Harnessing Youth Potential through Dynamic Spirituality
Chinmaya Yuva Kendra (CHYK) is the global youth wing of Chinmaya Mission. It aims to empower youth with the vision, values and dynamism for success in all fields. The CHYK San Jose chapter is a community of young seekers (ages 18-35) in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The group meets weekly for discussion on Vedantic texts guided by Chinmaya Mission San Jose resident spiritual teacher, Br. Soham Chaitanya. The group also meets occasionally for social events including hikes, yoga, bhajan jams and more!
Celebrate 50 years of CHYK at the National CHYK Retreat/MSC 2025!
This year, to celebrate 50 years of CHYK, the National CHYK Retreat will be extended to 6 days long, and take place at the Mahasamadhi Aradhana Camp between July 29th through August 3rd, hosted by San Jose!
- Bhakti: Swami SwaroopanandaJi will guide us through Gopika Geet
- Mind Management and Dharma: Swami PrakashanandaJi will guide us through Manah Shodhanam and Perspectives on Sanatana Dharma
- And More! View details and register at https://msc2025.cmsj.org/chyk-50-anniversary/
2024-2025 Study Group
Vivekchoodamani
Discussions on Thursdays, 7:30 - 8:45pm
Composed by the Sage, Adi Sankaracharya, Vivekachoodamani is in the form of a dialogue between the student and the Teacher, with the latter guiding the student along the spiritual path.
Each week, we will listen to a discourse by Brahmachari Soham Ji and meet virtually for discussion on Thursday evenings. View Soham Ji's discourse schedule at https://www.cmsj.org/discourses/.
CMSJ Events
Check out cmsj.org for info on CMSJ events such as pujas at the CMSJ ashram, yajnas, and festival celebrations!
