
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.

The Ever-Transcending Goal
Preetidutta Thorpe Auckland, New Zealand
My 5 a.m. strategic meditations
Sanchita Fleming Ottawa, Canada
Check your Front Tire
Arpan De Angelo New York, United States
The day I recieved my spiritual name
Banshidhar Medeiros San Juan, Puerto Rico
Learning to love songs ever more
Patanga Cordeiro São Paulo, Brazil
Celebrating birthdays at Guru's house
Devashishu Torpy London, United Kingdom
Just go with it and jump!
Gabriele Settimi San Diego, United States
Having a Spiritual Teacher
Preetidutta Thorpe Auckland, New Zealand
Your life's responsibilities compel you to develop inner strength
Pradhan Balter Chicago, United States
Now you are in the boat
Kaushalya Casey Toronto, Canada
'When you perform for me, always choose devotional songs.'
Gunthita Corda Zurich, Switzerland
Why run 3100 miles?
Smarana Puntigam Vienna, AustriaSuggested videos
interviews with Sri Chinmoy's students

Making progress on Sri Chinmoy's Path
Daulot Fountain Seattle, United States
No prior experience needed
Samalya Schafer Berlin, Germany
Self-transcendence in meditation
Kailash Beyer Zurich, Switzerland
From religion to spirituality
Muslim Badami Auckland, New Zealand
'Everyone is feeling nothing but love'
Suren Leosson Reykjavik, Iceland
Winning the Swiss Alpine Marathon
Vajin Armstrong Auckland, New Zealand