THE CHINMAYA VIBHOOTI PROJECT

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Chinmaya Vibhooti is:

• A grateful tribute to Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda, founder of the worldwide Chinmaya Mission, by all his disciples, devotees and beneficiaries.

• A vision centre to keep his vision ever glowing and vibrant by empowering all workers of Chinmaya Mission through appropriate training courses.

• A means to bring awareness among people at large about the life and work of Pujya Gurudev.

What is the vision?

The inner transformation of individuals through knowledge of Vedanta, spiritual practices and service to society resulting in a happy world around them.

Where is this project located?

It is in the Kolwan village of Maharashtra (a state of India), which is 2½ hours drive from Mumbai and 45 minutes drive from Pune (towards Mumbai). Here, approximately 55 acres of land surrounded by the beautiful Sahyadri mountain ranges have been purchased.

What will be the main features of this project?

The features are:

Journey with the Master

Depiction of Pujya Gurudev's life, work and teachings through various means including modern interactive technology.

Chinmaya Enlightenment Park

This will be a unique park to enlighten people about themselves and their life through Vedantic teachings of great masters like Adi Shankaracharya and others presented through modern multimedia. The theme of the park is: 'Look at your life as a whole and live a whole life.'

Research and Training Centres

Specific training programmes particularly for all workers of Chinmaya Mission would be conducted here. This would equip them to work more effectively in their respective fields of service either to children (through Bal Vihars), youth (Yuva Kendras), adults (study classes), senior citizens, rural development, education, etc

Campsite

A permanent infrastructure to conduct educative and entertaining camps for children, youth and others.

International Convention Hall

There will be an auditorium to seat 2000 persons. Every effort will be made to house it with the best amenities and equipment possible.

Residential Complex

Staying facilities for 2000 people with a large common kitchen and dining hall.

Shrines

Shrines dedicated to Lord Ganesha and Lord Hanuman would be constructed. The whole complex will be divinised by the presence of Lord Ganesha on the hill top and by Lord Hanuman at the entrance of the project.

What is the project schedule?

Work would proceed in three phases. The preliminary work has already begun at the site. Tree plantation and fencing work is being completed.

In the first phase the temple of Lord Hanuman, the administrative block, partial kitchen and dining facility and residential blocks for 200 persons will be completed. V.V. Architects of Pune have been appointed for this project.

What will be the estimated cost?

This is being worked out. However, the first phase will cost approximately INR 70 million (INR 7 crores; US$ approximately 1.6 million).

Who will administer the whole project?

The Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Mumbai (CCMT) which is the apex body of the world wide Chinmaya Mission will administer the project.

Offerings

You can help in any/all of the following ways:

• Training and Management

• Professional Services

• Donations

• Any Other (Please specify)

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Please Note:  All donations should be made in favour of Central Chinmaya Mission Trust (with a note enclosed specifying that the donation* is for Chinmaya Vibhooti) sent to:

The Chief Executive Officer
CENTRAL CHINMAYA MISSION TRUST
Saki Vihar Road, Powai, Mumbai 400 072
Ph: +91-22 2857 2367 / 2828 / 5806 Fax: +91-22 2857 3065
E-mail: ccmt@vsnl.com / chinmaya_vibhooti@yahoo.co.in
Website: www.chinmayamission.com

(* All donations are exempted from tax under section 80G of the Income Tax Act.)