A brief introduction to Sikhism for who study Religious Language in the filed of Religions Kularakkhita

1. SIKHISM

2. Group 4
Name ID
1.Ven.Kularakkhita - 5601201102
2. Dao Truong Duy - 5601201086
3.Tan Van Tan- 5601201084
4.Bui chi thanh- 5601201055
5.Thuong thach- 5601201005
6.Neang somony- 5601201123
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3rd year, Major in Religions
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3. Sikhism is a monotheistic religion founded in Punjab in the 15th century
by Guru Nanak.
Gurdwara
Guru Granth
Sahib Ji
Khand
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4. 1.Founder-Guru Nanak
2.Period-15th century
3.Sikhs- approximately 20 million
4. Region- northern India Punjab
5. Original Language- Punjabi
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Origins of Sikhism
1. Sikhism was born in the Punjab area of South Asia, which now
falls into the present day states of India and Pakistan.
2. The main religions of the area at the time were Hinduism and
Islam.
3. The Sikh faith began around 1500 CE, when Guru Nanak began
teaching a faith that was quite distinct from Hinduism and Islam.
4. The language Sikhism used was Punjabi.

6. What does Sikh, Sikhs & Sikhism mean?
1. Sikh is Punjabi language, means disciple or
student.
2. Sikhs means the disciples of God who
follow The writings and teachings of the
Ten Sikh Gurus.
3.Sikhism is a Religion of monotheism.
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7. The Basic Beliefs of Sikhism
 There are 11Gurus that the teachings of Sikhism are
based on. (Guru means teacher and Sikh means
learner.)
 Sikhs believe that God can be found within one’s
own being, rather than through places of worship.
The path to God is through earning an honest living,
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8. 11 Gurus
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10. FIVE CARDINAL VICES
Kam-lust
Krodh-anger
Lobh-greed
Moh-worldly attachment
Ahankar-pride
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11. Rejection Of All Forms Of Blind Rituals
Fasting
 religious vegetarianism
 pilgrimages
 superstitions
Yoga
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12. Five ks of Sikhism
 Kesh (uncut hair)
 Kara (a steel bracelet)
 Kanga (a wooden comb)
 Kaccha - also spelt, Kachh, Kachera (cotton
underwear)
 Kirpan (steel sword)
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ETHICS
Abortion
Euthanasia and suicide
War
Contraception
Organ donation

14. THANK YOU VERY MUCH
For more information
http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/sikhism/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikhism
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