Sri Chinmoy
Poet, Author
1931 – 2007
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Who was Sri Chinmoy?
Chinmoy Kumar Ghose, better known as Sri Chinmoy, was an Indian guru who taught meditation in the West after moving to New York City in 1964. 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, swimming, and weightlifting. He organized marathons and other races, and was an active runner and, following a knee injury, weightlifter.
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- Born
- Aug 27, 1931
Chittagong District - Also known as
- Sri Chinmov
- Chinmoy Kumar Ghose
- Sri Chinmoy Kumar Ghose
- Siblings
- Religion
- Hinduism
- Nationality
- India
- Profession
- Died
- Oct 11, 2007
Jamaica - Resting place
- Queens
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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