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Guru Gobind Singh Sahib: Life, Vision & Wisdom

Wisdom for Uncertain Times

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Recorded in Vancouver, the dialogue features Harinder Singh — author of the book, educator, and co-founder of SikhRI — alongside author, psychiatrist, and advocate Dr. Shimi Kaur Kang.

This video presents a rich and reflective book conversation on Guru Gobind Singh Sahib: Life, Vision & Wisdom, authored by Harinder Singh, marking the 350th anniversary of the Gurgaddi (Coronation) of the Tenth Guru.


Recorded in Vancouver, the dialogue features Harinder Singh — author of the book, educator, and co-founder of SikhRI — alongside author, psychiatrist, and advocate Dr. Shimi Kaur Kang. Together, they invite seekers, thinkers, and readers to reflect on how the Guru’s sovereign spirit calls us to stand for universal justice and human dignity. The conversation explores what it means to remain grounded in conviction while staying committed to the well-being of all.

Rooted in the luminous compositions of Sabad Hajare and the voices of the Guru’s court poets, the conversation challenges binaries and invites listeners to move beyond polarisation toward deeper understanding.

Date: Thursday, 5 April 2026
Location: Van Dusen, BMO Great Hall (Vancouver, BC)
Speaker: Harinder Singh
In Conversation With: Dr. Shimi Kaur Kang

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Harinder Singh

Senior Fellow, Research & Policy

Harinder Singh is the Senior Fellow at the Sikh Research Institute. He holds a BS in Aerospace Engineering from Wichita State University, an MS in Engineering Management from the University of Kansas, and an MPhil from Punjab University in the linguistics of the Guru Granth Sahib. 

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Shimi Kaur Kang

Psychiatrist, UBC Clinical Associate Professor & Author

Dr. Shimi Kang is an award-winning, Harvard-trained psychiatrist, researcher, media expert, and international keynote speaker.

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