The Khalsa Council finally responded and they actually listened to the sangat about these management concerns which feels like a total blur right now. I honestly did not think we would see this kind of resolution but here we are and I just want to sit with this for a …
Introduction to the Petition
Sadh Sangat Ji,
There was an All Sangat Meeting on Sunday March 15th 2009 in the Lungar Hall of the Siri Singhasan e Khalsa in Espanola New Mexico. The purpose of the meeting was to draft and approve a petition to be circulated amongst the Sangat to address concerns of leadership and management in the Sikh Dharma Community.
The petition requests the Khalsa Council to deal with these concerns. The Khalsa Council is the designated “Advisory Board” to the Unto Infinity Board as commanded by the Unto Infinity Board. As such, the petition follows the established procedure in its expression.
The petition reflects the Espanola Sangat’s collective expressed deep concern with the relationship between the Unto Infinity Board and various organizational functions. This petition has evolved from a process that has included input from every source available. The petition has evolved from many All Sangat meetings and subcommittee meetings. The utmost care has been taken to be fair and express the majority opinion of the Sangat.
This process is to defend the Rahit of Guru Gobind Singh and stand for the Mission of Guru Ram Das and Guru Nanak laid out so clearly for us by our Beloved Siri Singh Sahib Ji; not to single out or attack any individual. We sing of standing up for Rahit in our songs and in our stories and in our Ardas. Throughout Sikh history many have given their lives to defend the principle of Rahit. Now is our time to respond as Khalsa with courage and grace.
Petition
Whereas the Unto Infinity Board has broad authority over the following organizations, including but not limited to Sikh Dharma International, 3HO, KRI, KIIT, and that all the members of that Board currently consider living as Khalsa Sikh not appropriate for themselves; We the undersigned do not accept this and make a statement to the Khalsa Council of no confidence in these Unto Infinity Board Members and further request the Khalsa Council to interact with the Unto Infinity Board to address this issue.
I was just sitting here staring at the screen and realized how much the momentum has shifted because everyone keeps talking about it in the langar hall and beyond. It feels like the weight of these concerns is finally being felt by more people than I imagined possible when we first drafted this. Honestly this is just so much to take in but I am grateful that the message is traveling.
Reached 100 supporters
March 25, 2009
6 Comments
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Inder Shepherd
17 years ago
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it is just common sense that leadership should be held accountable. simple as that.
K
Karam Carter
17 years ago
Featured
listen to the people. we are the ones doing the work and maintaining the legacy. stop ignoring us.
S
Satya Lin
17 years ago
Featured
FINALLY. The Sangat deserves transparency. Our leadership needs to reflect the values we teach our kids.
H
Harprit Shepherd
17 years ago
Featured
Too much confusion lately. We need to get back to the basics and honor the teachings properly. It is time for a change.
G
Gurdeep Okonkwo
17 years ago
Featured
been waiting for someone to speak up about this. things have really gone downhill in espanola lately.
J
Jaswinder Tran
17 years ago
Featured
we need to protect the mission and make sure the right people are in charge. thank you for organizing this.
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The Khalsa Council finally responded and they actually listened to the sangat about these management concerns which feels like a total blur right now. I honestly did not think we would see this kind of resolution but here we are and I just want to sit with this for a …
Introduction to the Petition
Sadh Sangat Ji,
There was an All Sangat Meeting on Sunday March 15th 2009 in the Lungar Hall of the Siri Singhasan e Khalsa in Espanola New Mexico. The purpose of the meeting was to draft and approve a petition to be circulated amongst the Sangat to address concerns of leadership and management in the Sikh Dharma Community.
The petition requests the Khalsa Council to deal with these concerns. The Khalsa Council is the designated “Advisory Board” to the Unto Infinity Board as commanded by the Unto Infinity Board. As such, the petition follows the established procedure in its expression.
The petition reflects the Espanola Sangat’s collective expressed deep concern with the relationship between the Unto Infinity Board and various organizational functions. This petition has evolved from a process that has included input from every source available. The petition has evolved from many All Sangat meetings and subcommittee meetings. The utmost care has been taken to be fair and express the majority opinion of the Sangat.
This process is to defend the Rahit of Guru Gobind Singh and stand for the Mission of Guru Ram Das and Guru Nanak laid out so clearly for us by our Beloved Siri Singh Sahib Ji; not to single out or attack any individual. We sing of standing up for Rahit in our songs and in our stories and in our Ardas. Throughout Sikh history many have given their lives to defend the principle of Rahit. Now is our time to respond as Khalsa with courage and grace.
Petition
Whereas the Unto Infinity Board has broad authority over the following organizations, including but not limited to Sikh Dharma International, 3HO, KRI, KIIT, and that all the members of that Board currently consider living as Khalsa Sikh not appropriate for themselves; We the undersigned do not accept this and make a statement to the Khalsa Council of no confidence in these Unto Infinity Board Members and further request the Khalsa Council to interact with the Unto Infinity Board to address this issue.
I was just sitting here staring at the screen and realized how much the momentum has shifted because everyone keeps talking about it in the langar hall and beyond. It feels like the weight of these concerns is finally being felt by more people than I imagined possible when we first drafted this. Honestly this is just so much to take in but I am grateful that the message is traveling.
Reached 100 supporters
March 25, 2009
6 Comments
I
Inder Shepherd
17 years ago
Featured
it is just common sense that leadership should be held accountable. simple as that.
K
Karam Carter
17 years ago
Featured
listen to the people. we are the ones doing the work and maintaining the legacy. stop ignoring us.
S
Satya Lin
17 years ago
Featured
FINALLY. The Sangat deserves transparency. Our leadership needs to reflect the values we teach our kids.
H
Harprit Shepherd
17 years ago
Featured
Too much confusion lately. We need to get back to the basics and honor the teachings properly. It is time for a change.
G
Gurdeep Okonkwo
17 years ago
Featured
been waiting for someone to speak up about this. things have really gone downhill in espanola lately.
J
Jaswinder Tran
17 years ago
Featured
we need to protect the mission and make sure the right people are in charge. thank you for organizing this.
it is just common sense that leadership should be held accountable. simple as that.