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
Now you are in the boat
Kaushalya Casey Toronto, Canada
My life with Sri Chinmoy
Namrata Moses New York, United States
If I can smile like that, it's worth becoming a disciple
Mahatapa Palit New York, United States
Seeing the God inside my son
Utsahi St-Armand Ottawa, Canada
So much longing, for something
Pushpa rani Piner Ottawa, Canada
My 5 a.m. strategic meditations
Sanchita Fleming Ottawa, Canada
Praying for God’s Grace to Descend
Sweta Pradhan Kathmandu, Nepal
Is it unspiritual to care about winning?
Tejvan Pettinger Oxford, United Kingdom
Running for Peace
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
The Swimming Relay
Toshala Elliott Auckland, New Zealand
Check your Front Tire
Arpan De Angelo New York, United States
Just go with it and jump!
Gabriele Settimi San Diego, United StatesSuggested videos
interviews with Sri Chinmoy's students
How Sri Chinmoy appreciated enthusiasm
Prachar Stegemann Canberra, Australia
The value of meditation in a stressful job
Garga Chamberlain Bristol, United Kingdom
Breaking Guinness records
Ashrita Furman New York, United States
What meditation gave me that I was missing
Purnahuti Wagner Guatemala City, Guatemala
Spirituality - the most fascinating subject on earth
Laila Faerman New York, United States
Making progress on Sri Chinmoy's Path
Daulot Fountain Seattle, United States
Experiences of meditation
Preetidutta Thorpe Auckland, New Zealand
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