Author: Paramjit Singh Sachdeva
Publisher: UBS Publishers
Year: 2008
Language: English
Pages: 241
ISBN/UPC (if available): 9788174765833
Description
Appreciating Sikhism provides answers. Sikhism’s beliefs and practices are outlined in relation to Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism and Judaism. Their common features and differences are noted, but no religion is shown to be better than any other. They are just different; and the differences are significant.
This book covers key Sikh beliefs, practices, philosophy and history, drawing on the latest publications. Succinct Tables and Annexes provide supplementary information. The writing style is non- academic; and original colour photographs bring the subject to life. The reader is invited to build on this insightful introduction to Sikhism, and to help others do so as well.
Contents
Acknowledgements
Preface
Introduction
Beliefs and Practices
Sikh Philosophy
Other Religions and Sikhism
The Making of Sikhism
ANNEX – 1
[Quotations from the Guru Granth Sahib for Part II]
ANNEX – II
[Founders and Scriptures of Selected Religions]
ANNEX – III
[Selected Beliefs of Some Religions]
ANNEX IV
[Provisions of the Sikh Rhat Maryada Relating to Daily Living]
ANNEX – V
[Provisions of the Sikh Rehat Maryada Relating to Life Cycle Events]
ANNEX - VI
[Sikhism’s New Beliefs, Practices, and Institutions in the first 500 Years]