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Chinmaya Mission
Trinidad & Tobago
A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks that others throw at him.
In all adversities there is always in its depth, a treasure of spiritual blessings secretly hidden.
`Moksha' is not `Freedom from Action' but, `Freedom in Action'.
To give love is true freedom; To demand love is pure slavery.
The success is not in the trophy won but in the race run
The secret of action is to get established in equanimity, renouncing all egocentric attachments, and forgetting to worry over our successes and failures.
Character is formed from the repeated choice of thoughts and action. Make the right choice - You shall have a firm and noble character.
There is no destiny beyond and above ourselves; we are ourselves the architects of our future.
Without devotion, knowledge is tasteless. Without knowledge, devotion is mere empty idol worship.
Bhakti is the attitude of the mind, and jnana is the attitude of the intellect, both flow towards the Lord.
Silently hear everyone. Accept what is good. Reject and forget what is not. This is intelligent living.
Prosperity is like wine, which goes to the head, and makes man forget his Creator.
Spirituality is neither the privilege of the poor nor the luxury of the rich. It is the choice of the wise man.
- Swami Chinmayananda
Upcoming Events
| Sunday Morning Satsang Sun Feb 26 @ 8:00AM - Sun Feb 26 @ 9:30AM |
| Sunday Morning Satsang Sun Mar 04 @ 8:00AM - Sun Mar 04 @ 9:30AM |
| Sunday Morning Satsang Sun Mar 11 @ 8:00AM - Sun Mar 11 @ 9:30AM |
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History
Chinmaya Mission of Trinidad & Tobago was inaugurated on the auspicious day of Gandhi Jayanti, 2nd October 1997.
A small temple under Swami Prakashananda's parents' home in California (where Sunday Satsangs and other activities are still held), served as the Chinmaya Mission's base from 1997 to 2002. Swami Prakashananda, then Brahmachari Prem Chaitanya, traversed Trinidad, the Caribbean, the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom conducting Yagnas. Through his tireless efforts, and with the contributions of the community, the Chinmaya Mission grew tremendously from inauguration to present.
In 1999, Chinmaya Mission acquired more than two and a half acres of land situated at Calcutta Road #1, McBean, Couva. Construction of the Ashram buildings began in January 2001.
The first phase of construction of the Chinmaya Ashram at #1 Swami Chinmayananda Drive, Calcutta #1, McBean Village, included the Vidya Mandir, a students' hostel and guest residence called Gargi Bhavan, and the Acharya's kutir. The Ashram was inaugurated by Swami Tejomayananda in 2002.In 2004, a dining area was constructed. Further construction, including a boys' hostel, is due to begin in 2005.
Born out of the Chinmaya Mission's commitment to education and excellence is also the Chinmaya Vidyalaya High School, a private secondary school which opened in September 2003. In September 2005, the Chinmaya Mission will be opening another private secondary school as well as a pre-school in Gasparillo, Trinidad, on lands donated to the Ashram. Another pre-school will also operate at the Ashram in McBean.
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