SGGS Conference 2016

Fifth Annual Conference on Sri Guru Granth Sahib

Conference Theme

“ Applying the timeless, universal message of SGGS – across centuries, cultures, religions and continents – in today’s world”

When: Saturday September 10, 2016 – 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Library, Sikh Gurdwara San Jose
3636 Murillo Ave San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 274-9373

[Fourth Annual SGGS Conference 2015]
[Third Annual SGGS Conference 2014]
[Second Annual SGGS Conference 2013]
[First Annual SGGS Conference 2012]

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Conference Program

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8:00 – 8:30 a.m.		Breakfast and Registration
Session 1		Chairperson: Sn. Reshma Kaur
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.		Ardaas and Kirtan by youths Jathaa 1: Hari Singh, Jasleen Panesar, Sophia Singh, Gurleen Kaur and Mahima Kaur. Trainer: Bhai Nirmal Singh Jathaa 2: Aneet Kaur, Keerat Kaur, Gurdip Kaur, Bhavandeep Kaur, Tanvir Kaur. Trainer : Sn. Leena Kaur
9:30 – 10:00 a.m.		Speeches by youth – Context of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Joymaneet Kaur, Ekam Singh Brar and Sukhveer Singh Karlkut.
10:00 – 11:10 a.m.		Panel Discussion -The role of women in building a future for the Sikhs Panel leader – S. Supreet Singh Manchanda
11:10 – 11:30 a.m.		Break and refreshments
Session 2		Chairperson: S. Jagjot Singh
11:30 a.m – 12:10 p.m.		*Kaljug Mein Kirtan Pardhana: How Participating in Kirtan Helps in Applying the Message of SGGS* Dr. Inderjit Kaur
12:10 – 12:50 p.m.		*Sukhmani Sahib: The Jewel of Peace* Sn. Ek Ong Kaar Kaur Khalsa
12:50 – 1:30 p.m.		Lunch (langar)
Session 3		Chairperson: Dr. Gurinder Pal Singh
1:30 – 2:00 p.m.		Speeches by youth – Is it OK to Eat Meat According to Gurbani? Ardas Kaur (Yes) and Kiran Kaur Brar (No)
2:00 – 2:40 p.m.		*So Help Me O’ God, Yahweh, Allah, Vaheguru, Et Al……* Dr. I.J. Singh
2:40 – 3:20 p.m.		Applying The Message Of Sikhi – To Ourselves Ravinder Singh Taneja
3:20 – 3:40 p.m.		Break and refreshments
Session 4		Chairperson: Dr. Amarpal Singh
3:40 – 4:20 p.m.		The Mystique of Ik (One) and its Profound Applicability Sn. Jessi Kaur
4:20 – 5:00 p.m.		*Naam Simran – Concept and Practice* Dr. Inder Mohan Singh
5:00 – 5:40 p.m.		*Implementaion of Eternal Message of Guru Granth Sahib in Context of Solving Universal Human Problems of Modern Age.* Dr. Jaspal Kaur Kaang
5:40 p.m.		*Conference close*