First steps on the spiritual path
A new section 'First Steps' offers a selection of stories by members of the Sri Chinmoy Centre about their first experiences in taking to a spiritual life.

The section at Sri Chinmoy Centre shows the diverse range of experiences that led people from a variety of different backgrounds to become interested in meditation and follow the spiritual path of Sri Chinmoy.
The initial curiosity – the captivating question 'how will it feel?' – gave way to calm certainty and the joy of silence – a silence in which I can now dive every day. This state of being is infinitely more exciting and fulfilling than I had ever imagined.
Coming to his path has truly been the most beautiful, profound and enduring thing ever to happen to me. I may not be rich, or great, or famous, but I can sincerely say that I am truly happy.
What really appealed to me was the combination of a profound and soulful inner life with a dynamic and versatile outer life.
- A quest for happiness by Abhinabha
Stories
First-hand experiences of meditation and spirituality.
Believe, take a step and proceed: a 6-day race experience
Susan Marshall ,
The very first time I heard about my spiritual Master
Banshidhar Medeiros San Juan, Puerto Rico
I just knew from the moment I saw him
Ashrita Furman New York, United StatesAkuti: a pioneer-jewel in our Centre
Akuti Eisamann Connecticut, United States
Running for Peace
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
Spiritual Friends
Preetidutta Thorpe Auckland, New Zealand
The day when everything began
Bhagavantee Paul Salzburg, Austria
My first Guru
Adarini Inkei Geneva, Switzerland
Sri Chinmoy meets St. Peter
Paramita Jarvis Kingston, Canada
Just go with it and jump!
Gabriele Settimi San Diego, United States
A Quest for Happiness
Abhinabha Tangerman Amsterdam, Netherlands
The first time that I really understood that I had a soul
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New ZealandSuggested videos
interviews with Sri Chinmoy's students
Growing up on Sri Chinmoy's path
Aruna Pohland Augsburg, Germany
The relationship between Guru and disciple
Baridhi Yonchev Sofia, Bulgaria
Where the finite connects to the Infinite
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
From religion to spirituality
Muslim Badami Auckland, New Zealand
Meditation functions with Sri Chinmoy
Kokila Chamberlain Bristol, United Kingdom
What meditation gave me that I was missing
Purnahuti Wagner Guatemala City, Guatemala