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Chinmaya Yuva Kendra (CHYK) is the global youth wing of Chinmaya Mission. CHYK DC is part of the Central Chinmaya Mission Trust in association with CHYK West and CHYK Global.


CHYK Motto: Harnessing Youth Potential through Dynamic Spirituality
CHYK Mission Statement: To empower youth with the vision, values, and dynamism for success in all fields


CHYK provides a spiritual forum of discussion, exploration, and practice of Vedanta for college students and young professionals in the DC Metro area. Through vedantic knowledge we can strengthen our lives and achieve happiness.


Main CHYK Objectives:

• To provide a spiritual forum for the age group ranging from post-high school to young professionals
• To introduce the message of Vedanta to those interested
• To unite members of this organization spiritually and professionally through satsang and community service
• To build and develop future leaders for Chinmaya Mission
• To act as a resource for the Mission family and the community at-large working with and supporting an existing establishment
• To unite and communicate with CHYK centers worldwide in an effort to stimulate the Global CHYK movement