Sikhism

and brotherhood and equality of all men and women.

Origins

• 15th century ivasion by Mughal Empire
• Guru Nanak
• "Movement to find unity and devotion to God"
• Religion of the saint-soldier
• Protectors of weak; seekers of truth and justice

Ek Onkar

Khanda

Gurdwara

• Mark important places and events
• "Guru's Door"
• Places of learning
• Four doors, four directions

The Golden Temple

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the elven gurus

• Sikhism teachings based on the Eleven Gurus
• Not considered divine 
• Instead are messengers of God

Guru Granth Sahib Ji

• Name of a Guru, actually a holy book
• Found in each Gurdwara
• Contains teachings of all Gurus
• How to find God within the self

Path to god

• Honest living
• Sharing with the needy
• Contributing to society
• Having an active family life

Khalsa

• Sikh who has made a commitment to faith
• Name give to men and women
• Means "Sovereign"
• Bound to wear the Five K's

The five "K"s

• Kesh
• Kangha
• Kara
• Katchera
• Kirpan

Kesh

Kangha

Kara

Katchera

Kirpan

Langar

• Selfless service and charitable work kill the ego
• Free meals to all regardless of social status

festivals

• Gurpurb: celebrates gurus
• Nagar Kirtan: holy hymns
• Hola Mohalla: warrior showcase

Birth ceremonies

• Guru Granth Sahib is randomly opened
• First letter, top left hand corner, left page
• Boys named Singh, girls named Kaur

Marriage ceremonies

• anand kāraj
• No regard for the future spouse's descent
• Circle around Guru Granth Sahib four times
•  "A single soul in two bodies"
• No divorce 

Death ceremonies

• Upon death, the body of a Sikh is usually cremated.

Sikhs in the news

summary

• Belief in and devotion to one God
• Equality and brotherhood of man
• Duty to family and society