Posted by SikhiWiki& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, 09-Guru Teg Bahadur, 10-Guru Gobind Singh
The founders of Sikhism have since 1469 defined and preached the principles of interfaith respect, dialogue and harmony. A Sikh by definition must respect and accept all other world religions. Further, the Sikh must protect, guard and allow the free practice of the customs and rituals of other religions.…
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under Around the World, Legacy Organizations, Your Stories
On Sunday, January 9, I played in Darbar Sahib for the first time with the Chardikala Jatha. It was a feeling that I can’t really describe, but I’m going to try. It was extremely foggy. Those of you who have been to India in the winter know exactly what I’m talking about.…
Posted by SatKirin Kaur Khalsa& filed under Around the World, Your Stories
My first experience with deep musical meditation was at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, India. I was only 22 years old. While my surroundings were beautiful, I was sick with dysentery. Running to and from the bathroom put me in a bad mood — and out of enjoying the Golden Temple itself. On top of that,…
Posted by Guruka Singh Khalsa& filed under Our Authors, The Guru, Your Stories
I remember Siri Singh Sahib Ji speaking in Gurdwara about three kinds of stories we should all be telling each other: inspirational stories of our personal experience, stories of our history and stories of duty. This is the first kind of story. It's a very personal story. This story took place in 1999.…
Posted by Sikh Dharma Brotherhood& filed under Community, Legacy Organizations, Your Stories
This is an article from a 1978 issue of Sikh Dharma Brotherhood, written by Shakti Kaur.
As I walked through the street, en route for the first time to the Harimandir Sahib, there grew a welling up inside of me, an inner excitement almost like that of a child on the advent…
Posted by Miri Piri Academy& filed under Around the World, Legacy Organizations
On Friday, the students at Miri Piri Academy completed 40 days of parkarma seva at the Golden Temple. For 40 days they rose in the Amrit Vela to complete this beautiful seva.
The Siri Singh Sahib himself participated in this seva for four years continuously.
"Now can you believe me, I was…
Posted by Miri Piri Academy& filed under Around the World, Service/Seva
The Miri Piri Academy annual forty days of ishnaan seva at the Golden Temple continues (Follow on instagram @mpaspirit).
One of the aspects that’s so cherished at the Golden Temple is the langar, the free community kitchen. Each day it serves approximately 50,000 people a simple meal of dhal, rice, sabzi, kheer and…
Posted by Miri Piri Academy& filed under Around the World, Legacy Organizations, Sikh History
This article is courtesy of Miri Piri Academy
Our annual forty days of ishnaan seva at the Golden Temple continues (Follow on instagram @mpaspirit).
The site on which the Golden Temple rests has been a space for quiet reflection for centuries. Originally a small lake in the middle of a forest, many saints…
Posted by Miri Piri Academy& filed under Around the World, Legacy Organizations
This article is courtesy of Miri Piri Academy
Each year the students of Miri Piri Academy are blessed to participate in an annual forty days of ishnaan seva at the Golden Temple.
Each morning as we walk down the stairs of the Golden Temple complex, we’re blessed with the vision of the golden…
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under Your Stories
It is a must for not only for Sikhs but others to visit The Golden Temple and pay your homage. Not only the experience will be blissful but it also has a healing effect both on their mind and physical body. It is difficult to quantify the blessings and what one takes with them after…
Posted by Sardarni Guru Amrit Kaur& filed under Around the World, Our Authors, Siri Singh Sahib Ji
The Tradition
When the Siri Singh Sahib ~ Yogi Bhajan was born his family was so grateful that they gave the entire village gifts. From then on gifts of food and clothing were given to the community each year on his birthday, as a way of showing their gratitude for this great soul that had come…
Posted by Jagat Guru Singh Khalsa& filed under Around the World, Community, Dharmic Education, Legacy Organizations
Miri Piri Academy
The Siri Singh Sahib Yogi Bhajan founded Miri Piri Academy in 1997. As he explained it, Miri Piri Academy is an educational institution committed to creating an environment that fosters mastery of the mind, elevation of the spirit, and gives the experience of the depth and power of the being. Through…
Posted by Shanti Kaur Khalsa& filed under Our Authors, Sikh History
In the month of June this year, the Sikhs worldwide will commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of the Indian Army attack on the Harimandir Sahib, known as the Golden Temple of Amritsar, the most beloved Gurdwara of the Sikhs. This is a time of prayerful remembrance for Sikhs everywhere. Understanding the course of events that resulted…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Dharmic Education, Ministry, Sikh Dharma International
February 16-26, 2014
Join us for this intimate experience in the Guru’s Land, connecting with your inner longing to serve humanity as a Minister of Sikh Dharma. Fall in Love again with the Guru.
Amritsar:
We experience the Golden Temple, immerse ourselves in the healing space of Guru Ram Das,…
Posted by Himmat Singh Khalsa& filed under Sikh History, Your Stories
History of Western Kirtan Jathas by Kudrat Kaur Khalsa Vikram Singh, who used to be among us, played Kirtan at the Golden Temple in 1979 as a 'western Sikh' during one of our early yatras. His Kirtan is ever divine and he is a part of the history of Sikh Dharma. Chardi…
Posted by Shabd Singh Khalsa& filed under Around the World, Your Stories
“You’re late. The rumalas have already been brought to the Harimandir Sahib.”
“We were told to be here at ten.”
With a wag of his chin, he indicated that, according to him, we were incorrect. It was hot and we were all dripping with sweat. He held up a…
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