Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Around the World, Community, Sikh Art Corner
It's interesting - if you study sacred art - that when a spiritual tradition moves into a new culture, that culture creates artwork which combines the symbols of the new religion with familiar symbols of their own. Study Buddhist art from India through to Japan and you'll see what I'm talking about. As the symbols…
Posted by Shanti Kaur Khalsa& filed under 10-Guru Gobind Singh, Around the World, Our Authors, Sikh History, Your Stories
There was an echo of laughter in the streets of Patna 350 years ago, when the amazing soul of Guru Gobind Singh Ji was born.
Far from their familiar home in Punjab, Mata Gujri was traveling with her saintly husband and the ninth Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib, on a teaching…
Posted by Snatam Kaur& filed under 10-Guru Gobind Singh, Around the World, Our Authors, Your Stories
In 1995, Snatam Kaur, Shanti Kaur, Sat Kirin Kaur and Bibiji were in India and had the blessing of participating in a walk from Anandpur Sahib to Dumduma Sahib. This is a poem written by Snatam Kaur about her experience there.
“Green trees in cool mud, away from the hot sun.
Villagers gather and…
Posted by Pritpal Singh Khalsa& filed under Around the World, Events
July 30 - August 7, 2016
At the European Yoga Festival site, Domaine de Fondjouan, the ancient forest wraps around the event, creating a wall of peaceful comfort. The old chateau rises above the ornamental lake with majesty as it overlooks the grassy field where we gather each day for early morning Sadhana.…
Posted by Gurubachan Singh Khalsa& filed under Around the World, Community, Events, Your Stories
The 3HO/Sikh Dharma community invites you to participate in the BREATHE event at the Plaza de Española inside the Museum Mision and Convento on Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 2pm to 4pm MDT.
BREATHE is a FREE event that will focus on sharing simple non-denominational meditation and breathing techniques used to create joy…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Around the World, Community, Sikh Art Corner, Siri Singh Sahib Ji, Your Stories
The kundalini yoga community in Cuba is happy to share this painting of the Siri Singh Sahib, Yogi Bhajan with the international Sangat. The creative force and love that inspired this artwork came after meeting the Teacher in one of his videos about human excellence. The Cuban people had never seen Yogi Bhajan before and…
Posted by Siri Singh Sahib Yogi Bhajan& filed under Around the World, Lectures-Siri Singh Sahib
by Siri Singh Sahib, Yogi Bhajan
Excerpt from October 16, 1983 gurdwara lecture in Portland, OR
I was in Mexico and they said, "Maestro, Maestro," you know these Mexicans are very beautiful people, "Heal us, heal us."
Now I do not know what this healing business is, you know, at that time I have no…
Posted by Shanti Kaur Khalsa& filed under Around the World, Events, Gurpurbs, Our Authors, Sikh History, Your Stories
On a dark and stormy night in December 1705, Guru Gobind Singh Ji and the people of Anandpur Sahib left the city to escape the siege of the brutal Mogul Empire. They left with the promise of safe passage, but were cruelly betrayed and attacked from the rear as they crossed the river Sarsa. During…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 11-Siri Guru Granth Sahib, Around the World, Community, Events, Your Stories
In 2008, the completed Spanish Translation of the Siri Guru Granth Sahib was presented by Sikh Dharma Yatrees to Sikh Jathedars in honor of the 300th Anniversary of Guru Gaddi of the Siri Guru Granth Sahib.
The Siri Guru Granth Sahib began to be translated in Spanish in 1975. Six years had passed since Siri Singh…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Around the World, Events, Our Authors, Your Stories
By MSS Guru Raj Kaur Khalsa, October 2008
We often hear people say, “Oh, I felt his presence….” What does that actually MEAN, anyway? Yet we have all experienced it with individuals whom we love, respect, look to: the saints, sages, heros and warriors, beyond Time and Space, we feel their presence. Well, in…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, 09-Guru Teg Bahadur, 10-Guru Gobind Singh, Around the World, Sikh History
According to historians almost two thousand years after the Buddha, Guru Nanak visited Patliputra during his first journey to the East in the beginning of 16th century. There were 64 gates and 670 towers protected by moat and wooden walls. Guru Nanak entered Patna through the western gate and stayed at Bhagat Jaitamal's House which…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Around the World
As part of the Raj Khalsa Yatra, we will have the opportunity to visit this exquisite Bahá'í place of worship. Here is some information about it.
About the Lotus Temple
The Lotus Temple, located in New Delhi, India, is a Bahá'í House of Worship completed in 1986. Notable for its flowerl-ike shape, it serves as the…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Around the World
Of course, one of the delights of travelling to India is SHOPPING! No trip to India would be complete without it, so we will balance our spiritual journey by doing a little of this "down-to-earth" activity.
The vibrant and exotic atmosphere of Delhi markets can make shopping lots of fun. In fact, Delhi has…
Posted by Gurutej Singh Khalsa& filed under 03-Guru Amar Das, Around the World, Our Authors, Sikh Art Corner, Sikh History, Your Stories
Where the Land lies green on fertile ground,
At the bend of the river, Goindwal is found,
In the humble village lived three Gurus;
Amar Das and Ram Das, and Arjan too
At the bottom of the eighty-four steps
The pilgrims go to take their dips;
To wash away their karmas and pains
It…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Around the World, Your Stories
by Gurprasad Kaur Khalsa, Courtesy of True Tales: On the Spiritual Path...Memoirs and Writings
“Beloved God bless us to keep up in this endeavor. Please give us the strength and courage to gracefully complete this meditation. And please bless Nav Jiwan Kaur with healing.”
The words of the Ardas brought peace and surrender to my…
Posted by Siri Singh Sahib Yogi Bhajan& filed under Around the World, Community, Events, Lectures-Siri Singh Sahib
by Siri Singh Sahib, Yogi Bhajan
--Excerpt from August 8, 1997 lecture in Espanola, NM
The word yatra - when the pilgrims go with the clarity of mind to go through the ordeal to cleanse their karma and deal with their soul. Yatra is not a holiday, going to five-star hotels; though we try to make in…
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