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Other & Comparative Religions

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Sikhism, Taoism, Shinto and the study of comparative religion.

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  1. 1Sikhism
    An Indian religion founded in the Punjab region around the end of the 15th century CE, with 25-30 million followers
  2. 2How many gurus are there in Sikhism?
    Ten human gurus (Guru Nanak to Guru Gobind Singh), followed by the Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal guru
  3. 3Guru Granth Sahib
    The central religious scripture of Sikhism, considered the 11th and eternally living guru
  4. 4Sikh
    Student or disciple (of the guru)
  5. 5Ik Onkar
    The symbol and concept meaning 'One Creator' or the oneness of God in Sikhism
  6. 6Waheguru
    The Sikh name for God, meaning 'wondrous teacher'
  7. 7Five Ks
    Five articles of faith worn by baptized Sikhs: kesh (uncut hair), kangha (comb), kara (bracelet), kirpan (sword), kachera (undergarment)
  8. 8Golden Temple
    Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar, Punjab, India; the holiest site of Sikhism
  9. 9Gurdwara
    A Sikh place of worship and community gathering
  10. 10Langar
    The free community kitchen in Sikh temples that serves meals to all visitors regardless of background
  11. 11Kirtan
    The singing of hymns from the Guru Granth Sahib in Sikh worship
  12. 12Khalsa
    The collective community of initiated Sikhs, founded by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699
  13. 13seva
    Selfless service to others, a core principle in Sikh practice
  14. 14Sikh view of God
    Monotheistic and panentheistic; one God who is simultaneously within everything and all-encompassing
  15. 15Simran
    Meditation and remembrance of the Divine Name (Waheguru)
  16. 16What does Miri Piri represent?
    The doctrine balancing spiritual authority (Piri) with temporal/worldly power (Miri)
  17. 17Guru Gobind Singh
    The tenth and final human guru of Sikhism (1666-1708), who established the Khalsa
  18. 18Kesh
    Uncut hair, one of the Five Ks symbolizing devotion and acceptance of God's will
  19. 19Why do Sikh men wear turbans?
    To cover and protect their uncut hair (kesh) and as a symbol of faith and honor
  20. 20Gurmukhi
    The script in which the Guru Granth Sahib and most Sikh scriptures are written
  21. 21What does Sikhism teach about equality?
    The divine unity and equality of all humankind, rejecting caste and gender discrimination
  22. 22Sikh concept of salvation
    Jivanmukti (liberation in one's lifetime) through union with God and overcoming ego
  23. 23Five Thieves in Sikhism
    Ego, anger, greed, attachment, and lust—distractions from devotion to God
  24. 24kirat karo
    Honest work and earning one's livelihood through ethical means
  25. 25vand chakko
    Sharing with others and giving to the needy
  26. 26naam japo
    Meditation on God's name
  27. 27Taoism (Daoism)
    A Chinese philosophical and religious tradition emphasizing living in harmony with the Tao (the Way)
  28. 28traditionally credited as the founder of Taoism
    Laozi (Lao Tzu), a legendary figure said to have lived in the 6th century BCE
  29. 29Tao (Dao)
    The Way; the fundamental principle that is the source of all existence and governs the universe
  30. 30Tao Te Ching
    The foundational text of Taoism, attributed to Laozi, containing teachings on the Tao and virtue

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