Sri Chinmoy London Peace Mile
The first Sri Chinmoy Peace Mile was inaugurated at Battersea Park, London on 15 March 1986. The idea of the Peace Mile was to offer runners and walkers the opportunity to have a dedicated mile which also served as an opportunity to remember and appreciate the ideals of peace. The Peace Mile programme was also initiated to celebrate the United Nations International Year of Peace (1986). Speaking at the inauguration in Battersea Park, Sri Chinmoy said: