8 March
44 Years in the West
April 13th, 2008, marked the 44th anniversary of Sri Chinmoy's arrival in the West. Sri Chinmoy arrived in New York, USA on April 13th 1964.
2008, was also the first celebration since Sri Chinmoy's mahasamadhi in October 2007.
To commemorate the arrival of Sri Chinmoy in the West, for many years, disciples have taken part in a 12 hour race walk. I believe in earlier years, Sri Chinmoy himself took part in the 12 hour walk.
Many of Sri Chinmoy's students were in New York for the celebrations. Also, those from other countries who could not travel, took part in events in their own countries. For example, disciples in Mongolia arranged a 12 hour walk, with 45 people participating.
Mongolia 12 Hour Walk
See more photos at Sri Chinmoy Centre Galleries
Utpal Marshall gives an account of celebrations through his blog post on Departures Day
Picture top by: Sharani
Stories
First-hand experiences of meditation and spirituality.
My first Guru
Adarini Inkei Geneva, Switzerland
The happiest I've ever been
Gabriele Settimi San Diego, United States
In the Right Place, At the Right Time
Eshana Gadjanski Novi Sad, Serbia
Breaking the world record for the longest game of hopscotch
Pipasa Glass & Jamini Young Seattle, United States
The Swimming Relay
Toshala Elliott Auckland, New Zealand
Is it unspiritual to care about winning?
Tejvan Pettinger Oxford, United Kingdom
I just knew from the moment I saw him
Ashrita Furman New York, United States
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Kaushalya Casey Toronto, Canada
Sri Chinmoy meets St. Peter
Paramita Jarvis Kingston, Canada
The day I saw my Guru for the first time
Natabara Rollosson New York, United States
My Room
Preetidutta Thorpe Auckland, New Zealand
The first time that I really understood that I had a soul
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
I was what you call a classic unconscious seeker
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interviews with Sri Chinmoy's students
What drew me to Sri Chinmoy's path
Nikolaus Drekonja San Diego, United States
Growing up on Sri Chinmoy's path
Aruna Pohland Augsburg, Germany
Winning the Swiss Alpine Marathon
Vajin Armstrong Auckland, New Zealand
Life in a spiritual workplace
Pranlobha Kalagian Seattle, United States
Sri Chinmoy's vision of the Peace Run
Harita Davies New York, United States
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Becoming a disciple of Sri Chinmoy
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