Indian Years
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.
Coming to the West
Sri Chinmoy arrived in New York on 13th April 1964. For 2 years he worked in the Indian consul. 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
Activities of Sri Chinmoy
Sri Chinmoy sought to combine both an inner spirituality an outer activities which are expressive manifestations of this inner life.
Through numerous initiatives Sri Chinmoy sought to work tirelessly for the ideal of greater world harmony. His philosophy advocates a balance life of meditation and selfless service.
Life of Sri Chinmoy
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 200,000.
Including reminiscences about the early foundation of the Sri Chinmoy Centre. Also fascinating accounts of Sri Chinmoy's early lecture tours abroad
About Sri Chinmoy
Sri Chinmoy dedicated his life to insipring 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
Photo Credits: Sri Chinmoy Centre Galleries.
