SGGS Conference 2018
Seventh Annual Conference on Sri Guru Granth Sahib (2018)
“ Applying the timeless, universal message of SGGS – across centuries, cultures, religions and continents – in today’s world”
Sponsored by Chardi Kalaa Foundation, Sikh Gurdwara San Jose and SikhNet
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When: Sunday August 19, 2018 – 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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[Sixth Annual SGGS Conference 2017] [Fifth Annual SGGS Conference 2016] [Fourth Annual SGGS Conference 2015] [Third Annual SGGS Conference 2014] [Second Annual SGGS Conference 2013] [First Annual SGGS Conference 2012] |
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| Attendees will receive a free copy of the latest book by I. J. Singh ‘Sikhi : The Journey & the Destination’, as well as a copy of the special conference issue of Nishaan magazine that includes all the papers from last year’s SGGS conference. | |
For those of you who don’t live in the San Jose, Califorina Area, This year you can also tune in and watch the conference LIVE on SikhNet Facebook.
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Conference Program
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| 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast (Langar hall) and registration |
| Session 1 | Chairperson: Dr. Gurinder Pal Singh |
| 9:00 – 9:05 a.m. | Ardaas by Sn. Jessi Kaur |
| 9:05 – 9:45 | Kirtan by youth |
| 9:45 – 11:15 | Panel – Global crisis in Leadership and lessons from the lives of the Gurus Panel leader – Sn. Jessi Kaur; Panelists – Dr. I.J. Singh, Sn. Sangeeta Luthra, Sn.Reshma Kaur, Sn.Guneet Kaur, S. Jujhaar Singh |
| 11:15 – 11:35 a.m. | Break and refreshments |
| Session 2 | Chairperson: S. Pashaura Singh Dhillon |
| 11:35 – 11:55 a.m. | UCSC presentation |
| 11:55 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. | Overcoming Haumai Dr. Inder Mohan Singh |
| 12:30 – 1:05 p.m. | I See God Inside of Everyone S. Gurumustuk Singh |
| 1:05 – 1:55 p.m. | Lunch (langar hall) |
| Session 3 | Chairperson: S. Jagjot Singh |
| 1:55 – 2:30 p.m. | Disciple, student, scholar: the relationship of a Sikh with her Guru, Shri Guru Granth Sahib Dr. Sangeeta Luthra |
| 2:30- – 3:00 p..m. | Speeches by youth (1-3) |
| 3:00 – 3:35 p.m. | Bisam bisam bisam hee bhaee hai: The Wonders of Wonder Dr. Inderjit Kaur |
| 3:35 – 3:55 p.m. | Break and refreshments |
| Session 4 | Chairperson: S.Sarabjit Singh Sandhu |
| 3:55 – 4:30 p.m. | Maintaining the Legacy of the Sikh Way of Life S Sat Santokh Singh Khalsa |
| 4:30 – 4:50 p.m. | Speeches by youth (4-5) |
| 4:50 – 5:25 p.m. | The Purpose of Life Dr.I. J. Singh |
| 5:25 – 6:00 p.m. | Dating? Some Guidelines from Gurbani for finding a life partner Dr. Gurinder Pal Singh |
| 6:00 p.m. | Closing remarks |
| 6:10 p.m. | Sit-down dinner in South Hall (sponsored by Chardi Kalaa Foundation) |