Sri Chinmoy
Sri Chinmoy
Chinmoy Kumar Ghose, better known as Sri Chinmoy, was an Indian spiritual leader who taught meditation in the West after moving to New York City in 1964. Chinmoy established his first meditation center in Queens, New York, and eventually had thousands of students in 60 countries. A prolific author, artist, poet, and musician, he also held public events such as concerts and meditations on the theme of inner peace. Chinmoy also advocated athleticism to achieve spiritual enlightenment, including distance running,...
NationalityIndian
ProfessionPhilosopher
Date of Birth27 August 1931
CountryIndia
Impossibility is a dictionary word.
I'm not a weight lifter. I'm a seeker. Weight lifting is so insignificant in my life.
God has blessed me with the capacity to meditate even while I am talking.
When you drive, you are doing several things at once. You are using your eyes, ears, hands, your mind. If you have meditated for many years and have reached a lofty height in your meditation, as I have, you can meditate while running and cycling and painting.
Mysticism, poor mysticism! When it is underestimated and oversimplified, it comes down from its original sphere and stands beside religion.
You fool, You have been dangling For such a long time! When will you seize the opportunity Or feel the necessity To untangle the taut knot Of your bondage-life?
Outer fire we need to cook. Inner fire we need to liberate. God's Fire we need to love.
The power that dominates cannot solve world problems. The power that loves can solve world problems.
Doubt is an old disease. Faith is an old medicine. Compassion is an old doctor. Concern is an old nurse.
I live in between My heart's compassion-rain And my life's oneness-gain.
How beautiful to look at When my prayer Lights a candle of hope In my heart.
Goodness Is oneness-love In perfect action.
My heart needs only one thing. It needs to be guided Along the age-old path Of life-blossoming self-awareness.
We must endure Adversity Bravely and cheerfully.