of oneself and the universe. In this conversation, Abhinabha and Vajin explore the personal nature of spirituality, emphasizing that each individual’s experience of God and truth is unique. They discuss the importance of faith, the nature of death, and how personal experiences shape one’s understanding of spirituality. The dialogue also touches on the role of doubt in spiritual growth and the necessity of facing fears to discover inner strength. Through anecdotes and philosophical insights, they illustrate how faith can be cultivated over time and how it can empower individuals to confront life’s challenges with love and courage.

Takeaways:

  • Faith is the eye through which we see truth.
  • Belief is often based on evidence, while faith requires openness and trust.
  • Misunderstandings can lead to long-lasting conflicts.
  • Humility allows us to see the world as it truly is.
  • Faith can help us navigate difficult experiences.
  • The universe is a friendly place that supports our growth.
  • Personal experiences are crucial for transforming belief into faith.
  • Dogma can hinder personal spiritual experiences.
  • The evolution of belief can lead to a deeper understanding of God.
  • Faith is a transformative journey that requires constant updating. Every seeker has the right to define God in their own way.
  • Spiritual truths are often personal experiences.
  • Death is not to be feared; it is the extinction of consciousness.
  • Faith builds over time through spiritual practice.
  • Doubt can poison the growth of faith.
  • Facing fears can reveal inner strength and capacity.
  • The antidote to doubt is to focus on faith.
  • Spirituality is about personal growth and transformation.
  • Meditation can deepen one’s connection to the universe.
  • Humility is essential in the journey of faith.

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

Week 206: I Love Singing

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Songs:

– God Has Infinite Children 2
– Peace 1
– Peace 2
– Peace 3

Enjoy singing along with the audio recordings. These songs are composed by Sri Chinmoy and performed by his disciple Purnakama. Please click the links below to listen to or download the audio and song scores:

Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Song Scores

 

Lyrics:


1. God Has Infinite Children 2

God has infinite children,
But the name of His fondest child
     Is Peace.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘A Heart of Peace’ songbook


2. Peace 1

Peace, peace, peace, peace.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘A Heart of Peace’ songbook


3. Peace 2

Peace, peace, peace, peace, peace, peace.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘A Heart of Peace’ songbook


4. Peace 3

Peace, peace, peace.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘A Heart of Peace’ songbook


For more of Sri Chinmoy’s published songs, visit the official website: www.srichinmoysongs.com
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.

© 2025 Sri Chinmoy Centre

News #20: Finish of the 3-Day Race – New York

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Congratulations to all 14 runners from 7 countries—Russia, Czech Republic, USA, Finland, Canada, Switzerland, and Ukraine – who completed the 3-Day Race at noon on April 22nd at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in New York City.
A heartfelt bravo to each participant for their dedication and endurance!

For information on other races around the world, visit the official website: www.srichinmoyraces.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.