Sikhi Talks on the 14th and 15th Feb at Reading Gurdwara

Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa | Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh

The newly formed Sikh Society at Reading University in collaboration with the RSYA, have organised with Sikh Awareness Society (SAS) to do talks at Reading Gurdwara. SAS presents 'SURVIVAL' on the 14th and 15th February.

On the 14th February the talks will take place at Reading Gurdwara. It will start at 9.30AM and finish at 6PM, with Chaa and Samosai for lunch....free lunch?....yep!!!

This event has been designed to help us gain a deeper understanding of Sikhi through emotional intelligent, ethical living, spiratual intelligence, development of an authentic personality, calm minds and expressing behaviour by creating altuistic sacred space in actions and being.

0930 - 1030 Introduction to Sikhism: Dhristi (Sikhi Worldview). Unveiling the sacred and spiratual practices.

1045 - 1200 Nature of suffering and craving. Redirecting motivation and desire.

1300 - 1400 Path of inner transformation. Gurmat as psycho-spiratual healing. Moving from belief to experience.

1430 - 1530 Topology of Simran (Mindfulness intent, thought and deed).

1600 - 1700 Ethical living: Gurmat ethics.

1700 - 1800 Ethical living: Authentic leaders


On the 15th February the talk will take place in Reading Gurdwara from 11AM to 1PM

These talks will be open to all ages, it has NO age restrictions

Please attend and support the newly formed Reading University Sikh Society and the Sikh community in Reading

Let everyone know!!


Siri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara
30A Cumberland Road
Reading
RG1 3LB

Contact for Gurdwara: Gurmail Singh - 07985494449


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RSYA Meetings!!

Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa | Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh

The RSYA meetings take place on the first Sunday of the month during Divaan (11AM).
Those who have ideas that they would like to see be implemented through this youth group or even just want to be part of this growing group of Sikh youngsters in Reading; then please attend.

The next meeting will be on the 1st FEBRUARY 2009 at Reading Gurdwara at 11.00AM

Tell others

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Bedford Youth Kirtan Darbar

BEFORD YOUTH KIRTAN DARBAR

Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa | Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh |

With Guru's Kirpa, a youth akhand kirtan darbar has been arranged in Bedford for the first time in order to encourage more youngsters to build a link with gurbani and kirtan. There will be Kirtanis from up and down the country.

It will be held on:

Saturday 24th January 2009
6pm till late

at:

Guru Nanak Gurdwara
84 Ford End Road
Queens Park
Bedford
MK40 4JX

For further information call: 07939 513092


Transport
For transport from Coventry contact Bhai Tarunjit Singh : 07877888874.
For transport from Birmingham (West Brom) contact Bhai Maha Singh : 07541 790944

A humble request to sangat in London and other areas, due to limited transport could I please request people bring their own vehicles and bring as much sangat as possible.

Please feel free to pass this message to friends and family.

Money raised from the program will go to 'Unique Home' orphanage for abandoned girls in Model Town, Jalandhar, Punjab.

Please help support our sisters.

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RSYA Meeting & Gatka Class This Saturday

RSYA Monthly Meeting will be held on Saturday 6th Dec @ Midday (12:00), all are welcome to attend and join in to help, we require more Sevadars (helpers).


Gatka Class this Saturday (6th Dec) will be held at 1pm at Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara, Cumberland Road, Reading.

Make sure you turn up on time!

All are welcome!

Sikhi workshops and Kirtan Darbar @ Reading Gurdwara

The RSYA held its first camp in Reading at Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara. It was a day when the Sangat had the opportunity to learn about Sikhism philosophy and history in ENGLISH! Many thanks go out to Sikh Seva who camp and spread their Gyan (knowledge) with others. It was a great day and thanks to Maharaj Ji’s Kirpa, it went really well!

There was a Kirtan Darbar from 6pm until midnight which was fantastic. Many Sangat came from around the surrounding areas. It was the first of its kind in Reading and we will be doing many more of them. The only disappointment was the lack of local Sangat that attend the Kirtan Darbar in the evening, however, Maharaj Ji blessed his Sikhs and brought together many Chardi Kala (High Spirited) Sikhs from outside Reading to make it an awesome event. If you didn’t attend, trust us, you missed out!! But not to worry we will continue to do more and let the Sangat know about future events.

Here are a few pictures from the day event and evening Kirtan Darbar:

The Sikh Seva team

Discussions about Sikh History

Group activity about Sikh History

Talk in more detail about Sikh History

Cha Break

Langar area set up for the day

Langar being made

Event poster

Thanks to Maharaj Ji's Kirpa the youngters really enjoyed the camp and activities

Kirtan to finish the camp

Start of evening Kirtan Darbar

Waheguru!

November Newsletter

Gatka Class Saturday 3 – 4.30pm

Gatka Classes Start this Saturday.

Class will take place on Saturday 8^th November at 3pm until 4.30pm

It will be an introduction into what you will learn and the basics will be taught. Please wear comfortable clothes as you will be getting a proper workout! This is open to all, young and old, Sikh and non Sikh, boys and GIRLS!!

We also want to discuss times that will be more suitable for the students, Saturday is not the only day we can do it, and depending on what is convenient for you we will arrange the class accordingly.

The class will take place at Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara on Cumberland Road, Reading.

Santhiya Class Thursdays 7 – 9pm

We have also started Santhiya classes. Santhiya is the learning of Gurbani, how to pronounces the words and the meanings explained. All levels are welcome, we already have many students, young and old, that are starting from the Punjabi alphabet. This class is amazing and you will learn from Gyani Ji who is from the Damdami Taksal.

These classes take place on Thursdays at 7pm until 9pm. Bring and pen and paper with you! All people from all age groups and backgrounds are welcome! Again classes take place at Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara, Reading.

Please contact us via email if you have any questions!

Spread the word!!!

Sikhi Workshops at Reading Gurdwara

Reading Gurdwara Workshops

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh,

On Saturday November 15th Reading Gurdwara will be a day of Sikhi workshops!

The workshops will be conducted by the Bhai Manvir Singh and Co. who speak in English so that the younger Sangat can understand fully what is being said.

Sri Guru Singh Sabha
30a Cumberland Road,
Reading,
Berkshire
RG1 3LB

This is a fantastic opportunity to really learn, appreciate and enjoy the wealth that is Sikhi. The workshops will be held throughout the day so that everyone and anyone can benefit. They start at 10am and will be going on continuously until 5pm, so come when you can, ideally for the whole day lol.

More details will follow but please note this important date in your diary. Let your friends and relatives know too.

'Use this chance to take a permanent hold of Guru Ji’s hand; it may be your last'

It would be amazing to see you there at the workshops on the date specified. Even coming down just a couple of hours is good enough!!!

The camp will cover the core principles of Sikhism; it will allow you to ask ANY questions you have on Sikhism that you may have, and all in English!!!!!!! It is better than asking Gianis/ Granthis where we become more confused after hearing their answer than when we went to ask them the question!! Lol

We ALL are not too sure of the fundamentals of Sikhism, let us become Sikhs (a learner); by learning about the Truth of God and Sikhism we can ONLY then call ourselves Sikhs.

If you have any questions please email back or call.
TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!

For the Youth: YOU ARE THE FUTURE – DISCOVER YOUR SIKHI

Also Sevadars are required so please get in contact if you can help out!

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh

Youth Kirtan Darbar at Reading Gurdwara

Reading Sikh Youth Association (RSYA)

Who are we?

We are a group of Youngsters that want to do something to spread the word about Sikhi.

What is our mission?

Getting the younger generation involved in Sikhi, giving them a platform to learn and educate themselves in Sikhi.

What are our objectives?

• Promoting Sikhi within the Youth through events and talks (in English).

• Getting the Youth involved in Sikh matters such as the Gurdwara Committee.

• Creating a Youth Sangat where everyone feels welcome.

• Promoting Seva amongst the younger generation by holding events at the Gurdwara – education of how important Seva anywhere (not just in the Gurdwara) is.

Why are we doing this/Why are we needed?

We are seeing too many of our younger brothers and sisters walk away from Guru Ji’s path and we want to promote the true path. The most common excuses that are rife amongst the Youth are: 1) They don’t understand Punjabi therefore don’t know what Guru Ji is telling them and 2) They can’t relate to the older generation when trying to learn about Sikhi.

We are a group made up of the Youth and can connect with our brothers and sisters. We just want them to experience what we have and continue to experience and with Guru Ji’s Kirpa they will.

Reading Sikh Youth Association