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Bhai Vir Singh Marg, Sector 4, Gole Market
Wednesday
,
24
Sep
2025
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Wednesday
,
24
Sep
2025

Guru Teghbahadar Sahib: The Perfect Sword-Warrior Sovereign

Online
New Delhi
,
India

Harinder Singh of SikhRI will be speaking at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan in New Delhi.

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3377 Alder Ave
Saturday
,
27
Sep
2025
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Saturday
,
27
Sep
2025

Asa Ki Var: Transcending Duality

Online
Fremont
,
United States

We live entangled in “I-Ness” — the dualities we create in our thoughts, actions, and communities. This duality seeps into every aspect of life: spiritual and political, personal and public.

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8388 128 Street
Saturday
,
22
Nov
2025
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Saturday
,
22
Nov
2025

SikhRI Fundraiser

Online
Surrey
,
Canada

Experience an afternoon of inspiring stories, meaningful conversation, and a collective vision for a brighter future. Together, let’s build a lasting impact.

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Bhai Vir Singh Marg, Sector 4, Gole Market
Wednesday
,
24
September
2025

Guru Teghbahadar Sahib: The Perfect Sword-Warrior Sovereign

New Delhi
,
India
Online

Harinder Singh of SikhRI will be speaking at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan in New Delhi.

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3377 Alder Ave
Saturday
,
27
September
2025

Asa Ki Var: Transcending Duality

Fremont
,
United States
Online

We live entangled in “I-Ness” — the dualities we create in our thoughts, actions, and communities. This duality seeps into every aspect of life: spiritual and political, personal and public.

Learn more ⟶
8388 128 Street
Saturday
,
22
November
2025

SikhRI Fundraiser

Surrey
,
Canada
Online

Experience an afternoon of inspiring stories, meaningful conversation, and a collective vision for a brighter future. Together, let’s build a lasting impact.

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2131 Creekside Dr
Sunday
,
8
June
2025

Guru Granth Sahib: Making the Wisdom Accessible

Wheaton
,
United States
Online

Join Harinder Singh and Prof. Mohanbir Singh Sawhney for an enriching presentation and Q&A in Chicago.

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2131 Creekside Dr
Sunday
,
8
June
2025

June: Shahadats from 1606 to 1984

Wheaton
,
United States
Online

Shahadats in Sikh History: Harinder Singh will explore martyrdoms from 1606 to 1984, delving into the causes behind them and how they are commemorated.

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24 Alexander St
Saturday
,
31
May
2025

Vanjara: From Worldly Trader to Spiritual Seeker

Brampton
,
Canada
Online

This presentation explores Guru Ramdas Sahib’s Vanjara, situating it within its cultural framework and lived experience. We will reflect on the composition's foundational themes and their relevance to our daily...

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Park Avenue Gurdwara
Saturday
,
17
May
2025

Intellectual Sikh Lecture Series

Southall
,
United Kingdom
Online

Join us for an inspiring evening of learning and reflection at our next session in the Intellectual Sikh Lecture Series!

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South Parks Road
Thursday
,
15
May
2025

Faith, Spirituality, and Modern Society

Oxford
,
United Kingdom
Online

Join Harinder Singh at the University of Oxford for a presentation and Q&A on Faith, Spirituality, and Modern Society.

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15 Candleriggs
Monday
,
12
May
2025

Sikhi and Leadership

Glasgow
,
United Kingdom
Online

Join us for an engaging conversation with Harinder Singh on Sikh leadership, values-driven action, and community impact - organized in collaboration with Sikh Professionals Scotland.

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37 Albert Dr
Sunday
,
11
May
2025

Khalsa Raj and Banda Singh Bahadur

Glasgow
,
United Kingdom
Online

Be inspired by the Khalsa Raj and fearless legacy of Banda Singh Bahadur. Join us in Glasgow for a thought-provoking lecture that dives into Sikh sovereignty, justice, and revolution.

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Saturday
,
3
May
2025

Babarvani: Guru Nanak Sahib on War & Tyranny

,
Online

The four sabads of Babarvani form the foundation of this course, with each week dedicated to one sabad. Alongside textual analysis, we will explore the historical context of Babar’s invasion and engage in...

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1330 Jefferson Ave
Saturday
,
26
April
2025

Human Rights & Inclusion in Sikhi

Winnipeg
,
Canada
Online

Join Harinder Singh in Winnipeg, Manitoba on 26 April 2025, for a keynote address and interactive session on Human Rights & Inclusion in Sikhi.

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15996 84 Ave
Saturday
,
20
July
2024

The Real Guru Nanak

Surrey
,
Canada
Online

Taking place in English, this session attempts to understand the vision and personality of the Guru based on Guru Granth Sahib as well as secondary texts. It also explores the relevance of the Guru’s paradigm today.

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15996 84 Ave
Saturday
,
8
June
2024

Guru Arjan Sahib: The Divine Personification

Surrey
,
Canada
Online

Guru Arjan Sahib, the epitome of perfection, imparted the message of the 1 and 1Ness of Creator-creation. The Sovereign of the benign dominion (halemi raj)...

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460 Campus Lane Northwest
Saturday
,
25
May
2024

The Sikh Journey

Calgary
,
Canada
Online

Explore the principles and beliefs that fueled Guru Nanak Sahib's transformative revolution in 15th-century South Asia.

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9 Wellington Street
Saturday
,
6
April
2024

1984 Path of the Warrior Saints

East Brampton
,
Canada
Online

Harinder Singh of Sikh Research Institute discusses the nature and repercussions of the Sikh Genocide with Sukhman Singh of Ensaaf.

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9 Wellington Street
Saturday
,
6
April
2024

1984 Path of the Warrior Saints

East Brampton
,
Canada
Online

In the introduction to "1984 Path of the Warrior Saints," Harinder Singh, an educator and activist affiliated with the Sikh Research Institute, offers his insights.

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74, Chandi Path, Sector 28A, Sector 28
Saturday
,
9
March
2024

The Real Guru Nanak

Chandigarh
,
India
Online

Saneha is a beautiful Panjabi word that means personally delivering a message on behalf of another.

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Sector 14
Wednesday
,
6
March
2024

A Special Seminar Dedicated to Holla Mahalla

Chandigarh
,
India
Online

The Department of Guru Nanak Sikh Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh, in collaboration with the Sikh Research Institute (USA) and Nam Sabad Foundation, present: A Special Seminar Dedicated to Holla Mahalla

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Bhai Vir Singh Marg, Sector 4, Gole Market,
Thursday
,
22
February
2024

Begampura - City Without Sorrow

New Delhi
,
India
Online

Harinder Singh will be delivering a special lecture on at the Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan in New Delhi on 22nd February, 2024 @ 3pm IST.

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1649-004
Monday
,
15
January
2024

Sikhi: Faith & Followers

Lisboa
,
Portugal
Online

The presentation intends to explore the principles and beliefs that fueled Guru Nanak Sahib's transformative revolution in 15th-century South Asia.

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Saturday
,
6
May
2023

Women & Gender in Sikhi

Online

The Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) has released its ninth research report in the State of the Panth series titled Women & Gender in Sikhi, which aims to understand and explore Sikh conceptions of women and gender, responses to gender-based inequality and oppression, and framings of masculinity. 

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Saturday
,
17
September
2022

Border Crossings

Online

We will reflect on the enduring effects of Partition through a conversation with third-generation Partition descendants from India and Pakistan, who are also oral historians doing the work of memory. 

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Saturday
,
13
August
2022

1947: South Asia, Panjab & Sikhs

Online

Several new South Asian nation-states were born as the British Raj ended in 1947. The Panjab of the Indus Valley civilization (3300-1300 BCE) and the Sikh Rulers (1710-1849) was annexed by the British in 1849 and partitioned by their Radcliffe line in 1947. Akalis have been representing the Sikh political consciousness since 1920.

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Saturday
,
28
May
2022

The Guru: Connecting with 1-Light

Online

This Sidak event provides participants aged 18-39 a 2.5-hour glimpse into the 2-week Sidak summer leadership program. Prospective Sidakers will get a chance to preview learning and sharing via the curated content and the inspired facilitators.

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Saturday
,
30
April
2022

Vaisakhi: Reviving Panthic Leadership

Online

We will discuss Panthic leadership through Sikhi ideals and historical models. We will also explore the current deficits in leadership and their code of conduct.

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Saturday
,
12
February
2022

Love, Devotion & I

Online

Love is understood as an intense feeling or emotion of deep affection, attachment, commitment, and sacrifice. 

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Saturday
,
29
January
2022

Dan: Sikhi & Giving

Online

Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) has released its eighth report in the State of the Panth series titled Dan: Sikhi & Giving, exploring what it means to give in a Sikh context, how giving is understood throughout Sikh history, and how it is understood by Sikhs today.

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Saturday
,
4
December
2021

Shukrana, Shahadat & Dat: The Real Gift

Online

There is a deeply profound sentiment tied to martyrdom in Sikhi as well as in many other faiths groups. Throughout the ages, we have seen challenging circumstances of oppression that have chosen to desecrate the bodies of those who address it. 

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Saturday
,
6
November
2021

Representing 1984

Online

What is the language of violence? How do we find language for translating the unspeakable? Who speaks for those who suffer violence?

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