Posted by Guru Amrit Kaur Khalsa& filed under Community, Your Stories
I believe that Sikhs are uniquely positioned to play a role in interfaith efforts, because of our rich interfaith history, our strong interfaith ethic and our commitment to manifesting the common good through the concept of Sarbat da Bhala – blessings and prosperity for all.…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Around the World, Community, Events, Service/Seva, Your Stories
This article is by Shiv Antar Kaur Khalsa, who shares her experience of the 2018 Lord of Miracles Tour in South and Central America
When I decided to go on this tour, I had no idea what to expect. Part of me was excited, while the other part nervous. Most of…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Your Stories
by Bachansukh Singh, aka Tod Sherman
I somehow always knew Kundalini Yoga was right and perfect. I had begun Kundalini Yoga in 2007. In 2013, I participated in the online course “Journey into the Heart of Sikh Dharma.” This was a major turning point.
The date was October 25th 2014, when I got the…
Posted by Dev Suroop Kaur Khalsa& filed under Shabad Guru, Your Stories
Es una hermosa, fresca mañana de Noviembre en el norte de Nuevo México. Estamos reunidos bajo los álamos esperando llevar al Siri Guru Granth Sahib - afuera. Shabd Guru (escrituras sagradas veneradas como el Guru “viviente” para los Sikhs) - en una procesión a nuestro templo, es día de Guru Gaddee. …
Posted by Dev Suroop Kaur Khalsa& filed under Shabad Guru, Your Stories
It’s a beautiful, crisp November morning in northern New Mexico. We're gathered under the cottonwood trees waiting to carry the Siri Guru Granth Sahib—our Shabad Guru (sacred scriptures revered as the "living" Guru for Sikhs)—in a procession to our temple. It's Guru Gaddee Day - the day that commemorates the installation of our…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Sikh Art Corner, Your Stories
The song "Winter Solstice Time" was written by Livtar Singh Khalsa
Listen to Livtar Singh singing the "Winter Solstice Time" song here
Here are the "Winter Solstice Time" lyrics:
1. It's mornin light, and out on the lake The mist is dancin around
I'm with my Guru, and…
Posted by Sikh Dharma Ministry& filed under Ministry, Your Stories
by SS Sangeet Kaur Khalsa, Phoenix AZ
Originally published in the Winter 2018 SDI Ministry Newsletter
The Guru has made my life richer, deeper and more valuable than anyone could ever have imagined possible. This spring, the Guru carried me through the end of my life-destiny and helped me to restart a new one.
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Posted by GuruKirin Kaur Khalsa& filed under Ministry, Shabad Guru, Your Stories
Originally posted in the Fall 2018 SDI Ministry Newsletter
There is a saying that God is always working in our best interest to serve us and we just need to connect with this energy to deliver the goals or prayer we are seeking. Throughout my life, I’ve explored how this happens and…
Posted by Sikh Dharma Ministry& filed under Ministry, Your Stories
By SS Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa, Kansas City MO
Originally posted in the Fall 2018 SDI Ministry Newsletter
My first visit to India—after adopting the Sikh faith—was in 1980. We went to visit the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Upon my arrival at the Harimander Sahib, the Guru determined that I was in…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Community, Dharmic Education, The Guru, Your Stories
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Posted by Sat Purkh Kaur Khalsa& filed under Our Authors, Prayer, Your Stories
We stood outside the facilities in McAllen, Texas, in the parking lot across the road, and looked at the United States flag that was flying in the courtyard. I’ve never been particularly prayerful, as a child I refused to say my evening prayers before bed. That’s still my innate response to anyone asking me to…
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 3HO-Legacy Organization& filed under Legacy Organizations, Shabad Guru, Your Stories
There is a beautiful practice in the tradition of Kundalini Yoga that involves the recitation of the mantra So Purkh or Sopurkh. Sopurkh was given by Guru Ram Das, the 4th guru of the Sikhs, to women as a way of helping them raise the vibration of the men in their lives.…
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 Sikh Dharma International& filed under Legacy Organizations, Siri Singh Sahib Ji, Your Stories
It has been over 30 years since I spent time with Yogi Bhajan, although I often smile and think of him when I read those little homilies on my tea bag in the morning. I used to teach at the U of T School of Architecture back in the sixties and at the beginning of…
Posted by Siri Sevak Kaur Khalsa& filed under Community, Events, Shabad Guru, Your Stories
S.S. Siri Sevak Kaur Khalsa describes the Gurdwara experience at Sat Nam Fest East (2018) in the Berkshires.
One of the unique things Sikh Dharma International does is to create a Gurdwara at both Sat Nam Fests—in the Berkshires and at Joshua Tree. I had the opportunity to experience the one In…
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