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The members of the retreat enjoy their time under the blue skies and the lush green outdoors
in Cleveland, OH, U.S.A.
thrilling match of soccer, walks workshop, discussions and athlet-
through the wooded area explor- ics made it an enriching experience
ing the paths, the various lakes, for them.
plants and animals. The retreat
came to a close with the families Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.
sharing stories and bonding in the
Chinmaya Mission Phoenix
warmth of a bonfire.
conducted its second family retreat
Boston, MA, U.S.A. for a total of 110 adults and
children in Payson, Arizona, from
Several young people attended Sep. 2 to 4. While the parents
the Junior Chinmaya Yuva Kendra listened to lectures on Sadhana
camp titled ‘Being Your Best: You Panchakam by Acharya Vivek, the
Only Live Once’ by Acharya Vivek children were kept engaged by
at Chinmaya Mission Boston from Brni. Shubani Chaitanya. The
Aug. 11 to 13. Thought-provoking group met up early morning at
talks, guided meditation, exploring Tonto Natural Bridge Park and then
the temple in silence, a movie proceeded to the retreat site at

Acharya Vivek and the Junior Chyks do namaste during the camp in Boston, MA, U.S.A.

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