The Dalai Lama saw education and action, not just prayer and hope to transform society, to uplift humanity, to assure justice and human dignity to bring about a change of heart and spirit toward peace and harmony.
While editing the recent Jap Ji series for AWAT, I got the opportunity to delve into this concept. Everyone knows the value of Jap Ji Sahib. In our tradition, all are encouraged to teach their children this beautiful Bani.
[VIDEO] The professor and Sikh Coalition fellow says the end goal of Sikhism is love, and that even though Sikhs have been the target of discrimination for decades, it is important to act with kindness and respect toward others.
But the Guru is there surrounding me with his love I am in awe as he protects and shelters me from the earthly rocks and stones of envy, hatred and scorn...
We don't really know where this story comes from - Indian, Chinese, Greek or some other people with a rich trove of traditional lore and mythology of humanity but the moral remains universal. And it is just as good today as it ever was.
Forgiveness, the highest virue. Forgiveness brings peace and poise. Forgiveness brings happiness and blessings. Forgiveness brings graciousness and grace.
One clear impression gained from the referendum debate is that UK is caught up in a most difficult Catch-22 situation. If UK gets out of EU, the immediate and middle-term damage to the economy can be considerable while new deals are being negotiated. Yet, to stay in would mean that the present unsatisfactory situation will continue.
High Uranium content in soil and groundwater is harmful for human beings as well as flora and fauna of Punjab due to its radiological and chemical toxicity.
One moment you were Celebrating LifeFriendships In a safe haven Or so you thought You came here To soften scars Of hatred that clawed Bigotry that seared Your life Your Love
Now of course, I have friend circle that got formed over the years. And I've hardly answered this question my own self in a long while among with 'What's a Sikh?'
When Piri is used to enhance the Miri. When God power is used to enhance the world, power is a corruption. And when earthly powers are used to enhance God power, it’s a corruption.
Closure is not easy for Punjab and Punjabis. Setting up a Truth Justice & Reconciliation Commission, on the pattern of the one in post-Apartheid South Africa is needed. It will be a catalyst and help in the healing process.
This is where we have blundered. We have made God as a part of us which comes through. We have never made ourselves part of us which can come through for God.
while ago, I had an enlightening experience while visiting the Golden Temple, the holiest Sikh shrine. The experience is always rejuvenating. No wonder the city is known as the abode of bliss and blessings.
Change is the only constant in life. So, change is something that is given. What matters to us is the question: Is the change that is occurring what I desire or what I despise?
While the origins of this dilemma are multi-faceted, surely you would agree with me that much of this confusion would go away if we only took a moment to stand in each other’s shoes.
What AWAT does. We can easily relate to the brief elucidation of the line and hymn from Gurbani but I assure you the word by word translation, too, is hugely significant.
The local level edition of 2016 International Sikh Youth Symposium, a public speaking competition for youth ages 6 to 22 was held at Guru Nanak Society Gurdwara in Cincinnati, OHIO.
Have I not seen in the past, selfies being taken, pictures and videos being taken on the cell phone? Then, why am I having a heightened awareness about this vanity and obsession now?
Members of Sewa, a Sikh student organization made up of Columbia University & Barnard College students, hosted Kaur Voices, a night of spoken word, poetry, art and music celebrating Sikh women.
