Gathering Around the Light

 

“Gathering Around the Light”

A Celebration at Gobind Sadan, USA – “God’s House without Walls”

 “Everyone is part of my community, I see no one as an “other.” Guru Nanak Dev ji

Saturday, November 13

Gobind Sadan, USA

134 Graves Rd

Central Square, NY 13036

4-8 p.m. followed by a community meal

With the blessings of Baba Virsa Singh ji, Gobind Sadan’s beloved founder and preceptor

 4 p.m.  The meditation center will be open

4:30- 6:00 Program “Building a World without Walls: Bringing Peace within Ourselves and the World”

Break – Tea with Snacks

6:45 – Sacred Music and Meditation

8 p.m. Langar – Community Meal

 

November marks the 20th anniversary of the post 9-11 arson attack on Gobind Sadan, USA. It was the first “hate-inspired” attack on a place of worship following Sept 11. Unfortunately, such misguided attacks and those on people considered “others,” continue today. But based on the teachings of the Sikh Gurus, we responded with a powerful prayer and statement of forgiveness from Baba Virsa Singh ji.

We witnessed 2 great miracles as the Light triumphed over the darkness:

In the midst of the blaze, the Holy Scripture, Guru Granth Sahib, did not burn.

And the power of forgiveness overcame the hatred; healed and transformed the lives of those involved, and rebuilt a community of love.

So as Sikhs are called on to “Recognize everyone as one human race,” we gather to celebrate the Light that brings us all together.

At a time when our country and the world is deeply divided, let us gather and celebrate our shared values and commitment to making a better world for future generations.

Thank you for helping us build a house and a world without walls

For more information  – ralph@gobindsadan.org

Arson1PAGEcollage