Sri Chinmoy arrived in New York on 13th April 1964. For 2 years he worked in the Indian consulate. Read some of his experiences on arrival in the west:
The 1960s saw the start of Sri Chinmoy’s global mission with the establishment of the first Sri Chinmoy Centres
Sri Chinmoy sought to combine both an inner spirituality and outer activities which are expressive manifestations of this inner life. His philosophy advocates a balanced life of meditation and selfless service.
Sri Chinmoy was born in a tiny Indian village of Shakpura, Chittagong in West Bengal. Read fascinating stories from his early life
From the age of 12 Sri Chinmoy studied with his 6 brothers and sisters in the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in the South of India.
Stories and Experiences of Sri Chinmoy.
Include stories from early days in India and at the Indian Consulate.
Also every day experiences.
Sri Chinmoy was a keen sportsman throughout his life. During his ashram years he was several times sprinting champion. He wrote many of his running experiences in a series of books called Run & Become.
Sri Chinmoy didn't begin painting until the mid 1970s - from then he created a prolific output of inspirational spiritual paintings numbering over 140,000.Including reminiscences about the early foundation of the Sri Chinmoy Centre. Also fascinating accounts of Sri Chinmoy’s early lecture tours abroad
Sri Chinmoy dedicated his life to inspiring humanity to further and greater heights. A spiritual guide to approx 6,000 students from around the world, he passed away in October 2007.
Other Sites on Sri Chinmoy
Sri Chinmoy.org | Sri Chinmoy TV | Radio Sri Chinmoy | Sri Chinmoy Reflections
Photo Credits: Sri Chinmoy Centre Galleries.
