Programs & Events
Retreats, workshops, and satsang sessions with Swami Chidananda
Canada · May 2026
Swamiji's Canada Visit
A series of talks, lectures, and guided meditation sessions across Vancouver, Quebec, and Toronto through May 2026.
Events in Toronto · Open to All
Toronto Programs
Sringeri Vidya Bharati Foundation Canada & Guruvayurappan Temple of Brampton
Swami Chidananda's programs in the Greater Toronto Area — a Vedanta Satsang, a youth meet, and a talk on the Mukunda Mala. Open to all.
Talk · Quebec
Science & Spirituality
FOWAI Forum (Flame of Who Am I)
A talk by Swami Chidananda Saraswati exploring the meeting points of science and spirituality. Language: English. All are welcome.
Three-Day Series
Gita for Life — Wisdom for Today, Guidance for Life
Organization of Hindu Malayalee Society BC (OHM-BC)
Timeless wisdom, practical living, profound transformation. A three-day series with Swami Chidananda Saraswati. All are welcome — refreshments and snacks will be served.
Based on inspiration from
- Sri Shankara's Vivēka Chūḍāmaṇi
Special Lecture
Why is Hinduism known as Sanātana Dharma?
Organization of Hindu Malayalee Society BC (OHM-BC) presents a lecture
A special lecture by Swami Chidananda Saraswati of FOWAI Forum (Flame of Who Am I) — an internationally acclaimed speaker and teacher who makes ancient Indian wisdom accessible to modern audiences. Light refreshments will be provided.
Topic based on the Bhagavad Gītā
- Why is Hinduism known as Sanātana Dharma?
Lecture Series
Wisdom for Today, Guidance for Life
Shree Mahalakshmi Hindu Temple Vancouver & Organization of Hindu Malayalee Society BC
A lecture series with Swami Chidananda Saraswati of FOWAI Forum — an internationally acclaimed speaker who makes ancient Indian wisdom accessible to modern audiences.
Topics based on the Bhagavad Gītā
- Stress Reduction — A spiritual Approach
- Self Knowledge and Self-realisation
- Meditation and Self-healing
Daily Morning Practice
Guided Meditation
With Swami Chidananda Saraswati (FOWAI Forum, Mumbai, India)
Guided Meditation is an excellent tool for beginners, providing a focal point and gentle instruction to help you connect and let go of self-judgement. Come and experience Swami Chidanandaji's unique style of guided meditation.
Donations are welcome.
First Canada Event of the Year
Celebrating the Power of Yoga
Consulate General of India, in collaboration with Heartfulness Institute & FOWAI Forum
An evening celebrating the power of Yoga — featuring Swami Chidananda Saraswati on “The Equanimous Mind”, a reflective presentation on Yoga for Ahimsa by Heartfulness Institute, and a guided Yoga session followed by Heartfulness meditation.
Cary, North Carolina · May 2026
United States Satsang
Visiting Honorable Guru
“Finding Peace in Divine Forgiveness”
A 3-day Satsang with Swami Chidananda centered on the Shiva Aparadha Kshamapana Stotram — a profound hymn of surrender, forgiveness, and grace.
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