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.
Meditation: Touching The Infinite
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
'I could find out myself, but it was so much easier asking your soul'
Mridanga Spencer Ipswich, United Kingdom
An early spiritual experience
Ashrita Furman New York, United States
A Truckload of Humanitarian Aid Sails through Customs
Arthada Platzgummer Vienna, Austria
Having a Spiritual Teacher
Preetidutta Thorpe Auckland, New Zealand
My Life with Sri Chinmoy: a book
Tejvan Pettinger Oxford, United Kingdom
'Always say things in such a way as to inspire people, not discourage them'
Pradhan Balter Chicago, United States
In the Whirlwind of Life
Pradeep Hoogakker The Hague, Netherlands
Spiritual Friends
Preetidutta Thorpe Auckland, New Zealand
A love that was thick like butter
Mahatapa Palit New York, United States
'You have to be like a warrior and fight'
Mahiyan Savage San Diego, United States
'When you perform for me, always choose devotional songs.'
Gunthita Corda Zurich, Switzerland
People see something in Guru and want to be part of it
Saraswati Martín San Juan, Puerto RicoSuggested videos
interviews with Sri Chinmoy's students
My first impressions of Sri Chinmoy's philosophy
Lunthita Duthely Hialeah, United States
Starting a spiritual café
Toshala Elliott Auckland, New Zealand
Sri Chinmoy's vision of the Peace Run
Harita Davies New York, United States
Running the world's longest race
Jayasalini Abramovskikh Moscow, Russia
What is it like on the Peace Run?
Nikolaus Drekonja San Diego, United States
How I got my spiritual name
Pradeep Hoogakker The Hague, Netherlands
My typical day
Pranlobha Kalagian Seattle, United States
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