HSCI Spiritual Care Now at The Claremont Colleges
Complimentary tele-chaplaincy for Hindu students and staff at the Seven Claremont Colleges — counseling on faith and tradition, support through loss, grief, and stress, and referrals to mental health and yoga professionals.
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Training, resources, and direct spiritual care services
Training & Fellowships
CHT Graduate Certificate Course and Fellowship for MA in Chaplaincy at GTU Berkeley
Speak with a Chaplain
Confidential spiritual care conversations for guidance through life's challenges
Hindu Chaplaincy Guide
The first comprehensive resource for Hindu spiritual care practitioners
Resource Center
Books, mentors, speakers, and the Kutumba Journal of Spiritual Care
Research & Publications
Original scholarship advancing the field of Hindu spiritual care
Spiritual Care Tools from the Hindu Tradition
The Tapatraya framework: a holistic toolkit for addressing life's threefold afflictions through Ayurveda, yoga, rituals, and philosophy.
The 4S Framework for the Age of Intelligence
Dharma-informed literacies replacing the 3Rs: Social, Spiritual, Sales, and Software literacy for human agency.
Speaking at a Memorial
Bhagavad Gita verses on death as transformation. Swipeable cards for memorial speakers with Sanskrit and commentary.
Voices from Our Community
"We are thrilled to support this pioneering initiative. By integrating Hindu spiritual care into various sectors, we can address critical issues of mental health and well-being in our communities."
Asha Jadeja-Motwani — Donor, Motwani-Jadeja Foundation
"Thanks to the CHT class, I learned how to bring a compassionate presence to my fellow beings — at home, workplace, among friends, and to the community looking for advice in different stages of life."
CHT Graduate — Class of 2020
"It all started about 10 years ago with a constructive dialog among a small Silicon Valley group of Hindus about sustainable ways forward for the Hindu tradition to thrive outside India."
Dr. Kailash Joshi — President, HSCI
"The CHT Class of 2021 will be remembered for a sustained effort to complete the course in the midst of COVID-19. We wholeheartedly welcome the new CHTs to the HSCI Sangha."
HSCI Board — Class of 2021 Celebration
TrayaCare Spiritual Care Services
Confidential video conversations with trained counselors
Hindu Last Rites & Memorial Planning
Support for cremation rituals, memorial arrangements, and honoring traditions.
Hospital Visits & Care Support
Assistance during regular, palliative, or hospice visits for you or your loved ones.
Stress & Burnout Care
Help with managing lifestyle challenges, relationships, and achieving life balance.
Pre-Marriage Counseling
Personalized advice for couples preparing for marriage, rooted in Hindu traditions.
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Enroll in the Graduate CHT Course
Transform lives through Hindu spiritual care by becoming a Counselor of Hindu Tradition (CHT). The first step toward professional chaplaincy through HSCI's partnership with the Graduate Theological Union (GTU). Self-paced online, 9 months, ~5 hours/week.
Take the first step toward certification.
- Provide authentic Hindu spiritual guidance
- Join our global network of chaplains and counselors
- Serve in hospitals, universities, and community settings
Hindu Chaplaincy Guide
The first comprehensive resource for offering spiritual care rooted in Hindu traditions. Available in print, eBook, and audiobook.
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