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The Sikh Policy Center is a dynamic and innovative organization dedicated to advancing Sikh advocacy and policy initiatives at the local, national, and international levels. With its commitment to promoting social justice, equality, and human rights for all, the Center serves as a powerful voice for the Sikh community, working tirelessly to promote positive change and foster understanding and dialogue across diverse communities.
Through its cutting-edge research, analysis, and advocacy, the Sikh Policy Center is at the forefront of efforts to address issues affecting the Sikh community, including discrimination, hate crimes, and the promotion of interfaith understanding and cooperation. With its talented team of experts and partners from around the world, the Center is making a real difference in the lives of Sikhs and others, promoting a vision of a more just and inclusive world for all.
Join the Sikh Policy Center today and be a part of this vital mission to advance Sikh advocacy and policy initiatives.
MISSION: Sikh Policy Center, LLC (SikhPC) seeks to engage with political, civic and corporate leaders to advise and counsel on issues relevant to the Sikh community and provide a Sikh perspective on important policy matters. SikhPC's issue advocacy works to promote Sikh philosophy and goals. Sikhs believe in the principal of sarbaht da bhala which means "blessings for everyone" or literally "may everyone prosper". We want to help create public policy where everyone can prosper.
Income inequality and crony capitalism are the side effects of a rigged political system. To counteract this rigged system, we need to organize and become politically active. At SikhPC we work to shape domestic and international policy of the United States to be more inclusive and beneficial to all. SikhPC also works to influence foreign government policy to favor human rights. Join the effort to bring ethics, civility and dignity back to Washington and across the globe by completing the form on the left and joining the email list of SikhPC.
Email registration is free and open to all. Their are approximately 500,000 Sikhs in the United States. Sikhs work in all areas of the U.S. economy and contribute heartily to its GDP. For more information, please contact a SikhPC representative by emailing at info@sikhpc.org.
WHO IS A SIKH ?
WHO IS A SIKH ?
Any human being who faithfully believes in:
(i) One Immortal Power; and
(ii) The teachings of the ten Sikh Gurus, from Guru Nanak to Guru Gobind Singh; and the eternal Guru: The Guru Granth Sahib; and
(iii) The initiation into the Khalsa as bequeathed by Guru Gobind Singh, and does not owe allegiance to any other religion, is a Sikh.
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WHAT IS THE SIKH PHILOSOPHY ?
WHAT IS THE SIKH PHILOSOPHY ?
There is only one God, it is the creator, sustainer and destroyer;
God does not take human form;
The goal of human life is to break the cycle of births and deaths and merge with God. This can be accomplished by following the teachings of the Sikh Gurus: meditation on the Holy Name (WaheGuru) and performance of (Seva) acts of service and charity;
The five cardinal vices are: Kam (lust), Krodh (anger), Lobh (greed), Moh (worldly attachment) and Ahankar (pride). One can overcome these vices by meditation and seva;
Reject all forms of blind rituals such as fasting, religious vegetarianism, pilgrimages, superstitions, and idol worship;
Normal Family life (Grasth) is encouraged, celibacy or renunciation of the world is not necessary to achieve union with God;
The Sikh Holy Book (Guru Granth Sahib) is the perpetual Guru, there is no human Guru;
Reject all distinctions based on: color, caste, creed, race or sex;
Full equality of men and women, rejecting female infanticide, sati (wife burning), permitting widow remarriage and rejects purdah (women wearing veils);
Honest labour and work (Kirat Karna) are the approved way of living life. It is considered honorable to earn through honest work and not by begging or dishonest means;
Sharing with others (Vand Chhakna) is a social responsibility. A Sikh is expected to help others in need;
Community service (Seva) is also an integral part of Sikhism. The free community kitchen (langar) found at every Gurdwara (house of Guru) and open to all people is one expression of this community service.
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