These teachings are embedded into the painting in symbolic representations. Perhaps that's why this painting is huge - it is seven feet tall - or perhaps Guru Sahib's larger than life personality requires a larger than life portrait!
Sikhs have a very straightforward but still very inspirational and practical initiation rite. Only problem is that we seem to be surrendering it to more flashy and more socially rewarding ones.
This February, Sikh holidays were included in the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Calendar, which goes out to over 1,500 schools. For the first time in history, thousands of students and public school faculty will know about the Sikh observance of Vasakhi.
What I figured over time is that if you are truly listening you are not thinking. If you start to think, you’re not listening. You can’t do both at the same time. So the power of listening to your own voice while you are chanting, the power of listening to your beloved friend, rather than thinking about the next thing you are going to try to say is an incredibly healing way to move through the world.
Congratulations to the entire Sikh world and our friends in other faith communities on the sacred and joyous occasion of the 316th Baisakhi that falls this year on April 14th. Baisakhi, some people say Vaisakhi, is the most important and transformational event in Sikh faith history.
Long I await this day Like all who came before me. Long others await this day Like all will come after me. Brothers and sisters forged of Steel. Made by Amrit pure
Guru is the one who gives you the key. Guru could be a corrupt person. This person doesn't have to be perfect. He/she is just the person who gives you the key
She addressed hate crimes against Sikhs and the recent breakthrough, after years of effort from herself and others, that the FBI and DoJ recently started tracking hate crimes against Sikhs as a specific group.
[VIDEO] The less than three minute videos poppy feel, unique fashion and Sikh pride are probably factors that contribute to this video already going viral on the internet.
[VIDEO] On 11 April, we are inviting entire Norway to feel, smell and try a turban, which they get to take home with them. With several thousand people attending from all over Norway, all dressed in turban...