Sikhism
Guru Nanak 15 April 1469 – 22 September 1539
Guru Gobind Singh, 1666-1708
The Khalsa
The Amritsar Massacre
Remember 1984
Core Beliefs There is only one God God is without form, or gender God is more like the Hindu idea of Brahman than a “person-like” deity. Everyone has direct access to God Everyone is equal before God A good life is lived as part of a community, by living honestly and caring for others We are reborn again and again until we become enlightened by God’s Grace and attain union with God Karma determines our rebirth
How to live The Three duties: Pray, work Give, The five Vices: Lust, Greed, Attachment to world things, Anger, Pride Lunger
The Five Ks