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
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First-hand experiences of meditation and spirituality.
My inner calling
Purnakama Rajna Winnipeg, Canada
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Susan Marshall ,
Spirituality means speed
Patanga Cordeiro São Paulo, Brazil
'Christ has stolen her heart and brought it now to me'
Dodula and Gunthita Zurich, Switzerland
The spiritual life is normal to me
Shankara Smith London, United Kingdom
Akuti: a pioneer-jewel in our Centre
Akuti Eisamann Connecticut, United States
The most beautiful and fulfilling of all possible experiences
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
A 40-Year Blessing
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A love that was thick like butter
Mahatapa Palit New York, United States
The oneness of all paths - personal experiences
Nirbhasa Magee Dublin, Ireland
I was what you call a classic unconscious seeker
Rupantar LaRusso New York, United States
The Peace Run visits Oxford
Tejvan Pettinger Oxford, United Kingdom
My Room
Preetidutta Thorpe Auckland, New ZealandSuggested videos
interviews with Sri Chinmoy's students
An airport meditation experience
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
My favourite part of Sri Chinmoy's path
Muslim Badami Auckland, New Zealand
What drew me to Sri Chinmoy's path
Nikolaus Drekonja San Diego, United States
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Daulot Fountain Seattle, United States
My typical day
Pranlobha Kalagian Seattle, United States
My evolving relationship with my spiritual Teacher
Pradeep Hoogakker The Hague, Netherlands
Running the world's longest race
Jayasalini Abramovskikh Moscow, Russia
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