Mission - To provide to individuals, from any background, the wisdom of Vedanta and the practical means for spiritual growth and happiness, enabling them to become positive contributors to society. Chinmaya Mission Twin Cities is a local chapter of Chinmaya Mission. Over the years, Chinmaya Mission grew into a worldwide organisation. Today, it is involved in: Spreading the sublime knowledge of Vedanta - Vedanta is the core of Hindu philosophy. In fact, it is a universal science of life. A science which is relevant to all people everywhere, whatever their faith. An understanding of Vedanta would inspire people to understand their own faith (whichever it may be) better. Therefore, although Chinmaya Mission is a Hindu spiritual organization, it does not seek to change or convert anyone's beliefs. Chinmaya Mission's stated mission is: "to provide to individuals, from any background, the wisdom of Vedanta and the practical means for spiritual growth and happiness, enabling them to become positive contributors to society". Re-invigorating Indian culture - Chinmaya Mission is also involved in reinvigorating Indian culture in general. The Mission has forums for different age groups and for professionals, with each forum engaged in understanding and promoting Indian culture and spirituality. The Mission also organizes and promotes Indian music, dance, drama, art and literature. It also runs many temples, carries out research into Indian scriptures, traditions, rituals and languages, and has a vibrant publications division so that spiritual and cultural books, periodicals, audio tapes, video tapes and photographs may reach as many people as possible. Doing extensive social service - Chinmaya Mission is also actively involved in social services focussing especially on disadvantaged and underprivileged people. Hundreds of thousands of people benefit from the Mission's schools, colleges, hospitals, diagnostic centres, old age homes and rural village development projects. "To give maximum happiness to the maximum number for the maximum time is our religion." This is the Mission's motto. Currently Chinmaya Mission Twin Cities conducts Sunday classes for children from Pre-K through 12th grade as well as adults interested in studying scriptures. Children are taught from a predesigned syllabus on Hindu religion and culture. They also have opportunity to learn languages from India. It also hold discourses by Masters trained in Vedantic literature on various scriptures as well as application of Vedantic philosophy in day-to-day life. Please donate to Chinmaya Mission Twin Cities. The funds will be used for many purposes, including but not limited to: 1. Ganesha Murthi Stapana and related expenses. 2. Early repayment of mortgage principal. 3. Further additions to our center in Chaska, Minnesota. 4. Support common activities of Chinmaya Mission worldwide - e.g. TV serial "Upanaishad Ganga" which beautifully narrates the wisdom of Hindu scriptures. Chinmaya Mission Twin Cities is 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt Organization and donations are tax free to the extent allowed by law.