His life and contribution to the Sikh Culture and Religion Max Arthur Macauliffe His life and contribution to the Sikh Culture and Religion Presented by :- Anne Rizzo, Administrative Officer Urban & Rural Community Development Social Development Directorate

Background Approach from Dublin Interfaith Forum (DCIF) April 2018 Initial meeting of LCCC staff with DCIF May 2018 Second meeting inviting additional interested parties June 2018 Establishment of a working group September 2018 Meeting to define actions to be pursued November 2018

Working Group Membership Dr. Jasbir Puri, Sikh Community member, Dublin Mr.Adrian Cristea, Dublin City Interfaith Forum Mr. Gurmukh Singh Bimbra, Sikh Community member, Limerick Ms. Patricia Rainsford, Limerick Interfaith Forum Mr. Tadhg Mulcahy, Newcastlewest, Local Historian Mr. John Cussen, Newcastlewest, Local Historian Professor Tadhg Foley, NUIG Dr. Matthew Potter, LCCC Mr. Seamus O’Connor, LCCC Ms. Anne Rizzo, LCCC

Max Arthur Macauliffe Born:- 11 September 1838 Birthplace:- Monigea, Templeglantine, Co. Limerick Father:- John Macauliffe Mother:- Julia Macauliffe nee Brown Died:- 15 March 1913 (aged 74) Never Married

Early Life Michael (Max) Arthur was the eldest child of John and Julia Macauliffe. He had 7 sisters and 4 brothers. He moved with his family to the national school in Newcastlwest when he was eight years old as his father took up the post of “Master” of the school. He won a scholarship to attend Springfield College Ennis (Now known as St. Flannans College) Progressed to Queens College Galway, today known as NUIG.

Education University Education:- Queen's College, Galway. 1857 – 1862 Awarded junior scholarships in the Literary Division of the Arts Faculty for 1857-8, 1858-9, and 1859-60. Awarded a B.A. degree with first class honours in Modern Languages in 1860. Awarded a senior scholarship in Ancient Classics for 1860-1. Awarded a senior scholarship in Modern Languages and History 1861-2. Served as Secretary of the college's Literary and Debating Society for the 1860-1861 session.

Career 1862 - Joined the Indian Civil Service 1864 - Arrived in the Punjab 1882 - Appointed Deputy Commissioner of the Punjab 1884 – Appointed a Divisional Judge 1893 – Retired from the Indian Civil Service 

Publications Max Macauliffe has completed the classic translation into English of major parts of the Granth, the holy book of the Sikhs. In 1909 Oxford University Press published the first edition of his celebrated masterpiece, The Sikh Religion: Its Gurus, Sacred Writings and Authors, in six volumes and running to almost 2,500 pages. It has never since been out of print

What is Sikhism The three duties of a Sikh - (3 pillars of Sikhism) Sikhism was founded in the 16th century in the Punjab district of what is now India and Pakistan. It was founded by Guru Nanek Dev Ji and is based on his teachings, and those of the 9 Sikh gurus who have followed him. The three duties of a Sikh - (3 pillars of Sikhism) Nam japna: Keeping God in mind at all times. Kirt Karna: Earning an honest living. Since God is truth, a Sikh seeks to live honestly. Vand Chhakna: (Literally, sharing one's earnings with others) Giving to charity and  caring for others

Symbol of Sikhism The symbol or emblem of Sikhism is known as the Khanda. It is made up of: The Khanda - a double edged sword and the Chakkar - a circle without beginning or end that represents God and reminds Sikhs to remain within the rule of God.

Sikhism-Culture and History 27 million Sikhs in the world Originating mainly in the Punjab Sikh communities exist on every inhabited continent 2,000+ Sikhs living in Ireland

Proposal for Consideration Install a commemorative plaque in the grounds of NCW National School A one day seminar on the Life and works of Max Arthur Macauliffe An exhibition on Sikhism and the life of Max Arthur Macauliffe Launch of book on the life of Max Arthur Macauliffe written by Prof. Tadhg Foley Donation of books on Sikhism to the Library Service

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