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Sikhism

Sikhism. Hannah, Miranda, Amy & Shannon. Sikhism a short clip. http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/the-beginnings-of-sikhism/4822.html. Origins of Sikhism. Founded by Guru Nanak in the 16 th century in the Punjab district of India. Sikh in Punjabi means ‘disciple’ or ‘ learner’.

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Sikhism

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  1. Sikhism Hannah, Miranda, Amy & Shannon.

  2. Sikhism a short clip. http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/the-beginnings-of-sikhism/4822.html

  3. Origins of Sikhism • Founded by Guru Nanakin the 16th century in the Punjab district of India. • Sikh in Punjabi means ‘disciple’ or ‘learner’. • 20 million Sikhs in the world. • 5th largest religion in the world. • In 2001, recorded 336,000 Sikhs in the UK.

  4. GuruNanak • Born: 1469 in India. • Nanak came from a Hindu family. • Conflicts between Muslims and Hindus at the time. • ‘’There is no Hindu, there is no Muslim, so whose path should I follow? I shall follow the path of God.’’ G.Nanak.

  5. The Gurdwara • The Gurdwara is the Sikh place of worship. • It is known as the ‘Gateway to the Guru’.

  6. The Guru Granth Sahib • The holy book is kept on a raised platform under a canopy in the place of worship and is called the ‘Guru GranthSahib’. • Sikhs take off their shoes in the presence of holy scripture and never turns their back to them as they consider the book a living Guru itself.

  7. Sikh Beliefs • Sikhism stresses the importance of the internal religious state of the individual. • Carrying out good deals rather than rituals • Devotion, remembrance of god at all times, truthful living and equality of mankind. • Don’t believe: lust, anger, greed, worldly attachment, pride, fasting, superstitions and worshipping the dead.

  8. THE 5 K’S The Guru introduced these to identify members of the Khalsa and to show that all members are strongly linked together.

  9. KESH • uncut hair = symbol of holiness and strength

  10. KARA • steel bracelet = symbol of god having no beginning or end.

  11. KANGA • wooden comb = symbol of a clean mind and body.

  12. KACHHA • special underwear = symbol of chastity

  13. KIRPAN • ceremonial sword = symbolises spirituality, the struggle against injustice, defence of good and defence of the weak.

  14. Sikh days of the year. • Vaisakhi day –14th April celebrates the founding of the sikh community • Guru Nanak’s Birthday – 15th April • Guru Gobhind Singh’s Birthday – December 22nd

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