Please note that we are an all-volunteer organization, with our team members balancing daytime jobs to keep our overhead costs at zero. This ensures that 100% of your annual sponsorship goes directly towards maintaining the Chinmaya Haridwar building and its programs. Since tracking annual sponsorships requires considerable time, we would greatly appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. Closing it quickly will allow our volunteers to continue serving Chinmaya Mission Portland in the best possible way.
Six Lines of Grace: Shatpadi Stotra – talks by Brni Stuti Chaitanya Oct 17-20, 2024
| Topic: | “Six Lines of Grace: Shatpadi Stotra” | |
| Location: | “Chinmaya Haridwar” 3551 NE John Olsen Ave |
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| Dates: | Sessions: | Add to Calendar: |
| Oct 17-19 2024 | 1 through 3 | 6:00-7:30 PM PT |
| Movie Night with Stutiji | Movie: “Soul” (PG) | Sunday 5:00-6:30 PM PT |
Free & Open to all |
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About the topic:
In this hymn, Adi Shankaracharya extols the virtues and glory of Lord Vishnu, seeking His protection and grace. The verses reflect the poet’s intense devotion and are often recited by devotees to seek spiritual upliftment and divine blessings. The Shatpadi Stotra is a concise yet profound expression of the Advaita Vedanta philosophy that emphasizes the oneness of the individual soul with the Supreme.
About the speaker:
Brahmacharini Stuti Caitanya completed the two-year Vedanta course at Sandeepany Sadhanalaya, Mumbai and was posted at Chinmaya Mission Columbus, Ohio. Stutijī is an ardent student of Vedānta and believes that teaching is the finest form of learning. She conveys the Vedantic teachings effectively and energetically to all ages. She is a talented and skilled singer with a beautiful voice. Every day, Yagna concludes with Stutiji’s melodious bhajans, transporting us to profound realms of devotion.
Sponsor Event: Join Stutiji for Bhiskha at Bhiksha Host residence
| Dates: | October 17-20, 2024 |
| Location: | Bhiksha Host’s Residence |
Signup is required to attend |
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Offering bhiksha to a Swamin/Brahmacharin is a revered tradition in Hindu culture. It’s an act of devotion, supporting those who have renounced worldly life for spiritual pursuits. This practice brings spiritual merit, connects the devotee to the divine, and preserves ancient cultural traditions. By offering bhiksha, you help spread the timeless wisdom of Vedanta and express your gratitude to our Guru Parampara. Your donation will be entirely dedicated to advancing the vision and mission of Chinmaya Mission.
Please read the guidelines so that you know what to expect. We will be happy to help you out with preparations, food, and clean up, we want you to enjoy the experience.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
Karwa Chauth at Haridwar 10/19/2024 at 3:30 PM
| Date & Time: | Oct 19, 2024 & 3:30 PM PT |
| Location: | “Chinmaya Haridwar” 3551 NE John Olsen Ave |
Free & Open to all, signup required to attend |
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Hari OM!
The festival is celebrated in the month of ‘Kartik’, just after the full moon. ‘Karwa’ means small earthen pot and ‘Chauth’ stands for the fourth day of the dark fortnight (Krishna-Paksha). On this occasion, married women keep fast for their husbands’ long life and prosperity.
Karwa Chauth is not just a mere festival. The underlying significance of Karwa Chauth can make you understand its value of it. Traditionally, the festival is celebrated by several women in one place, all dressed up in glorious saris and ornaments. They put mehndi on their palms and worship the moon together. A ‘pujarin’ or a lead woman conducts the whole function. After seeing the moon, they break their fast by taking water and food from their husbands.
For Puja at Chinmaya Haridwar, please bring the following:
1. Puja Thali/plate & Lota
2. Some dry fruits in a Ziploc
3. Tlight for lighting lamp. Lamps must NOT be placed directly on our carpet.
4. Place something like cash, cloth, etc. for gifts usually given to mother-in-law or any elders.
5. Cloth to cover the plate
You can wear any traditional Indian dress with bangles and jewelry etc. If this is your first Karwa Chauth, we suggest you wear something bright.
Before sitting down for puja, fill up a puja Lota with water and leave it in your puja place. After the moonrise, you will use this water and lamp for doing the puja before eating dinner. We can give you more guidance when you come for puja.
Please note that we have a talk by Brahmacharini Stuti Chaitanya right after, so we will end Karwachauth program at 5:00PM sharp
Signup below:
Sponsor Event: Diwali at Haridwar 11/2/2024 5:00PM
| Date & Time: | November 2 2024 & 5:00 PM |
| Location: | “Chinmaya Haridwar” 3551 NE John Olsen Ave |
SPONSOR EVENT. RSVP IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND. |
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Hari OM!
Diwali Celebrations at Chinmaya Haridwar!
PLEASE NOTE: Due to space limitations, this event is exclusively reserved for our annual sponsors.
Diwali is a time for families to come together, strengthen bonds, and share joy and blessings with one another. It is a beautiful and vibrant festival that brings people from different communities and backgrounds together to celebrate the values of light, love, and goodness.
Please pick the area to volunteer
Trinidad Trip Registration
Swami Prakashanandaji’s visit in April 2024 to Chinmaya Haridwar brought an exciting invitation for us to journey together to Trinidad in November 2025, coinciding with Thanksgiving week. This is an incredible opportunity!
Trinidad, often dubbed the gem of the southern Caribbean, awaits us with its captivating beaches, ancient temples, and thrilling adventures. Join us for a group expedition where we’ll delve into new experiences, expand our horizons, and absorb knowledge that promises an unforgettable journey.
Our itinerary, which you can help plan by joining our team early, will be packed with visits to revered pilgrimage sites such as the “Temple in the Sea,” the towering 85-foot Hanumanji statue, and the serene Chinmaya ashram & Vidyalaya. These historical marvels not only offer breathtaking views but also narratives to ponder upon and insights to absorb.
As a finale to our adventure, we’ll trek up Tapovanam Hill, winding through the rainforest to reach the ashram at its peak. Traveling in Jeeps and pickup trucks, we’ll relish an incredible vista and experience.
With numerous sights to behold, ample moments for reflection, and a plethora of activities to engage in, this trip promises to be enriching in every way! As a crowning glory, Swami Prakashanandaji has offered to be there throughout the trip, conducting one Vedanta class in the morning and a Ramayana session in the evening for our spiritual upliftment.
To secure your spot, please complete the registration process and submit an initial fee of $200 per person. Upon finalizing the trip’s planning, the remaining amount of $600 per person (totaling $800 per person) will be due. This fee encompasses accommodation, meals, and local transportation throughout the trip. Airfare is not included; you may choose to book your flights separately or explore group rate options with us.
FREE tutoring for qualifying ELL students (Translate)
| What: | Free Tutoring |
| When: | In-Person on Sundays |
| Location: | 3551 NE John Olsen Ave Hillsboro OR 97124 |
For English Language Learners (ELL) All-Ages! |
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Language is a major barrier for many immigrant students. As part of our community service, we offer in-person, one-on-one support to help them feel confident in seeking assistance. Supervised high school students tutor English language learners (ELLs) of all ages, if your family’s annual income is below $55,000. Please fill out the form below to register.
Cooking for Homeless Shelter continues
| When: | Every Saturday |
| Location: | “Chinmaya Haridwar” 3551 NE John Olsen Ave |
Volunteering Opportunity Exclusively For Our Sponsors!Signup Required |
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Develop noble and enduring qualities. Watch in others for weaknesses that you should guard against, in yourself. Love all. Serve all. Love creates and lust destroys the peace in the heart of man.
– Swami Chinmayananda
Hari OM!
On Saturdays, we cook for a homeless shelter…
Since 2013, we have been collaborating with Transition Projects to serve Portland’s most vulnerable residents. Volunteers cook and serve meals at a homeless shelter, for about 100-120 residents, every Saturday. Few service projects do as much immediate good or offer such a meaningful, personal experience as volunteering to prepare and serve a meal to people in need.
We encourage you to sponsor one time meal for the shelter ($150) or part of the meal through the button below, we will keep it as the seed money dedicated for this activity. Please check with your employer about matching grants, it doubles your donation’s impact today!
Thank you for your kindness & generosity in advance!
Who is a Yajmaan?
Hinduism places great importance on rituals, ceremonies, and pujas, where devotees seek blessings through offerings. In traditional practice, a “Yajmaan” serves as the patron of a puja or yajna, supporting the priest who conducts the ritual. The word “Yajmaan” comes from the Sanskrit root “Yaj,” meaning worship, and typically refers to the head of a family or community leading the sacrificial ceremony. After the puja, the Yajmaan offers Dakshina (a donation) to the priest, marking the completion of the ceremony.
At Chinmaya Mission, we strive to make these sacred rituals accessible to all. At Chinmaya Mission Portland, a different family is honored as the Yajmaan for each puja. The Yajmaan begins the ceremony with a “Sankalpa,” a firm, positive resolution or prayer offered to the Lord. They bring offerings such as flowers, fruits, and naivedyam (food offerings), and conclude by making a tax-deductible donation to the mission at the feet of Madhur Krishna, as an expression of gratitude. In return, the Yajmaan receives blessings and Puja Prasad from the priest, deepening their connection to the divine and inviting wisdom and positive energy.
Rest assured—our Festival team works closely with the Yajmaan every step of the way to ensure the experience is meaningful and enjoyable for all.