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Our Vision

To make the wisdom of the Guru Granth Sahib accessible to the globe.

Our Mission

To provide educational resources to Sikhs to lead a Guru-inspired life.

Our Values

  • Service (Seva)

    By demonstrating an attitude of love and respect by nurturing physical, mental, and spiritual endurance.

  • Integrity (Neki)

    By keeping our word; transparency in all spheres and doing what is right even when no is one looking.

  • Excellence (Param)

    By being innovative; having a vision; giving 100%, and demonstrating competence by striving for excellence.

SikhRI is powered by the efforts of a diverse and skilled subset of the sangat.

Staff, Volunteers, Advisors and Supporters

Our core and foundation, without whom none of our work would be possible. Our team is comprised of kind, loving and empathetic people whose dedication and professionalism makes our common vision a reality.

Charter Members Network

Our Charter Members Network is our primary source of strategic advice and ongoing financial support. Learn more about the network and its membership at charter.sikhri.org.

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Sidak
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Surender Pal Singh

Senior Research Associate

Surender Pal Singh is a Senior Research Associate at the Sikh Research Institute. He holds a Master’s degree in Religious Studies and English. 

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The Singh Twins

Artists

​​The Singh Twins are contemporary British artists with an international reputation, widely known for their highly detailed, narrative, symbolic and eclectic style rooted in Indian aesthetics. 

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Tridivesh Singh Maini

Policy Analyst

Tridivesh Singh Maini is a New Delhi-based Policy Analyst. He is associated with The Jindal School of International Affairs, OP Jindal Global University, Sonepat, Haryana.

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Uma Chakravarti

Feminist Historian

Uma Chakravarti is a distinguished feminist historian who has taught at Miranda House College for Women, Delhi University.

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Wahenoor Singh

Wahenoor Singh holds a BS in Biology from the University of Georgia and is pursuing a healthcare career.

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A look back at the origins and journey of the Sikh Research Institute

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Official communications on the latest on developments at the Sikh Research Institute.

Training the Trainers - 14th December 2016

Wednesday
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14
December
2016

On Saturday, February 27, 2010, I attended an all-day Level 2 teacher training session at my gurdwara in Norwalk, Connecticut. Our Khalsa School has been using the Sojhi curriculum for the past two years and the administrators and staff felt the need for a second training.

Divine Names - Press Release - 30th November 2016

Wednesday
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30
November
2016

Sikh Research Institute is releasing Divine Names, a new course, exploring the importance of 20 major titles for the Divine Being appearing in the Guru Granth Sahib.

3rd Quarter Community Update 2016 - 20th September 2016

Tuesday
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20
September
2016

Vahiguru ji ka Khalsa, Vahiguru ji ke Fatih! When I see October 1st, I know it’s time to update the SikhRI community on what we were up to for the past three months.

Bhai Vir Singh Event - 15th September 2016

Thursday
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15
September
2016

Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) is organizing the first diaspora conference in honor of Bhai Vir Singh to celebrate his lifetime achievements.

SikhRI Concludes Sidak 2016 Retreat - 10th August 2016

Wednesday
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10
August
2016

Sikh Research Institute celebrated the successful wrap up of Sidak this past week. Facilitators and participants from across North America and UK gathered for two weeks at the Khalsa Centre in British Columbia to expand their understanding of Sikh faith.

Launch of Nad – Gurmat Sangit Heritage - 12th July 2016

Tuesday
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12
July
2016

Sikh Research Institute is honored to share the launch of its new program Nad – Gurmat Sangit Heritage, which has been inspired by the musical heritage of Guru Granth Sahib.

Official communications on the latest on developments at the Sikh Research Institute.

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