Likhita Japa
On October 5, 2008 we started writing the mantra, ‘Om Gam Ganapataye Namah‘ in our Likhita Japa books in order to support the construction of Lord Ganesa’s temple in India. We were to write the mantra 21 times every day for 21 weeks. February 28 marked the end of the 21-week time period. Those who participated should turn in their Japa books to Uncle or the Contribution Desk. Checks must be payable to “CMH” with a “Ganesa Temple – Chinmaya Vibhuti” note in the memo section of the check.
Holi Celebration at CMH on Sunday, March 15, 2009
Friends, please mark your calendars for this year’s Holi celebration on Sunday March 15, 2009 from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm. We will have only one combined session of Satsanga and Bala Vihar classes on that day from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon. There will be no language or Slokathan classes on that day. We will be selling tickets on March 1 and March 8. Ticket prices are all inclusive for entrance, food, drinks, fire and color. Please click here for further details. Remember to bring cash (exact change please) or check for the ticket purchase. We will have more details on Sunday.
2009 Gita Chanting Competition – May 9, 2009
We will have Gita Chanting competition for Bala Vihar children on occasion of Pujya Gurudeva’s Janma Jayanti on May 9, 2009.
For all information regarding Gita Chanting Competition, please go to our website at https://www.chinmayahouston.org/gcc2009
For registration, print registration form and bring it to Gita Chanting Competition Registration Desk.
All the required material for Gita Chanting competition is posted on the website which you can download/print.
Classes for Gita chanting competition will start from Sunday Feb 8, 2009.
Session I : 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
Session II: 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Pujya Gurudeva’s Janma Jayanti Celebration : Family Fun Fair Day – May 10, 2009
All of us – Bala Vihar children and parents have a homework assignment: “What idea or concept from our scriptures has touched you the most?” Convey your message on a poster board by writing an essay, a poem, or drawing. This will be your tribute to Pujya Gurudeva. Volunteers will be setting up a table in the dining area to sell poster boards and assist with the project.
Learn Sanskrit Online
Chinmaya International Foundation (CIF), the Center for Sanskrit Research and Indology, has introduced the Easy Sanskrit Online Study Course. This course covers the salient aspects of Sanskrit Grammar and learning without unduly burdening the students with many details.
For details of the Course visit www.easysanskrit.chinfo.org
CMW News – March Issue Now Available
The March 2009 issue of CMW News, Chinmaya Mission West’s bi-monthly newsletter is available for reading or download at http://www.chinmayamission.org/newsletter/128mar2009.pdf.
Daylight Savings Time Begins Sunday, March 8, 2009
Daylight Savings Time begins on Sunday. Please remember to advance your clocks by an hour Saturday night.