The goal of this curriculum is to inspire a healthy reverence and understanding of why India is referred to as a sacred land, her glorious heritage and the goal of human  life as revealed by our Scriptures and lived by our saints. Children will gain clarity through the lives and spiritual journeys  of selected saints of India and Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda.

The annual Bhagavad Gita Chanting Competition (GCC) serves as a vehicle for inspiring and motivating children and adults to learn, memorize and assimilate the sacred verses of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita. In keeping with Pujya Gurudev's vision and mission, GCC helps sow the seed of Gita Jnana in every participant.   IMPORTANT NOTE: Students in Grades PK-12 must be registered in Chinmaya Mission Austin's Bala Vihar.   This year, Chapter XII: Bhakti Yoga – The Yoga of Devotion, has been selected for all of us to learn to chant. Competition details, including competition categories, age groups and verse assignments can be found on the CMA Gita Chanting webpage: https://chinmayaaustin.org/gcc_comp-signup.html

CMNY is organizing a Hanuman Chalisa Havan on the occasion of the inauguration of our much awaited new center Upavan and the Vanavasi Ram Temple. We are also celebrating 75 years of the Chinmaya Mission movement.    📆  Saturday, April 25, 2026🕰️  8:30 am – 12:30 pm 🛕 Chinmaya Upavan129 Woodbury Road,Woodbury,  NY 11797   Havan will be followed by lunch prasad.   Dress Code: Ethic Indian Attire

Chinmaya Mission New York cordially invites you and your family to the inauguration of our new home, Chinmaya Upavan. Please join us for this special celebration with Pujya Swami Swaroopananda and all the dedicated sevaks who have made this dream a reality.   📆  Sunday, July 26, 2026🕰️  9:30 AM onwards 🛕 Chinmaya Upavan129 Woodbury Road,Woodbury,  NY 11797   Inauguration ceremony will be followed by lunch prasad.   Dress Code: Ethic Indian Attire   The word "Upavan" signifies a path to the Divine. "Vana" refers to the Supreme Self or Brahman, "upa" means near. Together, Upavan represents that which brings you closer to your true Self.   Through scriptural study and reflection, Upavan will be an abode of jñāna yoga. Through chanting, devotional hymns and pūjās, it will be an abode of bhakti yoga. Through the selfless service of our entire community, it will be an abode of karma yoga.  When the three yogas come together in any being, they are the closest to their true selves.   We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you and walking closer to our true selves.

Ramayana Part 1 class description.

Ramayana Part 2 class description.

Alphabet Safari class description.

Ramayana Part 2 class description.

Sri Krishna Leela class description.

Kindle devotion and faith in young minds through age-appropriate stories from the Srimad Bhagavatam. The curriculum focuses on episodes from the first nine cantos of Bhagavatam and cover the Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Vamana and Narasimha Avataras of Bhagavan Vishnu and related stories

Learn about the different Hindu deities through mythological stories, Shlokas, games, songs, arts&crafts and festival celebrations.

Simple values and discipline through the English Alphabet. The Chinmaya Mission Pledge and the meaning, message and values it imparts.

Narrate the immortal story of Ramayana and inspire children through stories of Lord Rama, Mother Sita and Sri Hanuman.

Bhagavad Gita for Teenagers - Karma Yoga is a brand new curriculum designed by CHYK West to bring the transformative knowledge of the Bhagavad Gita to the intellect and minds of today youth's in a clear and accessible manner. It is a comprehensive curriculum specially designed for teenagers who want a happy and fulfilling life.

Nature is one of our greatest teachers: illustrate that anyone or anything in Nature can be our teacher if only we have humility and the proper attitude to recognize them.

Based on Goswami TulsidasJi's Ramacharitamanas, the goal of this curriculum is  to make children aware that our capacity for knowledge depends on the caliber of our mind and intellect - and therefore, it is critical to quieten the mind and sharpen the intellect to be happy and succesful. And the way to do this is by assimilating the values described in the chaupais of the Ramacharitamanas - whereby we all can become an "address" of God.

Self Unfoldment by Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda is a text that helps the seeker to develop a strong foundation in the most basic concepts in Vedanta. Discussions and interactive activities ensure these concepts remain embedded in the experience of the student. With this foundation, the student is well prepared to study Prakarana Granthas, Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita. 

The goal of this curriculum is to inspire a healthy reverence and understanding of why India is referred to as a sacred land, her glorious heritage and the goal of human  life as revealed by our Scriptures and lived by our saints. Children will gain clarity through the lives and spiritual journeys  of selected saints of India and Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda.

Spark curiosity and understanding of Hindu Culture through interactive discussions, reflection, understanding and application of the concepts shared in the class. Topics include Symbolism of deities and basic concepts in vedanta such as four goals of life (purusharthas), the six virtues (shad sampati), the three qualities of the mind (gunas) and the four stages of life (ashramas).

Inspire children to act with fearlessness, humility, conviction and faith as did Sri HanumanJi. Instill the eight virtues (ashta-siddhi) of Lord Hanuman that make Him a Super SuperMan!

Yato Dharmah Tato Jayah - Where there's Dharma, there's Victory. Victory is achieved by avoiding sins and performing right actions. Lessons from the Mahabharata serve as a foundation for teaching the concepts of Karma and Dharma. Morals are taught through provocative questions/answers of Yaksha Prasna. The practical application of dharmic concepts to one's own life are discussed in every lesson. 

Parent & child program with songs, stories, arati, games, arts/crafts and fun activities designed to sow the seeds of spirituality in young, developing minds.

The goal of this curriculum is to inspire a healthy reverence and understanding of why India is referred to as a sacred land, her glorious heritage and the goal of human  life as revealed by our Scriptures and lived by our saints. Children will gain clarity through the lives and spiritual journeys  of selected saints of India and Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda.

Based on Goswami TulsidasJi's Ramacharitamanas, the goal of this curriculum is  to make children aware that our capacity for knowledge depends on the caliber of our mind and intellect - and therefore, it is critical to quieten the mind and sharpen the intellect to be happy and succesful. And the way to do this is by assimilating the values described in the chaupais of the Ramacharitamanas - whereby we all can become an "address" of God.

Self Unfoldment by Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda is a text that helps the seeker to develop a strong foundation in the most basic concepts in Vedanta. Discussions and interactive activities ensure these concepts remain embedded in the experience of the student. With this foundation, the student is well prepared to study Prakarana Granthas, Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita. 

Yato Dharmah Tato Jayah - Where there's Dharma, there's Victory. Victory is achieved by avoiding sins and performing right actions. Lessons from the Mahabharata serve as a foundation for teaching the concepts of Karma and Dharma. Morals are taught through provocative questions/answers of Yaksha Prasna. The practical application of dharmic concepts to one's own life are discussed in every lesson. 

Bhagavad Gita for Teenagers - Karma Yoga is a brand new curriculum designed by CHYK West to bring the transformative knowledge of the Bhagavad Gita to the intellect and minds of today youth's in a clear and accessible manner. It is a comprehensive curriculum specially designed for teenagers who want a happy and fulfilling life.

Inspire children to act with fearlessness, humility, conviction and faith as did Sri HanumanJi. Instill the eight virtues (ashta-siddhi) of Lord Hanuman that make Him a Super SuperMan!

Kindle devotion and faith in young minds through age-appropriate stories from the Srimad Bhagavatam. The curriculum focuses on episodes from the first nine cantos of Bhagavatam and cover the Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Vamana and Narasimha Avataras of Bhagavan Vishnu and related stories

Simple values and discipline through the English Alphabet. The Chinmaya Mission Pledge and the meaning, message and values it imparts.

Inspire children to be virtuous and happy through Krishna’s stories from Bhagavatam. Teach children about values that bring them closer to Krishna. Inspire children to introspect.

Narrate the immortal story of Ramayana and inspire children through stories of Lord Rama, Mother Sita and Sri Hanuman.

Spark curiosity and understanding of Hindu Culture through interactive discussions, reflection, understanding and application of the concepts shared in the class. Topics include Symbolism of deities and basic concepts in vedanta such as four goals of life (purusharthas), the six virtues (shad sampati), the three qualities of the mind (gunas) and the four stages of life (ashramas).

Learn about the different Hindu deities through mythological stories, Shlokas, games, songs, arts&crafts and festival celebrations.