Winning the Swiss Alpine Marathon
Vajin Armstrong
This interview with Vajin Armstrong, a student of Sri Chinmoy's from New Zealand, was conducted shortly after he won the Swiss Alpine Marathon in Davos, Switzerland in July 2016. Vajin has competed at elite level for many years, and he talks about many topics including the link between running and meditation, his relationship with Sri Chinmoy, and advice for new runners.
This interview is part of the LIFE Voices series, shot and edited by Kedar Misani
More videos
from Sri Chinmoy's students
Growing up on Sri Chinmoy's path
Aruna Pohland Augsburg, Germany
Running for peace in the South Pacific
Nirbhasa Magee Dublin, Ireland
Starting a spiritual café
Toshala Elliott Auckland, New Zealand
From religion to spirituality
Muslim Badami Auckland, New Zealand
Making progress on Sri Chinmoy's Path
Daulot Fountain Seattle, United States
Self-transcendence in meditation
Kailash Beyer Zurich, SwitzerlandRelated stories
A childhood meeting with Sri Chinmoy
Devashishu Torpy London, United Kingdom
A Quest for Happiness
Abhinabha Tangerman Amsterdam, Netherlands
My daily spiritual practises
Muslim Badami Auckland, New Zealand
'You have to be like a warrior and fight'
Mahiyan Savage San Diego, United States
The most beautiful and fulfilling of all possible experiences
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
Beginnings of a spiritual journey
Mahatapa Palit New York, United States
Running and Me
Garga Chamberlain Bristol, United Kingdom
It does not matter which spoon you use
Brahmacharini Rebidoux St. John's, Canada
My evolving relationship with my spiritual Teacher
Pradeep Hoogakker The Hague, Netherlands
2 things that surprised me about the spiritual life
Jayasalini Abramovskikh Moscow, Russia
How Sri Chinmoy appreciated enthusiasm
Prachar Stegemann Canberra, AustraliaWhen I met Sri Chinmoy for the first time
Baridhi Yonchev Sofia, Bulgaria