Description
Our 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."
Our Motto
“To give maximum happiness to the maximum number for the maximum time.”
Inspired by Pujya Gurudev, Swami Chinamayananda, and with his blessings, in 1998 a few devotees began a Chinmaya Bala Vihar and an Adult Study Group on Shrimad Bhagavad-Gita. In 2003 we moved to our new ashram in Maple and with the grace of Pujya Gurudev our centre has grown vastly over the years. What began with 5 children and 2 teachers has grown over the years to 125 children. Activities and classes continued to increase and Chinmaya Mission Toronto was formalized to serve the spiritual and cultural needs of our communities – for children, youth, university students, and adults. Through our continued growth we have been able to reach out to more and more people through our diversified programs and activities. We look forward to reaching new heights with you.
CM Toronto hosts numerous satsangs, spiritual discourses, jnana yajnas, and camps throughout the year, all conducted by CM Acharyas, including Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayananda, Swami Ishwarananda, Swami Shantananda, Swamini Shivapriyananda, Swami Prakashnanda, Br. Barry to name a few.
The activities of the centre in Toronto include conducting and supporting:
Bala Vihar classes and camps for children,
Study and Discussion Groups for adults
Youth Groups – Chinmaya Yuva Kendra (CHYK)
Meditation and Yoga Classes
Visitation with resident Acharyas
Satsang and bhajans
Celebration of major festivals
Spiritual family retreats through summer camps and meditation retreats
Lecture series and yajnas by prominent Swami's of the worldwide Mission
Learning Resources and book store
Chinamaya Mission Toronto History
Hari Om.
By Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda’s grace and Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayananda’s blessings, Chinmaya Mission Toronto has grown vastly over the years. Through our continued and widespread growth, we have been able to reach out to more people through our diversified programs and activities.
TIMELINE
1972: Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda visited Toronto for the first time on the invitation of the Vedanta Society of Toronto.
1974: Pujya Gurudev’s second visit resulted in the formation of Chinmaya Mission Toronto, with Charlotte Wallman as its first president.
1977: CM Toronto was legally incorporated in Ontario, Canada as a registered charitable organization.
1978: Barry Dykes returned after completing the brahmachari Vedanta course from ‘Sandeepany Sadhanalaya’ in Mumbai, India. CM Toronto soon started study classes on the University of Toronto campus.
1979: Formation of Chinmaya Publications Canada (CM’s Canadian distribution center)
1985: First Canadian CM spiritual camp at University of Waterloo
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facebook.comChinmaya Mission Toronto presents: A spiritual value-based camp in Scarborough for adults and children... Discovering Divinity in Life: An eternal message for our modern society! A morning of learning & inspiration featuring - Discourse, discussion and Q&A with Swami Prakashanandaji for adults - Fun and age-appropriate, learning-based activities, games, discussions and stories for children and teens - with Acharyas Devji, Sachinji and Ginaji When: Saturday 18th November 2017, 9:30am to 12:30pm. Who: The whole family! Children (5+), Teens, University Youth, Young Professionals, and Parents/Adults Venue : Brookside Public School, 75 Oasis Blvd, Scarborough ON (Major Intersection: Markham Rd and McNicoll Ave) Donation: $20 per family or $10 per person. Spaces are limited. To reserve your spot, please REGISTER NOW (3 options): Register online (www.tinyurl.com/discoverdivinity2017) By email (remaxarun@gmail.com) Or by phone (Arun - 647-286-3101) For further information or questions, please feel free to contact Acharya Gina ji (647-889-4462
Join us as we reflect on the deep symbolism and Vedantic meaning of this Kanda, as Sri Rama moves ahead to Kishkinda in search of Sita ji. This kanda features some most famous kathas of Bhaktas meeting Bhagavan, including: • Sri Rama meeting Hanuman ji and Sugriva • Bali’s death • Sri Rama’s advice to Tara • The vanaras’ quest All sessions are free! For more information, bhiksha and sponsorship opportunities, please call: Vijaya Sadana – 289-232-9250 Don't forget to save the date for our special Half-Day Family Retreat with Swami Prakashananda ji: Saturday November 18th, 9:30am to 1pm! (Please see our separate event: Family Workshop - Discovering Divinity In Life)
Do you work or live downtown, or know any other professionals who will be in the area on Thursday evening? Join us for a special satsang 2 minutes from Union station!!!
Satsanga starting tomorrow! Celebrate 9 nights of Navratri in the GTA and join us in our transformation at this auspicious time! Please call our hosts for addresses!
Starting tomorrow morning! Join us in satsang just after the crack of 'dawn'!
Celebrate Sadhana Day with us tomorrow at Shivalaya!
Interactive Spiritual Retreat with Swami Ishwarananda, Resident Acharya of Chinmaya Mission Los Angeles - Learn how every action done mindfully can help in our personal growth - Discover how meidtation helps us to sustain equanimity irrespective of life's circumstances! Registration is required: $40 (adults) $25 (students - please bring ID card) Lunch is provided To register/become a sponsor, please contact 647-286-3101
Evening Discourses on 'The Secret and The Sacred' - Kapil Gita from 7:45pm to 9:15pm Morning Discourses on 'Reflections on the Guru Tattva' - Explore the profound Vedantic meaning and values of the 108 names of Gurudev as compiled by Swami Tejomayananda and Swami Shantananda! Tuesday Aug 8 to Friday Aug 11: 10:30AM to Noon Don't forget to save the date for our very special half-day retreat on "mindful action to mindless meditation" - check out the event details!
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