Sikhism 1 - Introduction

• Middelbare school

Sikhism

 an introduction

What do you already know about Sikhism?

Sikhism History 1

• originated in the North West Indian region of Punjab. 
• 15th century.

• Founded by Guru Nanak Dev Ji (1469-1538)
• Brought up as a Hindu, taught by a muslim.

• Spiritual experience.

Sikhism History 2

• 10 Gurus added to the scriptures.
• Adi Granth

• Guru Gobind Singh established the Khalsa.
• Giving the Adi Granth the title of Guru.

Sikhism History 3

• Sikh means a pupil or disciple

• Sikh movement was originally designed to seek unity between Hinduism and Islam, using the best of both.
• Eventually evolved as a distinctive religion and culture.

Guru Nanak

Scriptures

Guru Gobind Singh

Where Sikhism originated from

Founder of Sikhism

Guru Granth Sahib

Founder of the Khalsa

Punjab

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