Our Story in Brief

Founded in the SF Bay Area, Hindu Community Institute (HCI) is the first-of-its-kind service-learning institution for the global Hindu diaspora. It provides a strong platform for universal community service founded on Hindu tradition and wisdom.

About Us

Learn to Serve
Learn to serve as a Counselor of Hindu Tradition (CHT). Our flagship 8-month weekend course improves your quality of life and that of the community, by activating your innate capacity to serve the community at large.

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Request Volunteer Services
Trained HCI volunteers offer free guidance on matters relating to Hindu tradition for life events (such as the passage of life, last rites, celebrations), and non-obligatory referrals in areas of wellness such as elder care, yoga, meditation and nutrition.

Ananda Corps: Coming soon
Call (510) 952-7934

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Join Wellness community
HCI offers several daily free programs online for yoga and meditation with popular teachers from around the world. We also have an active 60+ virtual forum.

Our distinguished panel of mentors and SMEs are available to answer your questions.

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