Sikh Awareness & Appreciation

In today's multicultural society, we are increasingly likely to meet and become friends with people from different religious backgrounds, and to find ourselves attending an unfamiliar ceremony. When this happens, there can be few of us who know exactly what to expect, or are confident about how to behave. This chapter from Do I Kneel or Do I Bow? will tell you everything you need to understand and take part in a Sikh ceremony. Armed with this basic...

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.

Understanding Sikhism covers the history of Sikhism and explores how the religion has evolved and expanded. Readers learn about the guru leaders and the peaceful practices they promoted, as well as the prejudice Sikhs have endured, particularly in the United States after September 11. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.