Our Activities
Activities of the Mission elevate the heads of the participants, transporting them to new realms of understanding.
Chinmaya Mission has evolved activities, events, and programmes to cater to people of all age groups from all walks of life. While weekly classes strengthen the knowledge of the members, Jnana Yajnas and camps reach out to a larger audience and act as eye openers.
At Chinmaya Upasana, we believe in offering a holistic approach to spiritual growth, combining ancient wisdom with modern living. Our activities are designed to address the multifaceted aspects of the human experience, providing a comprehensive platform for seekers to evolve on their spiritual path. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or a newcomer to the world of spirituality, our diverse range of offerings ensures there is something for everyone.
Step into the tranquility of our ashram, and you will find a space where contemplation, self-discovery, and community intertwine. Through our activities, we strive to create an atmosphere that not only nurtures the intellect but also fosters a sense of unity, compassion, and inner peace. Join us in exploring the profound teachings of the ancient scriptures, forging meaningful connections with fellow seekers, and embracing a journey of personal transformation at Chinmaya Upasana.
The on-going activities of Chinmaya Upasana are:
JNANA YAJNAS
JNANA YAJNAS
- Scriptural study, and regular contemplation on the deeper import of the teachings heard, kindles the fire of knowledge in an intelligent spiritual seeker, who thereafter offers his false values and negative tendencies as his oblations into this fire of knowledge.
- To invigourate and inspire the masses for Vedantic Scriptural studies and consequent contemplation on them, trained teachers (initiated acharyas), Swamis/swaminis and brahmacharis/brahmacharinis conduct periodic Jnana Yajnas (series of talks) on various spiritual texts and subjects.
- For the organizing hosts, these Jnana Yajnas are cooperative endeavours that unite bands of like-minded people who together organize a field for their own character development and spiritual growth.
- For the attending community members, the event has manifold benefits on their personal, familial and societal levels.
- This lecture series typically lasts for 5 – 7 days , consisting of 60 or 90 minute evening or early morning talks daily
- Jnana Yajnas are free of charge and open to the public.
- Guru Dhakshina is a voluntary offering devotees make to the acharya on the yajna’s concluding day.
BHAGAVAD GITA CLASSES
Why Study Gita ? Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayanandaji Explains:
BHAGAVAD GITA CLASSES
- Bhagavad Gita the’ Song of the Lord’ is the universal book of guidance.
- Bhagavad Gita is an all-in-one book of knowledge about life and its problems.
- It was written by Bhagavan Veda Vyasa.
- Bhagavad Gita consists of 18 chapters with 700 verses.
- Bhagavad Gita Classes are conducted by our Swami Shashvatanandaji every Thursdays and Fridays between 7:00 – 8:00 PM via ZOOM.
- Currently Chapter 9 of Bhagavad Gita is dealt in detail by our Swamiji.
- Many are being benefitted through Bhagavad Gita Class
- Merely listening with a prepared mind can lead one to Realisation of Truth.
BHAGAVAD GITA MASS CHANTING
Why Study Gita ? Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayanandaji Explains:
BHAGAVAD GITA MASS CHANTING
- Swami Chinmayanandaji’s brainchild to motivate children around the world to open the Gita and learn to chant its verses came with progressive strategy to chant-study-know-live the Gita.
- The first program was done by Gurudev as “ Chant Gita Land Washington”
- This programme is continuously conducted by all the centres.
- This activity is being organised for the past 7 years, involving students from all the schools in and around Hosur.
- The school teachers are trained to chant the respective chapters.
- After sufficient training of the students by the respective school teacher, the students chant the verses by looking at the book and the certificates are distributed to all the students who participate in the mass chanting.
CHINMAYA VALUE BASED EDUCATION CLASSES
CHINMAYA VALUE BASED EDUCATION CLASSES
SRI BHARATHI VIDHYALAYA MATRICULTION HIGHER SECONARY SCHOOL
Mission: “To help children learn values with fun. To delight like the moon and shine like the sun” –Pujya Guruji Tejimayanandaji.
- The Chinmaya Balavihar Weekend School offers Life Oriented Value based Education (LOVE) for Children in their formidable and moulding years (5-12).
- In Balavihar Weekend School, the children are taught life values, through prayers, bhajans, stories, activities, games, and projects with creativity and fun, related to their grades.
- Activities in Balavihar are planned in such a way that they impart the value in the children.
- The 90-minute class is based on specially designed syllabi, with the aim of accomplishing the Balavihar rationale set by Swami Chinmayananda.
| Grade | Present Topics | Standards |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | Alphabet Safari | I & II |
| Grade 2 | Bala Ramayanam | III & IV |
| Grade 3 | Bala Ramayanam | V & VI |
| Grade 4 | PO Box Mr.GOD & Key to Success | VII & VIII |
CHYK (Chinmaya Yuva Kendra)
CHYK (Chinmaya Yuva Kendra)
- Chinmaya Yuva Kendra is the global youth wing of Chinmaya Mission (ages 14-28 years)
- It aims to help youth discover their hidden potential and tap into its infinite source at will
- CHYK Motto : Harnessing Potential through Dynamic Spirituality
- CHYK Mission Statement: To empower the youth with the vision, values, and dynamism for success in all fields.
- CHYK study classes are interactive reading and discussions sessions where participants study spiritual text based on the syllabus developed by Swami Chinmayanandaji and supplemented by Swami Tejomayanandaji.
- Trained moderators and class coordinators guide students to reflect deeply, examine critically, and debate positively on their comprehension and personal experiences.
- Each CHYK class is for 90 minutes.
CHYK Curriculum
| Year | Topics | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Junior CHYK 14-18 years (2 ½ years) | ||
| The Game of Life | 2 months | |
| I Love you Letters | 3 months | |
| Hanuman Chalisa | 4 months | |
| The Art of God Symbolism | 3 months | |
| The Art of Living | 1 year | |
| Bhaja Govindam | 6 months | |
| CHYK 19 – 24 years (4 ½ years) | ||
| A manual of self-unfoldment | 1 ½ years | |
| The Art of Man Making | 2 years | |
| We Must | 6 months | |
| Vibhishana Gita | 1 month | |
| Sadhana Panchakam | 2 months | |
| Right Thinking | 1 month | |
STUDY GROUPS
STUDY GROUPS
- Chinmaya study groups are for those members of the society who long to benefit from the perennial wisdom of India’s rishis through the scriptural study of Advaita Vedanta.
- Chinmaya study groups allow like-minded seekers to come together every week to read and discuss spiritual texts and topics-based on the set curriculum-thereby providing each other with in-depth study, clear and logical thinking, and inspiration for personal practice.
DEVI GROUP CLASSES
DEVI GROUP CLASSES
- Throughout the year, Chinmaya Mission Centres Worldwide host spiritual camps or residential courses for adults, kids, youth or the whole family.
- Hosting a Chinmaya spiritual camp for various age groups or families is a noble and dynamic endeavour filled with teamwork and yajna spirit.
- Centres typically invite Misison Acharyas to conduct the spiritual study classes and to help plan the rest of the day’s activities so the mind can have healthy fun and easily become contemplative for study.
- Camp activities usually include guided meditation, Vedanta text for study, group discussions or workshops, devotional satsang, cultural performances and recreation.
CHINMAYA VANAPRASTHA SANSTHAN
CHINMAYA VANAPRASTHA SANSTHAN
- The aim of Chinmaya Vanaprastha is to give a comprehensive vision to senior citizens to make their life purposeful and happy.
- It was started with the purpose of assisting and training householders and near-retirees (vanaprasthis) to make a smoother and easier transition from life in grahastha ashram to life in vanaprastha ashram.
- It strives to improve the quality and style for senior citizens so that their energies are best utilized in self-unfoldment and selfless service.
- For this purpose CCVS (Central Chinmaya Mission Vanaprastha Sansthan) has developed the following courses
- Art of graceful ageing (Preparatory and basic courses)
- Keep fit: The Yoga Technique(Preparatory and Basic Courses)
SPIRITUAL CAMPS
SPIRITUAL CAMPS
- Scriptural study, and regular contemplation on the deeper import of the teachings heard, kindles the fire of knowledge in an intelligent spiritual seeker, who thereafter offers his false values and negative tendencies as his oblations into this fire of knowledge.
- To invigourate and inspire the masses for Vedantic Scriptural studies and consequent contemplation on them, trained teachers (initiated acharyas), Swamis/swaminis and brahmacharis/brahmacharinis conduct periodic Jnana Yajnas (series of talks) on various spiritual texts and subjects.
- For the organizing hosts, these Jnana Yajnas are cooperative endeavours that unite bands of like-minded people who together organize a field for their own character development and spiritual growth.
- For the attending community members, the event has manifold benefits on their personal, familial and societal levels.
- This lecture series typically lasts for 5 – 7 days , consisting of 60 or 90 minute evening or early morning talks daily
- Jnana Yajnas are free of charge and open to the public.
- Guru Dhakshina is a voluntary offering devotees make to the acharya on the yajna’s concluding day.