Spiritual care in the 21st century

A collaboration between Professionals and Volunteers that provide spiritual and pastoral care informed by Hindu teachings and practices

Hindu Chaplaincy

With its beginnings in the informal gatherings convened in Princeton, Yale, and Georgetown Universities, the North American Hindu Chaplains Association was officially formed in 2020 to support professional and volunteer spiritual care providers who are informed by Hindu teachings and practices. 
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Our objectives are to:
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• Collate resources for Hindu chaplains and chaplains who support Hindus
• Develop guidelines around accreditation and endorsement in partnership with recognized bodies
• Provide opportunities for professional development and currency with standard best practices
• Raise awareness of the necessity for well-trained spiritual care providers in the holistic care and development of each and every individual.​

Chaplaincy Resources

WHO WE ARE
Chaplains are spiritual care providers who accompany care recipients through life’s many contours including loss, joy, uncertainty, grief, relationships, social engagement and our place in the world.
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WHAT WE DO
Hindu chaplains create open-hearted spaces of listening, respect and compassion. They ground their work using established professional guidelines and insights from their own Dharmic spiritual traditions. 

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INVITING YOU
Hindu chaplains engage with and support all people regardless of their social identities and orientations. Whoever you are you are we invite you to connect and learn about Hindu spiritual care-giving. 
 

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Upcoming Events

2023 Annual Conference
Yale University
December 16-17
Nurture, Reflect, Share & Imagine