Religion News – Newsletter for November 20, 2010

PM greets nation on Guru Nanak Jayanti

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday greeted the nation on the occasion of the birthday of Guru Nanak, the founder of the Sikh religion.

In his message, Singh said Guru Nanaks life and message of brotherhood and equality of man remain relevant even today. By following his teachings, the world can overcome differences …. Read the original article  : here.

Obama lauds Sikh Americans’ many contributions

WASHINGTON – US President Barack Obama has lauded the “many contributions that Sikh Americans have made” in a message of “best wishes” to Sikhs on the birth anniversary Guru Nanak, the founder of the religion.

It is “an opportunity to recognize the many contributions that Sikh Americans have made to our nation, and to reflect …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Obama lauds Sikh Americans’ many contributions.

Europe’s largest Buddhist centre to be built in Germany

BERLIN – Europe’s largest Buddhist centre has got the go-ahead for a site at a former military complex outside Cologne, it was confirmed Friday.

The complex will house 60-80 monks plus up to 200 guests.
There are already 20 Buddhist monks and nuns living on the site in Waldbroel, 50 km east of Cologne.
The … Read : Europe’s largest Buddhist centre to be built in Germany.

4,000 Sikhs reach Pakistan for Nanak’s birth anniversary

ISLAMABAD – Over 4,000 Sikh pilgrims reached Pakistan by special trains through the Wagah border Friday to attend the 541st birth anniversary celebrations Nov 21 of Guru Nanak, the first guru of Sikhism, at hi birthplace

Tight security arrangements were made at the Wagah border near Lahore as the visiting pilgrims went through the customs … Read : 4,000 Sikhs reach Pakistan for Nanak’s birth anniversary.