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.
Sri Chinmoy's opening meditation at the Parliament of World Religions
Pradhan Balter Chicago, United States
How my spiritual search led me to Sri Chinmoy
Vidura Groulx Montreal, Canada
The day when everything began
Bhagavantee Paul Salzburg, Austria
A Mountain Meditation
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
The most beautiful and fulfilling of all possible experiences
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
Listen to the inner voice
Vidura Groulx Montreal, Canada
In the Whirlwind of Life
Pradeep Hoogakker The Hague, Netherlands
A disciple re-incarnates
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
My 5 a.m. strategic meditations
Sanchita Fleming Ottawa, Canada
A 40-Year Blessing
Sarama Minoli New York, United States
The happiest I've ever been
Gabriele Settimi San Diego, United States
Meditation Nights at the Sri Chinmoy Centre
Preetidutta Thorpe Auckland, New Zealand
Regaining My Inner Joy
Sujata Muto Kyoto, JapanSuggested videos
interviews with Sri Chinmoy's students
Meditation: you make progress just by doing it
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
An airport meditation experience
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
How I became interested in meditation
Abhejali Bernardova Zlín, Czech Republic
Beginnings of a spiritual journey
Mahatapa Palit New York, United States
Sri Chinmoy's vision of the Peace Run
Harita Davies New York, United States
How I got my spiritual name
Pradeep Hoogakker The Hague, Netherlands
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