GLOBAL CHINMAYA YUVA KENDRA
Harnessing Youth Potential through Dynamic Spirituality
Founded in May 1975, Chinmaya Yuva Kendra is the Global Youth Wing of the Chinmaya Mission.
The Chinmaya Yuva Kendra program results in a strong, close-knit community of youths who evolve together, beginning in high school and extending into their early career. Close engagement with Hindu scriptures and intricate discussions of its philosophy are the main focuses of these classes, providing those who are entering the professional world and beyond with an environment for intellectual stimulation, respite and support. Registering for the individual CHYK program will allow you to begin these weekly classes and embark on your journey of spiritual evolution.
“Youth is a stage in human development when the personality is bursting with energy, enthusiasm and dynamism. This is also a phase in life when receptivity and retentivity are at the optimum. What they require is a clear vision of a goal in life and exercises for the cultivation of the right values of life to enable them to mould their personality and harness their inner resources along constructive channels. This systematic preparation alone can equip the youth to face the challenges of life with a smile.”
The youth have always been symbols of bountiful energy, ambitious dynamism, inspiring creativity, and dauntless courage. To uplift themselves and their world, to awaken harmony within and without, to apply their vibrant energy for the betterment of society, they only require a noble cause, a high ideal, a sense of deep devotion, and the right channels of service.
CHYK aims to build leaders and manifest their potential through study, reflections and multifarious hobbies. With the underlying message of Self Knowledge, it strives to blend philosophical concepts with practical activities. With the support of values and knowledge, CHYK focuses on making every effort and attempt a work of excellence.
“The vision of CHYK is to empower the youth with a holistic vision and values of life so that they live their life successfully in every respect.”
Mission Statement: To empower youth with the vision, values and dynamism for success in all fields.
Swami Chinmayananda founded CHYK with the vision of helping youth realize their latent and infinite inner potential. He insisted on knowledge through application, calling it ‘Spirituality in Action’ or ‘Dynamic Spirituality.’ Based on his powerful inspiration and leadership, CHYK creates a conducive atmosphere for learning, guides members in their spiritual studies and growth, and encourages them to test the logic and practicality of Vedantic scriptural teachings through applications in daily life.
Know that Yuva Kendra is the bow, and a pure mind is the sharpened arrow. Your goal should be (knowledge of) the Self and welfare of the world. Like the arrow (that hits its target), may you become one with the goal.
