Pluralism-local-list September 2012

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"Holy Kitchens Series: True Business" Film Event, Monday, Sept. 17th

by Pluralism Project Staff

Dear friends in Greater Boston, Please see below for information about an upcoming film event taking place this Monday evening at Harvard University. For more information, please visit the website below. Thank you! Best wishes, The Pluralism Project Staff* * ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Holy Kitchens Series: True Business* A film about the Sikh culture of generosity and sharing through the tradition of their community kitchens. *A South Asia Initiative Film Event* Monday, September 17 AT 5:00 PM CGIS S010, 1730 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 Presented by Vikas Khanna, Michelin Starred Indian chef, restaurateur, food writer, filmmaker, humanitarian and the host of the TV Show MasterChef India Introduction by Harpreet Singh, College Fellow and member of faculty in the Department of South Asian Studies, Harvard University Chair: Ali Asani, Professor of Indo-Muslim and Islamic Religion and Cultures, Chair, Deptartment of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, and Director, Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Islamic Studies Program The Sikh religion is unique in that its temples supply free food through their kitchens, known as Langars, to everyone who comes, regardless of their beliefs. Everyone is welcome and everyone is treated the same. It is as firm a testament to equality and service as can be seen anywhere in the world. Each Sikh devotee contributes to the Langar in offering food, cooking, serving and cleaning. The Langar is their expression of the fundamental obligations of human beings in this world which is to take care of one’s fellow man and recognize that they are all equal in the eyes of God. Dr. Deepak Chopra explains the Sikh concepts of seva, simran and satsang as they apply to the Langar and Vikas Khanna explores places significant to the history of Sikhism. The highlight of the film is the visit to the Langar of Harimandir Sahib, the Golden Temple in Amritsar, India. This is the busiest kitchen in the world. Many devotees will describe their personal experience of the Langar. Featuring: Dr. Deepak Chopra, Mr. and Mrs. Sant Singh Chatwal, Mr. Teji Bindra, Ms. Aroon Shivdasani, Ms. Vishaka Desai, Mr. Mandeep Sobti, and Her Highness Preneet Kaur. * Co-sponsored by The Harvard Foundation and The Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Islamic Studies Program at Harvard University* For more information, please visit http://southasiainitiative.harvard.edu/event/holy-kitchens-series-true-busi… ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- The Pluralism Project at Harvard University 2 Arrow Street, 4th Floor Cambridge, MA 02138 617-496-2481 www.pluralism.org Twittter: @pluralismproj Like The Pluralism Project on Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Pluralism-Project-at-Harvard-University/1…>!

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Pluralism-local-list September 2012