Sikhism
Sikhism, the world's fifth most popular religion, is a monotheistic faith that believes in equality and service to others, Sikh officials say. "Everyone is the same," says Raghunandan Johar, president of the Guru Nanak Mission of Atlanta. "There is no distinction, no caste system.
Sikhs
in the West
In 1969, Yogi Bhajan, who would
later be known as Siri Singh Sahib Bhai Sahib Harbhajan Singh Khalsa Yogiji
began to teach in the United States. Through his inspiration, insight and For example, many Westerners began adopting the Sikh way of life. They were
attracted by the spiritual practices of the Sikh faith and its egalitarian
teachings that respect all religions.
Sikhs
believe in creating abundance, peace, and prosperity by praising the name of
God, earning a righteous living and sharing what they have to serve humanity.
Sikh populations across the globe enthusiastically participate in
outreach activities and contribute to their local communities by serving food
(langar) and through building interfaith dialogue and cooperation. For more
about Sikhs, visit www.sikhnet.com
The
teachings and technology of Sikh Dharma International are found in the
Siri Guru Granth Sahib, the writings of the Sikh Gurus and as taught by
the Siri Singh Sahib, Yogi Bhajan, in his unique style. His way
of talking and teaching about the path of the Sikh, for the first time in
history made the Sikh faith accessible to people from every background,
language and culture of the world. Sikh Dharma International continues to
preserve, organize and share the teachings of the Sikh Gurus, as described by
the late Siri Singh Sahib.
Since 1973,
Sikh Dharma International (SDI) has been a recognized non-profit 501c(3) religious organization in the United States and an effective vehicle for
spreading the teachings of the Sikh Gurus and serving the needs of the global
Sikh Sangat (community).
The headquarters for Sikh Dharma International is located in the beautiful Espanola Valley in northern New Mexico, at Guru Ram Das Ashram (Hacienda de Guru Ram Das). There are many affiliates of our organization throughout the U.S. and in many communities around the world.
