Video #233: Sri Chinmoy 24-Hour, 12-Hour & Midnight Marathon (New York –  June 8-9, 2024)

On June 8-9, 2024, the Sri Chinmoy 24-Hour, 12-Hour & Midnight Marathon at Rockland Lake State Park, just 45 min. north of NYC, took place. Featuring a scenic, “pancake flat” and fast 2.95 mile paved loop around beautiful Rockland Lake, the races were a resounding success, with nearly 170 runners participating in the challenging events. The breakdown of participants included:

– 24-Hour Race: 40 runners
– 12-Hour Race: 78 runners
– Midnight Marathon: 51 runners

The dedication and effort of the participants, along with the support from volunteers and organizers, contributed to the smooth running and overall success of the races.

For those wishing to relive the memories or catch a glimpse of the event, photos are available through the following links:

The organizers extend their heartfelt gratitude to all participants and supporters for making this event a memorable one.

Photos: Jowan, Bhashwar. Music: Sasha, Blossoms, Parichayaka.

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

Video #196: Meditation and Ultras: Part 2

Continuing this series of talks on Meditation and Ultras, Karteek Clarke will outline five practical techniques that can really help with managing the pressures of time and distance that we all encounter on these events. These are simple techniques that anyone can add into their training regardless of experience with meditation.

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

Week 54: I Love Singing

Songs:

– The Outer Long Distance
– The Inner Long Distance
– The Outer Light
– The Inner Light

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

 

Lyrics:

1. The Outer Long Distance

The outer long distance
Frightens us.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘A God-Devotion-Teardrop’ songbook


2. The Inner Long Distance

The inner long distance
Beckons us
To reach the ultimate Goal.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘A God-Devotion-Teardrop’ songbook


3. The Outer Light

The outer light
Dazzles us.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘A God-Devotion-Teardrop’ songbook


4. The Inner Light

The inner light
Immediately embraces us.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘A God-Devotion-Teardrop’ 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.

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