Sikhism Hannah Miranda Amy Shannon Sikhism a short

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Origins of Sikhism • Founded by Guru Nanak in the 16 th century in

Guru Nanak • Born: 1469 in India. • Nanak came from a Hindu family.

The Gurdwara • The Gurdwara is the Sikh place of worship. • It is

The Guru Granth Sahib • The holy book is kept on a raised platform

Sikh Beliefs • Sikhism stresses the importance of the internal religious state of the

THE 5 K’S The Guru introduced these to identify members of the Khalsa and

KESH • uncut hair = symbol of holiness and strength

KARA • steel bracelet = symbol of god having no beginning or end.

KANGA • wooden comb = symbol of a clean mind and body.

KACHHA • special underwear = symbol of chastity

KIRPAN • ceremonial sword = symbolises spirituality, the struggle against injustice, defence of good

Sikh days of the year. • Vaisakhi day – 14 th April celebrates the

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Sikhism Hannah, Miranda, Amy & Shannon.

Sikhism: a short clip. http: //www. bbc. co. uk/learningzone/clips/the-beginnings-ofsikhism/4822. html

Origins of Sikhism • Founded by Guru Nanak in the 16 th century in the Punjab district of India. • • Sikh in Punjabi means ‘disciple’ or ‘learner’. 20 million Sikhs in the world. 5 th largest religion in the world. In 2001, recorded 336, 000 Sikhs in the UK.

Guru Nanak • Born: 1469 in India. • Nanak came from a Hindu family. • Conflicts between Muslims and Hindus at the time. • ‘’There is no Hindu, there is no Muslim, so whose path should I follow? I shall follow the path of God. ’’ G. Nanak.

The Gurdwara • The Gurdwara is the Sikh place of worship. • It is known as the ‘Gateway to the Guru’.

The Guru Granth Sahib • The holy book is kept on a raised platform under a canopy in the place of worship and is called the ‘Guru Granth Sahib’. • Sikhs take off their shoes in the presence of holy scripture and never turns their back to them as they consider the book a living Guru itself.

Sikh Beliefs • Sikhism stresses the importance of the internal religious state of the individual. • Carrying out good deals rather than rituals. • Devotion, remembrance of god at all times, truthful living and equality of mankind. • Don’t believe: lust, anger, greed, worldly attachment, pride, fasting, superstitions and worshipping the dead.

THE 5 K’S The Guru introduced these to identify members of the Khalsa and to show that all members are strongly linked together.

KESH • uncut hair = symbol of holiness and strength

KARA • steel bracelet = symbol of god having no beginning or end.

KANGA • wooden comb = symbol of a clean mind and body.

KACHHA • special underwear = symbol of chastity

KIRPAN • ceremonial sword = symbolises spirituality, the struggle against injustice, defence of good and defence of the weak.

Sikh days of the year. • Vaisakhi day – 14 th April celebrates the founding of the sikh community • Guru Nanak’s Birthday – 15 th April • Guru Gobhind Singh’s Birthday – December 22 nd