Starter Recap What is Sikhism Sikhism is the

Our Learning Journey Objective – To develop an understanding of the Sikh concept of

What is Sikhism is the youngest of the six main world religions, but has

Waheguru What does Waheguru mean? Word part • Sikhs believe that God is a

The Mool Mantra, or “Main Chant” are the first words of the Guru Granth

Sikhism is the _____ of the six main world religions, but has some roots

ONE Preserves/destroys th Tru am tn Sa ‘ik onkar’ WAHEGURU 1. Draw a symbol

Exam practice: Describe Sikh beliefs about God. (5) Sentence starters Sikh beliefs about God

a. What is the Mool Mantra? (2) b. Describe what Sikhs believe about God

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Starter – Recap What is Sikhism? Sikhism is the _____ of the six main world religions, but has some roots in faith and _____ that are much ______. The founder of Sikhism is _______, who was born into a Hindu family, and wanted nothing more than to worship the ____ True God which some Sikhs call _______. He looked beyond religious practices of Hindus and Muslims around him at the time and encouraged his followers to _______ only for God. Sikhism or Sikh means ‘student’, reminding and focusing the believer on their lifelong learning _______ about God. Sikhs believe they must become Gurmukh (God-centred) if they are to achieve Mukti and join with Waheguru. journey Waheguru Guru Nanak One youngest practices search older

Our Learning Journey Objective – To develop an understanding of the Sikh concept of Waheguru/God. I can explain the meaning and significance of Waheguru. I can explain the Mool Mantra and identify what it teaches about God I can apply my knowledge to a GCSE style exam question describing Sikh beliefs about God. Ethics, Philosophy and Religion Key concepts: Mool Mantra

Waheguru What does Waheguru mean? Word part • Sikhs believe that God is a What does wahe this phrase creator. (karta purakh) He mean? creates according to his will Hint: Hukam gu (Hukam) ru ‘The entire creation came from God. As it pleases Him he creates the expanse’ (Guru Granth Sahib) • Sikhs believe that the more they learn about the world, the more we can know about God as the creator. Meaning Wondrous / inspiring darkness light 1. Write a sentence to summarise what you think Waheguru means from the information in the table above. Sikhs sometimes translate this as ‘Wonderful lord’ or ‘Wondrous enlightener’ They see God as someone who removes darkness and brings light Gods will (Hukam) is supreme: Everything that happens is because God allows it to happen God’s divine spark is in all living things https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=ln 3 LE 9 T 8 BEE

The Mool Mantra, or “Main Chant” are the first words of the Guru Granth Sahib and they describe God. 1. Underline five beliefs about God in the Mool Mantra above. 2. Why do you think Sikhs say this daily? (hint: Gurmukh) ‘ ‘ik onkar’ It is the first words of the Mool Mantra. Written in Gurmukhi (the Sikh Writing) it is loosely translated as ‘God is One’. ‘ik’ means: “one” Why do you think we have a picture of a number one on top of a car?

What is Sikhism is the youngest of the six main world religions, but has some roots in faith and practices that are much older. The founder of Sikhism is Guru Nanak, who was born into a Hindu family, and wanted nothing more than to worship the One True God which some Sikhs call Waheguru. He looked beyond religious practices of Hindus and Muslims around him at the time and encouraged his followers to search only for God. Sikhism or Sikh means ‘student’, reminding and focusing the believer on their lifelong learning journey about God. Sikhs believe they must become Gurmukh (Godcentred) if they are to achieve Mukti and join with Waheguru. ‘ik onkar’ ‘ The Mool Mantra ‘God is One (Ik Onkar), truth is his name (Sat nam). He creates (karta purakh), nurtures and destroys. He is without fear, (nir bhau) without hate (nir vair) and is eternal (akal). He is beyond the cycle of birth and rebirth and is self existent and made known by the grace of the Guru’ Opening words of the Sikh Holy book the Guru Granth Sahib. Written in Gurmukhi loosely translated as ‘God is One’ 1. Choose 4 qualities of God. 2. Write down the Sikh term, the English meaning and draw a symbol to represent them. 3. Why do you think Sikhs say this daily? (hint: Gurmukh)

Sikhism is the _____ of the six main world religions, but has some roots in faith and _____ that are much ______. The founder of Sikhism is _______, who was born into a Hindu family, and wanted nothing more than to worship the ____ True God which some Sikhs call _______. He looked beyond religious practices of Hindus and Muslims around him at the time and encouraged his followers to _______ only for God. Sikhism or Sikh means ‘student’, reminding and focusing the believer on their lifelong learning _______ about God. Sikhs believe they must become Gurmukh (God-centred) if they are to achieve Mukti and join with Waheguru. journey Waheguru Guru Nanak One youngest practices search older The Mool Mantra, or “Main Chant” are the first words of ‘ the Guru Granth Sahib and they describe God. 1. Underline five beliefs about God in the Mool Mantra above. 2. Why do you think Sikhs say this daily? (hint: Gurmukh) These three words are called the ‘ik onkar’ They are the first words of the Mool Mantra. Written in Gurmukhi (the Sikh Writing) it is loosely translated as ‘God is One’. ‘ik’ means: “one” Why do you think we have a picture of a number one on top of a car?

ONE Preserves/destroys th Tru am tn Sa ‘ik onkar’ WAHEGURU 1. Draw a symbol for each one. 2. Choose three beliefs about God and note down how it will impact on the life / behaviour of a Sikh. Eternal (akal) His DIVINE spark is in Without hate always existed, all living things. nir vair will never end Fe nir arles bh s au Creator karta purakh

Exam practice: Describe Sikh beliefs about God. (5) Sentence starters Sikh beliefs about God are expressed in the… Sikhs believe that God is… this means… Secondly they believe. . Sikhs also believe that… P Make your main point. E Try and support it with evidence, examples. Specialist language Mool Mantra Creator/karta purakh One/Ik. Onkar Eternal/akal Truth/Sat nam Divine spark

a. What is the Mool Mantra? (2) b. Describe what Sikhs believe about God (5) Example answers a. What is the mool Mantra? (2) The Mool Mantra is the opening words of the Guru Granth Sahib and summarises Sikh beliefs about God. b. Describe what Sikhs believe about God. (5) Beliefs about God are best summarised in the Mool Mantra which are the opening words of the Guru Granth Sahib. It describes God as one. Ik Onkar, it also says that God is the creator (karta purakh). For Sikhs the entire universe comes from God and the world is ‘ever becoming’ (Guru Nanak) according to gods will (Hukam). Sikhs also believe that he has a divine spark in all living things meaning life is special and sacred. Finally Sikhs believe that God is eternal, (akal) he has always existed and will always exist. Point… Description…. Evidence…

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What is Sikhism is the _____ of the six main world religions, but has some roots in faith and _____ that are much ______. The founder of Sikhism is _______, who was born into a Hindu family, and wanted nothing more than to worship the ____ True God which some Sikhs call _______. He looked beyond religious practices of Hindus and Muslims around him at the time and encouraged his followers to _______ only for God. Sikhism or Sikh means ‘student’, reminding and focusing the believer on their lifelong learning _______ about God. Sikhs believe they must become Gurmukh (God-centred) if they are to achieve Mukti and join with Waheguru. journey Waheguru Guru Nanak One youngest practices search older ‘ik onkar’ The Mool Mantra ‘God is One (Ik Onkar), truth is his name (Sat nam). He creates (karta purakh), nurtures and destroys. He is without fear, (nir bhau) without hate (nir vair) and is eternal (akal). He is beyond the cycle of birth and rebirth and is self existent and made known by the grace of the Guru’ Opening words of the Sikh Holy book the Guru Granth Sahib. Written in Gurmukhi loosely translated as ‘God is One’ http: //www. bbc. co. uk/education/clips/zgyr 87 h 1. Underline five beliefs about God in the Mool Mantra above. 2. Why do you think Sikhs say this daily? (hint: Gurmukh)

What is Sikhism is the y_____ of the six main world religions, but has some roots in faith and p_____ that are much o_______. The founder of Sikhism is G________, who was born into a Hindu family, and wanted nothing more than to worship the O____ True God which some Sikhs call W_____. He looked beyond religious practices of Hindus and Muslims around him at the time and encouraged his followers to s______ only for God. Sikhism or Sikh means ‘student’, reminding and focusing the believer on their lifelong learning j______ about God. Sikhs believe they must become Gurmukh (God-centred) if they are to achieve Mukti and join with Waheguru. journey Waheguru Guru Nanak One youngest practices search older The Mool Mantra ‘God is One, truth is his name. He creates, nurtures and destroys. He is without fear, without hate and is eternal. He is beyond the cycle of birth and rebirth and is self existent and made known by the grace of the Guru’ Opening words of the Sikh Holy book the Guru Granth Sahib. 1. Underline five beliefs about God in the Mool Mantra above. 2. Why do you think Sikhs say this daily? (hint: Gurmukh) ‘ik onkar’ Written in Gurmukhi loosely translated as ‘God is One’