The European Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run is steadily making its progress across the European continent, offering a message of peace and goodwill. The Peace Run began it's momentous journey in Belgium this February, before travelling through Portugal, Spain, France, Italy and now through the Balkan countries. It will continue to travel through many European countries before finishing in Belgrade this autumn.

President of the European Council, Herman van Rompuy lit the Peace Torch in Brussels to mark the beginning of the 2014 run (Link)

Mr. Van Rompuy said on the opening day “Establishing, maintaining and developing peace is an ongoing run, an ongoing battle. (…) So thank you for everything you are doing to bring people closer together. You are proving to us that taking part in this Run is not just exercise or sport. It is, I insist on it, a way of life.”

The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run was founded in 1987 by peace visionary, Sri Chinmoy. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Sri Chinmoy's time in the West, and remains a powerful vehicle for spreading peace throughout thousands of individuals around the world.

There is no human being on earth Who does not have the capacity To offer the message of peace To the world at large. But what is needed now Is the soulful willingness. 1

- Sri Chinmoy

Recently, the Singers from Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations were invited to perform at the World Interfaith Harmony programme, organized by the UN Alliance of Civilizations. The program was held on 12 February 2014 in the UN Trusteeship Council Chamber and also webcast on UN Television.

A selection of 50 memorable audio recordings from Radio Sri Chinmoy to mark Sri Chinmoy's 50th anniversary since arriving in the West (New York) on 13th April, 1964.

1. Dove - Abar Asibo Phire, Bela Chale Jai - Dove "My Prayerful Salutations to the United Nations" – Part 1

Sri Chinmoy singing

2. Bhulite Diyona - Bhulite Diyona | "My Prayerful Salutations to the United Nations" – Part 1
3. Phire Chalo - Phire Chalo | "My Prayerful Salutations to the United Nations" Part 4
4. Dipto Madhuri - Dipto Madhuri | "My Prayerful Salutations to the United Nations" Part 4
5. Akarane Prabhu Akarane Prabhu | "My Prayerful Salutations to the United Nations" Part 4
6. Jiban Debata - Jiban Debata | "My Prayerful Salutations to the United Nations" Part 4
7. Everest Aspiration - Everest Aspiration | Peace Concert in Toronto (1984)
8. Madhurata jetanai - Madhurata jetanai | Peace Concert in Toronto 1984
9. Dukhero Rajani Pohabena Jani - Dukhero Rajani (with harpsichord) My Unfailing Harpsichord-Friend 3
10. Gurudev tumi amar jagiya - Gurudev tumi amar jagiya | My Heart’s Rainbow-Dreams
11. Tamasa Rate - Tamasa Rate | One Thousand Lotus Petals Part 1, CD 1
12. Bahir Haite Antar Mukhe - Bahir Haite Antar | One Thousand Lotus Petals Part 1, CD 1
13. Sundara Hate - Sundara Hate | One Thousand Lotus Petals Part 1, CD 1
14. Kata Gan Ami - Kata Gan Ami recitation, + singing with tote a tune | Meditation-Sun (1977)
15. Tomari Hok Jai - Tomari Hok Jai | "My Prayerful Salutations to the United Nations" Part 4
16. Peace In My Flying Soul - Peace in my Flying Soul | "My Prayerful Salutations to the United Nations" – Part 1
17. A Heart of Peace is Made - A Heart of Peace is Made | "My Prayerful Salutations to the United Nations" – Part 1
18. There was a Time - There was a Time | My Pilot Supreme (1972)

Recently, the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home peace run visited Kusadasi in Turkey. The run was organised by volunteers both locally and from the international peace run. The focus of this one-off Peace Run was the Peace and Friendship Square in the heart of beautiful Kusadasi, on Turkey's Aegean coast.

Participants in the peace run, pose for a photo by the statue of peace and friendship.

Many runners, including members of the Kusadasi track team joined in the run.

At Radio Sri Chinmoy, we have recently published a new album of songs about Jesus Christ - performed by Agnikana's group.

The songs were recorded during a performance of the play ‘The Son’ in Karlínské Spektrum Theatre in Prague during February 2008. The Son, is a play written by Sri Chinmoy about the Saviour Christ. View: Christ Songs by Agnikana's group

In the forward to the play, Sri Chinmoy writes:

“Jesus son of God, avatar of the Western consciousness. Jesus accepted a mortal body so he could reveal man’s immortality. Jesus accepted a man’s consciousness so he could fulfil the divine consciousness. Jesus accepted bodily pain so he could offer the world eternal joy. Jesus accepted betrayal so he could teach the world the meaning of forgiveness.

On Friday 14 December 2013, members of the UK Sri Chinmoy Centre offered a prayerful tribute to the life of Nelson Mandela. Approximately 30 members offered a few impromptu songs, readings and poems in front of Nelson Mandela's statue in Parliament Square, London.

Beginning at around 7.30pm, the centre members sang several songs, composed by Sri Chinmoy and dedicated to Nelson Mandela. This included four songs of Nelson Mandela's words set to music.

Throughout the past few days, Mandela's statue had received a growing collection of bouquets as people came to offer their respect. During the ceremony, a party of schoolchildren came to the statue; they offered a candle in front of this poem garland.

Nelson Mandela, one of the world's most admired leaders, recently passed away aged 95; Mandela personified South Africa's transition to democracy and was greatly admired for his generosity of spirit and moral courage. Nelson Mandela was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 (jointly with F W De Klerk) Throughout his 95 years, Mandela sacrificed his life for the ideals of justice and peace and gave inspiration to millions across the world.

“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.”

— Nelson Mandela

Sri Chinmoy met Nelson Mandela on a number of occasions, and said Nelson Mandela was one of the persons' he admired most [1]. Sri Chinmoy wrote a book on Nelson Mandela entitled 'Nelson Mandela: The Pinnacle-Pillar of Mother Earth' The book is a tribute to the ideals and vision of Nelson Mandela.

Sri Chinmoy also awarded Nelson Mandela the U Thant Peace Award in 1996, for Mandela's commitment to the ideals of peace, forgiveness and harmony.

Nelson Mandela: The pinnacle-pillar Of Mother Earth.

Wherever he goes, He carries with him The tears and smiles Of sweetness-love.

Manatita Hutchinson, a student of Sri Chinmoy for over 30 years, has recently written a book about Sri Chinmoy and being on Sri Chinmoy's path.

The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home peace run is currently travelling through the great continent of Africa. The run has already visited South Africa, Ethiopia and Zambia, and in coming weeks, the Peace Run team will visit countries, such as Zimbabwe, Kenya, Burundi and Ruwanda. A full itinerary can be viewed here - Africa Peace Run

The Peace Run team comprises international volunteers from Africa and around the world; the aim of the run is to spread the ideals of friendship, peace and harmony. It provides a dynamic way for people to share their aspirations for peace and a better world. Young and old have already enthusiastically embraced the Peace Run as it makes its way around Africa.

A great feature of the Peace Run is the spontaneous meetings. Many people see the flaming torch and join in for a while, as the run passes by the side of the road.

Recently, the Prague Sri Chinmoy Centre organised a Songs of the Soul concert at the prestigious Rudolfinum's Dvořák Hall. The concert featured excerpts from Sri Chinmoy's own recorded concert performances and also live performances by Gandharva Loka. Gandharva Loka, who have performed at venues across the globe, offered their arrangements of Sri Chinmoy's music to a packed audience. Other performers on the night included: Alap (duduk) and Lukas (percuse), Adesh (sitar) and Sadanand (tabla), Paree's singing group, Premik (flute) and Vapushtara with a version of Rama Ramgava (piano).

Orchestra on stage.