The legacy of Guru Nanak

Religious education

Guru Nanak

Guru Nanak's teachings on equality and acceptance

Guru Nanak's teachings on serving others

Guru Nanak's teachings on being honest and living a good life

Sikh beliefs in God

In this unit pupils will be introduced to the Sikh worldview through a depth study of Guru Nanak. They will understand the role of a guru as a teacher and through stories of his life understand how he remains an inspiration to Sikhs today.

Sikhs: how does Guru Nanak inspire Sikhs today?

What does the word 'seva' mean in Sikhism?

to serve food to the poor and promote equality

that Sikhs should always help and care for the poor

What did Guru Nanak teach about helping the poor?

The practice in Sikhi of giving 10% of earnings to help others is called {{}}.

Why do Sikhs meditate by repeating the word 'Waheguru'?

What does the word 'Ik' in 'Ik Onkar' mean?

The Mool Mantar teaches that God is without {{}} and hate.

Guru Nanak compared God to {{}} - there everywhere but not always visible.

The legacy of Guru Nanak

Lesson outcome