Chinmaya Balavihar Program
From birth to 12th Grade, we offer classes & activities based on the universal philosophy of Advaita Vedanta to achieve cultural sensitivity & awareness.
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Serving the community
From mentoring for English learners to neighborhood cleanup, we take up a leadership role in assisting those in need, in the community that we live in.
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Chinmaya Youth Program
Our youth program aka Chinmaya Yuva Kendra (CHYK) dedicated to unleashing the potential of young individuals through vibrant spirituality & service.
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Adult Study Groups
The study group syllabus was designed by Gurudev so that anyone could follow the curriculum systematically & advance their understanding.
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Chinmaya Swaranjali Group
Chinmaya Swaranjali (Choir) is the musical wing of Chinmaya Mission, we have a very active group, coming from all age groups and musical abilities.
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Chinmaya Hindi Program
The Chinmaya Mission Hindi classes are the best sought out classes for the Hindi language in Greater Portland area, offering to all levels of students!
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Money comes and goes, a value comes and grows.
Give your children values, instead of valuables.
– Swami Chinmayananda
| Meeting Place | Chinmaya Haridwar |
| Meeting Time | Sundays 9:20 AM during Academic Year |
| Academic year | Labor Day through Father’s Day (Sept- June) |
| Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 4 MP3 and PDF. |
PLEASE NOTE: all classes are meeting in person |
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| Grade Level | Basic Curriculum | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Infant – Rm C1 | Sights and Sounds of a Hindu Household |
Alfredo P & Shubhashree V |
| Pre-K – Rm SA1 (South Annexe) |
One Lord so many forms Action songs, Moral stories, coloring book |
Kamala M & Puniti S |
| KG – Rm SA2 (South Annexe) |
The Alphabet Safari The Chinmaya Mission Pledge |
Ravisankar S & Divya A |
| 1st – SA3 (South Annexe) |
Bala Ramayana Supplement Reader: Bala Ramayanam |
Meera N & Sunita N |
| 2nd – SA4 (South Annexe) |
Sri Hanuman, the Super Man Supplement Reader: Hanuman Chalisa |
Ambili R & Dhananjay S |
| 3rd – Rm B2 | Bala Bhagavatam Supplement Reader: Bala Bhagavatam |
Shashi K & Sushma A |
| 4th – Rm C2 | Krishna Krishna everywhere My 24 Teachers Supplement Reader: Chinmaya Bala Katha books |
Kavitha V, Bhaskar R & Deepthi P |
| 5th – Rm E2 | Symbolism in Hinduism Supplement Reader: Symbolism in Hinduism |
Preeti K, Suma K & Sid R |
| 6th – Rm B3 | India, the Sacred Land Supplement Reader: Awakening Indians to India |
Rajashree K & Aru M |
| 7th – Rm A1 | PO Box MR. God | Shyam V & Tanya A |
| 8th – Rm D3 | Yato Dharma Tato Jaya Supplement Reader: Mahabharatha Characters Workbook |
Usha R, Ravi B & Amrit M |
| 9th – Rm A2 | Bhagawad Gita 1-9 Supplement Reader: Holy Gita |
Sushil N & Naveen G |
| 10th – Rm D2 | Bhagawad Gita 10-18 Supplement Reader: Holy Gita |
Avinash K, Suraj V & Kalpana K |
| 11th – Rm F2 | Self Unfoldment (Part 1) Supplement Reader: Self Unfoldment |
TK R & Easwar S |
| 12th – Rm E3 | Self Unfoldment (Part 2) Supplement Reader: Self Unfoldment |
Krishna S & Krishnan K |
| Vedic Chanting Class (After Bala Vihar) Rm A1 |
Learn Vedic Chanting Supplement Reader: Chinmaya book of Vedic Chants |
Ramkumar V |
| Swaranjali Class (Before Bala Vihar) Rm F1 |
Chinmaya Choir | Shubhashree V, Suma K & Pratibha N |
| Bala Vihar Substitute Teachers | Ganesh K & Praveen G (HS) Arunima M (MS) Raji C, Lalita P & Asha P (ES) |
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| Bala Vihar Coordinators | Aparna E & Shyam V | |
We are an all-volunteer organization. If you are interested in teaching Bala Vihar, please fill out the sponsorship form and let us know of your interest. Curriculum material will be provided to you and you will receive training from experienced teachers.
Our activity calendar is listed here. Please make sure to check often to see what is coming up next, and please let us know how you can help.