Through a new series of online talks, we aim to explore the vital role Hindu chaplaincy can play in healthcare today. In the UK, the need for Hindu chaplains in hospitals is growing rapidly. At the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies (OCHS), we carried out an informal survey of some of the country’s largest hospitals. Every single one told us the same thing: the demand for spiritual care far exceeds their current capacity.

OCHS Director Shaunaka Rishi Das will host the series and, through conversations with guests, dive into what Hindu chaplaincy is and why it is so important. Shaunaka and the guests will share experiences and patient stories to offer listeners examples of moments in which medical care alone was not enough, and where compassionate, spiritually informed support made all the difference.