Sri Chinmoy
Indian writer and guru (1931–2007) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chinmoy Kumar Ghose (27 August 1931 – 11 October 2007), better known as Sri Chinmoy,[2] was an Indian spiritual leader who taught meditation in the United States after moving to New York City in 1964.[3] Chinmoy established his first meditation center in Queens, New York, and eventually had 7,000 students in 60 countries.[4][5] He was an author, artist, poet, and musician; he also held public events such as concerts and meditations on the theme of inner peace.[5][6] Chinmoy advocated a spiritual path to God through prayer and meditation. He advocated athleticism including distance running, swimming, and weightlifting. He organized marathons and other races, and was an active runner and, following a knee injury, weightlifter.[5][6] Some ex-members have accused Chinmoy of running a cult.[7][8]
Chinmoy | |
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Born | Chinmoy Kumar Ghose (1931-08-27)27 August 1931 |
Died | 11 October 2007(2007-10-11) (aged 76) |
Nationality | Indian[1] |
Occupation | Spiritual teacher |