The Path of the Hindu Chaplain Professionalizing Spiritual Care for the Global Diaspora

Founded in 2018 in Silicon Valley, HSCI is a pioneering 501(c)(3) nonprofit addressing a critical void in Hindu spiritual care. It trains a new generation of Hindu chaplains and counselors through a "Learn-Serve" model, leveraging over 300 volunteers and $5.2M in volunteer hours.

Four Ascending Steps to Professional Chaplaincy

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Foundation

CHT Certificate

9-month, 200+ hour program through HSCI focused on the Bhagavad Gita, Hindu rites, and clinical conversation methods.

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Accredited Degree

MA in Interreligious Chaplaincy

CHT graduates transfer 12 credits to GTU for a 36-credit accredited Master's degree.

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Clinical Training

Clinical Pastoral Education

4 units (1,600 hours) of supervised clinical training in hospital settings.

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Board Certified

Professional Board Certification

Peer review through APC or BCCI for healthcare or military chaplaincy roles.

Six Mandalas of Transformation

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Mandalas 1 & 2

Foundations & Bhagavad Gita

Lokasangraha, Diaspora Identity, the Gita as Actionable Philosophy for the modern Hindu chaplain.

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Mandalas 3 & 4

Clinical Context & Life Rites

Compassionate Presence, Grief Counseling, Hindu Ritual Training for hospitals and homes.

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Mandalas 5 & 6

Community & Professional Readiness

Purusharthas, Work-Life Balance, Seva Plan, and Professional Portfolio development.

For the Modern Age

4S
👥 Social Connection
🕉️ Spiritual Meaning
💰 Sales Value
💻 Software Literacy

Replacing the Industrial Age's 3Rs with a dharma-grounded framework for human agency.

TrayaCare Virtual Chaplaincy

24/7 WhatsApp-based platform providing compassionate spiritual care across time zones.

Hindi Telugu Tamil Punjabi Bengali English

Tapatraya: The Threefold Afflictions

A holistic framework for addressing the threefold sources of human suffering.

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Adhyatmika
Mental / Spiritual
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Adhibhautika
Physical
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Adhidaivika
Situational

By the Numbers

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250+
Trained Counselors & Chaplains

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9
Countries Served

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60%
Women — Gender Diversity

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46%
Masters or Higher — Educational Level

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$5.2M
Estimated Volunteer Value

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