Activities In 2006

Event:   Children Summer Camps               

Where:  Chicago, Toronto, and California

Three-day sessions that encompassed religious lessons, meditation techniques, and cultural activities geared to children and young adults. 

In Chicago and California, participants stayed in the home of one of the families for three days. Each day’s schedule included worship, hatha yoga, meditation, classes, group discussion, games, and individual counseling. The camp culminated with a group visit to a local temple.

The Toronto summer camp was held at a Community Center where participants arrived each morning taking part in the daily activities, returning to their homes in early evening.

All classes were conducted in English, and the participants enjoyed learning about their ancient religious “Truths”, including discovering the meanings behind the traditions their parents and grandparents practice in Tamil culture.

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Event:   Elderly Visits               

Where:  Toronto

Foundation members visited extended care facilities and hospitals, including Tamil Community Centers.  The elders participated in group discussions, bajan singing, and pujas. Individuals requesting personal visits in their hospital rooms were comforted by prayers, vibuti, and singing thevaram to ease their concerns. 

Event:   Religious Gatherings               

Where:  Chicago, Toronto, California, and New Zealand

Gatherings began with a short worship, followed by a speech and discussion about how to incorporate Saivite philosophy and Tamil culture into daily living in modern times. 

Also featured many questions and discussions about how to pass the rich Tamil culture onto our children so as to maintain the constant flow of knowledge and preserve our values for the next generation.

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