History

Chinmaya Mission was established in India in 1953 by devotees of the world-renowned Vedanta teacher, His Holiness Swami Chinmayananda. Under his guidance, these devotees formed the nucleus of a spiritual renaissance movement that now encompasses a wide range of spiritual, educational, and charitable activities, ennobling the lives of thousands in India and outside its borders. Administered by Central Chinmaya Mission Trust in Mumbai, India, the Mission is now headed by His Holiness Swami Tejomayananda.

Following the Vedic teacher-taught tradition (guru-shishya parampara), Chinmaya Mission makes available the ageless wisdom of Vedanta, the knowledge of the one Reality, and provides the tools to realize that wisdom in one’s life. “To give maximum happiness to the maximum number for the maximum time” is the tenet that drives Mission workers to uplift humanity beyond selfish and sectarian attitudes and activities. Each person’s gain is manifold: personal growth, heightened efficiency, contentment, and the ability to live with others in peace and harmony.

Chinmaya Mission Phoenix was started in 2005 with the blessings from  Swami Shantananda, Acharya of Chinmaya Mission Princeton  and Swami Ishwarananda, Acharya of Chinmaya Mission Southern California. Today, various programs are conducted during the week and the weekend for children and adults. Programs include Bala Vihar, Bhagavad Gita  Chanting, Hindi Language Classes, Adult Vedanta & Bhagavad Gita Classes, and Adult Study Group.