Author: Tejvan Pettinger

New Record in 6 Day Race

Australian Dipali Cunningham from Melbourne surpassed her own world record in the Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence Six Day Race. In 6 days, she completed 513 miles an average of 85.5 miles per day. (or just short of 20 marathons in 6 days)
6 and 10 Day Race
6 and 10 Day Race Winners

In second place was American Pam Reed, 48, who set an American record for her age groups with 490 miles- At her first attempt at a 6 day race.

Darren Worts, 38, USA won for the men with 420 miles

In the Ten Day, Madhupran Wolfgang Schwerk,53,from Germany won with an amazing 777 miles. This was the 3rd longest distance in any 10 day race.

Kaneenika Janakova,38, from Slovakia won the ladies’ Ten Day event with 707 miles. A personal best and her second consecutive victory.

There was a field of 44 in the 10 Day and 36 in the Six Day.


Results at Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team

From Race Report by Sahishnu.at Marathon Team blog

Race Report at NY Times

Race reports, photos and interviews at Perfection Journey by Utpal

Photo Gallery by Jowan

Sri Chinmoy Multi Day Races 2009

6 10 Day Race
6 and 10 Day Race

The Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team, 6 and 10 Day Race is underway at Flushing Meadows, New York

Songs of the Soul Concerts

Japaka Orchestra
Japaka Orchestra

Songs of the Soul Concerts have recently been offered in New York, Seattle and Vancouver. These are a few selected photos from the New York concert on April 16th. The concerts involved a variety of music groups playing performances of Sri Chinmoy’s music.

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Audience enjoying the concert in the beautiful Riverside Church.

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Photos by Jowan

More photos at Songs of the Soul New York

Record for Most Guiness Records

Record Attempt for Poem in Different Languages
After Successful Record Attempt for Reciting Poem in Different Languages

Ashrita Furman recently set an impressive landmark for setting his 100th simultaneous Guiness World Record. Over the past 30 years, Ashrita has been fascinated with Guinness world Records and has set over 230 official Guinness Records. With his recent record attempt he now has 100 current Guinness records.

The Record was set in City Hall Park in Manhattan on April 14th. It was the record for reciting a poem in the most number of languages. The previous record was 79 languages, but, with help from friends in the Sri Chinmoy Centre, Ashrita set a new record of 111 languages. Ashrita read the Poem, Precious Beyond Measure, in Zulu. Speaking of the record, Ashrita said:

“It was fun learning about many of these languages – quite a few I never even heard of,”

Councilman, Jimmy Genero spoke about the record and said how appropriate it was to set the record in New York, which is renowned for its cultural diversity.

Irish World Harmony Run 2009

The Irish World Harmony Run got off to an auspicious beginning on 21st March. Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern offered the runners his appreciation for their mammoth task of running around the coast of Ireland in 14 days.

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Irish World Harmony Run opening ceremony

The team is running 1400km around the coast of Ireland, visiting Belfast, Dublin, Cork, Limmerick amongst many other smaller towns and villages. The international team includes runners from US, Australia, New Zealand, Scotland and Europe.

You can follow the run at the website – Ireland World Harmony Run


For the first two days the run has benefited from dry sun, often a rarity for Ireland at this time of the year!

Sri Chinmoy’s Marathon Anniversary

Love of Running – A film by Utpal Marshall to celebrate Sri Chinmoy’s 30th anniversary of running a marathon. Originally posted at Sri Chinmoy TV

Members of the Sri Chinmoy Centre observed this marathon anniversary by organising marathons in different cities throughout the world.

“…Today is March 3 as I write this post, the 30th Anniversary of Sri Chinmoy running his first marathon in Chico, California. Little did we know at the time that he would run 21 more marathons in four years and two ultra-marathons as well….” post by Arpan at Sri Chinmoy Inspiration

  • Sri Chinmoy’s First Marathon – Chico: 4:31:34, – March 3rd  1979 – aged 47
  • Sri Chinmoy’s Fastest marathon – Toledo: 3:55:07,

Eternal Peace Flame

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Sri Chinmoy inaugurated the Eternal Peace Flame in 2001.

Quotes on Peace

I enjoy peace
Only when I am not afraid
Of changing my stubborn mind.

– Sri Chinmoy

Peace
Is in self-conquest.

– Sri Chinmoy

Possession-greed
Is peace-starvation.

– Sri Chinmoy

Mind-division-supremacy
Knows no peace.

– Sri Chinmoy

Recently, a statue of Sri Chinmoy was added to the site. The statue was sculpted by Kaivalya Topry.

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World Run II – North To South

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sarah jesper

In 2005, Jesper Olson successfully completed the world’s first documented run around the world. It involved 26,232km /1 lap (Earth): in 662days. (world record) – Running Around the World

Jesper is now taking part in an epic 40,000Km world run part II

The starting point is at Nordkapp, Norway, 1. July 2008.

The finish point is at St. Johns, New Foundland, Canada. Expected, end of 2010.

Jesper Olsen is being joined by Australian – Sarah Barnett. So far they have completed 1000Km

Jesper and Sarah are currently in Africa, you can follow latest update at home page of

Prayers and Pogo Sticks

Ashrita talks about his Guiness Record breaking journey and what helps him break over 221 records –

“….After breaking the ice by jumping on a pogo stick while jumping rope, Furman discussed how he transformed from the nerd to one of the most versatile athletes today.

The son of a successful attorney growing up in Kew Gardens Hills, Furman came to the realization that there was more to life than having a nice family and a big house. He started studying eastern philosophy and began meditating on his own, but shortly met up with Chinmoy. Their idea of meditating originally clashed. Furman wanted to go into a cave and drink strange teas, while Chinmoy was a strong advocate of physical activity….”

Prayers and Pogo Sticks at Queens Chronicle.

Also new design for Ashrita.com