1. What are the doctrines of Sikhs?
Sikhism
What are the doctrines of Sikhs?

2. Brief Overview Guru: Teacher Sikh: Learner
Began about 500 years ago in Punjab (India)
About 30 million Sikhs
Started by Guru Nanak
Shaped by his 9 successors
Preached tolerance of other faiths
Co-existence of Muslims & Hindus

3. Brief Overview All are Equal
Equal in the eyes of God (regardless of sex, race, or religion) and can realise the divine within them through devotion to God, truthful living and service to humanity.
* No fasting, superstitions, ritualism, caste system, alcohol/drugs

4. Brief Overview “Ek OnKar“ (“One supreme reality”)
One true God, Creator of the Universe.
Sikhs do not worship idols.
Simran
Should remember God in everything they do
Living an honest life and caring for others
Sharing, charity, working for good of society

5. Religious Authority The 10th Guru did not appoint a successor
He transferred authority to two institutions:
1) Guru Granth Sahib
A collection of hymns/writings
by Guru Nanak and other Gurus
AND Sikh, Hindu, Muslim saints
Added to the Adi Granth
Serves as the perpetual Guru of the Sikhs

6. Brief Overview 2) Guru Khalsa Panth (The Sikh community )
All who are baptized are connected through the Khalsa.
*** Decisions & resolutions also made through the Akal Takth (the timeless throne)

7. Brief Overview
Five symbolic articles of faith (Panj Kakkar)

8. Brief Overview 1) Kesh: Uncut hair (SPIRITUALITY)
Five symbolic articles of faith (Panj Kakkar)
1) Kesh: Uncut hair (SPIRITUALITY)
Reminder to not disturb nature
Symbol of their faith (turbans)
2) Kangha: Wooden comb (CLEANLINESS)
Represents commitment to society
Reminder to shed impurities of thought

9. 3) Kaccha: White shorts (SELF-DISCIPLINE)
Reminder of need for self-restraint over passions and desires
4) Kara: Steel bracelet (GOOD DEEDS)
Represents strength and eternity
Shape is a reminder that God is infinite
5) Kirpan: sword (PROTECTION)
Reminder to defend what is right
Always fight for righteousness

10. RPE - Sikhism:
Can equality truly be achieved in religion, if so how and give examples.