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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260429T193000
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SUMMARY:Gita Chanting Class
DESCRIPTION:Chant, Learn & Live Gita is the powerful instruction given by our Pujya Gurudev, Swami Chinamayananda in order to enable us to live a noble and inspired life. Chanting of the Gita increases one’s curiosity to know the meaning and this leads to deeper study that in turn can help lead to transform oneself. The Lord dwells at all times where the Gita is read, heard, taught and contemplated upon. In this class, attendees will learn how to chant the verses of the Bhagavad Gita.\n“To adore an ideal with reverence and devotion, and to sing His glories, at all times continuously, is the silent act of a mind that has been fully opened to appreciate the ideal that one has learnt to glorify.”\nSwami Chinmayananda\n
URL:https://chinmayavancouver.org/events/gita-chanting-class/
ORGANIZER;CN=Nithya Ramani:MAILTO:
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chinmayavancouver.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Gita-Chanting-Class-1.png
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SUMMARY:Friday Class: Prashnopanishad
DESCRIPTION:Beginning October 31, 2025, this class covers the Prashnopanishad: Six Disciples. Six Questions. One Truth.\nAbout Prashnopanishad\nPrashnopanishad, rooted in the Atharva Veda, is a unique Upanishadic text built around six fundamental questions posed by sincere seekers to the sage Pippalada. Prashna means “question,” and this text is a profound dialogue where the queries of the students reflect the timeless concerns of all spiritual aspirants including questions on creation, life, prana (vital energy), meditation, and the ultimate purpose of existence.\nThrough these exchanges, the Rishi’s answers become the compassionate voice of scripture, gently guiding the seeker from confusion to clarity, from darkness to light. The text reminds us that spiritual knowledge is not merely taught but revealed to those who approach with faith, discipline, and a deep longing to know.\nPlease note that registration is required for this class. For inquiries about registration, please email info@chinmayavancouver.org ( mailto:info@chinmayavancouver.org ).\n
URL:https://chinmayavancouver.org/events/adult-friday-class/
ORGANIZER;CN=Jaya Muzumdar:MAILTO:
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chinmayavancouver.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Friday-Class-Prashnopanishad.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260502T100000
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SUMMARY:Saturday Class: Bhagavad Gita Ch. 5
DESCRIPTION:The Saturday Class will be studying with Chapter 5 of the Bhagavad Gita: Karma Sanyasa Yoga\nPlease note: This class is in person at the CMV Ashram located at 155 East 54th Ave, Vancouver BC.\n
URL:https://chinmayavancouver.org/events/adult-saturday-class/
ORGANIZER;CN=Jaya Muzumdar:MAILTO:
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes
LOCATION:155 East 54th Ave Vancouver BC V5X1K7
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chinmayavancouver.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Saturday-Class-Chapter-5.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T073000
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Vedanta (Online)
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: As of September 2025, the Fundamentals of Vedanta Class is also offered in-person in Surrey, BC. For more details, please visit the Class Page ( https://chinmayavancouver.org/events/fundamentals-of-vedanta-surrey/ ).\nVedanta, the essential core of Hinduism, is the universal science of life relevant to all people of all backgrounds and faiths. This ageless and timeless wisdom has been passed down through the ancient lineage of the guru-shishya parampara (the Vedic teacher-student tradition), providing the contemporary tools to realize the wisdom in one’s life. \nThis class will cover foundational concepts and texts recommended for the study of vedanta. It is open to all who wish to begin their spiritual studies or brush up on fundamental concepts useful for other classes.\nThis class is currently covering Upadesa Saar by Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi.\nTo listen to previous classes and texts, visit this link for audio class recordings.\n\n
URL:https://chinmayavancouver.org/events/fundamentals-of-vedanta/
ORGANIZER;CN=Jaya Muzumdar:MAILTO:
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chinmayavancouver.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fundamentals-of-Vedanta-1.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T084500
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SUMMARY:Sunday Class: Bhagavad Gita Ch. 11
DESCRIPTION:Targeted towards Grhasthas or householders, this class studies Chapter 11 of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita.\nMissed a class? Click here to access video recordings on-demand\n
URL:https://chinmayavancouver.org/events/adult-sunday-class/
ORGANIZER;CN=Jaya Muzumdar:MAILTO:
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T103000
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Vedanta (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:NEW: Updated class start time to 10:30am; please arrive promptly before this time as entry doors to the school will be locked after 10:30am.\nNOTE: This class is offered in-person at Green Timber Elementary School in Surrey and is held at the same time as Bala Vihar Classes. Parents of Bala Vihar children are strongly encouraged to join, but the class is open to all!\nVedanta, the essential core of Hinduism, is the universal science of life relevant to all people of all backgrounds and faiths. This ageless and timeless wisdom has been passed down through the ancient lineage of the guru-shishya parampara (the Vedic teacher-student tradition), providing the contemporary tools to realize the wisdom in one’s life. \nThis class will cover foundational concepts and texts recommended for the study of vedanta. It is open to all who wish to begin their spiritual studies or brush up on fundamental concepts useful for other classes.\nOur current text for this class is Tattvabodha\n\nPrevious texts that were covered in this class:\n\nSadhana Panchakam\nManah Shodhanam\n\n
URL:https://chinmayavancouver.org/events/fundamentals-of-vedanta-surrey/
ORGANIZER;CN=Nithya Ramani:MAILTO:
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes
LOCATION:8824 144 St, Surrey, BC V3V 5Z7
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chinmayavancouver.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Fundamentals-of-Vedanta-Surrey-2.png
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SUMMARY:Bala Vihar – Surrey Classes
DESCRIPTION:Bala Vihar is a weekly class where children learn timeless values from the scriptures through stories, songs, and activities. It nurtures their character, builds a strong cultural foundation, and helps them grow with confidence and compassion.\nIn each class, children engage in chanting, listen to inspiring stories, sing bhajans, play games, and participate in fun, age-appropriate activities. These sessions make learning joyful while deepening their understanding of culture, community, and spirituality.\nClass Details:\n\nAs of September 2025, CMV Bala Vihar classes are fully in-person and offered at three locations including Surrey, Vancouver ( https://chinmayavancouver.org/events/bala-vihar-vancouver/ ), and the North Shore ( https://chinmayavancouver.org/events/bala-vihar-north-shore/ ).\nA family membership is required for children to attend Bala Vihar. For more information, please visit our Membership Page ( https://chinmayavancouver.org/about/membership/ ).\nParents whose children attend Bala Vihar are strongly recommended to attend Adult Classes offered at the same time. Click here to learn more about our In-Person Fundamentals of Vedanta Class ( https://chinmayavancouver.org/events/fundamentals-of-vedanta-surrey/ ) offered in Surrey on Sunday mornings.\nTo register for Bala Vihar in the 2025 – 2026 school year, please fill out the Class Registration Form ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCSaOd9YjMJNpdf8ps36RDoFdqYoSKX1Zb6VzVp82egri-mg/viewform?usp=sf_link ).\nFor any questions regarding Surrey or Vancouver classes, please contact Sharada Sankaran (sharada@chinmayavancouver.org) (778-522-6851)\n\n
URL:https://chinmayavancouver.org/events/bala-vihar-surrey/
ORGANIZER;CN=Tripti Vora:MAILTO:
CATEGORIES:Bala Vihar
LOCATION:8824 144 St, Surrey, BC V3V 5Z7
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chinmayavancouver.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Surrey-Bala-Vihar-Class.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T103000
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SUMMARY:Bala Vihar – Vancouver Classes
DESCRIPTION:Bala Vihar is a weekly class where children learn timeless values from the scriptures through stories, songs, and activities. It nurtures their character, builds a strong cultural foundation, and helps them grow with confidence and compassion.\nIn each class, children engage in chanting, listen to inspiring stories, sing bhajans, play games, and participate in fun, age-appropriate activities. These sessions make learning joyful while deepening their understanding of culture, community, and spirituality.\nClass Details:\n\nAs of September 2025, CMV Bala Vihar classes are fully in-person and offered at three locations including Vancouver, the North Shore ( https://chinmayavancouver.org/events/bala-vihar-north-shore/ ), and Surrey ( https://chinmayavancouver.org/events/bala-vihar-surrey/ ).\nA family membership is required for children to attend Bala Vihar. For more information, please visit our Membership Page ( https://chinmayavancouver.org/about/membership/ ).\nParents whose children attend Bala Vihar are strongly recommended to attend Adult Classes. Learn more about our online and in-person Adult Classes ( https://chinmayavancouver.org/classes/adults/ ).\nTo register for Bala Vihar in the 2025 – 2026 school year, please fill out the Class Registration Form ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCSaOd9YjMJNpdf8ps36RDoFdqYoSKX1Zb6VzVp82egri-mg/viewform?usp=sf_link ).\nFor any questions regarding Surrey or Vancouver classes, please contact Sharada Sankaran (sharada@chinmayavancouver.org) (778-522-6851)\n\n
URL:https://chinmayavancouver.org/events/bala-vihar-vancouver/
ORGANIZER;CN=Sharada Sankaran:MAILTO:
CATEGORIES:Bala Vihar
LOCATION:155 East 54th Ave Vancouver BC V5X1K7
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chinmayavancouver.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Vancouver-Bala-Vihar-Class.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T110000
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SUMMARY:Bala Vihar – North Shore Classes
DESCRIPTION:Bala Vihar is a weekly class where children learn timeless values from the scriptures through stories, songs, and activities. It nurtures their character, builds a strong cultural foundation, and helps them grow with confidence and compassion.\nIn each class, children engage in chanting, listen to inspiring stories, sing bhajans, play games, and participate in fun, age-appropriate activities. These sessions make learning joyful while deepening their understanding of culture, community, and spirituality.\nClass Details:\n\nAs of September 2025, CMV Bala Vihar classes are fully in-person and offered at three locations including the North Shore, Vancouver ( https://chinmayavancouver.org/events/bala-vihar-vancouver/ ), and Surrey ( https://chinmayavancouver.org/events/bala-vihar-surrey/ ).\nA family membership is required for children to attend Bala Vihar. For more information, please visit our Membership Page ( https://chinmayavancouver.org/about/membership/ ).\nParents whose children attend Bala Vihar are strongly recommended to attend Adult Classes. Learn more about our online and in-person Adult Classes ( https://chinmayavancouver.org/classes/adults/ ).\nTo register for Bala Vihar in the 2025 – 2026 school year, please fill out the Class Registration Form ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCSaOd9YjMJNpdf8ps36RDoFdqYoSKX1Zb6VzVp82egri-mg/viewform?usp=sf_link ).\nFor any questions regarding Surrey or Vancouver classes, please contact Menka Purswaney Amin (604-861-3309)\n\n
URL:https://chinmayavancouver.org/events/bala-vihar-north-shore/
ORGANIZER;CN=Menka Purswaney Amin:MAILTO:
CATEGORIES:Bala Vihar
LOCATION:1145 Mathers Ave, West Vancouver, BC V7T 2G4
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chinmayavancouver.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/North-Shore-Bala-Vihar-Class.png
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