Introduction to Sikhism Based on: Religions of our Neighbors by Sid Bently Photo credit: Retired Justice Choor Singh of the Supreme Court of Singapore.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Learning objectives To be able to understand the basic history of Sikhism To know what the five Ks are at the end of the lesson To understand what a Gurdwara.

Advertisements

Formation of Sikhism ► Guru Nanak  First Guru of Sikhism  Followed a mystical realization and drew his own disciples for Sikhism in 1499.

Copyright 2003, Sikh Communications Council 1 Why I Wear a Turban! 6 th grade Middle School.

Recap from last lesson 1. What does the word Sikh mean? Disciple 2.What name is given to their Holy Book? Guru Granth Sahib 3.Who was the Guru who wrote.

Sikhism – The 5 K’s Learning Objective:

LI: To understand symbolism in Sikh worship. All religions have symbols. Can you recognise some of these symbols? What do you think they represent?

Copyright , Sikh Communications Council 1 The Sikh Culture.

Sikhism Presented by Dr Savi. All religions have symbols. Can you recognise some of these symbols? What do you think they represent?

Sikhism Synchronization of Hinduism and Islam. Basic Information Founded by Guru Nanak 15c  Gu, darkness; ru, enlightenment; sikh, learner  Guru: successors.

Team Poly Kevin Lam Elena Gomez Kwang Hee Su Richard M. Chen Justin R. Lamando Tri Duong Alex Valentin.

Hannah, Emma, Georgia, Rachel.. ORIGINS OF THE SIKH RELIGION. Sikhism originates from the Punjab area of South Asia (India and Pakistan in the present.

Sikhism. Sikhism Basics Founder: Guru Nanak Year: around 1500 CE Origin Region: India (present day Pakistan) God(s): one formless god Sacred Writing(s):

Deep Thought A history of world religions in 90 seconds?!? Get 9 different colors out of the box.

A 500 year old, monotheistic religion of Northwest India, followed by some 26 million World’s 5 th largest religion “There is no Muslim, there is no Hindu;

History/origins of the religion Sikhism was founded in India in an area called the Punjab by the first guru:

Sikhism. Beliefs There is one God. God is called Guru. Guru also means teacher. God revealed his will to ten gurus. The Guru Granth Sahib contains his.

Agenda  What is Sikhism?  Who are the Sikhs?  Where do Sikhs Live?  Basic Beliefs  Articles of Faith  References.

Sikhism. Sikh History The name of the religion means learner Its founder was Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji At Sultanpur, he received a vision to preach the way.

Guru Nanak Northern India, 1469 Vision of God Transcends religion Pluralism of Eastern and Western ideas.

Sikhism Religion of the Gurus. Terms Panth-general assembly of the Sikhs Adi Granth- Sikh bible Gudwaras- buildings for worship –Include hostel for transients,

What are the doctrines of Sikhs?

Most Sikhs live in Punjab- northern India Sikhism is based primarily on Hinduism but it also agrees with certain basic aspects of Islam Even though Hinduism.

MUGHAL INDIA. BABUR & AKBAR Babur: Founder of Mughal Empire Akbar (B. grandson) – tried to create a tolerant Islamic empire – Marriage to other ethnicities.

Other religions in India Islam Sikhism Buddhism Jainism World Religions.

Sikhism: An Introduction Photo copyright

What is Sikhism? A 500 year old, monotheistic religion of Northwest India, followed by some 20 million Seeks to make religion a uniting rather than dividing.

What does it mean to be a Sikh?

History and Issues.  Punjab, near Lahore  “I am neither Hindu nor Muslim” but a worshipper of Nirakara, the Formless There is One God, the Supreme.

RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS IN INDIA Buddhism, Jainism, & Sikhism.

Sikhism Founded in the Punjab, India in the 15 th Century – about 500 years ago. 30 Million Sikhs Sikh means: disciple/follower.

Hannah, Miranda, Amy & Shannon.. sikhism/4822.html.

-Guru Nanak. -Every morning/evening he sat down and would sing songs and meditate. -He disappeared/when he came back God told him he needed to be a leader.

Hannah, Miranda, Amy & Shannon.. sikhism/4822.html.

Sikhism. Video Clip Origins and Beliefs Sikhs believe in one God (monotheism) who guides and protects them and stresses the importance of demonstrating.

10 HISTORICAL GURUS OF SIKHISM. What is a Sikh? The word Sikh means someone who learns. What is a Guru? The word Guru means teacher.

Which regions of South Asia are NOT dominated by a Hindu population? Hindu Muslim Christian Sikh RELIGION IN INDIA.

UNIVERSALIZING RELIGIONS Sikhism Symbol & description: Khanda – A sword/bracelet/dagger Hearth: Amritsar, India Founder & Date: Guru Nanak in 1500 AD/CE.

World Religions: A Voyage of Discovery

Entering the Khalsa North America. Hi! My name is Sapreet. My parents were born in the Punjab region, located north of India, but today my family lives.

What is Sikhism? A 500 year old, monotheistic religion of Northwest India, followed by some 20 million Seeks to make religion a uniting rather than dividing.

Verbal Prompt How are Judaism, Christianity and Islam connected?

The Material Dimension

Name Religions in India

What can you tell about these people just from looking at their pictures Picture 1Picture 2Picture 3.

Sikhism. Origins and Beliefs Sikhism was founded in the 16th century in the Punjab district of what is now India and Pakistan. It was founded by Guru.

What is Sikhism? A 500 year old, monotheistic religion of Northwest India, followed by some 20 million "there is no Muslim, there is no Hindu; all are.

What is Sikhism?. Overview A Sikh (pronounced “seek” or “sik”) is an adherent of Sikhism 5 th largest major religion in the world Over 30 million Sikhs.

Aim: What does it mean to be Muslim or Sikh?

A PowerPoint by RObERT ApPling

Other Universalizing Religions

Distinctive features of Sikhism

What is the religion?.

Jainism and Sikhism.

SIKHISM The Sikh emblem, Khanda, contains a ring of steel representing the Unity of God, a two edged sword symbolizing God's concern for truth and justice,

Key Terms: Top Tip: Using key terms in work shows more understanding and shows higher level learning Sikhism - Religion founded during the 15th century.

Gurdwara (The Sikh temple) The Khanda (Sikh symbol)

A cloth used to cover the Guru Gran Sahib

Agam - A Sikh boy.

Place of worship – Gurdwara

Who are the Sikhs.

Sikhism WALT: 1) To Investigate Sikhism. 2) Look at the special dress-code Sikhs have. WILF: Level 4: Can describe some aspects of Sikhism Level 5:

Sikhism Disciples of Ekankar.

Sikhism Khanda.

Sikhism and Jainism.

Sikhism – The 5 K’s Learning Objective:

A Gurdwara and the interior

Presentation transcript:

Introduction to Sikhism Based on: Religions of our Neighbors by Sid Bently Photo credit: Retired Justice Choor Singh of the Supreme Court of Singapore

Who are Sikhs?  A Sikh is a disciple of Guru Nanak (the founder of the religion.  Photo credit:

Where did Sikhism begin?  Sikhism began in the Punjab (Northern India and Pakistan)

Amritsar and the Golden Temple

Amrit  Amrit means nectar and Sikhs baptize using amrit (a mixture of sugar and water, prepared while reciting the word of God).

Amritsar  Amritsar means “pool of nectar” and is the lake on which the Golden Temple sits.  Now Amritsar also refers to the city around the Golden Temple

When and Why did Sikhism begin?  Sikhism began around 1500 C.E.  Hindus were being persecuted for their faith.  This set the stage for a new faith, a universal faith, to immerge that offered a path for all.  Sikhism was influenced by both Hinduism and Islam.

What is Sikhism?  “Sikhism preaches an open and universalist religion. Sikhism is a modern religion. It contains no superstitions and believes in ‘the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man’. Guru Nanak said, ‘As there is only one God and He is our Father; therefore we must all be brothers.” (Bentley, 1983, p. 89)

The Khanda

Actually a collection of weapons that act as symbols: The kirpan (or sword) on the left represents truth. The kirpan on the right represents the willingness to fight for what’s right. The chakkar (circular weapon) represents the unity of God. There’s only one God, without beginning or end. The khanda (double-edged sword) in the centre represents the power of God.

Three Pillars of Sikhism 1. Naam Japna (Focus of God): meditation on God through reciting, chanting, singing and constant remembrance followed by deep study & comprehension of God’s Name and virtues. 2. Kirat Karni (Honest Living): Live a life controlled by spiritual, moral & social values. 3. Vand Chakna (Sharing with Others): Every Sikh has to contribute in whatever way possible to the common community pool.

The 5 K’s  All members of the Khalsa (initiated Sikhs) are required to have the “5 Ks” on their person  The Five Ks are:  Kesh (uncut long hair)  Kangha (small wooden comb)  Kara (steel or iron bracelet),  Kacchera (piece of undergarment)  Kirpan (short dagger).

History of the Turban from BBC