Chinmaya Mission Melbourne

About

Making Hinduism practical, enjoyable and enlightening for all ages. See our program for kids- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goTh2dMxv4A

Story

Chinmaya Mission is a global spiritual organisation that was founded in 1953 by devotees of Swami Chinmayananda in India. They formed the nucleus of a movement of spiritual renaissance that now encompasses a wide range of spiritual, educational and charitable activities, ennobling the lives of thousands in India and outside its shores. The Mission is administered by Central Chinmaya Mission Trust , Mumbai, headed by Swami Tejomayananda.

Following the teacher-taught tradition (guru-sisya parampara) since time immemorial, 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 own life. To give maximum happiness to the maximum number for the maximum time is the tenet that drives members to uplift humanity beyond selfish and sectarian attitudes and activities. Each person's gain is manifold: personal growth, heightened efficiency, contentment, and living in peace and harmony.

Mission

"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."

Products

Chinmaya Mission Melbourne has an ashram in Templestowe and serves as a focal point for the study of Vedanta, providing lessons in value based living and Indian culture to all age groups:

- Balvihar Classes (children 5-12 years old)
- Chinmaya Yuva Kendra (for youth between 13-30 years old)
- Adult study groups and free discourses on various spiritual texts
- Other activities including meditation and yoga classes, spiritual retreats, children's holiday programs, and workshops