Worldwide head of Chinmaya Mission gives discourses in San Diego

June 18, 2009 - PRLog -- How do you find happiness in these turbulent times?  Ancient wisdom of India holds the answer

Worldwide spiritual head of Chinmaya Mission, His Holiness Swami Tejomayananda gives a series of lectures on the “Yoga of Meditation”

San Diego, CA—Chinmaya Mission San Diego hosts a week-long lecture series on the “Yoga of Meditation”, June 29-July 3, 2009, from 7pm – 8:30pm at the Jewish Community Center in La Jolla.  Learned scholar and spiritual head of Chinmaya Mission, H.H. Swami Tejomayananda will give the discourses, expounding on essential teachings from the Bhagavad Gita.  The lectures are free and open to all.

Meditation as a topic is particularly relevant during these troubled times.  The true meaning and methods of the yoga of meditation as revealed by the ancient Indian wisdom of Vedanta will be explained by a master teacher and scholar.

To learn more, visit: www.chinmayajyoti.org

About His Holiness Swami Tejomayananda
H.H. Swami Tejomayananda, one of the foremost disciples of H.H. Swami Chinmayanada, is the spiritual head of Chinmaya Missions worldwide.  He has served as the Dean of the Sandeepany Institutes of Vedantic  Studies at Sidhabari, Himachal Pradesh, Mumbai and San Jose.  He has authored many books including, Hindu Culture, a text adopted in many American High Schools. Swami Tejomayananda was  awarded the prestigious Hindu of the Year Award in 2005 in recognition of his remarkable dedication and service.

About Chinmaya Mission (www.chinmaya.org)

Chinmaya Mission was founded in 1953 by His Holiness Swami Chinmayananda. He taught spirituality as the art of living. Through the Vedantic path, he emphasized the balance of head and heart, pointing out selfless work, study, and meditation as the cornerstones of spiritual practice. He said “Spirituality is not doing something special, but doing all things in a special way.”

Today, there are over 300 mission centers worldwide led by his foremost disciple Swami Tejomayananda, inspiring adults and children alike to live a meaningful life of spiritual wisdom.

Mission Statement:  To provide to individuals, from any background, the wisdom of Vedanta and the practical means for spiritual growth and happiness, enabling them to become positive contributors to society.

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S. Sukumar at (858) 549-2908 or email: vbabla@hotmail.com

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About Chinmaya Mission (www.chinmaya.org)

Chinmaya Mission was founded in 1953 by His Holiness Swami Chinmayananda. He taught spirituality as the art of living. Through the Vedantic path, he emphasized the balance of head and heart, pointing out selfless work, study, and meditation as the cornerstones of spiritual practice. He said “Spirituality is not doing something special, but doing all things in a special way.”

Today, there are over 300 mission centers worldwide led by his foremost disciple Swami Tejomayananda, inspiring adults and children alike to live a meaningful life of spiritual wisdom.

Mission Statement: To provide to individuals, from any background, the wisdom of Vedanta and the practical means for spiritual growth and happiness, enabling them to become positive contributors to society.