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The Sikh Culture

The Sikh Culture. Sikhism was founded in Punjab, India about 540 years ago by Guru Nanak, the first Guru of the Sikhs. The word “Sikh” means the student and the word “Guru” means the teacher or enlightener.

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The Sikh Culture

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  1. The Sikh Culture

  2. Sikhism was founded in Punjab, India about 540 years ago by Guru Nanak, the first Guru of the Sikhs. The word “Sikh” means the student and the word “Guru” means the teacher or enlightener. Sikhs worship ONE almighty God, who created and maintains this universe and its diverse beings. Basic Sikh Facts

  3. Sikhism is the 5th Largest Religion in the World • Christianity – 2 billion • Islam – 1.3 billion • Hinduism – 900 million • Buddhism – 360 million • Sikhism – 22 million • Judaism – 14 million Sikhism respect the rights of all people to follow their religion Source: www.adherents .com

  4. Dos Earn living by honest means Equality of all Humanity Freedom, Liberty and Justice for all Compassion and Sharing DONTs Smoking Drugs Alcohol Sikhism developed a High Moral Code of Conduct Spiritual Guru, Sri Guru Granth Sahib (The Sikh scripture)

  5. Defend Rights (Key Aspects of Sikhism) Sikh Gurus gave their lives to defend the rights of the people Saint-Soldier Defender of Rights and Fighter of Oppression Use weapons only when all peaceful means fail Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru taught Sikhs to stand up for their rights and the rights of the weak and if necessary use weapons against opperaion Guru Teg Bahadur, the ninth Guru sacrificed his life to defend the rights of other people to follow their religion

  6. Service (Key Aspects of Sikhism) Community Kitchen 24/7/365 - Free Signifies sharing and universal brotherhood Compassion BhagatPuran Singh started a free hospitals for the poor (Father Teresa)

  7. Equality (Key Aspects of Sikhism) Equality of Women “Women are equal” – Guru Nanak (16th Century) Gurdwara( Sikh Temple) Four Doors – always open to all religions Mai Bhago • All people irrespective of their race, religion, caste or national origin are equal under Sikhism. Guru Nanak rejected the caste system • “Singh” and “Kaur”

  8. Balanced Life (Key Aspects of Sikhism) Meditation Remembrance of God Martial Arts (Gatka) Sword Fighting

  9. All Sikhs should wear 5 Articles of Faith Sikh’s are given a Unique Identity symbolizing discipline and spirituality Uncut Hair (Kesh) SPIRITUALITY Iron Bracelet (Kara) GOOD DEEDS Sword (Kirpan) PROTECTION Comb (Kanga) CLEANLINESS Long Underpants (Kachera) SELF DISCIPLINE

  10. 99% of people wearing turbans in America are Sikhs • Sikhs wear Turbans • Sikhism is a very “visible religion

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