Author: Tejvan Pettinger

Recent videos and audio recordings

At Sri Chinmoy TV there have been several new videos, including archive videos of Sri Chinmoy’s early meditations in the 1970s. On Radio Sri Chinmoy, there have been some classic recordings by Sri Chinmoy and recent performances by members of the Sri Chinmoy Centre.

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Recent recordings from Radio Sri Chinmoy
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Recordings from Radio Sri Chinmoy
by members of the Sri Chinmoy Centre

 

Challenging Impossibility in Zurich

Recently, a special display of Sri Chinmoy’s lifting equipment were made available for public viewing in the prominent main station in Zurich.

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Thousands of people passed the stand which was part of an exhibition on promoting good health. Within the display were 3 TV screens that featured weight-lifting videos and the famous documentary “Challenging Impossibility”. The exhibition is a travelling museum and has visited many cities around US and Europe. The exhibition shows the weightlifting machines that Sri Chinmoy used for hoisting immense weights with his  arms, legs and shoulders. This includes a staggering 2,600 lb standing calf raise, a unique apparatus for lifting individuals overhead, and a 800 lb bench press.  A gallery of photos and short films  documenting these extraordinary feats of strength completes the display.

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Recent articles by members

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Some recent articles by members of the Sri Chinmoy Centre on topics related to the spiritual life.

Sri Chinmoy Inspiration Group – a Yahoo group with conversations on topics, such as crossing the barriers of age, staying on the path.

Other popular writings from the archive  include

Stories by members of the Sri Chinmoy Centre in joining the path – First steps in the world of meditation and significant experiences with Sri Chinmoy

Reflections on Running – an edition of Inspiration Letters dedicated to the theme of running

Seven secrets of meditation by Jogyata Dallas – A popular series of articles on ‘secrets’ of meditation.

 

Oneness-Dream singing tour in Scotland

Recently – Oneness-Dream,  a group of male singers from the Sri Chinmoy Centre visited Scotland to perform the songs of Sri Chinmoy at a variety of churches, monasteries and temples.

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The group performed a total of 15 performances in different locations ranging from short, spontaneous performances to full concerts of about 1 hour.

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Highlights of the tour included performing at Iona, Findhorn and the Hindu Temple in Glasgow during the Glasgow Mandir. The tour was often described by participants as a pilgrimage – the singers visited many of the famous holy sites of Scoltand – including ancient spiritual centres such as Whithorn, Kilmartin and Iona and more modern centres, such as  Findhorn and Gorbals Parish.

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Songs of the Soul NY

Recently, a Songs of the Soul Concert was offered at the Skirball Centre, New York to celebrate the life and music of Sri Chinmoy. The concert, featuring musicians from around the world, was part of the 50th anniversary of Sri Chinmoy’s arrival in the West.

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Performing in the concert, included Gandharva Loka – an international orchestra of around 70 members from all around the world. They performed the arranged compositions of Sri Chinmoy.

Music is psychic enlightenment. Music is the supreme fulfilment of the aspiring human soul.

Sri Chinmoy, Sound and Silence, Part 2, Agni Press, 1982

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World record flower garland

August 27th marked the 83rd birth anniversary of Sri Chinmoy; this year 2014 also marks the 50th anniversary since Sri Chinmoy’s arrival in the West in April 1964. To mark the special anniversary, students of Sri Chinmoy met in New York and took part in various activities as part of a two week long celebration.

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This included making the world’s longest flower garland. A team of 200 volunteers, led by Ashrita Furman worked around the clock to create a new Guinness world record for a flower garland which totalled 5 miles (8.046 km) in length.

The flower garland was made in multiple loops at Joseph-Austin-Field in in the borough Queens of New York The super-sized garland weighing 4000 lb (1800 kg) ensures Ashrita Furman a new entry in the Guinness Book of Records. (Ashrita Furman currently holds 206 Guinness World Records)

After the record was documented, the flowers were re-used to create a stunning ‘room of flowers’ in a nearby driveway.

Other activities during the August celebrations included the Sri Chinmoy Self-transcendence marathon in Rockland State Park and a Songs of the Soul Concert in Manhattan New York.

(photo Bijoy Imhof)

 

Self-Transcendence 3100 mile race in the media

The 2014 edition of Self-Transcendence 3100 mile race is nearly over – after 50 plus days of the 14 runners competing in this epic feat of endurance .  So far five runners have completed the 3,100 miles, with Sarvagata Ukrainskyi of the Ukraine finishing 1st in a time of 45 days. Sarah Barnett (Aus) is due to finish soon becoming the first female to win this race, and only the 4th women ever to finish.

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William Sichel (Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK) is also likely to finish within the time limit, becoming the first over 60 year old to complete the distance.

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The 3100 mile race inspired by spiritual Teacher, Sri Chinmoy, takes part in humble surroundings in Jamaica, Queens – and has recently featured in many international news outlets.

Video from CBS News

For more results and details, visit:

Photos: Jowan (Spontaneous Beauty)

Other in depth media articles

Temple Song Hearts in Czech Republic and Slovakia

Between June 4-8, Temple Song Hearts gave a concert tour of Sri Chinmoy’s music in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

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The musical group Temple Song Hearts were founded in 1988 and include members from the UK and across Europe. The group has evolved over the decades to produce a sound that fuses classical and modern, Western and Eastern, in a musical expression that is at once contemplative and joyful.

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In the first concert in the Czech Republic, they performed in the Czech Museum of Music in the old town of Prague City. The next concert was hosted in a Peace Garden dedicated to Sri Chinmoy, in the city of  Zlín. Continue reading “Temple Song Hearts in Czech Republic and Slovakia”

Tapovan Sri Chinmoy Peace Park

Recently, members of the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run visited Tapovan to take part in a ceremony dedicating the park to Sri Chinmoy and his everlasting message of peace.

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Tapovan is a 200-acre park which offers trails and places of rest; it has been created by many volunteers to offer visitors avenues of inner reflection and joy.  Tapovan is located on Galiano Island in the heart of South Western Canada’s Salish Sea.

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3100 mile race 2014

The 18th edition of the  3100 mile Self-Transcendence race is currently in progress. Promoted by the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team, this epic race was founded by Sri Chinmoy and offers runners a unique challenge of spiritual and physical self-transcendence.

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This year eleven men and three women have entered; so far 12 of the 14 runners are exceeding the 60 mile a day average needed to finish the race in the allotted time. Continue reading “3100 mile race 2014”

Leeds Peace City

On Saturday 17th May, the city of Leeds was re-dedicated as a Sri Chinmoy Peace-Blossom, during a ceremony attended by the Mayor of Leeds and members of the Peace Run who are travelling through England.

Leeds was initially dedicated as a Peace City in 1995 on United Nations day, 24th October 1995. This May, the Sri Chinmoy Peace Run is travelling through England and up to Scotland as part of the European Peace Run. With the run passing through Leeds, the city of Leeds kindly agreed to make a new plaque and honour the Peace Run.

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The Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor Tom Murray unveiled the plaque and spoke welcoming the runners and affirming the city of Leeds’ commitment to diversity, tolerance and the promotion of peace. Continue reading “Leeds Peace City”