SGGS Conference 2017

  Video of Kirtan

Sikh Way of LifeHarnoor Kaur: Sikh Way of Life Inspired by Guru Nanak The author: Harnoor is 8 years old and is studying in grade 3 in Tom Matsumoto Elementary School. She has been participating in Hemkunt Speech Competition for the last 2 years. She gets her inspiration to participate in Speech Competition from her…

Prof. Nirinjin Khalsa Abstract Today we see power structures erecting separatist ideologies along nationalistic, religious, ethnic, and racelines, escalating hate rhetoric and acts of violence, particularly aimed at our Sikh brothers and sisters. These divisive and harmful ideologies question the Unity and brotherhood of mankind that was revealed byGuru Nanak and enshrined in the Guru Granth Sahib which recognizes all of creation as One – IkOngKar. Guru Nanak states “the highest yogic order is to see the brotherhood of mankind; through conquering yourown mind, you conquer the world.” (Sri Guru Granth Sahib 6) This interconnected perspective based on anexperience of ego-loss is the foundation of Sikh ethics. It encourages us to practice love-in-action asWarrior-Saints who have the courage to stand against injustice and defend those in need for the freedomand equality of All. Video of Presentation Slide Presentation interconnected ethics (nirinjan.khalsa@lmu.edu) (1) from ims191 Body of Paper Interconnected Ethics: Living as Warrior-Saints for the Freedom and Equality of AllAcross Centuries, Cultures, Religions…

I. J. Singh Abstract All existence is the visible expression of Hukam and defies comprehension. Hukum, central to most religions, often implies micromanagement by the Creator. Life is really the one breath we are engaged in at any given moment.  The breath that preceded it is the past; the breath yet to be taken is…

Dr. Kawaljeet Singh Anand Abstract What is love? Scientists argue that “reducing love to its component parts helps us to understand human sexuality”.  Love is not just a mental state that leads to physical bonding, it is the highest of human emotions.  Throughout civilization, human beings have experienced and expressed Love for each other; some have described the…

S. Sundeep  Singh (Bobby) Bedi Abstract The talk will explain, with audiovisual examples, the use of 360° projection, 4DX technologies that work on all the senses, multi-channel spatial sound and holographic imaging to explain the contemporary relevance of the core values ensconced in Gurbani. The values showcased will be relevant to contemporary life and easily…

Dr. Jaspal Kaur Kaang Abstract Very well-known is the fact that the Bani complied in Sri Guru Granth Sahib is addressed to all the human beings and not to any one community or any one sect. The eternal message of Guru Granth Sahib is addressed to the welfare of all human beings above the boundaries…

By walking the walk with SGGS and our beloved Gurus, are Sikhs designed to be civic entrepreneurs, public ombudsmen, or leaders? Harbir Kaur Bhatia Abstract Sikhi’s universal principles of Naam and its birth in a time of turmoil with 200 years of invasions, religious oppression and misuse, and Moghul and Brahman leadership has presented a…

ਗਲੋਬਲ ਸਰੋਕਾਰਾਂ ਵਾਲਾ ਧਰਮ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ : ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ Dr. Jaspal Singh Abstract ਧਰਮ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਦੀ ਪਰੰਪਰਾ ਵਿਚ ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਦਾ ਆਪਣਾ ਇਕ ਨਿਵੇਕਲਾ ਮੁਕਾਮ ਹੈ। ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਦੀ ਵੱਡੀ ਵਿਲੱਖਣਤਾ ਇਹ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਉਸ ਦੇ ਸਰੋਕਾਰਾਂ ਦਾ ਘੇਰਾ ਬਹੁਤ ਵੱਡਾ ਹੈ। ਉਸ ਦੇ ਸਰੋਕਾਰ ਗਲੋਬਲ ਹਨ। ਉਸ ਦੇ ਸੰਦੇਸ਼ ਦੀ ਪ੍ਰਕ੍ਰਿਤੀ…