List of upcoming events
Sunday, October 23, 2011 -
6th Anniversary of Gurdwara Sahib and 26th anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh Foundation 11.AM-1.30 PM.
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Wednesday, October 26, 2011 –
Bandi Chhor Diwas (Diwali) 7-9 PM
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Thursday, November 10, 2011 - Gurpurab of Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Guru Nanak Dev ji's Parkash Diwas 11 AM - 1 PM and 7 PM - 9 PM
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Friday, November 11, 2011 - Sunday, November 13, 2011 -Special Kirtan Diwans and Programs celebrating Guru Nanak's Gurpurab
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011 -
Interfaith Concert featuring Sikh Kirtani Jatha of Guru Gobind Singh Foundation led by Famouns Rahi Jatha of Bhai Satvinder Singh and Bhai Harvinder Singh 7-9PM at Washington National Cathedral, Washington DC. http://www.ifcmw.org/node/274
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Saturday,
October 8, 2011 –
Yoga and Meditation Session with Sat Bir Singh Khalsa, Professor of Medicine at Harvard University - 2- 5 PM. BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND – DR. SAT BIR KHALSA RETURNS TO EDUCATE AND SHARE THE SCIENCE AND HEALTH BENEFITS OF YOGA. HE IS A YOGA RESEARCHER WHO HAS RECEIVED NIH FUNDING AND ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MEDICINE AT HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL. KARTAR SINGH, A SEASONED YOGA TEACHER, WITH OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE ACCOMPANIES
LOCATION: GGSF - 13814 Travillah Road, Rockville MD.
Registration Fee - $10
For more information contact or to register:
Anu Kaur: 703-855-4351 or or Anu@ANuHealthyYou.com
Harminder Jassal:
703-304-6360
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Sikh Educational Conference in Washington focuses on Sikh Scriptures – Guru Granth Sahib
 Washington, August 4, 2008: Guests from all over East Coast participated in Sikh Educational Conference titled Guru Granth Sahib
Sikh Children convey Sikh ideals to American audience
 Washington - Audience of about 400 from all walks of life and faiths applauded the perfectly choreographed performance of Sikh children who staged two musical plays recently at Wootton high School in Rockville, Md.
 Washington - September 11, 2008: While contemplating how to get Non- Sikh Americans engaged in learning about Sikh Scriptures, Guru Granth Sahib, Guru Gobind Singh Foundation (GGSF) thought of staging an American play with ideas and quotations from the Sikh scriptures.
Ishmeet Singh, Star Voice of India, remembered
 “Ishmeet’s soul was a gift from God and we are thankful for these sweet 19 years of his company with us. He was such a pure soul. We are priviledged and humbled that God considered us worthy to have him part of our family.
Vaisakhi Fervor in Washington Gurdwara
 Washington: Over 1000 people participated in the celebration of Vaisakhi on Sunday and Monday on the Vaisakhi weekend at Guru Gobind Singh Foundation, based in the Washington area.
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VISION
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"Every human living its full potential being one with God and Nature"
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Mission
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"We strive to be one with God and Nature by understanding Guru Nanak's message in Gurbani and living the Sikh way of life."
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Who are we?
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We, the Guru Gobind Singh Foundation, is drawn together by the shared vision of a future that is more just, humane, sustainable, accepting and affirming for all.
We achieve our mission through following steps:
1) GGSF speaks for the rights and freedoms of Sikhs around the world
2) GGSF works to increase the participation of the Sikh community in the religious social, cultural, educational, economic and political fabric of the American society.
3) The Foundation works for creating more awareness and understanding about Sikh faith and its traditions among Americans and around the world.
4) GGSF works for society which promotes mutual respect, justice and human rights for all.
5) GGSF organizes service for the most disadvantaged section of the society.
6) GGSF also advocates policies benefiting all humanity from the perspectives of the Sikh heritage.
7) GGSF promotes and works for dialogue, respect and understanding among all religions.
8) GGSF promotes the learning of Gurbani and its meaning among Sikh people and particularly among Sikh youth.
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