Message about August 2008 DC MahaSamadhi Camp, from Vineet Bhagavat, Camp Coordinator 

August 3rd of each year is remembered by the Chinmaya family all over the world as the day our Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda attained Mahasamadhi.  As part of the Chinmaya Family Spiritual Camp hosted by the Washington D.C. center, CHYK West will be holding its 2008 CHYK-West Annual Conference in the beautiful Rocky Gap Resort in Cumberland, MD from July 28 - August 3, 2008.  

Participating in a Family and CHYK camp with Pujya Guruji during this period is a unique opportunity that happens only once a year amongst all the camps worldwide.  There will be special activities and classes dedicated for CHYK conducted by Swami Ishwaranandaji on the topic of "Essence of the Upanishads". 

You can register online at: http://www.chinamaydc.org  Please register by April 30 for the early registration discount and join us on this blissful journey... 

CORD - Chinmaya Organization for Rural Development Corner

This is a call for Canadian youth to take part in the new CIDA Internship Program with Chinmaya Mission Halton Region (CMHR).

A total of three interns will be awarded the opportunity to receive full funding for the 6 month internship. The intern will be working at Chinmaya Organization for Rural Development's (CORD) project in Sidbhari, Himachal Pradesh. CORD has an outreach in 550 villages and 222 Panchayats within this district, and they use a holistic approach in addressing the developmental issues in these local communities.

Interns must be 19 years and over, completed at least one post-graduated degree, and able to go to India from September 1, 2008 for a 6 month period. For more information, or to fill out your application please visit www.chinmayaottawa.com. Please submit all applications by July 13, 2008!

Current Events 

CHYK Exposure Trip

The CHYK Exposure Trip is a 6 week summer program designed for Chinmaya Yuva Kendra. The trip aims to give individuals the opportunity to learn about Chinmaya Mission activities in Northern India in a safe environment with like-minded individuals. 

MahaSamadhi Camp 2008 - Washington DC

July 28 - August 3, 2008
August 3rd of each year is remembered by the Chinmaya family all over the world as the day our Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda attained Mahasamadhi. Each year, Chinmaya Mission worldwide celebrates this holy day as Mahasamadhi Day where we honor His legacy and reflect on our spiritual journey.

CHYK Activities will include Meditation, Outdoor sports, Games, Hikes, and lectures with Swami Tejomayanandaji and Swami Ishwarananda on key Upanishad concepts.
http://www.mahasamadhicamp2008.org/ 

Chicago Local CHYK Camp 2008 - Self Discovery, A Path to Perfection

August 4-10, 2008, Contact: chykchicago@gmail.com 

Recipe: Broccoli Tofu Stir Fry

Serves:  4
Time: hands-on: 20 min, cooking:  8 min  
Ingredients:
Tofu - 1 pkg (350 g)
Safflower Oil - 1 tsp (5 mL)
1 bunch broccoli, divided into florets and stems peeled and sliced
1 onion, sliced
3 carrots, thinly sliced on diagonal
1/4 tsp (1 mL) sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup (50 mL) water  

1. Drain tofu, reserving marinade. Cut tofu into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.

2. In wok or large nonstick frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat; add broccoli, onions, carrots, salt and pepper and stir-fry for 5 minutes or until vegetables are softened. Add tofu, marinade and water; stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender-crisp.

Serve over cooked PC Thai Jasmine Rice, if desired.

Calories 250 Cal; Fat 9 g; Sodium 540 mg; Carbohydrate 24 g; Fibre 7 g; Protein 17 g; (includes 12 g soy protein)