Posted by Shanti Kaur Khalsa& filed under Legacy Organizations, Our Authors, Siri Singh Sahib Ji, Your Stories
Fourteen years ago in the afternoon of October 6th, Yogi Bhajan breathed his last breath. At home on his Ranch, surrounded by family and students, he made that final journey and crossed into the subtle realm of spirit. For as long as I live, I will not forget the sounds, sights and sensations of that…
Posted by Pritpal Singh Khalsa& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Bani, Dharmic Education, Our Authors, Shabad Guru
In the first line of this Salok Guru Nānak reminds us of the trinity of our primary relationships of Father, Mother and "Guru" (our connection to the Divine). This trinity directly invokes three of the elements, or Tattvas, namely Air, Water and Earth. In other scriptures Guru Nānak describes how in the beginning of creation Air…
Posted by Snatam Kaur& filed under Bani, Our Authors, Prayer, Siri Singh Sahib Ji, Your Stories
I have been listening to, or reciting Kirtan Sohila (evening Sikh prayer) my whole life. My first conscious memory of this prayer was when my stepfather, Sat Santokh would read Kirtan Sohila to me every night before going to sleep. I am grateful beyond any words I can come up with that my stepfather did this. There…
Posted by Pritpal Singh Khalsa& filed under Dharmic Education, Our Authors, Shabad Guru, Sikh Dharma Technology, The Guru
Exploring Sikh Dharma Technology
Its not like, years ago, I made a plan to arrive where I now find myself. But, like most of us, I kept making choices that I thought would keep me moving in the right direction – my True North. Without any intention to do so, I recognized a growing feeling…
Posted by Shanti Kaur Khalsa& filed under 10-Guru Gobind Singh, Gurpurbs, Legacy Organizations, Our Authors, Sikh Art Corner, Sikh History
Renowned Canadian artist - Kanwar Singh, the painter/chronicler of Sikh History, painted this image, "Guru Gobind Singh: Master and Disciple." It depicts a scene from the seminal event in Sikh history: the First Vaisakhi of 1699 and the Creation of The Khalsa.
In the scene thus captured, we witness as follows: Having just…
Posted by Shanti Kaur Khalsa& filed under 10-Guru Gobind Singh, Our Authors, Sikh Dharma Technology, Videos
SS Shanti Kaur Khalsa explains why Sikhs don't cut their hair. Cutting the hair is one of the "rehits", meaning Guru Gobind Singh commanded that Sikhs shouldn't do it. The hair (kesh) is also one of the 5 k's. The hair channels spiritual energy in action, which helps people in the householder lifestyle. There are…
Posted by Snatam Kaur& filed under Around the World, Our Authors, Your Stories
Below Snatam Kaur shares a beautiful story about the power of the Buddhist mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum". It is a wonderful lesson for us all!
There was once a boy named Yeshi, who lived in the high mountains of Tibet with his father. One day their horse disappeared. Given all of the important…
Posted by Shanti Kaur Khalsa& filed under Around the World, Community, Events, Our Authors, Videos, Your Stories
In this short video interview with Camp Miri Piri teacher, Shanti Kaur Khalsa, she explains the modern essence and importance of the warrior spirit within Sikhi. From her perspective it is important for us to continue to be fearless defenders of those who are not as strong or as lucky as we are, not so…
Posted by Snatam Kaur& filed under Our Authors, Your Stories
I grew up in a suburban neighborhood in Sacramento, California. I was always fascinated to go next door to our neighbor's, an older couple, who had the exact same house as us, but everything in their house looked neat, newly bought, sturdy, and white. Our living room, instead of the neat white couches and matching…
Posted by Bibiji& filed under Our Authors
Bhai Sahiba Bibiji Inderjit Kaur Khalsa honored in the Jewels of the Punjab.
Panth Rattan Bhai Sahiba Bibiji Inderjit Kaur Khalsa has been honored by Maneesh Media with inclusion in Jewels of Punjab – Leading Global Punjabi Personalities, 34th publication, released on the eve of India’s 71st Independence Day, August 14, 2017, in…
Posted by Bibiji& filed under Our Authors
Bhai Sahiba Bibiji Inderjit Kaur Khalsa is awarded the Sikhs in Education Award at the Sikh Awards 2017 event in Toronto
Eighth Annual Sikh Awards took place in Toronto, Honoring Global Sikh Excellence
http://thesikhawards.com/
Sunday, 22nd October 2017, Canada: Bhai Sahiba Bibiji Inderjit Kaur Khalsa, was honored with the Sikhs In Education…
Posted by Shanti Kaur Khalsa& filed under Legacy Organizations, Our Authors
Yogi Bhajan often spoke about the different teachers he studied with. Teachers of yoga, meditation, and dharma presented themselves as he passed through the phases of life and he studied with all of them. But there was one man who changed and directed Yogi Bhajan’s life like no other – Sant Hazara Singh.
Not…
Posted by Shanti Kaur Khalsa& filed under Community, Our Authors
On August 5, 2012, a gunman opened fire at the Oak Creek Gurdwara in Wisconsin, his soul lost in a rampage of hate and insanity. My eyes become tense and my throat locks up with emotion when I open my heart to the tragedy, the loss of life, and the many lives that were changed…
Posted by Shanti Kaur Khalsa& filed under Community, Events, Legacy Organizations, Our Authors
Santa Fe is busy in the summer. It is one of the top tourist destinations in the United States and hosts more than a million people each year. The historic Santa Fe Plaza is the heart center of the town and is the destination of all visitors at some point in their trip.
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Posted by Sardarni Guru Amrit Kaur& filed under 10-Guru Gobind Singh, Our Authors, Shabad Guru, Shabad Guru Courses
Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Sikh Guru, lived in a time of great turmoil. The circumstances of his life were fraught with tragedy and hardships. Yet, his radiance was so strong that people lost their fear in his presence.
How did he do this? What courage or faith…
Posted by Sardarni Guru Amrit Kaur& filed under 10-Guru Gobind Singh, Our Authors, Shabad Guru, Shabad Guru Courses
Before he was born into this life, Guru Gobind Singh explains how God came to him in his deep meditation with a call to serve in the world. In his own words, this is how he shares it with us:
“Now I relate my own story as to how I was brought here, while…
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