| Sikhism - Simple Guides Contributor(s): Singh Kalsi, Sewa (Author) |
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ISBN: 1857334361 ISBN-13: 9781857334364 Publisher: Kuperard OUR PRICE: $9.86 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2007 Annotation: This pocket-sized paperback is ideal for travelers, students and spiritual seekers. Simple Guides Sikhism will help you to understand what it means to be a Sikh (especially the guru-disciple relationship), recognize the key festivals of the Sikh year as well as the different aspects of Sikh worship and practice. The guide will also help you to avoid faux pas in conversation, in travelling and in personal relationships. Contents: History (including How a guru is perceived and Punjabi heritage) Teachings (including Universality of truth and Monotheism) Sikh Traditions (including The caste system and What is Dharma?) Scriptures (including Historical Context and The Dasam Granth) The Gurdwara and Sikh Worship (including Family gurdwaras and History of the Golden Temple) Festivals (including Gurpurb and Diwali) The Khalsa (including Baisakhi day and Sahaidhari Sikhs) Rites of Passage (including Birth and Wedding ceremony) Sikh Sects (including Namdhari Sikhs and The 3H organization |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Sikhism - Religion | History |
| Dewey: 294.6 |
| LCCN: 2009293278 |
| Series: Simple Guides |
| Physical Information: 0.41" H x 3.96" W x 6.64" (0.30 lbs) 144 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: THIS BOOK WILL HELP YOU - to appreciate one of the historic religions of the Indian subcontinent - to understand what it means to be a Sikh, especially the guru--disciple relationship - to recognize the key festivals of the Sikh year and the different aspects of Sikh worship and practice - to avoid faux pas in conversation, in travelling and in personal relationships ACCESS THE WORLD'S RELIGIONS Simple Guides: Religions is a series of concise, accessible introductions to the world's major religions. Written by experts in the field, they offer an engaging and sympathetic description of the key concepts, beliefs and practices of different faiths. Ideal for spiritual seekers and travellers alike, Simple Guides aims to open the doors of perception. Together the books provide a reliable compass to the world's great spiritual traditions, and a point of reference for further exploration and discovery. By offering essential insights into the core values, customs and beliefs of different societies, they also enable visitors to be aware of the cultural sensibilities of their hosts, and to behave in a way that fosters mutual respect and understanding. |