The sole function of Art is to discover beauty within and without. And Art is in itself a self-expression of the different levels of Consciousness. – Sri Chinmoy
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Original Paintings and Drawings Sri Chinmoy created hundreds of thousands of paintings and drawings during his lifetime. Many of his original artworks are in private collections or curated by Sri Chinmoy Centres around the world. This new section is a humble attempt to give some of these beautiful artworks a wider audience. Submissions for inclusion are most welcome. View more… .
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The Transformative Art of Sri Chinmoy by Dr. Shrinivas Tilak Of all the Indian mystics and spiritual teachers who have travelled our world guiding those in quest of self-realization, Sri Chinmoy is unique because of his skilful use of the medium of poetry and visual art to communicate his teachings to the target audience in small groups spread across the five continents. Submissions for inclusion are most welcome. View more… .
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A Magnificent Obsession by Dr. Vidagdha Bennett To devote oneself to a single thing in life, one noble undertaking, with every fibre of one’s being, to exhibit an intensity of purpose that excludes all other themes and subjects – how many human beings can maintain that commitment? Perhaps the very definition of a genius is someone who is so obsessed by a single pursuit that it consumes him. Then it becomes a magnificent obsession and he is compelled to follow it to its glorious conclusion. Read more… .
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Experiences Of The Ottawa Gallery by Chidananda Burke It had started out as an ordinary, multi-use building in one of Ottawa's better shopping districts. … Upstairs was a Mexican restaurant, where businessmen gathered for lunch over margueritas and enchiladas. … Then one day the disciples came in with their brooms and hammers, with their buckets of plaster and paint. Added wiring was put in, bringing light to the darkened hallways. The half-dead building was infused with fresh energy and new aspiration. Read more… .
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The Strange Birds of Ottawa by Chidananda Burke It’s like a giant aviary. Hundreds of thousands of birds have found a temporary home here – hovering by the windowsills, clinging to the walls, nesting in the archways and vestibules. Everywhere there’s movement – birds sweeping through the air in huge parabolas … tumbling from the ceiling like giant waterfalls … exploding through the halls like shards of light. What was once an empty four-storey heritage building in downtown Ottawa has been converted into one of the most astonishing art galleries ever built. Read more… .
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Sketches in Time – Sri Chinmoy’s bird drawings from 1976 by Animesh Harrington In the recesses of my desk, there is a piece of paper I have kept for almost thirty-five years. It is a portion of a disposable serviette, the kind which usually has a life expectancy measured in minutes. However, this particular item has been imbued with a certain touch of immortality. Despite the relentless march of time and many moves on my part between continents, countries, states and cities, it has remained with me. Read more… .
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