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{{Aowh|[[Intro to Sikhi]]}} | {{Aowh|[[Intro to Sikhi]]}} | ||
[[Image:Kids2.gif|thumb|150px|right|<center>'''Sikh kids'''</center>]] | |||
The word [[Sikh]] means "student" or "disciple" in the [[Punjabi]] language. [[Sikh]]s are students and followers of [[Guru Nanak]] (born [[1469]]), the founder of the [[Sikh tradition]]. Guru Nanak was succeeded by [[Sikh Gurus|nine Gurus or holy teachers]]. | |||
Since [[1708]], the [[Sikh Guru]] has been their religious scripture, the [[Guru Granth Sahib]]. [[Sikhism]] is the youngest of the world's major religions, being founded in the 15th Century. ([[Guru Nanak]], their first 'spiritual teacher' or Guru was born in [[1469]]) | |||
[[ | There are over 23 million [[Sikhs]] worldwide, making [[Sikhism]] the fifth largest organized religion in the world. There are about 800,000 Sikhs in the [[United Kingdom]] and about 1,200,000 Sikhs in [[North America]]. Almost 18 million Sikhs live in the [[Punjab]] district in what is now [[India]] and [[Pakistan]]. | ||
[[Sikhism]] teaches that there is [[one God]], [[all people are equal]] and [[good actions]] are important for a [[Sikh]]. Sikhs also believe in honesty, truthfulness, charity, and the [[constant remembrance of God]]. They consider that empty religious ceremonies have no real meaning in life. Consequently they avoid pilgrimages, fasting and statue worship. <!--- | |||
Sikhism is based on the teachings of [[Guru Nanak]] and of the other nine gurus who were his successors. The tenth Guru, [[Guru Gobind Singh]] declared that there would be no other human Gurus after him and that instead the Sikhs could look to their holy scriptures for guidance - so the [[living Guru of the Sikhs]] is the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]].---> {{Aowf|Intro to Sikhi}} | |||
Latest revision as of 19:25, 8 May 2011
The word Sikh means "student" or "disciple" in the Punjabi language. Sikhs are students and followers of Guru Nanak (born 1469), the founder of the Sikh tradition. Guru Nanak was succeeded by nine Gurus or holy teachers.
Since 1708, the Sikh Guru has been their religious scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib. Sikhism is the youngest of the world's major religions, being founded in the 15th Century. (Guru Nanak, their first 'spiritual teacher' or Guru was born in 1469)
There are over 23 million Sikhs worldwide, making Sikhism the fifth largest organized religion in the world. There are about 800,000 Sikhs in the United Kingdom and about 1,200,000 Sikhs in North America. Almost 18 million Sikhs live in the Punjab district in what is now India and Pakistan.
Sikhism teaches that there is one God, all people are equal and good actions are important for a Sikh. Sikhs also believe in honesty, truthfulness, charity, and the constant remembrance of God. They consider that empty religious ceremonies have no real meaning in life. Consequently they avoid pilgrimages, fasting and statue worship. .....More
