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

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

Video #288: Peace Run Hungary 2025 – A Glowing Success!

From May 12–16, 2025, Hungary became a radiant beacon of peace as the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run traversed the country. Covering over 360 km in just five days, the team was greeted by more than 1,500 enthusiastic children and supporters, filling the route with sunshine, laughter, and boundless goodwill.

Schools joined spontaneously, torch in hand, with radiant faces and hearts open wide. The atmosphere was electric—fueled by joy, unity, and the unmistakable feeling that something truly special was unfolding. While local media highlighted the event across Hungary, it was the children—running, singing, and sharing the torch—who truly carried the spirit of the Peace Run forward.

🌍 About the Peace Run:
The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run is a global torch relay that offers everyone a chance to express their longing for peace. Since its founding in 1987, the Run has visited over 150 countries and territories, touching the lives of millions of people.

📝 Read Daily Reports: Peace Run Hungary 2025 – Daily Reports
🌐 Peace Run Hungary Official Page: Peace Run Hungary
🔗 Official Peace Run Website: www.peacerun.org
📖 Learn more about Sri Chinmoy: www.srichinmoy.org

 

Video #189: The 24rd Annual Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100-Mile Race (Salzburg, Austria – Sep. 13 to Nov. 3, 2020)

From September 13 to November 3, the 24rd Annual Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race took place in a new location, in Salzburg, Austria. We made a number of modifications to strictly adhere to local health standards. This is the longest certified footrace in the world. It attracts athletes from around the world who want to test themselves against this daunting distance, transcend their own previous capacity, and participate in a great adventure. Along the way, they may also set new world records and gain spiritual insights.

Athletes are able to test themselves in a format, unlike any other ultra-marathon event. In order to meet their goal of 3100 miles in 52 days, they must log an average of 59.6 miles per day. The runners begin at 6 a.m. and run for extended periods throughout the day, taking breaks as needed. If they want to, they can continue as late as 12 midnight when the course closes for the night.

Here are the links

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 #187: Peace Run Podcast #3 – Bali

Suhasini, our Peace Run Director in Bali, and Pragati speak about their experiences with the Peace Run in Bali. In 2019 we began and finished our Southern Hemisphere Peace Run in Bali. For the first time ever the torch traveled around the globe visiting 44 countries in the Southern Hemisphere. Click here to watch the video of the event.

To find out more, visit the official website: www.peacerun.org.