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Purpose
Make school a place where your child can THRIVE (not just accepted)
Educate the children
Educate the teachers
Educate the parents
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To Do
Ask (email) Teacher Principal Parent-president
Present my child’s CULTURE to Educate the class Avoid misunderstanding and bullying
As part of Awareness campaign History curriculum Holidays and festivals
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School Visit Outline
DVD SlidesQ&A
Tie Turban (show hair)
Food Quiz & Prizes
K-5 15 min 15 min Yes Yes 5 ques
6-8 15 min 20 min Yes Maybe 8 ques
9-12 15 min 25 min Yes Maybe 15 ques
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99% of people wearing turbans in America are Sikhs
• Sikhs wear Turbans
• Sikhism is a very “visible religion
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Sikhism is the 5th Largest Religion in the World
1. Christianity – 2 billion2. Islam – 1.3 billion3. Hinduism – 900 million4. Buddhism – 360 million5. Sikhism – 22 million6. Judaism – 14 million
Source: www.adherents .com
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Sikhism is the Newest Major Religion in the World
2000 BC 2000 AD1000 BC 0 1000 AD
Hinduism
Judaism
Jainism
Buddhism
Taoism
Shinto
Christianity
Sikhism
Source: Experiencing World Religions, M Malloy
Hinduism
Judaism
Jainism
Buddhism
Taoism
Shinto
Christianity
Sikhism
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1469: Guru Nanak - Birth of a Revolutionary
At that time Land divided by Hindu/Islam religions Ruled by invaders from Persia & Afghanistan Rich exploited the poor Strict Castes (Untouchables had no rights) Women had no role Superstitions & Rituals
Guru means “Spiritual Enlightener” Spread the revelation across 8000 miles on foot Defender of human rights and equality Tolerant of other’s perspective and freedom of choice Often used metaphor and analogy to communicate
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The Ten Gurus (1469-1708)
1. Guru Nanak Dev ji (1469-1539)- one god, freedom, equality
2. Guru Angand Dev ji (1504-1552– Gurmukhi Script, Gyms, Food “Langar” halls
3. Guru Amar Das ji (1479-1574)– Women’s rights (anti Sati, veil, child marriage)
4. Guru Ram Das ji (1534-1581)– city of Amritsar, international trade, marriage ceremony
5. Guru Arjan Dev ji (1563-1606)– wrote Guru Granth Sahib, tithe tradition, executed by Emperor Jehangir
6. Guru Hargobind ji (1595-1644)– Saint-Soldier, formed military, first war with muslim ruler
7. Guru Har Rai ji (1630-1661)- 360 Sikh Centers
8. Guru Har Krishan ji (1656-1664)– Delhi presence, healthcare
9. Guru Tegh Bahadur ji (1621-1675)– sacrifice for Hindu religion
10. Guru Gobind Singh ji (1666-1708)– the Khalsa, 5 articles of faith, many wars
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Sikhism has a High Moral Code of Conduct
DOs Equality of all Humanity
Men and Women have same rights Freedom and Liberty for all
Protect yours and others rights Selfless Service and Sharing
Strong work ethic Follow the Guru’s Path
Spiritual, Mental and Physical balance
DONTs Smoking Drugs Alcohol
Spiritual Guru, Sri Guru Granth Sahib (The Sikh scripture)
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Equality (Key Aspects of Sikhism)
Equality of Women“Women are equal” – Guru
Nanak (16th Century)
Gurdwara( Sikh Temple)Four Doors – always open to all
religions
No Caste System“Singh” and “Kaur”
Mai Bhago
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Defend Rights (Key Aspects of Sikhism)
Saint-SoldierDefender of Rights and Fighter of
Oppression
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Service (Key Aspects of Sikhism)
Community Kitchen 24/7/365 - Free
Signifies sharing and universal brotherhood
Free Hospitals and Clinics
“Father Teresa”
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Balanced Life (Key Aspects of Sikhism)
MeditationRemembrance of God
Martial Arts (Gatka)Sword Fighting
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Sikh’s are given a Unique Identity symbolizing discipline and spirituality
All Sikhs wear 5 Articles of Faith
Uncut Hair (Kesh)Uncut Hair (Kesh)SPIRITUALITYSPIRITUALITY
Comb (Kanga)Comb (Kanga)CLEANLINESSCLEANLINESS
Sword (Kirpan)Sword (Kirpan)PROTECTIONPROTECTION
Long Underpants (Kucha)Long Underpants (Kucha)SELF DISCIPLINESELF DISCIPLINE
Iron Bracelet (Kara)Iron Bracelet (Kara)GOOD DEEDSGOOD DEEDS
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After the Gurus 1670 - 1850
1670-1716 Banda Bahadur Most respected and feared General of the Sikhs 40,000 strong army;
1718-1783 – Jassa Singh Ahluwalia United Sikhs all over
1762 – Sixth Afghan Invasion The great Holocaust (30,000 Sikhs killed)
1780 – 1839 – Maharaja Ranjit Singh Ruler of Punjab – only area independent of
British Empire; included Afghanistan, Pakistan, Kashmir
First Modern Indian Army – The Sikh Khalsa army; artillery; European generals; exists even today as most highly decorated army in the world
Focused on Art, Equality, abolished death penalty
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British Occupation and World Wars 1850-1945
1845 1st Anglo-Sikh War 1849 2nd Anglo-Sikh War 1857 Sikh Mutiny 1860 onwards – relative peace World War I (1914-1918)
Sikhs liberated France as part of British Army; fought in Africa and Turkey
World War II (1939-1945) Sikhs fought against Japan and Germany
Kesur SinghQueen’s Army, 1897
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Independence from British 1947
1947 India and Pakistan Punjab split in HALF 1 million dead; 10 million
injured; 30 million homeless
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Sikhs came to America over a 100 years ago
• Sikhs came from India• There are half a million Sikhs today in North America• Sikhs live in over 60 countries
San Francisco Chronicle, April 6, 1899
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Sikhs are– doctors, engineers, teachers, scientists, and athletes
Nuvraj Bassi, 6’6”, 290 lbs, Defensive Tackle, Univ of Oregon,
Oregon
Simran Singh, Captain SoccerO’Connor High School,
Texas
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World Marathon Record Holder Fauja Singh – 99 years old
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Hollywood, MTV, Jazz
Rabbi ShergillWaris
Ahluwalia
Snatam Kaur
LonnieSmith
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Modern Day Sikhs Continue the Tradition of Global Peacekeepers
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Festivals and Cultural Events
Baisakhi (Spring Festival)
Sikh New Year
Guru Nanak’s BirthdayDecember
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The Turban - encapsulates the spirit of saint-soldier and the values a Sikh aims to live by
Mandatory – not a social or cultural article. Symbolic of sovereignty of humans. Always be recognized and duty bound to
offer help. Sikhs wearing it for the last 500 years. Removal of turban in public is tantamount
to a strip search. Stand for social justice of all people.
Tell All I uphold truth I uphold justice I have discipline I have integrity I am humble I am spiritual
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Questions and Answers
1. Why do you wear a turban?
2. How long is the turban and does the color mean anything?
3. When do you have to wear a turban?
4. How long is your hair?
5. Why are so many people named SINGH and KAUR?
6. Do you have any other religious restrictions?
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Questions and Answers
1. Why do you wear a turban? Sikhs wear turbans to cover their long hair which is a requirement
of their religion2. How long is the turban and does the color mean anything?
A turban is 10-15 feet long and is tied every time. You can wear any color.
3. When do you have to wear a turban? You can wear a turban wherever and whenever. For sports a
smaller scarf-like turban, sometimes called a mini-turban, is worn. 4. How long is your hair?
Hair length varies from shoulder length to waist length. Hair stops growing after a while.
5. Why are so many people named SINGH and KAUR? Equality!
6. Do you have any other religious restrictions? Smoking, drugs and alcohol are prohibited for obvious reasons.