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Holy Daze: Guru Nanak Gurpurab (November 28th, 2012) – Sikhism
Guru Nanak was the first Sikh Guru, and is considered the founder of the religion. Sikhs celebrate the anniversary of the births or martyrdoms of the ten Gurus during remembrance days known as Gurpurabs. The festival celebrating Guru Nanak’s birthday falls on the full moon in the month of Kartik. In preparation for the festivities,…
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Holy Daze: Diwali (November 13th, 2012) – Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism
Diwali, popularly known as the “Festival of Lights” is an important festival in Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism. All three traditions share this sacred day, however, the significance and meaning of the day differs. I think many of you will also note some striking similarities around the spiritual metaphors between this revered Eastern holiday with one…
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Sikhs: The Way of the Disciples
This past Sunday, another mass shooting spree occurred in the States. The target this time was a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Speculation that this attack may have been a case of mistaken identity began to run rampant in the news. Reporters, bloggers and the like suggested that the gunman may have believed that…