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Hari Om.
The seeds for the Chinmaya Movement in Vancouver were laid in 1972 when Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda was scheduled to arrive for a series of three lectures at Simon Fraser University. The organizer, Mrs. Menon, suddenly had to fly to New York, and so Mr. and Mrs. Kapahi got the golden opportunity of hosting Gurudev. This accidental incident proved to be a turning point in their lives and the start of Chinmaya Mission Vancouver.
Since then, regular study classes have been conducted by various CM acharyas. Inspired by Pujya Gurudev, Robyn Thompson joined the two-year Vedanta Course in Mumbai, India, and returned in 1986 as Brahmacharini Robyn. She then started conducting regular study classes at the Deshpande residence and then the Kapahi residence. Mrs. Kamal Deshpande subsequently joined the same Vedanta Course and returned as Acharya Kamal.
Brahmacharini Robyn now conducts regular classes in Victoria. Jaya Muzumdar conducts weekly study groups for different levels, and monthly adult study classes in Vancouver and Seattle.
The Mission has grown rapidly and we have at least two jnana yajnas annually, including regular weekly classes for children, youth and adults alike. Classes are presently conducted at 155 East 54 Ave. in Vancouver.
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