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Sikhism

Sikhism. What are the doctrines of Sikhs?. Brief Overview. Guru : Teacher Sikh : Learner Began about 500 years ago in Punjab (India) About 30 million Sikhs Started by Guru Nanak Shaped by his 9 successors Preached tolerance of other faiths Co-existence of Muslims & Hindus.

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Sikhism

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  1. Sikhism What are the doctrines of Sikhs?

  2. Brief Overview • Guru: Teacher • Sikh: Learner • Began about 500 years ago in Punjab (India) • About 30 million Sikhs • Started by Guru Nanak • Shaped by his 9 successors • Preached tolerance of other faiths • Co-existence of Muslims & Hindus

  3. Brief Overview All are Equal • Equal in the eyes of God (regardless of sex, race, or religion) and can realise the divine within them through devotion to God, truthful living and service to humanity. • * No fasting, superstitions, ritualism, caste system, alcohol/drugs

  4. Brief Overview “Ek OnKar“ (“One supreme reality”) • One true God, Creator of the Universe. • Sikhs do not worship idols. Simran • Should remember God in everything they do • Living an honest life and caring for others • Sharing, charity, working for good of society

  5. Religious Authority • The 10th Guru did not appoint a successor • He transferred authority to two institutions: 1) Guru Granth Sahib • A collection of hymns/writings by Guru Nanak and other Gurus AND Sikh, Hindu, Muslim saints • Added to the Adi Granth • Serves as the perpetual Guru of the Sikhs

  6. Brief Overview 2) Guru Khalsa Panth (The Sikh community ) • All who are baptized are connected through the Khalsa. *** Decisions & resolutions also made through the Akal Takth (the timeless throne)

  7. Brief Overview Five symbolic articles of faith (Panj Kakkar)

  8. Brief Overview Five symbolic articles of faith (PanjKakkar) 1) Kesh: Uncut hair (SPIRITUALITY) • Reminder to not disturb nature • Symbol of their faith (turbans) 2) Kangha: Wooden comb (CLEANLINESS) • Represents commitment to society • Reminder to shed impurities of thought

  9. 3) Kaccha: White shorts (SELF-DISCIPLINE) • Reminder of need for self-restraint over passions and desires 4) Kara: Steel bracelet (GOOD DEEDS) • Represents strength and eternity • Shape is a reminder that God is infinite 5) Kirpan: sword (PROTECTION) • Reminder to defend what is right • Always fight for righteousness

  10. RPE - Sikhism: Can equality truly be achieved in religion, if so how and give examples.

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