Sikhism

Studying world religion has opened my eyes to many different things that I did not know previous to taking the course. It will not only help me personally, but also in the way I approach someone from another religion. Most wars in the history of this planet can be traced back to religion. This class has changed me personally, morally, ethically and the way I view the world. I already studied world religions for myself so I could personally grow and develop. My journey through different religions…

Brar, administrator of www.siks.org states that, “Sikhism preaches a message of Devotion and remembrance of God at all times, truthful living, equality of mankind and denounces superstitions and blind rituals. Sikhism is open to all through the teachings of its 10 Gurus enshrined in the Sikh Holy Book and Living Guru, Sri Guru Granth Sahib”. Sikhism is symbolically portrayed through the Khanda. The Khanda is one of the most important symbols of Sikhism apart from the Ik Onkar symbol which means,…

Faithism Introduction Mahatma Gandhi once said “a friendly study of the world’s religion is a sacred duty” (Mahatma Gandhi). This quote is important because it tells us how everyone should read about the world’s religions because it would create a better understanding of the world’s cultures (Alex Gorge).Faithism is when someone’s language,culture,religion,faith,etc. is being disrespected. People usually think their religion is the best, therefore other religions should be ignored. Due to…

Sikhism is a religion that was founded in 1496 by Guru Nanak Dev Ji in Punjab, a state in India. It is a monotheistic religion that is based on Hinduism and Islam, however, it is a distinct religion with a unique path to liberation. Sikhism is the fifth largest religion in the world with around 20 million followers. The foundation of the religion is based on the teachings of the ten Gurus, who were spiritual mentors and teachers. The Sikh religion is one that moves me the most out of all of the…

Sikhism is internally diverse within the religion. Everyone is equal in the eyes of Sikhism. Women and men are the same in the community and when presented to God they are one body one mind, we are equal. Sikhism has evolved and changed when Sikhs became oppressed and the sixth Guru, Guru Hargobind, started to form a military within the community. Sikhs live and practice and peaceful life even during strong Political powers take over like Moghal Emperor, Aurangzeb, who tried to force everyone…

blend will with one another. Together with Buddhism, Sikhism, and one other faith not discussed in this paper (Jainism), these religions form a category known as the “dharmic” traditions. What is important to recognize when searching for commonalities is that Hinduism, or rather the concepts and doctrines encapsulated by Hinduism and Hindu traditions, pre-date both Buddhism and Sikhism. Furthermore, Buddhism (in its earliest centuries) and Sikhism are also both religions that were founded by…

my querier who then, with a bewildered look, responds, “You're sick? Feel better, but what religion are you?” In an effort to save speech and time, I simply type in “Sikhism” onto Wikipedia’s homepage and have my newfound friend briskly glance over the first summary paragraph on the webpage. As he or she becomes more aware of Sikhism, I soon delve into explaining this unknown abyss further explaining some of Sikhism’s core philosophies and practices. Additionally, I try to explain that the Sikh…

Buddhism and Sikhism are religions that are generally practiced the world over. In spite of the fact that these two religions have their starting points in the Indian subcontinent, they are diverse in many regards, for example, conviction, divinity, methods for salvation and sacred writings. When comparing the two, Sikhism is the most youthful religion on the planet. Buddhism goes back to 530 BC while Sikhism goes back to the fifteenth century. A Dharmic religion, Buddhism revolves around…

After analyzing Hinduism and Sikhism both religions have similarities but they also contrast each other. Some of the similarities and contrast they have are in the rituals they do when they visit Mandir or the Gudwara, whorshiping, following a certain conduct, and even diets. In Hinduism when people go to worship to the deity in the Mandir the type of worshiping they do involves meditation, yoga and as well as contemplation. This happened when they offering to the gods. Although they do…

Goode 2 THROUGH THE LENSE OF PROTHERO AND SMITH: ISLAM AND SIKHISM Myka Goode Religion 212: World Religion Dr. Rachel Brown December 8, 2017 THROUGH THE LENSE OF PROTHERO AND SMITH: ISLAM AND SIKHISM Essentially the Same and Fundamentally Different This research is meant to be a comparative essay between two religions, Islam and Sikhism. The religions are dissected to showcase that while there may be some differences, specifically the origin of the religion or how…