In the Bhagavad Gita, Sri Krishna counsels that we must live and strive as best we can in and for this world. This world which contains all that we hold dear and know. And it is a multiplicity of Kurukshetras, all of which require tending, sifting, fertilizing and seeding using our best efforts and with the hands of many. Even those we may not easily identify with at first. Humankind thrives when we lean into a perspective of karuna, a socially-oriented compassion that extends our hands, minds and hearts to others.

I invite you to envision NAHCA as a deep, sweet watered well that you come to every month, at least, to share and learn. An invigorating and nourishing well that empowers you to handle whatever life presents. Think of us as a safe space of conversation, contemplation, and creativity where you are always welcome. We eagerly invite you to join us on this journey of cultivating and expanding spiritual care practices and philosophies grounded in Hinduism.  

As a reminder, this is the last month to take advantage of the early-bird registration fee for our annual conference. 

2021 Conference fee structure

Early registration fees (deadline March 1, 2021 by 11:59 PM ET) 

Early registration conference fee for NAHCA members:$50.00

Early registration conference fee for non-members:$75.00  

Regular registration fees

Regular conference fee for NAHCA members: $75.00

Regular conference fee for non-members: $100.00 

*All fees are in US dollars

Register HERE https://www.eventbrite.com/e/135444085907
for the 2021 NAHCA Conference

We are pleased to announce that NAHCA and Chaplaincy Innovation Lab have officially entered into an organizational partnership. We look forward to the increased professional development opportunities this collaboration will bring. 

There is still time to sign up for Conversation Circles aimed at supporting women and men of color who provide spiritual care. I am leading one of these circles and I am extremely eager to include Hindu voices in these conversations. 

Sign up for a Conversation Circle HERE: https://chaplaincyinnovation.org/projects/conversation-circles-for-chaplains-of-color All of the facilitators are excellent so choose whichever suits your schedule best. If you have additional questions about this initiative please contact asha.shipman@yale.edu.

Thursday, February 18, 2021 1:00 PM EST

Interfaith Dialogue as informed by the Nyāya Śāstras

Speakers: Dr. Brahmachari Sharan, Director of Dharmic Life at Georgetown University and Dr. Preeta Banerjee, Hindu Advisor at Tufts University.

Join us for an interactive session on the topic of Interfaith dialogue, where we will be releasing “Dharmic Guidelines for Interfaith Dialogue.” This document contextualizes protocols for engaging in interfaith dialogue on the basis of the Nyāya Śāstras (the science of logic). We hope that by decolonizing the premise of interfaith engagement, we will be able to equitably uplift voices that are traditionally marginalized. 

Previously offered protocols for dialogue often require marginalized voices to conform to default norms. We thus aspire to shift the paradigm and create a space where expansive dialogue may occur. This work is supported by the (IFYC) Interfaith Youth Core through the Racial Equity & Interfaith Cooperation Award that is a part of the We Are Each Other’s Campaign. 

Please note our new 2021 webinar fee for non NAHCA members is now $20.00.
It remains $10.00 for NAHCA members.

Register for this webinar HERE
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/interfaith-dialogue-as-informed-by-the-nyaya-shastras-tickets-138202552555?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch

to receive the Zoom link.

All paid webinar registrants will receive a link to the webinar recording.

Webinar recording links can also be purchased afterwards.