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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261020T190000
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SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation: UN Day
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to the United Nations Day which is celebrated on October 24 which marks 81 years of the UN Charter.  –  UN Website. \n  \n\n\nIn-person attendance:\n\n\n\n\nBrahma Kumaris Office at the UN\n866 UN Plaza\, Suite 436\nNY\, NY 10017\nRSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org\n\nOnline participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/weekly-meditation-37/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Working in Partnership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261013T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261013T190000
DTSTAMP:20261017T181510Z
CREATED:20261007T211552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261017T181510Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation: Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to the World Mental Health Day which is celebrated on October 10 with the theme\, Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices\, Real Change. World Mental Health Day is an opportunity to meaningfully engage with people with lived experience (PWLE) of mental health conditions and to recognize their knowledge as a vital form of expertise. It means creating opportunities for people to influence decisions\, co-design services\, strengthen peer-led approaches\, challenge stigma and strengthen accountability –  UN Website. \n“Vulnerability is not weakness; it’s our most accurate measure of courage.” — Brené Brown \n\n\nIn-person attendance:\n\n\n\n\nBrahma Kumaris Office at the UN\n866 UN Plaza\, Suite 436\nNY\, NY 10017\nRSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org\n\nOnline participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/weekly-meditation-36/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Working in Partnership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T190000
DTSTAMP:20261017T181542Z
CREATED:20261006T202424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261017T181542Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation: Teachers
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to the World Teacher’s Day which was celebrated on October 5. \nOn this World Teachers’ Day\, UNESCO\, the ILO\, UNICEF and Education International call on governments and partners to stand with teachers by advancing the status of the profession  and  ensuring  that  every  teacher\,  everywhere\,  is  empowered  to  help  build more inclusive\, peaceful and sustainable societies.”– UNESCO website \n“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” — William Arthur Ward \nJoin us as we reflect\, share\, and give thanks to all the various types of teachers in our life – parents\, friends\, siblings\, professors\, books\, Mother Nature\, and the wide variety of life’s lessons – without whom we wouldn’t be the wonderful person we are today. \n\n\n\nIn-person attendance:\n\n\n\n\nBrahma Kumaris Office at the UN\n866 UN Plaza\, Suite 436\nNY\, NY 10017\nRSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org\n\nOnline participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/weekly-meditation-35/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Participation in UN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T190000
DTSTAMP:20261017T181612Z
CREATED:20260901T182247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261017T181612Z
UID:10000206-1790704800-1790708400@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation: Food Loss and Waste
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction” which will be celebrated on September 29. \n“Food loss and waste undermine the sustainability of our food systems. When food is lost or wasted\, all the resources that were used to produce this food – including water\, land\, energy\, labour and capital – go to waste. In addition\, the disposal of food loss and waste in landfills\, leads to greenhouse gas emissions\, contributing to climate change. Food loss and waste can also negatively impact food security and food availability\, and contribute to increasing the cost of food.” — UN Website \n\n\n\nIn-person attendance:\n\n\n\n\nBrahma Kumaris Office at the UN\n866 UN Plaza\, Suite 436\nNY\, NY 10017\nRSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org\n\nOnline participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/weekly-meditation-34/
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260922T190000
DTSTAMP:20260901T181707Z
CREATED:20260901T181707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T181707Z
UID:10000205-1790100000-1790103600@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “International Day of Peace” which will be celebrated on September 21. \n“Peace is not just made at conference tables\, but in classrooms\, neighbourhoods\, and everywhere people meet with open minds and open hearts. Together\, day by day\, we can build a more just world\, with compassion\, equality and dignity for all”. – UN Secretary-General António Guterres“Peace is more than the absence of war; it is the foundation necessary to collectively tackle humanity’s challenges. It is the lived experience of safety\, dignity\, opportunities and cooperation in our daily lives. \nUnder the theme Invest in Peace: For Everyone\, Everywhere\, Every Day\, this year’s International Day of Peace honors the ‘everyday architects of peace’—people driving local action\, laying the groundwork for stability\, and building a lasting peace from the ground up.” — UN Website \n\n\n\nTake one small step for peace every day: \n\nGive your time to help someone else.\nLend your voice to drive positive change.\nHost a Peace Circle – an intergeneration youth-led conversation on solutions.\nUse your platform to promote a cause or tell a story of peace and hope\n\n\n\nIn-person attendance:\n\n\n\n\nBrahma Kumaris Office at the UN\n866 UN Plaza\, Suite 436\nNY\, NY 10017\nRSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org\n\nOnline participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/weekly-meditation-33/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Working in Partnership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260915T190000
DTSTAMP:20260901T180122Z
CREATED:20260901T180122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T180122Z
UID:10000204-1789495200-1789498800@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “World Cleanup Day” which will be celebrated on September 20. \n“Under the official theme “From Clean Plates to Clean Cities”\, World Cleanup Day 2026 connects the choices we make around our plates with the systems that shape our neighborhoods and cities. It calls for action to prevent food waste\, keep edible food in use\, recover unavoidable organic materials\, and build cleaner\, more circular and resource-efficient cities.” — UN Website \n\nWorld Cleanup Day 2026 highlights the urgent need to:\n\nRaise awareness and encourage everyday habits that reduce waste.\nPromote responsible production\, purchasing and consumption practices.\nStrengthen local food recovery\, organic waste and circular economy systems.\nAdvance partnerships and policies that support resilient and resource-efficient cities.\nEncourage waste separation\, redistribution\, composting and recovery of organic waste.\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-person attendance:\n\n\n\n\nBrahma Kumaris Office at the UN\n866 UN Plaza\, Suite 436\nNY\, NY 10017\nRSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org\n\nOnline participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/weekly-meditation-32/
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260908T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260908T190000
DTSTAMP:20260901T174750Z
CREATED:20260901T174750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T174750Z
UID:10000203-1788890400-1788894000@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “International Day of World’s Indigenous Women and Girls” which will be celebrated on September 5. \n“Indigenous women and girls are leaders\, knowledge keepers and agents of change. \nIndigenous women and girls are vital to Indigenous Peoples’ communities and to society as a whole. As leaders\, knowledge holders and rights holders\, they play essential roles as transmitters of Indigenous knowledge\, languages and governance systems. They contribute to the well-being of their Peoples as caregivers and stewards of their lands\, territories and the world’s biodiversity.” — UN Website \n“I do not think the measure of a civilization is how tall its buildings of concrete are\, but rather how well its people have learned to relate to their environment and fellow man.” – Sun Bear\, Chippewa.\n\n\n\nIn-person attendance:\n\n\n\n\nBrahma Kumaris Office at the UN\n866 UN Plaza\, Suite 436\nNY\, NY 10017\nRSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org\n\nOnline participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/weekly-meditation-31/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Working in Partnership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260901T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260901T190000
DTSTAMP:20260910T204306Z
CREATED:20260831T231041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T204306Z
UID:10000202-1788285600-1788289200@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “International Day of Charity” which will be celebrated on September 5. \n“Charitable efforts now influence public policy\, fund innovation\, and support communities where public services fall short. In fragile regions\, they often fill critical gaps where governments cannot.” — UN Website \n\n“You have not lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” – John Bunyan\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth”.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-person attendance:\n\n\n\n\nBrahma Kumaris Office at the UN\n866 UN Plaza\, Suite 436\nNY\, NY 10017\nRSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org\n\nOnline participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/weekly-meditation-30/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Working in Partnership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260818T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260818T190000
DTSTAMP:20260803T223110Z
CREATED:20260803T223110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T223110Z
UID:10000199-1787076000-1787079600@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “World Humanitarian Day” which will be celebrated on August 19. \n“When lives are at risk\, the people who come to help should never be targets. Yet humanitarian workers continue to be killed\, injured\, abducted\, detained and obstructed while carrying out their work. Most are national staff serving their own communities.” — UN Website \n\nLet’s make protecting each other our greatest achievement. #actnowforhumanity\n\nIn-person attendance:\n\n\n\n\n\nBrahma Kumaris Office at the UN\n866 UN Plaza\, Suite 436\nNY\, NY 10017\nRSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org\n\nOnline participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/weekly-meditation-29/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Working in Partnership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T190000
DTSTAMP:20260811T184512Z
CREATED:20260803T222322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T184512Z
UID:10000198-1786471200-1786474800@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “Cultural Diversity through Music”.  \n“Music brings people together to make the world a more harmonious place. In a world of diversity where often values clash\, music leaps across language barriers and unites people of quite different cultural backgrounds.” — Kofi Annan \n\nPerformers include: \nMichelle DellaFave\nYuuki Koike\nDileepkumar Thankappan\n\n\nIn-person attendance:\n\n\n\n\n\nBrahma Kumaris Office at the UN\n866 UN Plaza\, Suite 436\nNY\, NY 10017\nRSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org\n\nOnline participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/weekly-meditation-28/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Working in Partnership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260804T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260804T190000
DTSTAMP:20260804T155157Z
CREATED:20260803T215319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T155157Z
UID:10000197-1785866400-1785870000@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “Nuclear Prayer Day” observed from August 6-9. \n“Our goal is to have people praying all over the world. It can be a dedicated educational program or a prayer said during part of a scheduled service or just plan a quiet time to honor the past and hold our intentions for a world free of nuclear weapons.” – URI \n\nInspiring sharing by Monica Willard and Michael Ramos\, organizers of Nuclear Prayer Day; and uplifting song Michelle DellaFave.\n\nIn-person attendance:\n\n\n\n\n\nBrahma Kumaris Office at the UN\n866 UN Plaza\, Suite 436\nNY\, NY 10017\nRSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org\n\nOnline participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/weekly-meditation-27/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Working in Partnership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260728T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260728T190000
DTSTAMP:20260706T200627Z
CREATED:20260706T200627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T200627Z
UID:10000195-1785261600-1785265200@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “International Friendship Day” celebrated on July 30. \n“This year\, as the world faces profound ruptures — between nations\, within societies\, even within families — the call to friendship is not sentimental. It’s essential. It’s about reaching across what breaks us and daring to believe in something better. It is a call to imagine a future where difference doesn’t mean distance\, where trust is stronger than fear. Through friendship\, we don’t just cope with the world as it is — we begin to shape the world as it could be.” – UN website. \n\n“Our relationships are never accidental. Every connection carries a story\, a lesson\, and a karmic imprint. Awareness can bring clarity\, healing\, and freedom.” – Brahma Kumaris.\n\nIn-person attendance:\n\n\n\n\n\nBrahma Kumaris Office at the UN\n866 UN Plaza\, Suite 436\nNY\, NY 10017\nRSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org\n\nOnline participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/weekly-meditation-26/
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260721T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260721T190000
DTSTAMP:20260706T195823Z
CREATED:20260706T195823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T195823Z
UID:10000194-1784656800-1784660400@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “Nelson Mandela International Day” celebrated on July 18. \nNelson Mandela devoted his life to the service of humanity — as a human rights lawyer\, a prisoner of conscience\, an international peacemaker and the first democratically elected president of a free South Africa.we invite you to mark Nelson Mandela International Day by making a difference in your communities. \nEveryone has the ability and the responsibility to change the world for the better! Mandela Day is an occasion for all to take action and inspire change. \n\n“It is in your hands to make of the world a better place.” – Nelson Mandela\n\nIn-person attendance:\n\n\n\n\n\nBrahma Kumaris Office at the UN\n866 UN Plaza\, Suite 436\nNY\, NY 10017\nRSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org\n\nOnline participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/weekly-meditation-25/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Participation in UN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260714T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260714T190000
DTSTAMP:20260706T195027Z
CREATED:20260706T195027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T195027Z
UID:10000193-1784052000-1784055600@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “World Youth Skills Day” celebrated on July 15. \nUnder the theme “Skills for a shared future”\,  this year’s World Youth Skills Day activities will spotlight the urgent need for innovative youth skills programmes—initiatives that empower young people not only to adapt\, but to lead with empathy\, bridge cultural divides\, build resilience\, and actively shape a more sustainable and inclusive tomorrow. UN website. \n\n\nIn-person attendance:\n\n\n\n\n\nBrahma Kumaris Office at the UN\n866 UN Plaza\, Suite 436\nNY\, NY 10017\nRSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org\n\nOnline participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/weekly-meditation-24/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Working in Partnership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260707T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260707T190000
DTSTAMP:20260706T193211Z
CREATED:20260706T193038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T193211Z
UID:10000192-1783447200-1783450800@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to the “International Day of Hope” celebrated on July 12. \n“Celebrate Hope-Day by turning optimism into meaningful action. Gather friends\, colleagues\, or students for a short “Circle of Hope” conversation to discuss local challenges and imagine solutions. Dedicate an hour to service—mentor a young person\, clean up a public space\, check in on an elderly neighbor\, or volunteer for a mental health helpline. Incorporate reflections on hope into lessons\, meetings\, or faith gatherings to spark ongoing dialogue. Every small gesture—whether a heartfelt conversation\, an act of kindness\, or a moment spent teaching—helps spread the spirit of hope that this day is meant to inspire in communities everywhere.”\n\nJoin our “circle of hope” tonight at 6pm.\nIn-person attendance:\n\n\n\n\n\nBrahma Kumaris Office at the UN\n866 UN Plaza\, Suite 436\nNY\, NY 10017\nRSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org\n\nOnline participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/weekly-meditation-23/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Participation in UN Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260630T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260630T190000
DTSTAMP:20260602T205602Z
CREATED:20260602T205602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T205602Z
UID:10000190-1782842400-1782846000@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “World Drug-free Awareness Day” celebrated on June 26.   \n“Who said you can’t quit drugs?? When the mind becomes powerful\, addiction loses its grip. Through Rajyoga Meditation\, we can strengthen our inner willpower” – Brahma Kumaris \n\n\nIn-person attendance:\n\n\n\n\n\nBrahma Kumaris Office at the UN\n866 UN Plaza\, Suite 436\nNY\, NY 10017\nRSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org\n\nOnline participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/weekly-meditation-22/
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T190000
DTSTAMP:20260602T204347Z
CREATED:20260602T202424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T204347Z
UID:10000188-1782237600-1782241200@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “World Refugees Day” celebrated on June 20. This international observance\, established by the United Nations\, honors the courage and resilience of individuals forced to flee their home countries. Together\, we can champion their right to seek safety\, build support for their economic and social inclusion\, and advocate for solutions to their plight. UN Website. \n““Migrants and refugees are not pawns on the chessboard of humanity. They are children\, women\, and men who leave or who are forced to leave their homes or who are forced to leave their homes for various reasons\, who share a legitimate desire for knowing and having\, but above all for being\, more.” – Pope Francis \n\n\nIn-person attendance:\n\n\n\n\n\nBrahma Kumaris Office at the UN\n866 UN Plaza\, Suite 436\nNY\, NY 10017\nRSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org\n\nOnline participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/weekly-meditation-20/
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260619T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260619T193000
DTSTAMP:20260611T231902Z
CREATED:20260602T195417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T231902Z
UID:10000186-1781892000-1781897400@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:A Conversation on the Importance of Yoga in these Critical Times: A Yoga Day Event
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE\nBrahma Kumaris Office of the United Nations and The International Day of Yoga Committee at the United Nations invite you   \n\nTo celebrate 12th Anniversary of the UN International Day of Yoga\n \n‘A Conversation on the Importance of Yoga in these Critical Times’\n\n \nFriday 19th June\, 2026\n6:00 – 7:30PM\n \nThe Manhattan Meditation Center and Gallery\n306 5th Avenue\, 2nd Floor (between 31st & 32nd Streets)\, \nNew York\, NY 10001\n\nRSVP: bk@un.brahmakumaris.org
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/yoga-day-event/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Participation in UN Events,Working in Partnership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260609T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260609T190000
DTSTAMP:20260602T201739Z
CREATED:20260602T201739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T201739Z
UID:10000187-1781028000-1781031600@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “World Environment Day” and “World Oceans Day” observed on June 5 and 8 respectively. \n“In spiritual understanding\, the Earth is not something to be ‘saved\,’ but rather respected\, honored\, and restored—not only with action\, but with elevated intention. Let the change begin from the most powerful place: the inner world.”. – Brahma Kumaris \n\nNowforclimate\n\nIn-person attendance:\n\n\n\n\n\nBrahma Kumaris Office at the UN\n866 UN Plaza\, Suite 436\nNY\, NY 10017\nRSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org\n\nOnline participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/weekly-meditation-19/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Working in Partnership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260526T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T210210Z
CREATED:20260508T210027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T210210Z
UID:10000124-1779818400-1779822000@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation - May
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “International Tea Day” and to UN Peacekeeping observed on May 21 and May 29\, respectively. Join us in showing our appreciation to the tea farmers who serve to keep our world peaceful and those who provide a calming drink for relaxation and open conversations. \n“If you are cold\, tea will warm you; if you are too heated\, it will cool you; If you are depressed\, it will cheer you; If you are excited\, it will calm you.”. – William Ewart Gladstone \nJoin us for an evening of tea\, meditation\, and music. \n\nIn-person attendance:\n\n\n\n\n\nBrahma Kumaris Office at the UN\n866 UN Plaza\, Suite 436\nNY\, NY 10017\nRSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org\n\nOnline participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/weekly-meditation-may-3/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Working in Partnership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260512T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260512T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T204647Z
CREATED:20260508T204647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T204647Z
UID:10000123-1778608800-1778612400@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “International Day of Light” observed on May 16. The International Day of Light is an annual\, global initiative celebrating light and the role it plays in science\, culture and art\, education\, and sustainable development. This meditation will focus on the development of the inner light\, the eternal self. \n“The light within you is endless; nurture it with loving thoughts and pure intentions”. – Brahma Kumaris \n\nIn-person attendance:\n\n\n\n\n\nBrahma Kumaris Office at the UN\n866 UN Plaza\, Suite 436\nNY\, NY 10017\nRSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org\n\nOnline participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/weekly-meditation-18/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Working in Partnership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260505T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260505T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T203316Z
CREATED:20260508T203316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T203316Z
UID:10000122-1778004000-1778007600@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation - May
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “World Press Freedom Day” observed on May 5. \n“If freedom of speech is taken away\, then dumb and silent we may be led\, like sheep to the slaughter.” – George Washington\n\n“As instruments of communication\, may your words be guided by wisdom\, your thoughts anchored in peace\, and your intentions rooted in integrity”. – Brahma Kumaris \n\n\n\n\nIn-person attendance: \n\n\n\nBrahma Kumaris Office at the UN\n866 UN Plaza\, Suite 436\nNY\, NY 10017\nRSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org\n\nOnline participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/weekly-meditation-may-2/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Working in Partnership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260428T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T200733Z
CREATED:20260402T223241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T200733Z
UID:10000118-1777399200-1777402800@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation - April
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “International Jazz Day” observed on April 30. What better than music\, jazz music\, to bring health and healing while we meditate… \n\nOn What Jazz Is\n\n“Man\, if you have to ask what it [jazz] is\, you’ll never know.” — Louis Armstrong\n“Jazz is the only music in which the same note can be played night after night but differently each time.” — Ornette Coleman\n“Jazz music is the power of now. There is no script. It’s conversation.” — Wynton Marsalis\n“Jazz is not just music\, it’s a way of life\, it’s a way of being\, a way of thinking.” — Nina Simone\n\n\n\nIn-person attendance: \n\n\n\nBrahma Kumaris Office at the UN\n866 UN Plaza\, Suite 436\nNY\, NY 10017\nRSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org\n\nOnline participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/weekly-meditation-april-3/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Working in Partnership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260421T190000
DTSTAMP:20260402T222352Z
CREATED:20260402T222352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T222352Z
UID:10000117-1776794400-1776798000@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation - April
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “International Mother Earth Day” observed on April 22. Let’s show Mother Earth how much we care. \n“For this International Mother Earth Day\, let’s remind ourselves – more than ever – that we need a shift to a more sustainable economy that works for both people and the planet. Let’s promote harmony with nature and the Earth. Join the global movement to restore our world!” – UN Website \n\n\n\n\nIn-person attendance: \n\n\n\nBrahma Kumaris Office at the UN\n866 UN Plaza\, Suite 436\nNY\, NY 10017\nRSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org\n\nOnline participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/weekly-meditation-april-2/
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260414T190000
DTSTAMP:20260402T221807Z
CREATED:20260402T221807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T221807Z
UID:10000116-1776189600-1776193200@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation - April
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “International Wellness Day” observed on April 15. \n“This Day serves as a platform for education\, cultural exchange\, and knowledge-sharing — encouraging people everywhere to embrace accessible\, inclusive\, and affordable wellness practices that enhance both personal and collective health.” – UN Website \n\n\n“Health is a state of complete physical\, mental and social well-being\, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” — World Health Organization \n\n\n\nIn-person attendance: \n\n\n\nBrahma Kumaris Office at the UN\n866 UN Plaza\, Suite 436\nNY\, NY 10017\nRSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org\n\nOnline participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/weekly-meditation-april/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Working in Partnership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260407T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260407T190000
DTSTAMP:20260402T221104Z
CREATED:20260402T221104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T221104Z
UID:10000115-1775584800-1775588400@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation - April 2026
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “International Day of Conscience” observed on April 5. \n“A vision grounded in love\, conscience\, and collective action” – UN Website \n\n“When your intentions are right and honorable\, then your conscience is clear.” ― Bohdi Sanders \n\n\nIn-person attendance: \n\n\n\nBrahma Kumaris Office at the UN\n866 UN Plaza\, Suite 436\nNY\, NY 10017\nRSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org\n\nOnline participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/weekly-meditation-april-2026/
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T190000
DTSTAMP:20260209T203334Z
CREATED:20260209T203334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T203334Z
UID:10000112-1772733600-1772737200@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “Elimination of Racial Discrimination Day” observed on March 21. \n\n“The United Nations has been concerned with this issue since its foundation and the prohibition of racial discrimination is enshrined in all core international human rights instruments. It places obligations on States and tasks them with eradicating discrimination in the public and private spheres. The principle of equality also requires States to adopt special measures to eliminate conditions that cause or help to perpetuate racial discrimination.” – UN Website \n\n\nIn-person attendance: \n\n\n\nBrahma Kumaris Office at the UN\n866 UN Plaza\, Suite 436\nNY\, NY 10017\nRSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org\n\nOnline participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/weekly-meditation-17/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Participation in UN Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T190000
DTSTAMP:20260209T202231Z
CREATED:20260209T202231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T202231Z
UID:10000111-1772128800-1772132400@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “World Day of Social Justice” observed on Feb. 20. \n\n“The importance of decent work in achieving the adopted Agenda for Sustainable Development is highlighted by Goal 8 which aims to “promote sustained\, inclusive\, and sustainable economic growth\, full and productive employment and decent work for all.” – UN Website \n\n\nIn-person attendance: \n\n\n\nBrahma Kumaris Office at the UN\n866 UN Plaza\, Suite 436\nNY\, NY 10017\nRSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org\n\nOnline participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/weekly-meditation-16/
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T190000
DTSTAMP:20260209T201256Z
CREATED:20260209T201229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T201256Z
UID:10000110-1771524000-1771527600@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “LOVE” (Valentine’s Day). \n““Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength\, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”― Lao Tzu“\n\n\n“What the world needs now is love\, sweet love…” –  Dionne Warwick \nIn-person attendance: \n\n\n\nBrahma Kumaris Office at the UN\n866 UN Plaza\, Suite 436\nNY\, NY 10017\nRSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org\n\nOnline participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/weekly-meditation-15/
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260209T200216Z
CREATED:20260209T200127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T200216Z
UID:10000109-1770919200-1770922800@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “World Radio Day” which will be observed on Feb. 13. \n“UNESCO’s World Radio Day 2026 initiative encourages stations to approach AI as an opportunity for growth and innovation—while preserving the warmth\, reliability\, and human touch that audiences value.” – UN Website. https://www.un.org/en/observances/radio-day\n\nIn-person attendance: \n\n\n\nBrahma Kumaris Office at the UN\n866 UN Plaza\, Suite 436\n\nNY\, NY 10017\nRSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org\n\nOnline participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/february-meditation/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Working in Partnership
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