Beyond the commemorations, celebrations, and proud recounting of glorious legacy and legends of the historic Baisakhi of 1699, the struggles and sacrifices since, and the unimagined achievements of the Sikhs on the world stage in recent decades, there remain formidable challenges of Sikhs knowing so little about their own faith.
Vaisakhi talk for kids aged 8-11 years delivered at Guru Nanak School Hayes. We look at the story of the Dancing Monkey, Is life like going to the Cinema and the names of the Punj Piare Guru Khalsa that gave their head to Guru Gobind Singh ji maharaj.
At first, I was incredibly reluctant to go. I wasn't a big fan of writing, and I would rather do anything else than spend an entire day in a classroom learning how to write,...
Vaisakhi day holds a special significance in the hearts of the Sikhs, as that is the day on which Guru Gobind Singh Ji created Khalsa in the year 1699.
Gurbani has the power to bring balance and healing on all levels - to ourselves and to our environments.
In Sikh beliefs a concern for the environment is part of an integrated approach to life and nature. As all creation has the same origin and end, humans must have consciousness of their place in creation
We all know that trees are good in that they provide shade and greenery. Could trees also have a mystical intelligence and a profound affect on the greater environment around them?
I'm connected to you
With a love so blessed
I continue to chant.....
Initially called 'Sikh youth camp' ('naujawan samelan'), they are now mostly called and are, 'Sikh family camp' ('pervarak samelan').
