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12-August-2016 (Mary Beaven)
12-August-2016 (Mary Beaven)

Photographs supplied by Mary Beaven / Ivan Marek

The sculpture commemorates Sri Chinmoy.

Chinmoy Kumar Ghose, better known as Sri Chinmoy (27 August 1931 – 11 October 2007), 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.

Location

Address:West Lakes Boulevard & Martin Circuit, Freshwater Lake, West Lakes, 5021
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -34.873157
Long: 138.489332
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Sculpture
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Religion
Artist:Kaivalya Torpy

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 2nd November, 2014
Front Inscription

Sri Chinmoy
1931 - 2007

Peace dreamer and founder of The Oneness-Home Peace Run

"Peace does not mean the absence of war
Peace means the presence of harmony, love, satisfaction and oneness.
Peace means the flood of love in the world family"  

Sri Chinmoy

City of Charles Sturt
2 November 2014

Sculptor Kaivalya Torpy

Source: MA
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