shaheediyan Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Looks good. http://www.thesikhway.com/bristolseminar.pdf Bristol-Slavery-Seminar The Sikh Education Council UK (SEC) is a team of professional Sikh volunteers concentrating on esoteric Sikh teachings from the Shri Guru Granth Sahib and Sikh history working for the betterment of humankind. We commemorate key milestones in Sikh history by organising high-profile events to educate and empower people through the Sikh way. Currently, our major project is to celebrate the tri-centenary of the establishment of the Khalsa Republic by Baba Banda Singh Bahadur. We are organising a series of seminars in which we propose to highlight the achievements of Banda Singh, by inviting comparisons to different periods of world history, specifically the Slave Trade. This seminar will focus on the Sikh concepts of Truth, Equality & Justice in the socio-political, legal and economic Khalsa Republic of the early 18th century, showing how these policies and concepts were unprecedented to the ‘modern world’ at that time. This blueprint of Banda Singh will be contrasted to the abolition of slavery in the UK. The following five especially selected speakers will explore this distinction: 1. Dr Robert Beckford, an academic and award winning broadcaster, has written several books in the field of religion, culture and politics. Most recently, he appeared on Channel 4 presenting a part of the History of Christianity Series. 2. Madge Dresser a Reader in History at the University of West England in Bristol, is a published author and contributor to numerous documentaries. A Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, her most recent research is on the impact of slavery. 3. Palbinder Singh of the SEC, is a researcher on the Khalsa Republics and author of ‘Nankonianism.’ He will be speaking on the legacy of Banda Singh. 4. Baroness Caroline Cox of Queensbury is the author of; ‘This Immoral Trade: Slavery in the 21st Century’ and ‘West, Islam & Islamism: Is Ideological Islam Compatible with Liberal Democracy?’ She will be focusing on Humanitarian Aid and Human Rights, in relation to the Sikh concepts of Equality and Justice. 5. Kerry McCarthy is the MP for Bristol East and a member of the All Party Parliamentary Group for UK Sikhs. She will be addressing the seminar about something close to her heart, campaigning for social equality and justice. Dr. Pargat Singh, who will also take individual questions after the seminar, will give an introduction and summary at the seminar. The event will be held on Saturday 27th June, 2009 at Will’s Memorial Building, Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1RJ. It will begin at 11am and last approximately 4 hours. Light refreshments will be provided during a mid-afternoon comfort break. The historic Wills Memorial Building has only limited capacity; to avoid disappointment you are advised to book early. Tickets for the seminar are on sale now at £10 each and can be bought online by clicking through the relevant link at www.TheSikhWay.com. All proceeds from ticket sales will go towards the Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Project. For any further queries please contact the SEC on banda@thesikhway.com 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amardeep Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Lets hope the UK nihangs dont show up to slander Banda Singh Bahadur and ruin the event 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaheediyan Posted May 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 From my experience, they actually respect Baba Ji's shaheedi, irrelevant of other differences. Also, its not the Nihangs here that have a reputation for being fanatics i.e. the whole 'Besti' palaver... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaljug Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 Fateh jio! Anyone here planning to go this event? K. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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