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Sikhism

Sikhism. Jenna Miller & Lindsay Sterner Period 3. The Essence of Sikh Teachings. “Realization of Truth is higher than all else. Higher still is truthful living.”. Guru Nanak. First of ten Gurus of Sikhism Sikhs believe all Gurus after him had his religious authority and divinity

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Sikhism

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  1. Sikhism Jenna Miller & Lindsay Sterner Period 3

  2. The Essence of Sikh Teachings “Realization of Truth is higher than all else. Higher still is truthful living.”

  3. Guru Nanak • First of ten Gurus of Sikhism • Sikhs believe all Gurus after him had his religious authority and divinity • Born April 15, 1469 near Lahore, Pakistan • Died September 22, 1539 in Pakistan

  4. Gurus of Sikhism • Guru Angad Dev (1504-1552) • Guru Amar Das (1479-1574) • Guru Ram Das (1534-1581) • Guru Arjan Dev (1563-1606) • Guru Hargobind (1595-1644)

  5. Gurus cont. • Guru Har Rai (1630-1661) • Guru Harkrishan (1656-1664) • Guru Tegh Bahadur (1621-1675) • Guru Gobind Singh (1666-1708)

  6. Beliefs • Equality of all humans • Monotheistic • Before creation, only God existed

  7. Beliefscont. • Rejection of worshipping idols • Against Hindu caste system • Some believe the religion is related to Hinduism • Others strongly believe it is a “direct revelation from God”

  8. Holy Texts • SHRI GURI GRANTH • Includes writings of Gurus #5-9 • DASAM GRANTH • Includes writings of Guru #10

  9. Fast Facts • “Sikh” means learner or disciple • Founder was Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji • Location: Punjab region of India • Place of worship: temple

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