8 March
Seven Minutes of World Peace
On 21 September, the International Day of Peace, members of the Sri Chinmoy Centre from all around the world took part in Seven Minutes of World Peace. This initiative was first inaugurated in 1984 by Sri Chinmoy, in his capacity as leader of The Peace Meditation at the United Nations.
Since its inception, individuals and groups from around the world have joined to offer their heartfelt wishes for a better world. It is a soulful prelude to the United Nations Peace Bell Ceremony, which marks the global International Day of Peace.
Sri Chinmoy wished to be remembered as a student of peace, feeling that the cultivation and sharing of inner peace was the most valuable thing we can do.
“This world of ours has everything save and except one thing: peace. And this peace has to start from within. If I have peace of mind, then only can I be of help to you. If you have peace of mind, then only can you be of help to me.”
Sri Chinmoy
Around the world, students of Sri Chinmoy continue to observe this important day of peace with these seven minutes of silence, which participants can use to pray and meditate for peace in the world.
Further reading
- Seven Minutes of World Peace website
- Seven Minutes of World Peace at Sri Chinmoy.org
- Seven Minutes of World Peace at Student of Peace
Meditation experiences
More stories from Sri Chinmoy's students.
Reflections on meditation
Janaka Spence Edinburgh, United Kingdom
I just knew from the moment I saw him
Ashrita Furman New York, United States
Failures are the pillars of success
Anugata Bach New York, United States
'Always say things in such a way as to inspire people, not discourage them'
Pradhan Balter Chicago, United States
Learning to follow my intuition
Saranyu Pearson Geelong, Australia
I was what you call a classic unconscious seeker
Rupantar LaRusso New York, United States
'Christ has stolen her heart and brought it now to me'
Dodula and Gunthita Zurich, Switzerland
Sri Chinmoy's opening meditation at the Parliament of World Religions
Pradhan Balter Chicago, United States
Now you are in the boat
Kaushalya Casey Toronto, Canada
A 40-Year Blessing
Sarama Minoli New York, United States
Time seemed to freeze
Brahmata Michael Ottawa, Canada
The day I made a useless and ridiculous weightlifting machine for Guru
Devashishu Torpy London, United Kingdom
If I can smile like that, it's worth becoming a disciple
Mahatapa Palit New York, United StatesSuggested videos
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