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.
Believe, take a step and proceed: a 6-day race experience
Susan Marshall ,
Is it unspiritual to care about winning?
Tejvan Pettinger Oxford, United Kingdom
Meditation: Touching The Infinite
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
The most beautiful and fulfilling of all possible experiences
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
The Swimming Relay
Toshala Elliott Auckland, New Zealand
All I needed was the Supreme, and I would always win
Pragati Pascale New York, United States
My 5 a.m. strategic meditations
Sanchita Fleming Ottawa, Canada
'Christ has stolen her heart and brought it now to me'
Dodula and Gunthita Zurich, Switzerland
Time seemed to freeze
Brahmata Michael Ottawa, Canada
Now you are in the boat
Kaushalya Casey Toronto, Canada
Soul-Birds take flight
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
Spiritual Friends
Preetidutta Thorpe Auckland, New Zealand
How I learned from Sri Chinmoy
Pradhan Balter Chicago, United StatesSuggested videos
interviews with Sri Chinmoy's students
How meditation helped me swim the English Channel
Abhejali Bernardova Zlín, Czech Republic
Meditation functions with Sri Chinmoy
Kokila Chamberlain Bristol, United Kingdom
Humorous moments with Sri Chinmoy
Toshala Elliott Auckland, New Zealand
An airport meditation experience
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
From religion to spirituality
Muslim Badami Auckland, New Zealand
Starting a spiritual café
Toshala Elliott Auckland, New Zealand
Making progress on Sri Chinmoy's Path
Daulot Fountain Seattle, United States
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