Studied by 1 personMoral Dilemma
A situation with a difficult choice between two actions where both require disobeying a moral principle
The lotus flower symbolizes...
Purity, goodness & the passage into enlightenment
The World's largest free kitchen
Hari Mandir
Where did Buddhism originate?
North India
How many people served per day in the Hari Mandir?
100,000
The Problem of Evil
A philosophical argument disproving the existence of God
Truth
That which is true or in accordance with fact or reality.
Empathy
the ability to understand and share the feelings of someone else
Evidence
Facts and proof that something is true or false.
Respect
considering the thoughts, beliefs and feelings of others
Atheism
Belief that God does not exist.
Compassion
Sympathy and concern for the suffering of others
Agnosticism
Belief that proof for God cannot be proved either way.
Dignity
Being worthy of respect and compassion
Critical Thinking
Analysing something using evidence and reason
Responsibility
Obligation or need to do something
Materialism
Belief that nothing exists outside the material world
Altruism
A belief system which shows selfless concern for others
Reason
The power of the mind to think, understand and form judgements logically
Sentient Being
A thinking or feeling being (people, animals)
Proof
Evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement.
The Golden Rule
Treat others how you want to be treated
1st guru
Guru Nanak: he had a religious experience when he was 30
2nd guru
Guru Angad: he invented the Gurmukhi Script
3rd Guru
Guru Amar Das: he abolished Sati amongst SIkhs
Sati
Hindu custom by a widow being burned with her husband on his funeral pyre
4th guru
Guru Ram Das: he founded Amritsar and started building the Golden Temple
5th guru
Guru Arjan: he compiled the Adi Granth and finished the Harmandir Sahib
Which Guru was burned alive by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir?
Guru Arjan
6th guru
Guru Hargobind: he was only 11 when he became guru
7th guru
Guru Har Rai: he had a big army but didn't use it
8th guru
Guru Har Krishan: he became guru at age five but died at 7 from smallpox
9th guru
Guru Tegh Bahadur: he was martyred
10th guru
Guru Gobind Singh: he founded the khalsa in 1699
Takht
'throne' a raised platform on which the guru granth sahib is placed.
Karah Parshad
Sweet food people are given when leaving the gurdwara
Nam Japna
Meditating on the name of God
Kirat Karna
Earning a living by honest means
Divali
Festival of Lights, remembering Guru Hargobind.
Harimandir Sahib
The Golden Temple.
Manmukh
Man-centred, being focused on oneself and material things.
Kara
One of the five Ks: Steel bracelet; symbolizes the oneness of God
Kirpan
One of the five Ks: A small sword, symbolizing the fight against injustice
Langar
Guru's kitchen or free kitchen, also the food that is served in the kitchen.
Guru Gobind Singh
The final human Guru who started the Khalsa.
Tan
Physical aspect of sewa for example cooking in the langar
Man
Mental aspect of sewa for example, teaching
Dhan
Material aspect of sewa for example donating money
Nishan Sahib
The flag always seen outside a Gurdwara.
Transcendent
God is separate from the universe, beyond human understanding.
Sargun
God is within everything in nature
Reincarnation
The process of birth, life, death and rebirth.
Rebirth
When a person's SOUL moves into a new body.
Mukti
Means freedom and liberation. When a soul can escape reincarnation and be one with God.
Maya
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Gurmukh
God-centred; to be focused on God; to work for God; to be thinking about God
Panj Piare
The "beloved Five". 1st 5 members of the Khalsa
When was the Khalsa founded?
1699
Panj Piare translation
beloved Five
At what festival was the Khalsa formed?
Vaisakhi
Moh
One of the 5 vices meaning attachment
Lobh
One of the 5 vices meaning greed
Caste
A group that determines social standing and occupation. For Sikhs, caste has no religious or social significance.
Amritsar
Meaning 'pool of nectar'. City in Punjab, where the Harimandir Sahib is located.
Kirat Karna
earning an honest living
Vand Chakna
Sharing what you have with others.
3 pillars of Sikhism
Nam Japna, Kirat Karna, Vand Chakna
When was Guru Nanak born?
april 15 1469
Where was Guru Nanak born?
In Punjab, now called Lahore (Pakistan)
What was Nanak's job?
He worked for the government
Order of caste system
Brahmans, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras, Dalits (Untouchables)
Khalistan Movement
A sikh nationalist movement that wants to create an independent state for sikhs
hanker
one of the five vices meaning pride
kam
one of the five vices meaning lust or desire
Karodh
one of the 5 vices: anger
When was Operation Blue Star?
June 1984
Atheist
A person who does not believe in God
Theist
A person who believes in God
Agnostic
Someone who is unsure of God's existence
Polytheist
Believer in more than one God
Monotheist
A believer in One God
Ik Onkar
One. The opening word of the Mool Mantra (and therefore of the Guru Granth Sahib). The central Sikh notion of the oneness of God
Ineffable
God cannot be put into words
Omnipotent
All powerful
Omnibenevolent
All loving
Omniscient
All knowing
Khanda
The symbol of Sikhism made up of two double edged swords one sword in the middle and a circle
Sewa
Selfless service, work without reward, in recognition that a service done for a fellow human is a service done to God
Waheguru
The name Sikhs use to describe God: 'wonderful lord' There is only one God but this is the God of all religions
Guru
A spiritual teacher of wisdom. There are 10 in Sikh history. They are the messengers of Waheguru.
Sikh
A learner or disciple; believer in the religion Sikhism
Key Beliefs of Sikhism (No.)
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Guru Granth Sahib
The the Sikh holy book, given Buddhahood by guru Gobind Singh; regarded as the ultimate authority
Mool Mantra
The main Chant. a statement of core beliefs at the beginning of the guru granth sahib
Gurdwara
Sikh place of worship, means 'the door of the guru'
Singh
meaning 'lion'. mandatory name for male members of the khalsa
Kaur
meaning 'princess'. mandatory name for male members of the khalsa
Karma
Destiny, consequences of one's actions. our actions create good or bad karma
Kachera
one of the 5 Ks, shorts, enabling swift action in war, symbolising chastity
Granthi
Person who cares for the Guru Granth and reads from it. Anyone can do this; people who cares for the Guru Granth and reads from it. Anyone can do this.
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