a learner and follower of the Sikhi religion

Guru Nanak

Religious education

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

The legacy of Guru Nanak

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?

showing care and understanding for others

welcoming and being okay with others as they are

the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles

a fact or belief that is accepted as true

always telling the truth and doing the right thing, even it's hard

Sikh word for God, meaning 'wonderful Lord' or 'wonderful teacher'

symbol and statement that there is only one God

a special prayer that helps Sikhs remember and understand God

Mool Mantar

waheguru meditation

Sikh place of worship, meaning 'door of the guru'

a community kitchen and free meal service provided in gurdwaras

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