Category: Around the World

Ed O’Brien’s Mural at Hacienda de Guru Ram Das

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
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Following the Echo of Laughter of Young Gobind Rai

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
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European Yoga Festival 2016

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.
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Breathe Event: Anchoring Your Prosperity

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
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A Tribute to the Teacher and His Teachings

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
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Spanish Translation of Siri Guru Granth Sahib Gifted to Sikh Jathedars in Nanded

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
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A Brief History of Takht Sri Harmandir Sahib

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
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The Lotus Temple

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
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Shopping in Delhi

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
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Goindwal – A Poem by Gurutej Singh Khalsa

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
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Journey to Goindwal Sahib

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
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