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Sahayana Participation Release of Liability

Release of Liability must be signed online -BEFORE- driving/riding on behalf of Sahayana

The spirit of advaita is not to keep away from anything, but to keep in tune with everything.
– Swami Chinmayananda

Hari OM!
Please fill this form to sign the release of liability.

    Waiver and Release (Senior Program – Including Transportation & Volunteer Drivers)

    In consideration of my participation (or my family member’s participation) in this Chinmaya Mission program, including any transportation provided, I voluntarily agree to the following:

    I waive and release Chinmaya Mission and its officers, trustees, volunteers, coordinators, drivers, and participants from any and all liability for injury, illness, loss, or damage arising from participation in the program or related transportation. This includes claims of negligence and excludes only claims arising from willful misconduct.

    I understand that participation, particularly for seniors, may involve risks including health, mobility, and travel-related risks, and I voluntarily assume all such risks, whether known or unknown. I affirm that I (or my family member) am able to participate.

    If I am serving as a volunteer driver, I certify that I hold a valid driver’s license and carry the legally required insurance. I agree to operate my vehicle safely and understand that I am acting as a volunteer, not as an employee or agent of Chinmaya Mission. I assume all risks associated with driving and transporting participants and release Chinmaya Mission from any liability arising from my role as a driver, except to the extent prohibited by applicable law.

    I acknowledge that organizers and drivers are not medical professionals and authorize them to obtain medical assistance in case of emergency, at my expense. I agree to inform organizers of any relevant medical conditions or special needs.

    I grant permission for photographs or videos taken during the program to be used by Chinmaya Mission for informational or promotional purposes.

    I confirm that participation is voluntary and that I have read and understand this waiver.

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    Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayananda’s Birthday Offering on June 30 2026

    Date & Time: June 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM
    Location: “Chinmaya Haridwar” 3551 NE John Olsen Ave
    Open to all with RSVP

    Happy Birthday to our dearest Guruji!

    On June 30, Guruji celebrates his 76th birthday. As the global head of Chinmaya Mission from 1993 to 2017, he guided countless seekers with wisdom, compassion, and unwavering dedication. We were especially blessed to welcome him to Portland for our Center inauguration in 2014 and again in 2016 for the Prabhavali Pratishta.

    With deep gratitude for his teachings, guidance, and inspiration, Chinmaya Mission Portland offers a special Bhajan Sandhya featuring bhajans written and composed by Guruji himself.

    Join us in celebrating Guruji’s birthday with devotion, gratitude, and fellowship.

    Bhajan Sandhya • Ice Cream Social • Family & Friends Welcome

    Please RSVP and join us in encouraging our children as they offer their heartfelt bhajans in honor of Guruji.

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      Summer Camp 2026: Learn Gita Chanting for ICA Signup before June 30th to participate

      What: Gita Chapter 15 Chanting during ICA Event, August 23 2026
      Details: Classes will be scheduled and communicated with the parents later.
      The performance will be at Pioneer Square
      Fee: ICA charges a participation fee per participant (amount TBD)
      This will be collected on the first day of practice.
      Exclusively for CMP Balavihar children


      From the recitation of the Bhagavad Gita arises the desire to know its meaning. Thence arises the Knowledge (of the Self). From this Knowledge arises fulfillment. Hence an individual must recite the Bhagavad Gita. —Swami Tejomayananda

      The study of the Gita is the key to opening the vast treasure of God’s love for us. It starts with chanting, then studying, and over time, assimilating (embracing) that same love wholeheartedly and completely. Gita Chanting allows one to begin this journey here and now, and open themselves to the embrace of the infinite love.

      The children MUST BE AVAILABLE for the practice sessions scheduled by Yasodhara Somayajula for them to participate in this event. Please have your child(ren) practice at home once our practice sessions start.

      Signup is required:

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        Our Senior Shuttle Initiative, request a ride – Sahayana

        Dates: Specific Dates will be coordinated offline with you
        Days & Time: Wednesdays, meeting starts at 6 PM
        Sign up here to request a ride

        Hari OM!

        We are excited to launch Sahayana’s Senior Shuttle Initiative—a program dedicated to helping our elders attend their weekly Wednesday meetings safely, with dignity, and care.

        We are requesting the seniors who need rides to the senior meetings to sign up here. We will contact offline to get more details.

        For more details or to sign up, please fill out the form, and Shyam will reach out to coordinate available Wednesdays.

        Thank you for helping us bring “Traveling Together with Dignity, Safety, and Care” to our community.

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          Volunteer Drivers Needed for Our Senior Shuttle Initiative – Sahayana

          Dates: Specific Dates will be coordinated offline with you
          Days & Time: Wednesdays, meeting starts at 6 PM
          Sign up to make a difference!

          Hari OM!

          We are excited to launch Sahayana’s Senior Shuttle Initiative—a program dedicated to helping our elders attend their weekly Wednesday meetings safely, with dignity, and care.

          We are looking for adult volunteer drivers with their own cars to give a few hours on Wednesday evenings starting in April. Your support will make a meaningful difference in the lives of our seniors.

          For more details or to sign up, please fill out the form, and Shyam will reach out to coordinate available Wednesdays.

          Thank you for helping us bring “Traveling Together with Dignity, Safety, and Care” to our community.

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            Thanksgiving camp 2026 with Swami Aparajitanandaji

            Topic for Adults: Train the Mind for Life’s Final Exam, Bhagavad Gita Chapter 8
            Topic for Children: The Power of Positive Thoughts
            Location: “Chinmaya Haridwar” 3551 NE John Olsen Ave
            Dates: Sessions:
            Nov 25 2026 Thanksgiving Dinner & Inauguration
            Nov 26-27 2026 Sessions 1 through 4
            Nov 28 2026 Valedictory Session
            Open to all, Registration Required to Attend

            About the topic:

            The Bhagavad Gita teaches us how to prepare the mind. Chapter 8 highlights the power of focused thought, devotion, and detachment, showing that the quality of our final consciousness shapes our next journey. By cultivating remembrance of the Divine, disciplined living, and mindfulness throughout life, we train the mind to face the ultimate transition with peace and clarity.

            About the speaker:

            Swami Aparajitananda is renowned for his clear and insightful discourses on Vedanta and Hindu scriptures. Before embracing monastic life, he trained and worked as an Electronics and Communication engineer and served as a lecturer at an engineering college in Bangalore. Following a profound spiritual calling, he underwent intensive Vedanta training at Sandeepany Sadhanalaya in Mumbai, continuing his spiritual journey as a brahmachari before eventually receiving sannyasa deeksha.

            Swamiji is widely appreciated for his engaging English discourses on texts such as the Bhagavad Gita and Upanishads, as well as his writings and contributions to magazines. He currently serves at the Chinmaya Mission center in Chicago and continues to inspire audiences worldwide with practical and profound spiritual teachings.

            REGISTRATION LINK COMING SOON..

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            Sing Bhajans During Assembly!

            Location: “Chinmaya Haridwar“
            Volunteering Opportunity Exclusively For Our Sponsors!
            Signup Required

            Love is the heart of religions, the theme of all classical works of art and literature, the song of all devotees. Scientists know only what love does not what love is.
            – Swami Chinmayananda

            Hari OM!

            Devotional Singing (Bhajans) and Namasmarana (repetition of the Divine name) have often been prescribed by eminent divine personalities and true spiritual leaders as an age-old tool for spiritual, mental, and emotional upliftment. In short, an end result is an act of purification to one’s being and surroundings.

            If you are our Bala vihar participant and you or your child would like to sing Bhajans, here is the perfect opportunity, during our assembly! The bhajan singing slot is from 9:20 to-9:30am. Any devotional song, in any language, can be sung as long as all can sing along. Please prepare bhajan(s) to be sung in an assigned 10 minutes duration. You will need to be in the hall (or login to zoom) by 9:15 am. The lyrics of the bhajan need to reach our AV coordinators by Friday of the preceding week at the latest.

            Please signup below and appreciate your flexibility about the date.

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            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.

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            Upload Sponsorship Donation Receipt

            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.

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