Mission Statement |
| To provide to individuals, from any background, the wisdom of Vedanta and the practical means for spiritual growth and happiness, enabling them to become positive contributors to society. |
Mission Motto |
| To give maximum happiness to the maximum number for the maximum time is our religion. |
History |
| Chinmaya Mission was established in India in 1953 by devotees of the world-renowned Vedanta teacher, His Holiness Swami Chinmayananda. Under his guidance, these devotees formed the nucleus of a spiritual renaissance movement that now encompasses a wide range of spiritual, educational, and charitable activities, ennobling the lives of thousands in India and outside its borders. Administered by Central Chinmaya Mission Trust in Mumbai, India, the Mission is now headed by His Holiness Swami Tejomayananda. In North America, the centers are centrally guided by Chinmaya Mission West. |
| Following the Vedic teacher-taught tradition (guru-shishya parampara), Chinmaya Mission makes available the ageless wisdom of Vedanta, the knowledge of the one Reality, and provides the tools to realize that wisdom in one's life. "To give maximum happiness to the maximum number for the maximum time" is the tenet that drives Mission workers to uplift humanity beyond selfish and sectarian attitudes and activities. Each person's gain is manifold: personal growth, heightened efficiency, contentment, and the ability to live with others. |
There are over 250 Chinmaya Mission centers in India, and almost 50 outside of India. The Mission's various activities and projects include:
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Bask in Swami Swaroopananda's Divine presence
This camp is a very special opportunity to revel in the divine presence of Swami Swaroopananda for 6 days and learn the greatest philosophical Truths from this Master Vedantin.
Inspirational Satsang with Swamins and Brahmacharins
At this camp you will find the best lineup of spiritual teachers who are easily approachable and very welcoming to anyone who comes to them for spiritual guidance or even just a friendly chat. Swamins and Brahmacharins are ... Read more »
Laugh, Play & Learn - Kids' program
Children of all ages will find this camp utmost fun and informative. Children's programs will feature various fun filled learning activities such as bhajans, stories, games, art & craft, slokas chanting, yoga exercises, extempore speech sessions, etc. An indispensable value addition is ... Read more »
Zesty youth programs
Our youth program led by Swami Aparajitananda is guaranteed to be scintillating with dynamism and style. There will be a wide variety of activities such as... Read more »
Spiritual unfoldment for Adults
Starting from meditation and yoga exercises in the morning hours to cultural programs in the night pleasantly interspersed with bhajans/kirtans and satsangs this camp encompasses a wide spectrum of activities for adults that .... Read more »
Revel in Spiritual ambience
The culmination of five blissful days of spiritual study, satsang and reflection will be on the 3rd of August, Pujya Gurudev's Mahasamadhi day. It will be a truly blissful sight to see... Read more »
Festive Cultural Entertainment
We have specially allocated time each day of the camp for cultural events where everyone can sit back and enjoy music, song, dance and drama based on various spiritual themes. Devotional songs and skits on bhagavan and bhakta are bound to elevate our minds and uplift our spirits. There will be many ... Read more »
