SIKHISM

VOCAB YOU SHOULD KNOW

• Guru-a teacher, honoured/religious person, a saint
• Sikh-disciple [of God], or student/follower
• God-God to them was the same god for everyone. Something they said:
• "In The beginning He Was The Truth. Throughout the ages,
• He has been the Truth. He is the Truth now and He shall be the Truth forever"

START OF SIKHISM

• It started in the 15th century
• Made in the Punjab region
• Guru Nanak founded the religion
• Ten main Gurus
• His kindness and generosity made the religion more popular

GOD

• There is one God for all religions to them
• He is invincible and sacred
• He is the Truth and He will always be the truth
• Acceptance of all races, genders, and religions into their churches
• All the above is some of their beliefs

GURU NANAK

• Founder of Sikhism
• Started as a hindu until a vision
• Claims to have followed God, not a religion
• ("There is neither Hindu nor Muslim...")

GURU ARJAN

• The fifth Guru
• He blessed his evil, rebellious son
• Was tortured and killed for this
• Wether he died by torture or excecution is unresolved
• Caused too many people to convert (muslim-sikh)

They worship in a Gurdwara: meaning gateway to the guru

The leaders are called Gurus

MAJOR BELIEFS

• All religions are welcome
• There is one God for all
• Equality is key
• Honesty & purity counts
• Sharing is vital

GURPURB(HOLIDAY)

• Martyrdom of Guru Arjan :
• Anniversary of his death
• Diwali :
• The festival of the lights