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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Vedanta (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This class is offered in-person at Lord Kelvin Elementary School in New Westminster 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! Class starts at 10:30am; please arrive promptly before this time as entry doors to the school will be locked after 10:30am.\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 Bhaja Govindam\n\nPrevious texts that were covered in this class:\n\nSadhana Panchakam\nManah Shodhanam\nTattvabodha\n\n
URL:https://chinmayavancouver.org/events/fundamentals-of-vedanta-new-westminster/
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CATEGORIES:Adult Classes
LOCATION:1010 Hamilton St, New Westminster, BC V3M 2M9
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SUMMARY:Chinmaya Bala Vihar (K – 12)
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\nClasses are in-person at Lord Kelvin Elementary in New Westminster.\nA family membership is required for children to attend Bala Vihar. For more information, please visit our Membership Page ( https://chinmayavancouver.org/about/membership/ ).\nGurudev’s vision was to provide Spiritual Education for the whole family. Parents 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 on Sunday mornings.\nTo register for Bala Vihar in the 2026 – 2027 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, please contact Sharada Sankaran (sharada@chinmayavancouver.org) (778-522-6851)\n\n
URL:https://chinmayavancouver.org/events/bala-vihar/
CATEGORIES:Bala Vihar
LOCATION:1010 Hamilton St, New Westminster, BC V3M 2M9
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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
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SUMMARY:Friday Class: Mandukya Upanisad
DESCRIPTION:About Mandukya Upanisad\nThe Mandukya-Upanisad is the shortest amongst the principal Upanisads having just 12 mantras but presents the quintessence of our entire teaching of Upanisads.\nIt analyses the entire range of human consciousness in the three states of waking (jagrata), dream (svapna) and dreamless sleep (susupti) which are common to all human beings. It asserts unequivocally that the Absolute Reality is non-dual (advaita) and attributeless (nirguna).\nIt has a unique method of approach to Truth. It provides a symbol for meditation in the mono-syllable AUM comprising of three sounds A,U,M, detailing its philosophical implications.\nIt is aptly declared by the wise ‘Mandukyam ekam eva alam mumukshunam vimuktaye’ for an ardent aspirant of Liberation the Mandukya Upanisad alone is sufficient.\nThis Upanisad, that belongs to the Atharva-veda, is known for the Mahavakya “ayam atma brahma” – one among the four prominent Mahavakyas.\nThe uniqueness of the Upanisad is explored in that the individuality is totality (the microcosm is the macrocosm) which is revealed by the waking, dreaming and deep sleep states.\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:
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Vedanta (Online)
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: The Fundamentals of Vedanta Class is also offered in-person in New Westminster, BC. For more details, please visit the Class Page ( https://chinmayavancouver.org/events/fundamentals-of-vedanta-new-westminster/ ).\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 Manah Shodhanam by Swami Tejomayananda ji.\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
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SUMMARY:Sunday Class: Bhagavad Gita Ch. 12
DESCRIPTION:Targeted towards Grhasthas or householders, this class studies Chapter 12 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:
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