The Chinmaya Upavan walkathon is a fun activity for our Bala Vihar participants and Parents. You can sponsor me with any amount you are willing to donate. All contributions are tax-deductible.

  In honor of our new āśrama and our temple deity Vanvāsī Rāma Parivāra,  Pujya Swami Swaroopananda  Global Head, Chinmaya Mission will expound on the glory of the sacred name and the significance of Chinmaya Upavan.     Please join us as we celebrate our new home – a momentous journey which is now coming to life.   Evening Satsang will be followed by dinner prasad.   Support Chinmaya Upavan: chinmayanewyork.org/upavan

The goal of P.O. Box Mr. God is to:  Invite children to find the Omnipresent God and His address. Then they learn that each one of us is His address and we can find Him within us, if we learn to live a life of noble virtues.    The goal of Keys to Success curriculum is to teach: Self-Knowledge is the Key to Success Knowledge we gain depends upon the caliber of our instrument – mind and intellect The importance of quietening our mind and intellect to sharpen our instrument The way to quieten our mind and intellect, and live by the noble values The way to ride the Dharma Chariot, to succeed and be happy in life

Hindu Culture is aimed at children in Grades 8 and 9 The goal of the curriculum is to: Teach how to handle obstacles through self-reflection and self-improvement Identify and remove the negative tendencies that hold us back from reaching our goals

The Bhagavad Gita is a timeless masterpiece which is still very applicable in today's world. Through this course, the students will explore the different chapters of the Bhagavad Gita and how to apply them in daily life. Topics in this course include: facing challenges, discovering our real selves, the essence of karma yoga, understanding the goal of life, being our best selves etc. 

Shishu Vihars are a safe and nurturing space for infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers to start their Bala Vihar journey. It is a parent & me class.   The goal of the curriculum is to promote: - Strong bonds between parent and child through active engagement in class - Familiarity with the God and Goddess forms in Hindu Culture - Propagation of the common childhood stories for the Gods and Goddesses - Cultural learning through songs (styled after familiar rhymes) and arts and crafts  

The TA program is aimed at eligible children in the 12th grade. TA’s will: - Co-teach a class with another teacher - Need to keep a minimum of 70% attendance in the Bala Vihar year - Engage children in the curriculum  - Share stories and experiences that will resonate with the students - Assist the classroom teacher in any activities or curriculum development

Each lesson is based on a specific letter and associated theme (example: A is for Aspiration) To teach kindergarten-aged children simple values & discipline through the English alphabet To have fun living these principles! To begin learning basic prayers, along with their meaning To understand the Chinmaya Mission Pledge  and its underlying values

The goal of this curriculum is to: Impart and instill the faith that Sri Hanuman will protect them and dispel their fears Inspire them to adopt the virtuous qualities that made Hanuman Ji great Teach them to chant the Dhyana Sloka and the Hanuman Chalisa Explain the meaning of the Dhyana Sloka and the Hanuman Chalisa

The goal of this curriculum is to: Explain the ideal that idols represent Explain symbolism of the Hindu deities: Ganesha, Shiva, Lord Vishnu, Goddesses, Sri Krsna, and Sri Rama Explain the significance of traditional religious festivals attributed to the above deities and celebrate them