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The [[Langar]] or '''free kitchen''' was started by the first Sikh Guru, [[Guru Nanak Dev]] Ji. It is designed to uphold the principle of '''equality between all people''' of the world regardless of '''religion, caste, colour, creed, age, gender or social status'''. In addition to the ideals of equality, the tradition of Langar expresses the ethics of '''sharing, community, inclusiveness and oneness''' of all humankind. "..the Light of God is in all hearts." (sggs 282) <big>'''[[Langar| Read more .....]]'''</big>
The [[Langar]] or '''free kitchen''' was started by the first Sikh Guru, [[Guru Nanak Dev]] Ji. It is designed to uphold the principle of '''equality between all people''' of the world regardless of '''religion, caste, colour, creed, age, gender or social status'''. In addition to the ideals of equality, the tradition of Langar expresses the ethics of '''sharing, community, inclusiveness and oneness''' of all humankind. "..the Light of God is in all hearts." (sggs 282).
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[[Image:GuruTeghBahadurJi FreedomOfReligion2.jpg|155px|left|Guru Tegh Bahadar with the Kashmiri Pandits]]


'''On November 24, the [[Sikh]] remembered the [[Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadar]]''', their ninth Guru. An extremely important event in [[Sikh]] history that had a profound impact on the future direction of [[Sikhism]], the religion of the [[Sikh]]s. [[Guru Tegh Bahadar]] undertook the '''supreme sacrifice for the protection of the most fundamental of human rights''' - the right of a person to freely practice his or her religion without interference or hindrance. In the modern day we tend to take this freedom for granted – but in 1675, millions of people were denied this basic right. '''[[Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadar| Read more .....]]'''
For the first time in history, Guruji designed an institution in which all people would sit on the floor together, as equals, to eat the same simple food. It is here that all people high or low, rich or poor, male or female, all sit in the same pangat (literally "row" or "line") to share and enjoy the food together. <big>'''[[Langar| Read more .....]]'''</big>
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Last month the [[Sikh]]s '''celebrate the birth of [[Guru Nanak Dev]]''', the founder of their religion, [[Sikhism]]. The '''contribution of the Guru''' to our understanding of '''life and its meaning is immense'''. Why not learn more about [[Guru]] ji contributions to [[Sikh]]i and how this has benefited humanity. [[Guru Nanak]] was born on April 15, 1469 but this year, the [[Sikh]]s chose November 15 to celebrate this momentous day. '''[[Guru Nanak| Read more .....]]'''
 
[[Sakhis of Guru Nanak]] - read the '''Teachings of Guru Nanak'''  for children and adults who wish they were still children!

Revision as of 04:36, 3 June 2006

Langar service in progress at Spain Forum 2004

The Langar or free kitchen was started by the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It is designed to uphold the principle of equality between all people of the world regardless of religion, caste, colour, creed, age, gender or social status. In addition to the ideals of equality, the tradition of Langar expresses the ethics of sharing, community, inclusiveness and oneness of all humankind. "..the Light of God is in all hearts." (sggs 282).

For the first time in history, Guruji designed an institution in which all people would sit on the floor together, as equals, to eat the same simple food. It is here that all people high or low, rich or poor, male or female, all sit in the same pangat (literally "row" or "line") to share and enjoy the food together. Read more .....

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