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
Time seemed to freeze
Brahmata Michael Ottawa, Canada
Sri Chinmoy performs on the world's largest organ
Prachar Stegemann Canberra, Australia
Now you are in the boat
Kaushalya Casey Toronto, Canada
How my spiritual search led me to Sri Chinmoy
Vidura Groulx Montreal, Canada
President Gorbachev: a special soul brought down for a special reason
Mridanga Spencer Ipswich, United Kingdom
I see infinitely more than I say
Agraha Levine Seattle, United States
I just knew from the moment I saw him
Ashrita Furman New York, United States
Running for Peace
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
Spiritual Friends
Preetidutta Thorpe Auckland, New Zealand
The Ever-Transcending Goal
Preetidutta Thorpe Auckland, New Zealand
Listen to the inner voice
Vidura Groulx Montreal, Canada
Muhammad Ali: I was expecting a monster, but I found a lamb
Sevananda Padilla San Juan, Puerto RicoSuggested videos
interviews with Sri Chinmoy's students
Selfless Service
Brian David Seattle, United States
Breaking Guinness records
Ashrita Furman New York, United States
Self-transcendence in meditation
Kailash Beyer Zurich, Switzerland
Humorous moments with Sri Chinmoy
Toshala Elliott Auckland, New Zealand
Becoming a disciple of Sri Chinmoy
Tilvila Hurwit Tampa, United States
My favourite part of Sri Chinmoy's path
Muslim Badami Auckland, New Zealand
How meditation helped me swim the English Channel
Abhejali Bernardova Zlín, Czech Republic
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