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Recordings from past webinars, live events and presentations by SikhRI presenters, as well as creative explorations of Sikh concepts.
Recordings from past webinars, live events and presentations by SikhRI presenters, as well as creative explorations of Sikh concepts.
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To the world, he is Bhai Vir Singh, the “Sixth River of Panjab.” To me, he is simply Pitaji. There are no family or blood ties, but there is a bond that transcends time and space.
Dr. Nikky Guninder Kaur's presentation explores Bhai Vir Singh’s early and final lyrics from his respective anthologies Trel Tupke and Mere Sainyan Jio.
SikhRI connects people with the teachings of Sikhi and strengthens the bonds of the Sikh community around the world by offering courses and seminars in a variety of mediums. Sikhi is a way of life, a Guru’s way. Everything you need to know about Sikhi is contained within the teachings and principles revealed to the Ten Nānaks, or Sikh Gurus. But where do you begin? SikhRI exists to help you on your journey of discovery.
A beginners guide to investing in the stock market in the most efficient way possible and ethically sound. We will explore misconceptions about investing and also give you some strategies on how you can start today. Manpreet Singh will explore the best ways to invest in America using Sikhi wisdom and Sikhi inspired techniques.
Gurmeet Kaur has revived the dying oral tradition of Baataa(n) or Punjabi folktales that have been handed down to us from generation to generation by bringing them alive in the form of beautifully illustrated books. Her project Fascinating Folktales of Punjab is dedicated to publishing high quality Punjabi folk literature for children that is fun, educational and inspiring. It aims to connect children to Punjabi and Gurmukhi from a very early age while bringing the stories that are being forgotten back to life. Since 2013, she has brought to you a set of 8, first ever bilingual folktale books that are beautifully illustrated to the hands of children in the diaspora, creating a new excitement in Punjabi literacy for children. These books have connected thousands of children, parents and grandparents to each other, to their Maa Boli and to the land of Punjab while teaching them good values in a playful way. About the Presenter: Gurmeet Kaur is a mother of two children and resides in Alpharetta, GA. She is a writer and creator of the Fascinating Folktales of Punjab book series. She has been a community activist and a columnist for Sikhchic.com for several years. She has worked in Telecommunications Engineering field for the last 20 years but has now switched to writing full time to focus on children's literature in the Punjabi language. Her love and advocacy for the environment is reflected in all her writings and lifestyle. Please visit www.folktalesofpunjab.com to preview the books.
In ways both open and insightful, these discussions shatter normative ideas of the ideal Sikh. The brunch and dialogue is for the curious and open-minded. All are welcome. You don't need to be a Sikh or know anything about Sikhi to attend. The brunch series begins with food, followed by a conversation between our speakers, then an open dialog with all of our guests. Bring all of your weird, wild and wonderful questions! Learn more at http://sikhri.org
A glimpse into the awe-inspiring talent that SikhRI is blessed to experience at Sidak! Sidak 2016 awaits you!! Take the leap.... Register at Sidak.org
1984: After the Darkness - June-November in Personal Memory - Genocide in Collective Sikh Psyche - Confronting Injustice with Light-Love
Sikhi 201 is an intensive, seminar-based course that surveys Sikh writings outlining Sikh history, theology, political theory, economic issues, and social implications. The course uses lectures, activities, and discussions to convey the Sikh theses of sovereignty and faith. By the end of this course, students will be expected to Critically examine Sikh thought and practices in the context of popular understanding Formulate a Sikh stance on contemporary issues using an analytic framework based on bani (wisdom), tavarikh (history), and rahit (lifestyle) Articulate the raison d’être (reason for existence) for the Sikhs Engage in and critique academic, traditional, and contemporary Sikh writings Describe and analyze major movements in post-Guru Sikh history for contemporary application. More at: http://www.sikhri.org/sidak/
