Series
Compassion in Sikh Dharmic Tradition: A Way of Life, Not Just a Virtue
Oct 14, 2025
11:00 - 12:00 PM PST
Presenter: Devinder Pal Singh, Teacher-Researcher, Ontario, Canada
Dr. Devinder Pal Singh is a teacher-researcher with over 35 years of experience in education and advocacy on scientific, environmental and religious issues. He, a Founder-Director of the Center for Understanding Sikhism in Ontario, Canada, specializes in writing on scientific and theological topics. He has authored 24 books and published over 1000 articles in the fields of Science, Environment and Sikhism. He is the Editorial Advisory Board Member for prominent journals like The Sikh Review, Kolkata, India, and Studies in Sikhism and Comparative Religion, New Delhi, India.
With over two dozen invited talks and more than 100 TV and YouTube presentations to his credit, he is a prominent voice on social, technological, and environmental issues within the Punjabi and Sikh communities. His advocacy work is grounded in a sound scientific background, given his PhD and decades of experience teaching physics at the college and university levels. He has published over 100 research papers and presented them at 60 national and international conferences on Physics and allied topics.
Dr. Singh has published 30 articles on various aspects of AI, depicting its impact on the Sikh community and culture. He has raised concerns about AI at three Global Punjabi Conferences, two invited talks, 5 Science fiction stories and one TV interview. His articles on AI have also been included in books published by other authors.
Books on Sikhism
Science-Religion Dialogue: A Sikh Perspective (2025)
Science and Sikhism – Conflict or Coherence (2018)
Dharam atay Vigian (in Punjabi) (2001, 2011, 2019)
A Path to Truthful Living (2025-in Press)
Science-Religion Dialogue: A Sikh Perspective (2025)
Science and Sikhism – Conflict or Coherence (2018)
Dharam atay Vigian (in Punjabi) (2001, 2011, 2019)
A Path to Truthful Living (2025-in Press)
Exploring Sikhism - Faith, Values and Heritage (2025 - in Press)
Compassion in Sikh Dharmic Tradition: A Way of Life, Not Just a Virtue
Karuna (Compassion) is a foundational principle in Sikh teachings, transcending beyond a mere virtue to become a fundamental way of life. Sikh dharmic tradition, founded by Guru Nanak in the 15th century, emphasizes selfless service, equality, and justice, with compassion being a driving force behind all these ideals. The teachings of the Sikh Gurus consistently reinforce the necessity of kindness, humility, and service to humanity. This presentation explores the profound role of compassion in Sikh philosophy, its integration into daily life through practices like Langar and Seva, and the Gurus' exemplary leadership in fostering compassion. The principles of Sikh compassion extend beyond religious boundaries, encouraging universal humanitarianism. In an age marked by materialism and division, the Sikh approach to compassion offers a timeless and practical guide for fostering global harmony and social responsibility.
