1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

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

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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.

11. 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

12. 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

13. Thank You