1. Ricky Bhandal @ranjitbhandal

2. Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh

3. What is Sikhism? 5 th largest world religion Approximately 30 million followers Founded during the 15th century in the Punjab region of India by Guru Nanak Continued to progress through the 10 successive Sikh Gurus The 11 th and present Guru is Guru Granth Sahib collection of the Sikh Guru's writings that was compiled by the 5th Sikh Guru

4. The Message of Sikhi One Creator

5. The Message of Sikhi One Human Race

6. The Message of Sikhi Connect to the One through our Tenth Gate

7. The 10 Gurus The First Guru

8. The 10 Gurus The FIFTH Guru

10. ਨਾ ਕੋ ਬੈਰੀ ਨਹੀ ਬਿਗਾਨਾ ਸਗਲ ਸੰਗਿ ਹਮ ਕਉ ਬਨਿ ਆਈ No one is my enemy, nor is anyone a stranger to me, I am a friend of all. Ang 1299 Guru Arjan Dev Ji Raag Kaanraa

11. The 10 Gurus the sixth Guru

12. The 10 Gurus The Ninth Guru

13. Freedom of Religion CONVERSION

14. ਸਰਬ ਧਰਮ ਮਹਿ ਸ੍ਰੇਸਟ ਧਰਮੁ ਹਰਿ ਕੋ ਨਾਮੁ ਜਪਿ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਕਰਮੁ Of all religions, the best religion is to chant the Name of the Lord and do good deeds Ang 266 Guru Arjan Dev Ji Raag Gauree

15. Langar Free community kitchen Core principle of Gurdwara Equality and humility

16. Women in Sikhi The One and the soul have NO GENDER

17. TAKE HOME MESSAGE Dharam (justice and righteousness)

18. That’s great but whats the problem?

19. Identity

20. Religion vs Culture

21. So it begins………..

22. Findings Identity Talking Therapies Overrepresented Stigma Shame Sexual / Domestic abuse Tension of Religion vs Culture Barriers Caste

23. Harsh Reality in Punjab 73.5% of youths in Punjab are addicts 65% of all families in Punjab have at least 1 addict or family member die in the past year 30% of ALL inmates in jail are for illicit drugs 60% of all drugs seized in India are from the Punjab state

25. Why Users are rural Intensity of the addiction Conceptions of Punjabi masculinity Decline in rural economy Influx of migrants Unemployed rich Prescription drugs Rehab costs 6,000 rupees a month

26. Rehabs / De - Addiction £60 per month 98 centre across Punjab, 17 registered UN report that majority of private centres are inadequate What is AA and NA?

27. Uncomfortable truths 1971 war with Pakistan 1984 culmination

28. Job prospects? New Class

30. 1. Satsangat (Environment) 2. Simran (Remember/Meditation) 3. Sewa (To Serve) 4. Surti (Awareness) 5. Sikhna (Learn)

31. Ultimate Goals 6 week rolling programme Serve humanity We are all one Reduction to Abstinence journey We will make mistakes Education Not just for Sikhs Bridge

33. Ricky Bhandal @ranjitbhandal 07723018576 Ranjit_Bhandal@Hotmail.co m