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.
Running for Peace
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
'It was like I was seeing who Guru really was: this extraordinary, beautiful being inside a physical body'
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
The day when everything began
Bhagavantee Paul Salzburg, Austria
It does not matter which spoon you use
Brahmacharini Rebidoux St. John's, Canada
In the middle of an ocean of love
Bhadra Kleinman New York
In the Right Place, At the Right Time
Eshana Gadjanski Novi Sad, Serbia
Akuti: a pioneer-jewel in our Centre
Akuti Eisamann Connecticut, United States
Spirituality means speed
Patanga Cordeiro São Paulo, Brazil
Meditation: Touching The Infinite
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
If I can smile like that, it's worth becoming a disciple
Mahatapa Palit New York, United States
Celebrating birthdays at Guru's house
Devashishu Torpy London, United Kingdom
A New World
Apaga Renner Graz, Austria
The spiritual life is normal to me
Shankara Smith London, United KingdomSuggested videos
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Running for peace in the South Pacific
Nirbhasa Magee Dublin, Ireland
How Sri Chinmoy appreciated enthusiasm
Prachar Stegemann Canberra, Australia
Spirituality - the most fascinating subject on earth
Laila Faerman New York, United States
My well-scheduled day
Jayasalini Abramovskikh Moscow, Russia
Where the finite connects to the Infinite
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
My typical day
Pranlobha Kalagian Seattle, United States
A feeling that something more exists
Florbela Caniceiro Coimbra, Portugal
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