Our 2019 theme explores the aspects of the Third Body/Positive Mind (as embodied by Guru Amar Das) in service to elevating the Soul. In this Winter issue, we explore the idea of Making a Difference Through Service and Leadership. Specifically, we asked our authors to share how Ministers can prepare to be Aquarian Leaders and make a positive impact in the world. “Your reliability will give people the courage to trust you. Their trust will give you the power to carry a situation. A leader carries and serves people. Learn to lead as a ‘seva’ (to sacrifice your time and
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#74 Winter 2019 Newsletter
#73 Fall 2019 Newsletter
Our Fall Newsletter explores the topic of Sustaining Hope During Challenging Times. We asked our Sikh Dharma Ministers to reflect on how they align with their Soul during difficulties and challenges and to share ways they draw on the gifts of our Dharmic lifestyle and the technologies of Kundalini Yoga and Shabd Guru in order to remain elevated, connected, and hopeful. Our 2019 newsletters explore the aspects of positive mind in service to the Soul as embodied by Guru Amar Das. We hope you enjoy these reflections on the Third Guru as well as the ways to sustain hope using
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Minister News and Notes (Summer 2019)
SS DukhNiwaran Kaur of Chicago, IL, received a “Spirit of Baisakhi” award at the 2019 Los Angeles Baisakhi Gurdwara on April 14, 2019 on behalf of the Sikh Community of Southern California for her “dedicated service to the Sikh Dharma in fostering important dialogues about issues of diversity and inclusion in our Sikh communities.” She was also recognized for her work with young adults struggling with emotional crises. The award noted her “courageous example of serving in the spirit of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, reflective of his message of One God in All and his unwavering commitment to championing
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#71 Spring 2019 Newsletter
As Sikh Dharma Ministers, we are vital partners in addressing the challenges that present themselves in our own lives, in our families, in our Dharma, in our communities, and in our world. We are asking Sikh Dharma Ministers to share how they draw on the gifts of our lifestyle to maintain a “keep up” spirit to be elevated, hopeful, and impactful, using the Positive Mind and the example of Guru Amar Das. For our Spring 2019 newsletter theme, we asked Sikh Dharma Ministers to reflect on the example of our Third Guru, Guru Amar Das, as the embodiment of the positive mind
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#70 Winter 2018 Newsletter
Throughout 2018, we are exploring the topic of Shabd Guru through the Siri Singh Sahib’s teachings of Obey, Serve, Love, Excel. For the Winter 2018 issue, we are exploring the theme of Excelling with the Guru. The teachings of “Obey, Serve, Love” prepare one to Excel. We invited Sikh Dharma Ministers to reflect on how their personal experiences with the Guru have allowed them to excel in life. “So this process to be a Sikh is not just to belong to a religion. The process to be a Sikh is to be excellent. And not to be excellent just to be excellent,
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#69 Fall 2018 Newsletter
Throughout 2018, we are exploring the topic of Shabd Guru through the Siri Singh Sahib’s teachings of Obey, Serve, Love, Excel. For the Fall 2018 issue we explore The Touch of Guru’s Love. We invited Sikh Dharma Ministers to respond to the question: “What is it about the Guru that hooks your heart and how do you awaken to the presence of the Shabd Guru in your heart? “Love is a self-sacrifice. Love is the experience within one’s self of one’s own selflessness; that’s why love is God. No one can explain love, because love is ecstasy. Love is the essence of an ever-longing devotion. Love
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#68 Summer 2018 Newsletter
Throughout 2018 we are exploring the topic of Shabd Guru through the concepts shared by the Siri Singh Sahib of Obey, Serve, Love, Excel. For our Summer issue, we are exploring Devotion to the Guru. We asked Sikh Dharma Ministers to share their thoughts about how to develop a personal relationship with the Guru. How does such a relationship create the longing to serve the Guru as an expression of our devotion? Please enjoy these inspiring articles by Sikh Dharma Ministers. “The Guru is a guide that can take you from the darkness into the light. The Guru is an ocean where you can totally
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Minister News and Notes (Winter 2017)
SDI Academy Tent (3HO Winter Solstice) Monday, December 18, 2017 11:00 am – 12:45 pm Under the umbrella of the Shabad Guru, we are focusing on a deeper understanding of the Mul Mantra. The Siri Singh Sahib says that the key to understanding the entire Siri Guru Granth Sahib is through the Mul Mantra. As we leave 2017 and enter 2018 (with the numerology of the “11”—the Guru number), we will explore how the Mul Mantra aligns our energies with the essence of the Guru’s bani. The Office of the Secretary of Religion offers this experiential opportunity for all ordained Sikh
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#66 Winter 2017 Newsletter
Throughout 2017, we explore the example of the Tenth Master and the Radiant Body through the Four Pillars of Bana, Bani, Simran, and Seva. For the Winter issue, we invited Sikh Dharma Ministers to reflect on the concept of Bani—and the relationship of a Sikh to the banis. We asked our Ministers to share stories, technology, and understanding of how the banis can help us to relate to our Tenth Body (Radiant Body) and to Guru Gobind Singh. “Gurbani is the undying spirit, which brings you the strength, reaches you to the light, takes you to the love… and when you recite
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Minister News and Notes (Fall 2017)
By Guru’s Grace, four new Sikh Dharma Ministers took their ordination vows in June 2017. SS Hari Bhagat Singh from Brazil, took his vows on June 4, 2017 in the gurdwara at Belo Horizonte in Brazil, administered by SS GuruSangat Kaur Khalsa. New Minister SS Hari Bhagat Singh shared his experience of taking his Minister vows: “With deep love and huge devotion and gratitude, I did my Minister Vows today. “They were administered by SS GuruSangat Kaur Khalsa in front of the whole sangat and it was SO special and SO amazing. It had a huge impact on our sangat
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