Videos

Ancient Wisdom, Modern Care

AI-Generated Video Presentation — NotebookLM

A 7-minute visual overview of how HSCI is building the infrastructure of Hindu spiritual care for the global diaspora — from the CHT curriculum to TrayaCare, the GTU partnership, and the credential pathway to board certification.

Formalizing Hindu Chaplaincy in Modern Healthcare

AI-Generated Podcast — NotebookLM (51 minutes)

Two AI hosts discuss HSCI's mission, the crisis of unanswered calls for Hindu spiritual care, the 4S Framework, TrayaCare, and how 252 graduates across 9 countries are building a new profession.

A Whisper in the Silence

Rev. Dr. Stephanie Rutt — Founder, Tree of Life Interfaith Temple and Seminary

Rev. Dr. Stephanie Rutt, author of six books and a TEDx speaker, shares her interfaith spiritual journey and the "whispers" that guided her path. Drawing from Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, and earth traditions, she offers a powerful devotional poem that finds the Divine echoing through every faith tradition.

"Be still. You will hear me echoing on the winds everywhere, for I am as close as your breath, as dear as your heartbeat."

Chaplaincy Informed by Belief Traditions

Judith Ragsdale, PhD — Associate Professor, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Dr. Ragsdale presents findings from her groundbreaking research on "Expanding Chaplain Competencies," exploring how leaders and members of different faith traditions are guided by their beliefs and practices in times of serious illness. Her work seeks to develop tradition-aware chaplain competencies through partnerships with leaders from multiple traditions.

"Tradition-aware chaplain competencies does not mean that a chaplain must know all there is to know about multiple traditions. I suspect it will most probably include developing partnerships with leaders from multiple traditions."

Transforming Healthcare Chaplaincy

Rev. David Fleenor — Spiritual Care Educator, Researcher & Consultant

Rev. Fleenor, a board-certified chaplain and ACPE certified educator at Stony Brook University Hospital, explores what healthcare chaplains really need to know. His talk examines how to transform chaplaincy education through evidence-based, multifaith spiritual care approaches and the role of research in elevating the profession.

"I'm really passionate about transforming chaplaincy education—what do healthcare chaplains really need to know?"

Use of Self in Chaplaincy

Rev. Jurgen Schwing — Director of Spiritual Care, Kaiser Permanente; Core Faculty, Chaplaincy Institute

Rev. Schwing, a chaplain for over 25 years in hospitals and hospices, explores the psychological and spiritual dimensions of "use of self" in chaplaincy. He discusses how chaplains can bring their authentic selves to caring for patients and clients in emotional and spiritual crisis, integrating mindfulness, presence, and deep self-awareness.

"Use of self is crucial for the work of the chaplain, for the work of spiritual care—caring for patients and clients in emotional and spiritual crisis."

Hindu Kit of Spiritual Care Tools

Gaurav Rastogi — Dean, Hindu Spiritual Care Institute

Gaurav Rastogi, an entrepreneur, dhyana meditation and yoga teacher, and dean of HSCI, presents a practical toolkit of Hindu spiritual care resources. Drawing from his background in both business and spirituality, he discusses how concepts from yoga, meditation, and Hindu philosophy can be applied as concrete tools for chaplains and spiritual care providers.

"It's a joy to discuss this topic that we've been talking about ever since we started HSCI, but it's become more mature as a topic."

Hindu Chaplaincy: From Silicon Valley to the World

Dr. Kalash Joshi — President, Hindu Spiritual Care Institute

Dr. Kalash Joshi introduces HSCI, a Silicon Valley nonprofit serving the Hindu diaspora worldwide. He describes the Institute's three objectives: creating a global network of Hindu counselors and chaplains, building a central knowledge-based library for chaplaincy practice, and offering tele-chaplaincy services to underserved communities around the world.

"Ours is an exciting and unique story. We are a Silicon Valley nonprofit managed by volunteers and serving the Hindu diaspora."

Hindu Student Conversation with HSCI TeleChaplain

Featuring an HSCI TeleChaplain

A college student navigating questions about her Hindu identity reaches out to an HSCI tele-chaplain after a class discussion on casteism and patriarchy left her feeling confused and uncomfortable. This conversation demonstrates the power of accessible Hindu spiritual care, as the chaplain helps her process complex feelings about faith, identity, and belonging.

"I would just say 'yeah, I'm Hindu,' but she's making me think about what that means. I just feel very confused right now."

HSCI Scholar Feedback

HSCI Scholars and Graduates

HSCI scholars share how the program has transformed them personally and professionally. From becoming better listeners to discovering the meaning of Karma Yoga in action, graduates describe how the course deepened their consciousness, compassion, and sense of purpose—changes noticed by their families and communities alike.

"Through this course, we're finding our way to becoming our best selves. It's facilitating us to be what we were always intended to be, to follow our soul purpose."