Spirituality for today.
Free meditation classes, concerts, uplifting artistic and sporting events - dynamic spirituality for today's world.
What we do
For students of Indian Spiritual Master Sri Chinmoy, the Centre serves as a spiritual home where we can meditate and make fast spiritual progress.
As part of our spiritual practice, we regularly offer uplifting events for the public - free instructional programs in meditation, concerts of spiritual music, local athetic events, and more.
3100: Run and Become
A new film exploring the world of ultrarunning and what compels people to do it. Featuring the world's longest certified road race - the Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race, organised by Sri Chinmoy's students every summer in Queens, NY.
Sri Chinmoy
Born in 1931, Sri Chinmoy spent many hours a day in meditation as a teenager and young adult in a spiritual community in South India, and attained the high states of consciousness described in various traditions as enlightenment or God-realisation.
Sri Chinmoy came to New York in 1964 to share his inner realisations, and he lived in Queens until his passing in 2007. There are now Sri Chinmoy Centres located all over the world, and several thousand students study meditation and live a dedicated spiritual life based on his teachings and guidance.
If you would like to find out more about Sri Chinmoy's philosophy, a good place to start is by reading his books:
Latest news
from our Centres across the USA more »
30 December
The inner significance of the New Year
1 June
The Peace Run is on the move again!
15 May
New book: Being Our Higher Selves
25 April
Anniversary of Sri Chinmoy's Arrival in the West
14 March
Spiritual retreats - where joy is the most important thing!
8 December
Spiritual experiences on the pandemic frontline
What is it like to study with Sri Chinmoy?
"A genuine Spiritual Teacher is someone who realized God just the day before. He is simply an elder brother of humanity, but as someone who has ascended the realization mountain, he can help and guide others up that mountain..." Pradhan Balter, a student of Sri Chinmoy for over 40 years, describes the timeless principles of studying with a spiritual Teacher.
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Many of Sri Chinmoy's American students have been with him for many decades, and have many fascinating stories about their experiences.
A 40-Year Blessing
Sarama Minoli New York, United States
My typical day
Pranlobha Kalagian Seattle, United States
Spirituality - the most fascinating subject on earth
Laila Faerman New York, United States
What is it like on the Peace Run?
Nikolaus Drekonja San Diego, United States
'Always say things in such a way as to inspire people, not discourage them'
Pradhan Balter Chicago, United States
A vision at 3 a.m in the morning
Abarita Dänzer Zürich, Switzerland
Just go with it and jump!
Gabriele Settimi San Diego, United States
Making progress on Sri Chinmoy's Path
Daulot Fountain Seattle, United States
The first time we met our Guru
Kaivalya, Devashishu and Sahadeva Torpy London, England
I was just so transported by the atmosphere
Pulak Viscardi New York, United States
Selfless Service
Brian David Seattle, United States
A love that was thick like butter
Mahatapa Palit New York, United States
I was what you call a classic unconscious seeker
Rupantar LaRusso New York, United States
Around the world
There are Sri Chinmoy Centres in over 50 countries worldwide.
Breaking Guinness records
Ashrita Furman
New York, United States
Learning to love songs ever more
Patanga Cordeiro
São Paulo, Brazil
Warum 3100 Meilen laufen?
Smarana Puntigam
Vienna, Austria
My love of spiritual poetry
Manatita Hutchinson
London, United Kingdom
The Random Dog
Toshala Elliott
Auckland, New Zealand
Books by Sri Chinmoy's students
Sri Chinmoy's students have also published many books about their growth and inner progress on the spiritual path.
A Twenty-First Century seeker
by Pradhan Balter
Running in rhythm with the heart
by Jayasalini Abramovskikh
Auspicious Good Fortune
by Sumangali Morhall
At the Feet of my Master
by Pradhan Balter
Miracle-Suns from the Heart
True stories from a spiritual Master, his students and dear friends
On Sri Chinmoy’s Sunlit Path
Stories by 98 disciples of Sri ChinmoyWhat's happening worldwide?
8 March
Europe Peace Run 2024 Launched With Pope Francis
28 October
Inspiration and Records at the 3100 Mile Race
25 September
3100 Mile Race - 2023
20 September
Seven Minutes of World Peace
7 June
Peace Run at Mount Everest
2 April
New World Record at Sri Chinmoy 48 Hour Race in Canberra
10 February
Peace Run Receives Warm Welcome in Timor Leste
Recently added
The latest stories and videos from our members....
How Sri Chinmoy changed our idea of 'wasted time'
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
How Sri Chinmoy made God our dear and intimate confidante
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
One chance in a million
Sahana Gero London, United Kingdom
Tears of Joy and Gratitude
Sevananda Padilla San Juan, Puerto Rico
The first time I heard an inner voice
Pulak Viscardi New York, United States
Asking questions to one's spiritual Master
Patanga Cordeiro São Paulo, Brazil
In the Master's presence
Patanga Cordeiro São Paulo, Brazil
Believe, take a step and proceed: a 6-day race experience
Susan Marshall ,
How my spiritual search led me to Sri Chinmoy
Vidura Groulx Montreal, Canada
Muhammad Ali: I was expecting a monster, but I found a lamb
Sevananda Padilla San Juan, Puerto Rico
Sri Chinmoy's opening meditation at the Parliament of World Religions
Pradhan Balter Chicago, United States
People see something in Guru and want to be part of it
Saraswati Martín San Juan, Puerto Rico
Everyone is looking for unconditional love
Pipasa Glass Seattle, United States
'When you perform for me, always choose devotional songs.'
Gunthita Corda Zurich, Switzerland
The day I saw my Guru's Third Eye
Vidura Groulx Montreal, Canada
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