Two Gurdwaras and a Hindu Temple


The Two Gurdwaras


On occasion I go to the Gurdwara, or Sikh Temple.  There I have langar, or free kitchen (ie free food spiritually blessed). The Gurdwara I refer to here is the Siri Guru Singh Sabha in Slough. It is there also that I may go upstairs to pay respects to the Guru Granth Sahib which is the Sikh Holy Scripture. This  Book is also regarded as the Living Guru of Sikhism. However, the Sikhs had a line of Ten Human Gurus culminating in Guru Gobind Singh instituting the Guru Granth Sahib as the Living Master. When  I am upstairs in the Gurdwara I naturally enough give a small donation, and meditate upon It. Quite often, depending on one's sensitivity to energies of higher conciousness can be experienced. Simran, or repetition of holy phrases also acts as a means of concentration. Though the Granth Sahib is not a Living Human Master it does infact radiate Power as it has been charged by a superconciousness. It can be experienced by anyone instantly or via concentration on it. It more than just a "lifeless" book!



http://singhsabhaslough.org/

The other Gurdwara which is closer to where I live in Chalvey is known as the Ramarghia Gurdwara which is much bigger than the one above. I go there on Sundays for langar, but do not visit the Guru upstairs as there is alot of festive activity, and hence, noise. This is not good for meditation..However, this dies down later ofcourse.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ramgharia-Sikh-Gurdwara/131123543610376 





The Hindu Temple


Unlike the two Sikh Gurdwaras, the Hindu Temple, or Slough Mandir  is far closer to where I live. I have been to some of their events, and had free kitchen, or langar. Sometimes, they have Reiki healing, or meditation/yoga classes. On occasions a guru may visit, and give discourse.

Apparently, it is claimed that several decades ago the Slough Mandir was the first purpose built Hindu Temple to be constructed in Britain.


PS I failed to mention the Maneyo Gurdwara which is on the trading estate. It is absolutely massive...



https://www.facebook.com/groups/sloughhindutemple/



The following are links from Wikipedia


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinduism



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinduism






                                                     


                                                   Guru Nanak the founder of Sikhism

                         



The statue of Guru Gobind Singh on horseback in Slough next to the Ramgharia Gurdwara.





                                            Part of the Ramarghia temple complex









  It is the tradition in Sikhism that one should enter the Gurdwara with a covering or ideally a proper turban. In this case though a bandana is used and is acceptable






                              

                     The bandana seen in the last pic above lying on a metal public bench. The tied back knot                        can be clearly seen.











                          Part of a Slough Park very close to the Ramarghia Gurdwara. Quite often I like to sit                              there on Sundays usually and quietly ruminate!!














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