During his lifetime, Sri Chinmoy composed many thousands of short poems which offer simple nuggets of spiritual wisdom and inspiration.
Some photographers have combined these aphorisms with inspiring pictures. A new section at Sri Chinmoy Poetry will be displaying some of these. If you have your own photo / aphorisms then feel free to share them with us.
Photo by Pavitrata
In many different cities, students of Sri Chinmoy offer free meditation classes for people interested in learning the art of meditation.
When learning to meditate, it is highly recommended to associate with other people who have been practising meditation for a while. We can consciously or unconsciously pick up inspiration from the other people who are meditating.
“When four persons do the same thing together they inspire one another. It is like a tug-of-war. When you are meditating with your group, there are four or five persons meditating together against only one person: ignorance, whereas when you meditate at home, you are one individual and ignorance is another individual. “
– Sri Chinmoy (Sri Chinmoy Library)
In this post, Devashishu Torpy explains he grew up learning to meditate and now now teaches meditation classes in his home city of London (London Meditation) and also other places he visits.
I give meditation classes on the authority of my teacher, Sri Chinmoy. I am a seeker, and as part of my spiritual discipline I have been given the opportunity to share my experiences and my limited knowledge with other seekers. That ‘sharing’ plays a vital role in my own journey of self discovery.
– Giving Meditation classes by Devashishu
Recently, the World Harmony Run visited Mexico for for five days, visiting local schools and spreading a message of peace and harmony. The run was enthusiastically received by local people who appreciated the opportunity to join in the spirit of the Harmony run.
A video compilation of the Mexico tour can be viewed on the World Harmony Run website here
” This mind is the doubting mind, and in the doubting mind we can never feel the presence of peace. We can feel the presence of peace only in the loving heart. The doubting mind leads us to total frustration. The loving heart leads us to complete satisfaction.”
– Sri Chinmoy
This weeks featured gallery is by Kedar Misani during a trip, by members of the Sri Chinmoy Centre, to Bali and the world heritage site of Borobudur.
For many centuries, Borobudur was deserted, but after being rediscovered in the nineteenth century, it has been overhauled and given protected status. Sri Chinmoy visited Borobudur on a number of occassions. He remarked on Borobudur:
“Those who have seen Borobudur have really seen something. It is so beautiful and it has such spiritual grandeur! I also like Kamakura.
Borobudur is the Buddha in the process of blossoming. Kamakura is the Buddha who has already blossomed. Borobudur has simplicity in purity and purity in simplicity. Kamakura has silence in power and power in silence. Both are totally different.”
– Sri Chinmoy
Excerpt from The World-Experience-Tree-Climber, Part 6 by Sri Chinmoy.
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“…You can also know whether you had a good meditation by the way you feel afterwards. If peace, light, love and joy have come to the fore from within as a result of your meditation, then you will know that you have meditated well.”
– Sri Chinmoy
Excerpt from: Am I Meditating Well? by Sri Chinmoy
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Photo by Tejvan
During his lifetime, Sri Chinmoy was a prolific artist, painting thousands of beautiful and soul stirring paintings. This is a small selection from some of the Jharna Kala Galleries at Sri Chinmoy Centre and Sri Chinmoy Art
“Art is supremely important for the evolution of mankind. It is through inner art and outer art that mankind evolves…”
– Sri Chinmoy
On Oct. 11, 2009, Sri Chinmoy students from all over the world gathered in New York to celebrate the second anniversary of Sri Chinmoy’s Mahasamadhi. This is a selection of recordings from this soulful gathering by students of Sri Chinmoy.
Music Recordings at Radio Sri Chinmoy
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Articles on the passing of Sri Chinmoy by students of Sri Chinmoy
Photo by Sharani
Consciousness-Blossoms is a vegetarian diner in Tampa Bay, Florida. Located in an unassuming mall it serves delicious vegetarian fare and has developed an excellent reputation for tasty vegetarian food in a welcoming environment.
It is one of the many vegetarian restaurants run by students of Sri Chinmoy in different parts of the world. The owner Tilvila Hurwi knew little about restaurants when she first entered the business in 1999. But, she said she wanted it to be “I wanted it to be a place for peace and inspiration,” Hurwit said. “I also wanted it to have really good food.”
Recently, the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team promoted a 24 hour race in Tooting Bec, London. The race was won Richard Quennell of Rugby and Northampton A.C. with a distance of 145 miles. 76 year old.
Geoff Oliver, completed a distance of 111 miles 285 yards (178.898km), which subject to confirmation is a world best performance for over 75 years track. The leading women Aileen Scott from Glasgow’s Clydesdale Harriers with 117 miles.
The aim of a 24 Hour Race is to run as far as possible, round a 400 metre track. Each time a runner passes by the lap is noted by his counter. Each 24 hour race requires a dedicated team of helpers – cooks, counters, support e.t.c.
A 24 hour race provides the runner with a great opportunity to transcend and compete with themselves running further before. It is not just a physical challenge but also a great inner challenge.
Sri Chinmoy, the founder of the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team, was a great believer in the benefits of long distance running.
There is also a great atmosphere at 24 hour races, with a feeling of cooperation and challenge.
Jogyata Dallas of Auckland, New Zealand has written an entertaining and insightful look at meditation, in a recent set of articles entitled – Seven Secrets of Meditation he explains some of the essential aspects of a successful meditation practice. These include sincerity, aspiration and the spiritual heart.
“Meditation is man’s thirst for the Infinite Real, Eternal Real and Absolute Real. The secret of meditation is to achieve conscious and constant oneness with God.”
– Sri Chinmoy
On October 10th 2009, a Two Mile Race was held in Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York to celebrate the anniversary of the Sri Chinmoy Heart Garden.
Participants were joined by several Olympians, including track and field legend Carl Lewis, Russian runner Olesya Zykina and New York Athletic Club founder Bill Lumpp. Local Councilman James Gennaro (D-Fresh Meadows) was also present saying of the event:
“This race and this day are yet another example of the boundless inspiration that Sri Chinmoy has always provided to those who are young at heart,â€
Start of the Race