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I find myself at a confusing point in my life I think. I enjoy Sikhi. I enjoy learning about religions in general. But none of my learning has convinced me there is (a) god. Almost, the opposite I might say. Here are some of my thoughts: a) Many religions seem to claim, or at least have...

This question was brought on by reading in another thread... the idea of 'femininity' which may in that case have been taken out of context, but this is something I have always wondered about. What are your thughts on the interaction of a husband and wife and what is expected of each? I...

Sikh Gurus’ Thoughts on Education Principal Prabhjot Kaur http://sikhinstitute.org/jan_2013/3-prabhjot.html Thoreau and Emerson, both alumni of Harvard University, were once recalling their alma mater, in the course of which Emerson is believed to have said that the University had by...

Sent to me via email message... My name is Michael Jerryson and you were graciously enough to allow my class and I to visit your gurdwara, December 2. I would like to thank you for your extraordinary hospitality and kindness. My students really enjoyed the visit-- and it helped solidify...

Not much to be discussed here, just thought I'd point out some obvious commonalities! Sikhs & Rastas both appreciate the symbolic power of lions, for starters! Both religions require unshorn hair, viewing the growth of hair as an important symbol of obedience to God; this has got me...

This is to continue the debate that has hijacked another thread, posted by Chazji Satnaam Harry Ji, I cannot judge a person based on what some of his followers decide to put on websites or what they decide to do with links that direct to their businesses. That is not Yogi Ji, and he is...

I have read much of Sikhism and have committed myself to embracing it. I contacted a Granthi in Lincoln Nebraska (an hour from Omaha - where I live) 8 months ago before I left to visit my country of origin Bolivia. The Granthi invited me to their make-shift monthly Gurudwara and Langar, but when...

Sat Sangat Ji, We've probably all at some stage left water in a jar when an akhand paat is carried out and drank it afterwards. Our bodies are made up of mostly water - 65-90% of each cell in our body is water. It is such an important element that exists in gods domain. I came across this...

Gurfatehji, At 4am this morning, just as the cat was making himself comfortable on my head, I noticed my wife, Sian, was awake, this is not normal, although I am an insomniac, my wife is not. My legs were bent to avoid Dan who was asleep deep within the bed, and I could see Alfie's tail...

Thoughts Have Wings © By Robert M. Schoch, Ph.D. - New Dawn Magazine Telepathy is real. Thoughts have wings. Of this I am certain. It is a shame that telepathy, direct mind-to-mind interaction independent of the known senses (vision, hearing, smell, taste, touch, balance, and so on)...

Rev. GEOFFRY KERSLAKE is a priest of the Roman Catholic archdiocese of Ottawa. A basic moral principle for Catholic Christians is that we should always treat other people with respect and never use them as objects or a means to getting our own way. When we catch a glimpse of an attractive...

After several years away, I was recently a spectator at the local annual Vaisakhi nagar kirtan. I was the taxi service to the 1st stop so it was a great opportunity to stand outside and observe. I used to think nagar kirtans were a waste and we should pursue other projects such as cleaning up...

Lewis Richmond Buddhist Thoughts on Impermanence, Plutonium and Beauty One evening, after my Zen teacher Shunryu Suzuki had finished his talk, a student raised his hand. "You've been talking about Buddhism for nearly an hour," he said with some agitation, "and I haven't been able to...

As we share and suffer with people in Japan, let us bring some peace in these difficult times in our own ways. From Sikhism, I start with the following from Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji, our Holy Book and teacher embodiment, YouTube - gurbani Please post based on religion or...

What are your opinions or interfaith alliances and dialogues, designed to create understanding between different religious groups? Do they benefit the regular people out living their lives, or is it only useful for leaders in the religious community? I've heard about them but I don't know what...

Stan Goldberg End of Life Issues Examiner How do we “know” something? How do we know anything? Our primary sources usually involve written documents or the spoken word, with information ranging from ludicrously false to probably true. Yet, most of the time, even the most “objective”...

At the Sikh Foundation we were happy to see the community taking more interest in our Opportunities & Challenges for Sikh Academics section. We are so proud to present the thoughts and words of the educators and community members that open and challenge our minds. Please continue to provide...

THE BALANCE SHEET OF LIFE ! Our Birth is our Opening Balance! Our Death is our Closing Balance! Our Prejudice Views are our Liabilities Our Creative Ideas are our Assets Heart is or Current Asset Soul is our Fixed Asset Brain is our Fixed Deposit Thinking is our Current Account Achievements...

Preface: Most of us have had this experience. A shabad enters our mind and stays there as we repeat, listen, feel, think about its meaning for us. We may have heard that shabad at the Gurudwara Sahib; or came across it while studying. Perhaps it is a personal favorite. An Invitation To Share The...

Can Positive Thoughts Help Heal Another Person? by Barbara Bradley Hagerty Ninety percent of Americans say they pray — for their health, or their love life or their final exams. But does prayer do any good? For decades, scientists have tried to test the power of prayer and...