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Some time ago, when I was visiting certain parts of New York state I came across a NY state memorial in a place called Thousand Islands. An American friend told me about this memorial
In the next few posts let me share information about this memorial as well share a poem Swami Vivekananda wrote which was uncovered 52 years later in 1940s quiet accidentally.
There is also contribution to seminal ideas of mass and energy that Swami Vivekananda had made around that time which is also interesting.
If anyone visits Niagara Falls area on the NY State side they might consider going to Thousand Island place. It is a beautiful place. If you happen to go there you might take your children to Swami Vivekananda State of NY monument
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First a note about this memorial
Installed by the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Center of New York, in cooperation with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the new memorial monument marks the spot where the renowned Swami sat in deep meditation on the final day of his stay at Thousand Island Park. The monument consists of a large stone base topped by an engraved bronze plaque bearing a likeness of Swami Vivekananda, and a description of the historic event. Two natural stone benches, one on each side of the monument, were fashioned from nearby large stone slabs found at the site. The plaque inscription reads as follows:
Vivekananda Rock Memorial
Following his appearance at the 1893 World’s Parliament of Religions held in Chicago in connection with the Columbian Exposition, Swami Vivekananda (1863‐1902) was at once acclaimed the foremost champion of the harmony of religions. Almost overnight this unknown young monk of India shot into prominence as a great world teacher. His stirring message of the basic truth of all religions gave rise to the interfaith movement. In the summer of 1895, the Swami spent seven weeks at Thousand Island Park in the cottage of Elizabeth Dutcher, imparting his teachings to a number of earnest disciples. Those teachings, later published as Inspired Talks, have made their way to every corner of the world, providing inspiration to seekers of peace and spiritual fulfillment. At this spot on the morning of August 7, 1895 Swami Vivekananda sat in deep meditation on the final day of his historic stay at Thousand Island Park. The Swami and two disciples strolled about half a mile from the cottage where all was forest and solitude, and sat under this low‐branched tree.
Suddenly the Swami said: “Now we shall meditate. We shall be like Buddha under the Bo‐tree.” He became still as a bronze statue. A thunderstorm came up and it poured, but the Swami did not notice anything. Later that day, boarding a steamer to take leave of the Islands, he said, “I bless these Thousand Islands.”
Installed by the Ramakrishna‐Vivekananda Center of New York in cooperation with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Summer 2009.
In the next few posts let me share information about this memorial as well share a poem Swami Vivekananda wrote which was uncovered 52 years later in 1940s quiet accidentally.
There is also contribution to seminal ideas of mass and energy that Swami Vivekananda had made around that time which is also interesting.
If anyone visits Niagara Falls area on the NY State side they might consider going to Thousand Island place. It is a beautiful place. If you happen to go there you might take your children to Swami Vivekananda State of NY monument
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First a note about this memorial
Installed by the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Center of New York, in cooperation with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the new memorial monument marks the spot where the renowned Swami sat in deep meditation on the final day of his stay at Thousand Island Park. The monument consists of a large stone base topped by an engraved bronze plaque bearing a likeness of Swami Vivekananda, and a description of the historic event. Two natural stone benches, one on each side of the monument, were fashioned from nearby large stone slabs found at the site. The plaque inscription reads as follows:
Vivekananda Rock Memorial
Following his appearance at the 1893 World’s Parliament of Religions held in Chicago in connection with the Columbian Exposition, Swami Vivekananda (1863‐1902) was at once acclaimed the foremost champion of the harmony of religions. Almost overnight this unknown young monk of India shot into prominence as a great world teacher. His stirring message of the basic truth of all religions gave rise to the interfaith movement. In the summer of 1895, the Swami spent seven weeks at Thousand Island Park in the cottage of Elizabeth Dutcher, imparting his teachings to a number of earnest disciples. Those teachings, later published as Inspired Talks, have made their way to every corner of the world, providing inspiration to seekers of peace and spiritual fulfillment. At this spot on the morning of August 7, 1895 Swami Vivekananda sat in deep meditation on the final day of his historic stay at Thousand Island Park. The Swami and two disciples strolled about half a mile from the cottage where all was forest and solitude, and sat under this low‐branched tree.
Suddenly the Swami said: “Now we shall meditate. We shall be like Buddha under the Bo‐tree.” He became still as a bronze statue. A thunderstorm came up and it poured, but the Swami did not notice anything. Later that day, boarding a steamer to take leave of the Islands, he said, “I bless these Thousand Islands.”
Installed by the Ramakrishna‐Vivekananda Center of New York in cooperation with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Summer 2009.