April Sunday Service

Register here to get the link: https://www.compassionconsortium.org/sunday-service On April 23, 2023, at 4:00 pm ET, the Compassion Consortium will present our special spiritual guest Swami Chidananda, a monk of the Bhakti Marga order representing the branch of Hinduism based on love and devotion. ​ An American of Indian descent, Swami Chidananda has spent the latter part of his life as a monk, studying the philosophical traditions of India and gaining deep insights into their hidden meaning and timeless practices under the guidance of Paramahamsa Sri Swami Vishwananda. ​ Before taking initiation as a monk, he was a successful investment banker and entrepreneur. Since then, philosophical teachings contained within ancient scriptures such as the Bhagavad Gita have had a significant impact on how he views the world and have changed the way he approaches life. ​ In late 2022 founded the all-vegan Bhakti Marga ashram in Elmira, NY, site of the upcoming Soul of Ahimsa: A Vegan Spirituality Retreat, co-sponsored by the Compassion Consortium, at the ashram in early June. ​ Swami Chidananda uses his experience as a former investment banker and entrepreneur to easily articulate the philosophical teachings of India in a meaningful way for those looking to bridge the gap between western and eastern philosophies.