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Service is Happiness
In life we all search for happiness. We might not even comprehend what a state of happiness really is. We taste it at times for short moments and this makes us keep looking for it and live our lives pursuing that thing we call happiness. In this search we often find that…
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This article is courtesy of the Sikh Dharma Ministry
South Africa is now 20 years into democracy—not even a generation. The 3HO presence here started with the blessing and directive of the Siri Singh Sahib in the mid-1980s. Since then, the GINI index (universal indicator of disparity between wealthy and disadvantaged) has worsened. The…
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by Sat Kaur Khalsa of Caring Coalition
I was in Espanola in November of 2013 to attend a dear friend’s graduation. She was excited about a coat drive she was conducting for kids at the local schools, her way of celebrating her birthday. In addition, she was very involved in the backpack food program that the…
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This article is courtesy of the #58 2015 Winter SDI Ministry Newsletter
Bringing the technology of Kundalini Yoga to the African continent was always an important focus for the Siri Singh Sahib (Yogi Bhajan). Much like he sent people to Europe, South America, and Asia to plant seeds of truth and wisdom, he sent…
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We are so grateful to the photographers and artists who have graciously provided their art for this website. Where possible, we have given specific credit for each photograph. We also honor them here. Thank you for sharing your talented work! Sat Nam
Gurumustuk’s joy and passion for life is contagious and it shows in the…
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My Journey to Become a Chaplain
After helping a dear friend through the dying process, I realized that helping others in this way was my calling. I knew I needed to learn many more skills to be able to provide ministry to those I didn’t know. By the Grace of God and Guru, in January 2014,…
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After the attacks on the Golden Temple complex, the Siri Singh Sahib established a monthly 6th-of-the-month Gurdwara to honor the sacrifices offered in dedication to the Khalsa Panth. In a Gurdwara lecture dated March 6, 1993, he explained,"So it is a privileged day today, it's the sixth, we celebrate every sixth, the day of the Akal Takhat,…
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Everyday Excellence, by Sadhana Singh from Rome Italy, is the third book in the “Everyday” series, joining the already popular Everyday Grace and Everyday Devotion.
All three of these books are very…
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Food 4 Kids NM is a small organization in rural New Mexico, USA which supports low income school children by providing them with bags of food to take home over the weekend. These children qualify to be part of the school district's food program which provides 2 daily meals to children on school days. Often…
Posted by Siri Pritam Kaur Khalsa& filed under Community, Events, Gurpurbs, The Guru, Your Stories
We ourselves have a full house: children & grandchildren, in-laws, friends and yoga students.
On Friday & Saturday Gurukar Singh from Bolinas - for maybe the 25 th year in a row - drives to our house, puts his mat & sleeping pad behind the couch, and goes to work. A farmer friend, Kulwant Singh Johl and his brother, for as…
Posted by Sunder Singh Khalsa& filed under Around the World, Community, Your Stories
Over the past 15 years the teachings have spread out to many countries and a community has been established of diverse nationalities, cultures and languages. The region includes the people of Asia Pacific including Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Australia, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Nepal, Bhutan, Phillipines, Indonesia, India, Israel.
In…
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Sacrifice: Unto Infinity SS Gurujodha Singh Khalsa (Mexico) It is interesting that the numerology of this year brings together the number 8 and the number 5. Beyond the fact that Guru Harkrishan, for being the 8th Guru, embodies the virtues of the Pranic Body, he became Guru at the…
Posted by SS Dr. Guru Sangat Kaur Khalsa& filed under Around the World, Community, Dharmic Education, Your Stories
Education in Action
The sangat in Belo Horizonte put together a donation plan, which during five years raised 1.3 million US dollars. With the funds, we tested for four years the curriculum and an educational program according to Sikh Dharma and Siri Singh Sahib’s teachings. We also trained teachers and…
Posted by Guru Simran Kaur Khalsa& filed under 04-Guru Ram Das, Gurpurbs, Your Stories
One year, around the time of Guru Ram Das’ birthday, sangat from the Espanola Ashram came to visit the Siri Singh Sahib at the ranch. They asked, “Sir, to honor Guru Ram Das on his birthday, we always do langar, a meditation for 11 days, and host a special Gurdwara; but how can we actually…
Posted by Harpinder Kaur& filed under Around the World, Your Stories
Loss and Hope in Japan Reported by Harinderpal Kaur KRI Certified Yoga Teacher
March 11, 2011 changed many of our lives in Japan. When northern Japan was struck with the mega earthquake, the tsunami, and the explosion of the nuclear plant in Fukushima, many families lost literally EVERYTHING: including— and of foremost importance—their loved…
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How do we reach those most in need to support and serve by the grace of Guru Ram Das and Yogi Bhajan? A few stories from “down under” are shared here. The devotion is stretched across this vast land to all walks of life and we will continue to serve and spread the teachings.…
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