Chinmaya Mission Phoenix

Welcome and Hari Om!

Today’s agenda• 9:30 – 10:00 – Assembly – Gurudev Namavali• 10:00 – 10:30 – Orientation/Teacher introductions • 10:30 – Teachers/Children go to Balavihar• 10:30 – 11:00 – Q&A /Purchase books/Membership• 11:00 – 11:30 – Parents meet Balavihar teacher in class

Chinmaya Mission

• 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.

• Motto - To provide maximum happiness to the maximum number of people for the maximum amount of time.

Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayananda

Weekly ScheduleTime Children AdultsPrior to 9:25am Be Seated Be Seated9:30am-10:00am Assembly Assembly10:10am-11:10am Bala Vihar Bhagvad Geetha

Time Children Adults9:00 - 9:25 Bhajan class with Geetha

Sundaram in room B14911:15am-12:00pm

Language Classes Gr 1 – Self-unfoldment Gr 2 – Manashodanam + Bhagvad Geetha lectures by GurujiGr 3 – Upanishad Ganga

Optional Programs

Assembly

• Regular activities:– Bhajans/Shlokas (monthly schedule to be published)– Bhagvad Gita Chanting– Birthday recognition for children– Announcements

• Special events:– Presentation by Balavihar and language classes– Celebration of festivals

Bala Vihar• The goal of Bala Vihar is to

– Teach children self-discipline, instill a sense of responsibility, and enable them to make the right choices.

– Provide a solid spiritual foundation in Hindu philosophy coupled with a deep appreciation for Indian heritage and culture.

Class Room Topic TeachersPre-K B149 Introduction to Gods & Goddesses Parents leadKindergarten B202 Alphabet Safari Manju and Vandana

1st B217 Bala Ramayan Aparna and Bala Ravindran

2nd B218 Hanuman Sujaya and Sajith3rd B220 Bala Bhagvatam Kalpana and Suresh4th B241 Symbolism in Hinduism Kailash and Rama Balaji

5th and 6th B243 Ramayana Characters + Saints of India Asutosh and Benoy

7th and 8th B248 Mahabharata – Story and Characters Madhu and Kalyan

9th and 10th B247 Hindu culture Venkatesh and Ravi

11th and 12th C202 13 Values of Geetha + volunteering Ranju

Vidyadanam mahadanam (charity of knowledge is the highest charity)

Children Responsibilities

Bring• Balavihar bags and handbook• Bhagvad Gita chanting book• Notebook, pencil, eraser, sharpner• Book of Hymns – 4th grade and higher classes

Follow• Class rules set by teacher• Instructions for home work

Participate and Have Fun

Study Group• Study groups provide an opportunity to discuss scriptural texts in a

group setting.

SESSION TOPIC Participants MODERATOR10:10 – 11:10

Bhagvad Geetha (ch 12 + ch 6)

All adults Bala

11:15-12:00

Self-unfoldment New members SudhamaManashodanam +Bhagvad Geetha lectures by Guruji

Balavihar teachers + Adv. Vedanta study group

Sridhar and Uma aunty

Upanishad Ganga All others Neeraj

Back up moderators are need for each study group. Please volunteer by contacting the primary moderator

Other Mission Activities• Jyana Yagna (Acharya/CM Swami-ji visits)

– In general 3-4 times/year.– First event: Swami Chidatmanandji visit Aug 28-31

• Fund raising dinner and program• Holi picnic• Diwali pooja and dinner• Community service

– Food drive during ThanksGiving– Volunteer Service at community organizations

• Bhagvad Geetha competition – Jan 26, 2013• Annual Day program and lunch• Monthly article in Valley India Times

Swami Chidatmanandji’s Visit• Dates :August 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st • Time: 6:30pm to 8pm• Topic: Ascending Happiness• Location:

– Granite Reef Senior Center– 1700 North Granite Reef Road– Scottsdale, AZ 85257– (480) 312-1700

• Swamiji will also talk at Intel Chandler (C6-109) on Wednesday, August 29th on the topic ‘ Strategy for Success’ from 11:30am to 1pm

Acharaya CM Hyderabad

Calendar

• Session Aug 5, 2012 – May 19, 2013• Fundraising program and dinner Nov 17• Holidays

– Labor day - Sept 2– Fall break Oct 7– Thanksgiving Nov 25– Winter break Dec 23, 30– Spring break – Mar 10

House Rules• Please arrive between 9:15-9:25 and be seated before assembly

starts. Arriving late is disruptive to the entire assembly.• Cell phones - Switch off or set to silent mode. No texting in the

assembly or classroom. Pl. step out if you need to attend to some urgent matter.

• Do not socialize during the session• A parent/designated adult guardian must be present on the

school premises at all times during the session for each child– CMP is not set up for safety and legal responsibilities of caring for your

child without parent/adult guardian presence

Norms

1. Greeting - “Hari Om” with folded hands2. Line footwear neatly outside the classroom3. Attend regularly and arrive on time4. Preferred dress code - Indian 5. Set aside family time to practice shlokas and go over what was

discussed in Balavihar class6. Communicate with your child’s teachers. Give us feedback7. Volunteer your time and talent for mission activities

Let’s all have a great year!