Chinmaya Mission Chicago - Badri

Ram Bharat Milaap 2024
2024-09-25 19:00 - 2024-09-27 20:15 UTC
Ram-Bharat Milaap 2024 – BY SWAMI PRAKASHANANDA

Gandhi Jayanthi Bala Vihar Program
2024-10-06 00:00 UTC

Navarathri Raas Garba
2024-10-12 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | In Person at CMC Badri, 11S080, Kingery Hwy, Willowbrook, IL, United States

Dussehra Bala Vihar Cultural Program
2024-10-13 11:30 - 12:00 UTC | In Person at CMC Badri, 11S080, Kingery Hwy, Willowbrook, IL, United States
Cultural Program presented by Chinmaya Balavihar Grade 7 children during the concluding session

Navayogi Prasangam- Vedanta Discourse by Swami Ramakrishnananda
2024-10-14 - 2024-10-17 | In Person at CMC Badri, 11S080, Kingery Hwy, Willowbrook, IL, United States
Navayogi Prasangam – Nine Lessons from Nine Yogis as told in the Bhagavata Purana

Lord Badrinarayana Sthapana Anniversary Puja
2024-10-20 08:00 - 23:59 UTC | In Person at CMC Badri, 11S080, Kingery Hwy, Willowbrook, IL, United States
Program Schedule:

07:30 AM : Havan and Kalasa Puja
09:30 AM : Abhishekam
11:00 AM : Archana Followed by lunch maha prasad

All are welcome.
Available sponsorships:

Click here to sponsor a Kalasa for the puja
Click here to sponsor flowers or Annadanam

Chinmaya Vanaprastha Monthly Meeting
2024-10-27 16:30 - 18:00 UTC | Zoom

Deepavali
2024-11-02 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | In Person at CMC Badri, 11S080, Kingery Hwy, Willowbrook, IL, United States

108 Women Seekers Residential Retreat
2024-11-08 - 2024-11-11 | Chinmaya Abhyudaya Retreat Center, 11S250 Kingery Hwy, Willowbrook, IL, 60527, United States
A special 3-day Residential Devi Retreat led by Brahmacharins of Chinmaya Mission West
Satsangs, Book Readings, Bhajans, Yoga, Sports, Nature walks and more.
Less than 30 spots left !
Single day registrations now open (Sat or Sun)
Residential Campers: $ 375 per person
Day Campers: $275 per person (Full Retreat)
Daily Rates: $125 per person (Sat or Sun)

Chinmaya GitaFest 2024: Jul 6-7, 2024
2024-11-11 04:01 UTC
Srimad Bhagavad Gita is one of the most revered scriptures for all Hindus. This divine song of the Lord teaches us how to live a fulfilling and meaningful life.

In honor of Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda’s 108th birth year celebration, GitaFest 2024 event will be held in Chicago on July 6-7, 2024. It is a national event with participation by children and adults from all Chinmaya Mission centers across USA and Canada.

ABOUT GITAFEST: GITAFEST 2024 is developed to incorporate 3 components that will surely enrich our lives- CHANT GITA, LEARN GITA & LIVE GITA.

Sponsorships:

We welcome your sponsorships for Prizes and Events.
Use the link (shown adjacent) for sign-ups.
Please follow these steps while signing up to sponsor.

Go to “Donation Type” and select “Donation for Badri.”
Enter your information and payment details.
In the “Comments Section,” please mention “GitaFest 2024.” Then add if you are sponsoring for Prizes or Events or both.

CHANT GITA:

The Bhagavad Gita Chanting NATIONAL level Chanting Competition (Chapter 4 – Jnanakarma Sannyasa Yoga , Shlokas 1-42) to be held July 6-7 at Chinmaya Mission Badri, Willowbrook, IL.

Top 2 participants from each group (Grade 1-12) from the STATE finals (to be held in May) will qualify to participate in the NATIONALS.

Open exclusively to Bala Vihar students and members. All the details of the competition can be found here : GitaFest 2024

LEARN GITA:

Open to Children and Adults. We learn about the knowledge of Gita through vocabulary, quizzes, and games.

Monthly quiz link has been established to kindle interest in knowing the meaning of the verses incorporating fun facts about the Gita.

Link to the quiz : GitaFest Quiz (Under Resources Section)

For vocabulary link:

MATSYA GROUP: GRADES 1 – 2 Learn thirty words from chapter 4 of Bhagavad Gita.Matsya Group Wordlist
KURMA GROUP: GRADES 3 – 6 Learn sixty words from chapter 4 of Bhagavad Gita. Kūrma Group Wordlist
VARAHA GROUP: GRADES 7 – 9, GRADES 10 – 12 Learn ninety words from chapter 4 of Bhagavad Gita.Varāha Group Wordlist

LIVE GITA:

Open to All. Chinmaya Mission Families from all the centers are encouraged to adopt one of the yajnas mentioned in Chapter 4 of the Bhagavad Gita. This is NOT a competition but Gita Sadhana (spiritual practice)

Per Swami Sharanananda’s guidance, our Chicago Centers are encouraged to practice vishaya tyaga — “balance or control of the sense objects that bind us.”

Examples are over usage of cell phones, Facebook, Instagram, bad eating habits, too much shopping, too much gossiping, etc.

Please choose one that is an issue for yourself and your children, and maintain a spiritual diary. The idea is to reduce the time spent on these activities and redirect that energy into a more positive activity. We will continue this sadhana until May 8; the idea is to make it a lifelong practice.

Nov - Monthly Bhajan
2024-11-15 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | In Person at CMC Badri, 11S080, Kingery Hwy, Willowbrook, IL, United States
Host Family: Sudha and Ravi Yellamanchi Family

Hindu Art of Story Telling
2024-11-16 15:00 - 18:00 UTC | In Person at CMC Badri, 11S080, Kingery Hwy, Willowbrook, IL, United States
Itihasa-Puranas are called the Panchama Veda (the fifth veda) since they bring out the essentials of dharma shastra and the Upanishads in an accessible form for all seekers.
Pujya Swami Sharanananda will give the keynote address on the topic. Authors who have published works on Hindu stories will shed light on the history, the purpose, and the development of our vibrant Katha tradition.
This is joint event by Chinmaya Mission Chicago(Badri) and Indic Academy

Bone Marrow Drive
2024-11-17 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | In Person at CMC Badri, 11S080, Kingery Hwy, Willowbrook, IL, United States
South Asian Marrow Initiative (SAMI)
Every three minutes, someone is diagnosed with a blood cancer like leukemia. SAMI is a non-profit organization that aims to bridge the gap for South Asian groups that are under-represented in the stem-cell registry.
South Asians only account for 3% of the entire registry, making it difficult for South Asian patients to find a matching donor. Due to this, hundreds of thousands of deaths could have been prevented.
! Help save a life by enlisting in the registry !

Sevaks Nite
2024-11-23 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | In Person at CMC Badri, 11S080, Kingery Hwy, Willowbrook, IL, United States

Chinmaya Vanaprastha Program - Nov 2024
2024-11-24 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom

Thanksgiving Holiday
2024-12-01 00:00 UTC

Annual Fundraising Banquet
2024-12-07 17:00 - 22:00 UTC | Waterford Banquets, 933 South Riverside Drive, Elmhurst, 60126, United States
A fun and entertaining evening with cultural programs presented by children and adults from all 3 CM Chicago centers.

Donation: $75/person
Childcare available at $25/child (5-10 years) | Includes Dinner & Magic Show – Reservation Required

Venue: Waterford Banquets, 933 South Riverside Drive. Elmhurst Illinois 60126
Click here for more details

Fall 2024 Gita Chanting Competition
2024-12-08 10:15 - 11:00 UTC | In Person at CMC Badri, 11S080, Kingery Hwy, Willowbrook, IL, United States
Karma-sannyāsa-yogaḥ Chapter V ( Verses 1-14)
Additional details on Gita Chanting can be found here
The competition groups and schedule are as follows:

Day 1 - Sun, Dec 8Group A - PreK/KG : 10:15 am : Verses 1-6
Group B – Grades 1 & 2 : 12:45 pm : Verses 1-10
Group C – Grades 3 & 4 : 12:45 pm : Verses 1-14Group D – Grades 5 & 6 : 12:45 pm : Verses 1-14
Day 2 - Sun, Dec 15
Group E – Grades 7,8,9 : 12:45 pm : Verses 1-14Group F – Grades 10,11,12 : 12:45 pm : Verses 1-14
Group G – Adults : 12:45 pm : Verses 1-14

Tapovan Jayanti and Gita Jayanti
2024-12-14 08:30 - 12:30 UTC | In Person at CMC Badri, 11S080, Kingery Hwy, Willowbrook, IL, United States

Fall 2024 Gita Chanting Competition
2024-12-15 12:45 - 14:30 UTC | In Person at CMC Badri, 11S080, Kingery Hwy, Willowbrook, IL, United States
Karma-sannyāsa-yogaḥ Chapter V ( Verses 1-14)
The competition groups and schedule are as follows:

Day 2 - Sun, Dec 15
Group E – Grades 7,8,9 : 12:45 pm
Group F – Grades 10,11,12 : 12:45 pm
Group G – Adults : 12:45 pm

Winter Vedanta Residential Retreat 2024
2024-12-26 - 2024-12-29 | Chinmaya Abhyudaya Retreat Center, 11S250 Kingery Hwy, Willowbrook, IL, 60527, United States
Spiritual Residential Camp led by the resident Swamijis from Chinmaya Mission Chicago – Swami Sharananda and Swami Aparajitananda

*** Daily Registrations Now Open ***
Pricing Details & Schedule can be found here

Christmas Holiday
2024-12-29 00:00 UTC

New Year Day – Puja Meditation
2025-01-01 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | In Person at CMC Badri, 11S080, Kingery Hwy, Willowbrook, IL, United States
Start the New Year auspiciously with Bhajans and Satsang.

Bala Vihar and Study classes resume
2025-01-05 00:00 UTC

Vaikuntha Ekadashi
2025-01-11 08:30 - 11:30 UTC | In Person at CMC Badri, 11S080, Kingery Hwy, Willowbrook, IL, United States
Join us for Vaikuntha Ekadashi Puja with Samoohika Vishnu Sahasranamam Chanting

ACT coaching classes
2025-01-12 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | In Person at CMC Badri, 11S080, Kingery Hwy, Willowbrook, IL, United States
Open to All High Schoolers |
Limited Class Sizes |
Experienced Staff |
Proven Results |

Yoga Class - Spring 2025
2025-01-18 09:00 (America/Chicago) | In Person at CMC Badri, 11S080, Kingery Hwy, Willowbrook, IL, United States
Free Yoga ClassesFor Adults and Children ( Ages 7 and up )

ACT coaching classes
2025-01-19 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)

Yoga Class – Spring 2025
2025-01-25 09:00 - 09:45 (America/Chicago)

CORD USA - Informational Event
2025-01-25 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | In Person at CMC Badri, 11S080, Kingery Hwy, Willowbrook, IL, United States
