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!
2025-2026 Study Group
Thursdays 7:30 – 8:30pm PST
We meet virtually every week to discuss Chapter `15 from the Bhagavad Gita, guided by Brahmacharini Sandhyaji from Chinmaya Mission Los Angeles (CMLA). This is an amazing opportunity to learn the meaning of what we chant before meals at every retreat!
Register here to join!
CHYK Events
Hanuman Chalisathon
This is a special event where we chant Hanuman Chalisa 11 times in 11 different tunes at the CMSJ ashram, taking place on Sunday, March 29th.
It's CHYK SJ's biggest event of the year, with nearly 300 attending last year!
Sign up here to chant, play an instrument, or help behind the scenes!
CHYK Satsang:
Remembering Gurudev
On March 14th evening, Gurudev will "visit" our CHYK SJ group as part of the Amrit Mahotsav (75th anniversary) Yatra! We'll meet in person for a special satsang where we'll read letters from Gurudev, have insightful discussion, and a burrito-making potluck dinner.
Contact us to RSVP!
CHYK Chanting Ramcharitmanas Parayan
Sat Mar. 21st, 6 – 7:30pm
To celebrate Ram Navami, CMSJ will host a continuous Ramacharitamanas reading from Saturday night through Sunday morning at the ashram. This year features a first-ever CHYK-exclusive slot focusing on the Shri Ram-Sita Vivah.
Contact us to RSVP!
CMSJ Events
Check out cmsj.org for info on CMSJ events such as pujas, yajnas, and festival celebrations!
