Person Open DS/UK/17661 Khalsa; Harbhajan Singh (26 August 1929-6 October 2004); American Sikh spiritual leader and cult leader Khalsa Harbhajan Singh 26 August 1929-6 October 2004 American Sikh spiritual leader and cult leader Male (cisgender) Harbhajan Singh Puri | Yogi Bhajan | Siri Singh Sahib Gujranwala, Pakistan (born)

Española, New Mexico, United States (died)

Indian American Religion | Guru, Spiritual Leader Cult Leader Asian No known disability Sikh Son of Dr. Kartar Singh Puri (served the British Raj, medical doctor) and Harkrishan Kaur Heterosexual Harbhajan Singh Khalsa was an Indian-born American entrepreneur, yoga guru and spiritual teacher. He introduced his version of Kundalini Yoga to the United States. He was the spiritual director of the 3HO (Healthy, Happy, Holy Organization) Foundation (and business ventures), with over 300 centers in 35 countries. In 1969, Harbhajan Singh established the 3HO (Healthy, Happy, Holy Organization) Foundation in Los Angeles to further his missionary work. His brand of Sikhism appealed to the hippies who formed the bulk of his early converts. They liked to experience elevated states of awareness and they also deeply wanted to feel they were contributing to a world of peace and social justice. He offered them all these things with vigorous yoga, an embracing holistic vision, and an optimistic spirit of sublime destiny. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harbhajan_Singh_Khalsa (2022) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes Sexual abuse allegations: Harbhajan Singh has been accused posthumously of operating a cult and sexually abusing by hundreds of his female followers. An investigation called the Olive Branch Report found the allegations most likely true. RAHhbaulcombe 6/13/2014 RAHAKirkbride 11/29/2022 d6e8300c-dda7-41e3-b5a5-b41713c6cc2d