Sri Chinmoy

Category
RELIGION

Language
INDIAN

Chinmoy Kumar Ghose , 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] A prolific 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]

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