2. History/origins of the religion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37WrumtAEGo Sikhism was founded in India in an area called the Punjab by the first guru: Guru Nanak. 10 gurus in total The last guru said that Sikhs should worship the holy book, the Guru Granth Sahib from then on.

3. GURU NANAK Guru Nanak’s hand is raised in this way as a sign of blessing Hindu Muslim Equality Monotheism Shouldn’t ‘worship’ symbols- No symbols. 30 years old = revelation! Kartarpur “city of God”

4. GURU GOBIND SINGH Soldier 5 Volunteers Khalsa 5 K’s Men: ‘Singh’ = ‘lion’ Women: ‘Kaur’ = ‘princess’ Protector of truth

5. 5 K’S Kesh Kachera Kangha Kara Kirpan

7. Religious practices Gurdwara: ‘the doorway to the Guru’ Golden Temple at Amritsar The Nishan Sahib Guru Granth Sahib used in every service Langar Taking Amrit to become a member of the Khalsa

8. GURU GRANTH SAHIB Bow in front of it Face towards it Punjabi Read all the way through at special ceremonies Used in every serviceBaby naming ChauriKept in special room Granthi Stories from previous gurus and Hindu and Muslim saints Throne

9. Customs Turban (male) Chuni (female) No kosher or halal meat No alcohol No eating meat ‘unless there is no other way to survive’ Langar Buying, cooking, sharing and serving food = important Cremation Reincarnation

10. FESTIVALS & CELEBRATIONS 2 types of festivals What happens at Diwali? Diwali = 23/10/14 Celebration of Guru Nanak’s birthday = November

11. What have you learnt today? Discuss with your talk partner three things you have learnt today about Sikhism.

12. Thank you! ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਧੰਨਵਾਦ