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Sikh dharma
I can explain the meaning of the Sikh understanding of dharma and how Sikhs might put this into action.
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Year 7
Sikh dharma
I can explain the meaning of the Sikh understanding of dharma and how Sikhs might put this into action.
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Key learning points
- The Sikh dharma indicates the path of righteousness, proper religious practices, and performing one's own moral duties.
- It derives from a Sanskrit root word meaning 'to uphold or sustain'.
- Dharma is anything that upholds or sustains a positive order in accordance with Sikh values.
- The Sikh dharma is revealed through the teachings of the nine living gurus and the Guru Granth Sahib.
- Sikhs are inspired to follow the Sikh dharma by Guru Nanak and the Guru Granth Sahib.
Keywords
Sikh dharma - living with a good moral code and honouring God
Mukti - the freeing of the soul from rebirth; the soul reunites with Waheguru
Waheguru - God, the divine
Common misconception
The concept of dharma is the same in Sikhi, Sanatana Dharma and Buddhism.
Sikh dharma is living according to the teachings of Waheguru, Guru Nanak and the nine successive Gurus.
Find example(s) of Sikh charity to demonstrate how Sikh dharma is put into action.
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6 Questions
Q1.
Which term refers to the Buddhist community?
Q2.
Why is the Buddha's Dhamma important to Buddhists?
it offers guidance on how to achieve moksha
it offers guidance on how to reach heaven
Q3.
What is another name for 'the three jewels'?
the three truths
the three stones
Q4.
What is the fourth noble truth?
that the causes of suffering are cravings and ignorance
that all life involves suffering
Q5.
Which religion interprets dharma as living with a good moral code and honouring God?
Buddhism
Sanatana Dharma
Q6.
Match the three jewels to the correct gemstones.
the yellow gemstone
the blue gemstone
the red gemstone
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5 Questions
Q1.
What is the Sikh name for God?
Brahman
Buddha
Allah
Q2.
What is the meaning of the Sikh dharma?
the Buddha's teachings
the essence of every living being
Q3.
Which Sanskrit word describes the goal most Sikhs want to achieve?
Q4.
Match each element of the Sikh dharma to the correct description.
earning an honest living
prayer
contributing to charity
Q5.
In the story of Malik Bhago and Lalo, Malik listened to Guru Nanak and resolved to live what kind of life?
a competitive life
an honoured life
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