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.
Running for Peace
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
How I learned from Sri Chinmoy
Pradhan Balter Chicago, United States
Sri Chinmoy meets an old friend
Pradhan Balter Chicago, United States
An intense, concentrated Fire
Toshala Elliott Auckland, New Zealand
So much longing, for something
Pushpa rani Piner Ottawa, Canada
Why run 3100 miles?
Smarana Puntigam Vienna, Austria
Celebrating birthdays at Guru's house
Devashishu Torpy London, United Kingdom
The Impact of a Yogi on My Life
Agni Casanova San Juan, Puerto Rico
A Quest for Happiness
Abhinabha Tangerman Amsterdam, Netherlands
The oneness of all paths - personal experiences
Nirbhasa Magee Dublin, Ireland
Failures are the pillars of success
Anugata Bach New York, United States
'Christ has stolen her heart and brought it now to me'
Dodula and Gunthita Zurich, Switzerland
How my spiritual search led me to Sri Chinmoy
Vidura Groulx Montreal, CanadaSuggested videos
interviews with Sri Chinmoy's students
Running the world's longest race
Jayasalini Abramovskikh Moscow, Russia
Humorous moments with Sri Chinmoy
Toshala Elliott Auckland, New Zealand
Breaking Guinness records
Ashrita Furman New York, United States
My favourite part of Sri Chinmoy's path
Muslim Badami Auckland, New Zealand
An airport meditation experience
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
Sri Chinmoy's vision of the Peace Run
Harita Davies New York, United States
Where the finite connects to the Infinite
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
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