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HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj addresses Millennium World Peace Summit at The United Nations, New York, NY, USA

28 Aug 2000 to 31 Aug 2000

Swami Bua, a saint over 100 years old, blowing a conch as the opening invocation at the World Peace Summit

Invocations by The Shumei Taiko Ensemble prior to the Prayer Session

BAPS saints sing the Shanti Mantra - the first prayers to be sung at the Summit

Swamishri with saints in the front row at the Summit

BAPS saints sing the Shanti Mantra - the first prayers to be sung at the Summit

BAPS saints - Pujya Yogicharan Swami with other saints - sing the Shanti Mantra, accompanied by traditional Indian instruments. These melodious Vedic prayers were widely appreciated by the delegates.

Inca blessings being rendered by Q'ero elders from Peru

Sheikh Ahmed Tijani Ben Omar giving the Islamic call to prayer

The Peace Summit was host to a multi-faith audience of delegates and observers

Theravada Monks led by His Holiness Somdet Phra Phutthakhosachan of Thailand deliver a Buddhist prayer

Her Holiness Acharya Chandanaji reciting Jain prayers

Leaders and followers of various faiths from all over the world attended the unique Peace Summit

The delegation of Buddist monks from H.H. Dalai Lama recite a prayer

Sri Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi at the prayer session

Swami Satyamitranand Giriji with another senior saint, delivering Hindu prayers at the Summit

Swami Bua, a saint over 100 years old, blowing a conch as the opening invocation at the World Peace Summit

Invocations by The Shumei Taiko Ensemble prior to the Prayer Session

BAPS saints sing the Shanti Mantra - the first prayers to be sung at the Summit

Swamishri with saints in the front row at the Summit

BAPS saints sing the Shanti Mantra - the first prayers to be sung at the Summit

BAPS saints - Pujya Yogicharan Swami with other saints - sing the Shanti Mantra, accompanied by traditional Indian instruments. These melodious Vedic prayers were widely appreciated by the delegates.

Inca blessings being rendered by Q'ero elders from Peru

Sheikh Ahmed Tijani Ben Omar giving the Islamic call to prayer

The Peace Summit was host to a multi-faith audience of delegates and observers

Theravada Monks led by His Holiness Somdet Phra Phutthakhosachan of Thailand deliver a Buddhist prayer

Her Holiness Acharya Chandanaji reciting Jain prayers

Leaders and followers of various faiths from all over the world attended the unique Peace Summit

The delegation of Buddist monks from H.H. Dalai Lama recite a prayer

Sri Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi at the prayer session

Swami Satyamitranand Giriji with another senior saint, delivering Hindu prayers at the Summit