Year 8 RE - Unit 1: Sikhism

Year 8 RE - Unit 1: Sikhism

1. The Khalsa

   • A Community
   • Everyone is equal.
   • Follow sacred rules/guidelines
   • Donate 10% of earnings to charity.
   • Pray regularly
   • Stay away from tobacco.
   • Wear same symbols.

2. Gurus and their teachings

   • Gurus
     • Guru Nanak - 1469
     • Guru Angad Dev - 1539
     • Guru Amar Das - 1552
     • Guru Roam Das - 1574
     • Guru Arjan Dev - 1581
     • Guru Har Gobind - 1606
     • Guru Har Rai - 1644
     • Guru Har Krishna - 1661
     • Guru Tegh Bahdaur - 1664
     • Guru Gobind Singh - 1675
     • Guru Granth Sahib - 1708 - Present
   • Teachings
     • Pray in the form of song.
     • Learn/Serve Others
     • Earning an honest living.
     • Equality
     • Sharing
     • Leading good lives.

3. The Gurdwara

   • Sikh's Holy Place of Worship
   • Daily Services
   • Food/Drink with no charge.
   • Location of Peace.
   • Nishan Sahib - Flag situated outside the Gurdwara.
   • Langar - Where free food/drink is served.
   • Chauris - Fans that are situated around the Gurdwara
   • Rules
     • Shoes must be taken off prior to entry.
     • Everyone must face the holy book.
     • When naming a child, the first letter is chosen by selecting a page at random from the holy book. This must be done for all Sikh followers as babies.

4. The 5 K's

   • Kesh
     • Uncut Hair
     • Faith/Obediance
   • Kanga
     • Wooden Comb
     • Reminds Sikhs that their lives should be tidy/organised.
   • Kachera
     • Short Trousers
     • Leaving old ideas behind.
   • Kara
     • Steel Bracelet
     • Behave Well, Keep faith, Prevent from doing wrong.
   • Kirpan
     • Sword/Dagger
     • Power/Self Respect