Sri Chinmoy is a renowned peace advocate, author, poet, artist, musician and athlete living in New York City. He has tirelessly and selflessly devoted his life to the pusuit of world peace and to the fulfillment of the unlimited potential of the human spirit. He is the founder of the Sri Chinmoy Centres International, a worldwide organization of 250 centres promoting peace through innovative grassroots programs. His selfless dedication for the betterment of humanity has drawn plaudits from world political and spiritual leaders around the globe. Along with many awards, citations and proclamations, he has been honored by being named by many world leaders "Ambassador of Peace" and "The 20th Century's First Global Man."