A fast, fun overview of what you can expect at SikhRI's 2011 Sidak leadership retreat. - created at http://animoto.com
Liv webinar especially for kids on the topic of "Creator in Creation." The engaging and thoughtful session led by Jasmine Kaur and Harliv Kaur.
Over the past century, SGPC and ancillary institutions evolved in Punjab in response to sociopolitical needs and realities of the day. Times have changed and Sikhs now have a worldwide presence. We now need models of self-governance and accountability that successfully knit the Sikhs into a functioning whole that reflects our existence across the world. The question is: What model to create that remains true to our history and traditions while nurturing our existence in a complex global reality.
Everyone says they are panthak or panthic (committed towards the betterment of the Panth) while the allegiance is varying. The presentation will include: Guiding Principle form Gurbani, Panthak Mind & Cordialness, Exploring Criterion in History, Understanding State Roles, and Lessons for Today.
Sidak 2011 | 25 June - 9 July The Sikh Research Institute offers Sidak, a distinctive leadership development program for young adults seeking to increase their commitment towards the Sikh faith. A two week intensive immersion in Sikh culture, language, v
This informative six-minute video outlines the benefits of each level of support within the Leadership Circle, and what a donation of that amount could allow SikhRI to do in 2011! All gifts made are tax deductible in the US and Canada and will go a long way toward allowing us to plan new programming and projects for the 2011 budget, as well as allowing us to regularly bring popularly requested programs to your local sangat. The Leadership Circle also encourages monthly donations, as opposed to a single annual gift. To donate go to: http://www.sikhri.org/donate.html
This is the story of an ascetic living in a remote Monastery established on the banks of Godavari in Nanded, who became the disciple of tenth Nanak, Guru Gobind Singh Sahib. He challenged the might of the powerful Mughals Empire, and went on to establish the rule of the Khalsa within a very short span of time. This is an inspirational story of commitment, humility, courage, dedication and sacrifice.
Inderpreet Singh talks about the letter vs. spirit in Sikhi.