Some Western publications have challenged the very – foundation of the Sikh Religion, questioned the authenticity of the Sikh scriptures and the principles laid down by the Gurus To clarify all such misinterpretations SIKH COMMUNITY OF NORTH AMERICA

ANNOUNCES

CONFERENCE ON

SIKH STUDIES

AT LOS ANGELES

ON DECEMBER 10, 1988

Venue: Cal State, Long Beach

Eminent Scholars from all over the world will discuss following topics:

1 .Guru Nanak, The Founder of Sikh Religion

2 .Religious doctrines preached by the Gurus

3 .Arming of the Panth by Guru Hargobind

4 .Traditional account about the founding of Khalsa

5 .Evolution of Sikh symbols

6 .Sikhism and caste system

7 .The Guruship and succession of Guru Granth Sahib

8 .Authenticity of the current version of Guru Granth Sahib

Speakers will be selected on the basis of their academic publications on Sikhism. Those desirous of participating are requested to send their ABSTRACT before October 25, 1988 and complete paper before November 10, 1988.

FOR INFORMATION AND PARTICIPATION CONTACT

HARBANS SINGH

714-857-2249

JASBIR SINGH

714-526-5349

NOTE: Two well researched books, (1) PERSPECTIVES IN SIKH TRADITION — Edited by Gurdev Singh and Q) AUTHENTICITY OF KARTARPURI BIR — By Daljit Singh, have academically controverted all the minister presentations. Every Sikh must read these books.

Article extracted from this publication >> October 7, 1988