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SikhRI presenters and facilitators appear for live events on topics that are globally important and have local relevance.
SikhRI presenters and facilitators appear for live events on topics that are globally important and have local relevance.
This webinar is a part of the live course Anand Sahib: Way to Bliss Anand Sahib holds a very special place in Sikh tradition, as it is sung in almost every congregational setup. Revealed to Guru Amardas Sahib, the bani essentially details the human quest for bliss and the lifestyle that is necessary for leading a blissful life. The beauty and significance of Anand Sahib can be gauged from the fact that it dwells on a variety of ideas and principles that are central to Sikh thought. Each live session will cover two pauris (stanzas) each and vocabulary lessons.
An immersive introduction into the principles of the Sikh faith told through the primary source of the Guru Granth Sahib and secondary historic texts on the life of Guru Nanak Sahib. This course has been created with an audience of young adults in mind. Sikhs and non-Sikhs are encouraged to join! No background on Sikhi is required. Interactive lectures and course materials. This webinar is a part of the live course Love and Justice Through Guru Nanak Sahib.
As Sikhs in the diaspora, how do we find, connect, and build our sangat? How is our understanding of belonging challenged and changing over time? In the current pandemic, many community connections we previously looked to are no longer available. How do we continue to maintain community when physical spaces, such as the Gurduara, are no longer (or perhaps were never) available? Join us as we discuss ways to create compassionate communities in the age of isolation.
As Sikhs in the diaspora, how do we find, connect, and build our sangat? How is our understanding of belonging challenged and changing over time? In the current pandemic, many community connections we previously looked to are no longer available. How do we continue to maintain community when physical spaces, such as the Gurduara, are no longer (or perhaps were never) available? Join us as we discuss ways to create compassionate communities in the age of isolation. This conversation is tailored towards young Sikhs however, we welcome all those interested to join in as well.
Anand Sahib holds a very special place in Sikh tradition, as it is sung in almost every congregational setup. Revealed to Guru Amardas Sahib, the bani essentially details the human quest for bliss and the lifestyle that is necessary for leading a blissful life. The beauty and significance of Anand Sahib can be gauged from the fact that it dwells on a variety of ideas and principles that are central to Sikh thought. Each live session will cover two pauris (stanzas) each and vocabulary lessons.
This webinar is a part of the live course Anand Sahib: Way to Bliss Anand Sahib holds a very special place in Sikh tradition, as it is sung in almost every congregational setup. Revealed to Guru Amardas Sahib, the bani essentially details the human quest for bliss and the lifestyle that is necessary for leading a blissful life. The beauty and significance of Anand Sahib can be gauged from the fact that it dwells on a variety of ideas and principles that are central to Sikh thought. Each live session will cover two pauris (stanzas) each and vocabulary lessons.
An immersive introduction into the principles of the Sikh faith told through the primary source of the Guru Granth Sahib and secondary historic texts on the life of Guru Nanak Sahib. This course has been created with an audience of young adults in mind. Sikhs and non-Sikhs are encouraged to join! No background on Sikhi is required. Interactive lectures and course materials. This webinar is a part of the live course Love and Justice Through Guru Nanak Sahib.
A conversation on locating the “Raj Karega Khalsa” motto in the Sikh tradition, its meaning, and understanding since the early 1700s. When did this motto become controversial?
A conversation on locating the “Raj Karega Khalsa” motto in the Sikh tradition, its meaning, and understanding since the early 1700s. When did this motto become controversial? The Why; The What; and The How of the motto’s appropriation and its current scenario.
Join Harinder Singh, Senior Fellow, Research & Policy, from the Sikh Research Institute as he travels to San Antonio to present and share ideas.
Join Inni Kaur, Painter, Author, & Artist as she launches her newest publication, Daddy’s Turban.
SikhRI is hosting its annual Vancouver Benefit Dinner on Saturday, 27 October 2018. The theme of the year is Nanakshahi550. We look forward to your presence.
Batman! Wonder Woman! Superman! Spider-Man! All of these names roll off the tongues of many children when they think of superheroes! ‘Sheroes & Heroes’ will help children think beyond fictional superheroes and take a look at real life inspiration and real superheroes in Sikh history.
"When it comes to love, it's only with one. There's no room for another, there's no duality of thought." We reference historical figures who played the game of love, looking at their actions and lifestyle, and we reflect on how we can implement the same discipline into our own lives. Love is the fundamental force of life. It forms the basis of all life pursuits and our motives.
Join us as Jasleen Kaur, SikhRI Researcher, leads a Naujavan Sojhi Session for Sikh teens and explores the factors behind internal and external perceptions of the self, in addition to issues of race, bias, and identity. This program is intended for youth aged 14-18. Spots are limited.
"When it comes to love, it's only with one. There's no room for another, there's no duality of thought." We reference historical figures who played the game of love, looking at their actions and lifestyle, and we reflect on how we can implement the same discipline into our own lives. Love is the fundamental force of life. It forms the basis of all life pursuits and our motives.
SikhRI is hosting its annual New Jersey Benefit Luncheon on October 13, 2018. The theme of the year is Nanakshahi550. We look forward to your presence.
Join us to explore the why, how, and what of Guru Granth Sahib, touching on perfection, anthology, and sovereignty, and aspects such as Ik Oankar, Sabad, and Nam.
This Sidak course provides participants aged 18-40 a 2.5 hour per day learnings for 5 days. Each day will consist of a Hukam reflection, an interactive themed activity, and a learning session. The course will delve into the Bani of Guru Nanak Sahib “Sidh Gosti: Learning through Dialogue.” It will provide participants with an opportunity to enhance their personal relationship with IkOankar, engage in critical conversations about issues affecting Sikh families and the Panth, and develop opinions on non-Sikh issues that are supported by a Gurmat framework. The participants will develop a deeper understanding of the theme and tangible applications of the learnings.
Join us in conversation with Harinder Singh and Jasleen Kaur as we try to understand Miri-Piri from a Gurmat (Guru’s Way) perspective, as inferred from Bani (wisdom), Tavarikh (history), and Rahit (lifestyle).
Fathers sometimes underestimate their role. Loving, actively involved fathers contribute to their children’s well-being and development, strengthening their self‑esteem. What's different about being a Sikh father? Being born and raised in Sikh households may cause fathers to relook at their own childhood experiences and seek guidance. What worked well for their fathers 20 or 30 years ago may not work with the kinds of challenges fathers face today. Join us for this candid conversation with our panelists, who will share their thoughts on whether they are inspired or perhaps intimidated by the strong father figures in our history? And whether fatherhood has changed their Sikhi?
Join the Sidak team as they share the meaning, role, and importance of Guru in Sikhi.
Sikhs are a global community with a growing presence in the United States. To create influence, do we understand how US foreign policy is developed and implemented? What is the Biden administration’s approach to its foreign policy as it may affect the Sikhs? 80% of the Sikhs live in India, primarily in the Panjab state. What are the expectations of the US-India relationship in the next few years in reference to democracy and human rights in the context of bilateral relations? The conversation will touch upon lessons and guidance to the Sikh community on how to pursue advocacy, long-term strategies, and building coalitions via both positive and not so positive case studies from the Afhgan-Sikh crisis to the Farmers movement.
Bhai Mani Singh and Baba Dip Singh were leaders, scholars, and warriors. They played significant leadership roles in the community post-Baba Banda Singh Bahadur, keeping the Panth united under challenging circumstances. They were master scholars, some of the greatest in Sikh history, and created a scholarly tradition that still resonates in the community to this day. They were great warriors, fully living up to Guru Gobind Singh Sahib’s standard of the Warrior-Saint. And both sacrificed themselves for the Panth, becoming martyrs whose Shahidi has inspired generations of Sikhs. Join us as we explore the lives and legacy of these two preeminent Khalsa Scholar-Martyrs.
The Khalsa inauguration on Vaisakhi day in 1699 infused the Sikhs and gave them a structure of ideas and institutions that continue to shape their lives both individually and collectively. Why was the Khalsa revealed by Guru Gobind Singh Sahib? How did it transform the community in the Indian subcontinent and beyond? What are the “freedom” (political-spiritual) ramifications for global Sikhs today? We will discuss these and related matters for personal and community development.
Join us on International Women’s Day as we share the multi-faceted journeys that women have taken. What role have women historically occupied in our collective psyche? Reflecting on our past, present, and thinking about the future, how do we put mechanisms into place to ensure women’s stories aren’t forgotten? To ensure they become a part of consciousness? Through this conversation, we will imagine futures in which we move beyond the mere recognition of gendered differences and enact attention on reducing gender disparities while paying homage to the strides we have already made.
What’s “Love” got to do with it? Love is indeed a four-letter word, heavily used, very interpretive, and often taken out of context in our personal lives. How do we understand love in the Sikh context?
