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.
Sri Chinmoy's biography, written by one of the most famous Bengali authors
Mahatapa Palit New York, United States
'Christ has stolen her heart and brought it now to me'
Dodula and Gunthita Zurich, Switzerland
A Divine Phone Call
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Namrata Moses New York, United States
A New World
Apaga Renner Graz, Austria
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Gabriele Settimi San Diego, United States
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An early spiritual experience
Ashrita Furman New York, United States
My inner calling
Purnakama Rajna Winnipeg, Canada
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Pradhan Balter Chicago, United States
Spiritual Friends
Preetidutta Thorpe Auckland, New Zealand
If a wish comes from the soul, it will be granted
Kamalakanta Nieves New York, United StatesSuggested videos
interviews with Sri Chinmoy's students
Growing up on Sri Chinmoy's path
Aruna Pohland Augsburg, Germany
Meditation functions with Sri Chinmoy
Kokila Chamberlain Bristol, United Kingdom
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Muslim Badami Auckland, New ZealandWhen I met Sri Chinmoy for the first time
Baridhi Yonchev Sofia, Bulgaria
Winning the Swiss Alpine Marathon
Vajin Armstrong Auckland, New Zealand
Spirituality - the most fascinating subject on earth
Laila Faerman New York, United States