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Pub. Date
2022
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English
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"As a boy growing up in South Texas, Simran Jeet Singh and his brothers confronted racism daily. Instead of giving in to negativity, he delved into the Sikh teachings he grew up with and embraced the lessons to seek the good in every person and situation and to find positive ways to direct his energy. Part memoir, part spiritual journey, The Light We Give offers an approach to a happier, more fulfilling life through Sikh teachings on love and service"--...
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Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
2022
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"What are the core teachings and beliefs of Sikhism? Readers will learn about one of the world's most widely practiced religions through the lens of two different perspectives and dive deep into important figures, sacred texts, holidays, and commandments. This narrative nonfiction book uses considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage and accommodate struggling readers. Includes sidebars that are...
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English
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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
4) Sikhism
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DiscoverRoo, an imprint of Pop!
Pub. Date
[2024]
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English
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"This title introduces the major world religion, Sikhism. Young readers will learn about the first ten gurus who shaped the religion as well as the sacred text that serves as the leader of Sikhs today. Daily practices, holidays, and special symbols are explained in easy-to-understand text paired with colorful photographs and illustrations."--
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A Spiritual Discourse is an English translation of 'Sidh Gosht', a discussion between Guru Nanak Dev, founder of Sikhism, and a group of Master Yogis, Siddhas. In the composition the Siddhas ask Guru Nanak Dev spiritual questions, and Guru Nanak Dev answers them. 'Sidh Gosht' is part of a larger text, Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, which is the present Guru of the Sikhs.The present translation tries to present a literal translation, with a simple and...
6) God Is
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English
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This book is written wholey by the Holy Spirit coming from Robert. He fist told me to write a book, then gave me the Title, then the Chapter headings. He then proceeded to tell me start chapter 1, then he said "That Is Enough, go to chapter 2". I was in what you might say an altered state of consciousness. It is a relaxed state, somewhat like regressing back to previous lifetimes...It is our Father's way of getting through to us with his message.
7) SEEK
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Ethical education is something every child deserves. This course for parents offers a unique opportunity to guide our children into making better choices in life. Our children are drifting away from Punjabi moral values and Sikhism. In order to preserve our rich history and culture, this course is a valuable resource to achieve this goal.
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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...
9) Guru Nanak
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English
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Guru nanak's significance as an inspirational guide to life's meaning extends beyond his time (five hundred years ago) and his geographical setting (South Asia). His teachings are the basis of a world religion Sikhism, a world religion both in the sense that Sikhs now live in substantial numbers in all the inhabited continents and in the sense that what he had to say is challenging and reassuring for people of every cultural background. It is for...
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English
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The Weather Man is a spiritual journey through the seasons and uses the variability of the English climate as a recurring theme in the quest for enlightenment. Many of our existential problems in both spiritual and material terms are either resolved or transcended in this unusual and beautiful story of nature and our place in the world.
11) Sikhism
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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.
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Embark on an Inspiring Journey Through Sikh History: From Mughal Tyranny to a Beacon of Freedom and Strength
In an era dominated by powerful empires and religious turmoil, a beacon of hope emerged: Guru Nanak and the dawn of Sikhism. Dr. Gul's I am a Sikh is more than a historical narrative-it's an enlightening journey into the heart of Sikhism and its undying spirit.
At a time when the mighty Mughal Dynasty loomed large, oppressing and forcibly...
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English
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This brief introduction to Jainism and Sikhism is designed to help readers understand these important religious traditions. With both nuance and balance, this text provides broad coverage of various forms of Jainism and Sikhism with an arresting layout with rich colors. It offers both historical overviews and modern perspectives on Jain and Sikh beliefs and practices. The user-friendly content is enhanced by charts of religious festivals, historic...
15) 12 major world religions: the beliefs, rituals, and traditions of humanity's most influential faiths
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Zephyros Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
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English
Description
For billions of people, having a religious belief system provides purpose in life. For some, religion serves as a guide for moral behavior. Studies have shown even children maintain a natural intuitiveness about the origins of the world. Today's world is one in which our understanding of world religions is both understatedly important, as well as increasingly complex. After many years of exploring the foundations of various world religions, Jason...
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Español
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El Canto (Gita) es el texto clásico hindú más conocido y de más perdurable influencia. En los setecientos versos de este poema didáctico, integrado en la vasta epopeya del Mahabharata, se sintetizan las principales filosofías y doctrinas religiosas nacidas de los Vedas. En el curso de este diálogo, el sabio Krishna, personificación de la divinidad, se dirige a Arjuna, que vacila antes de entrar en batalla, para mostrarle los principios del...
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Conversations About Religion, includes the following 5 carefully-edited Ideas Roadshow Conversations featuring leading experts. This collection includes a detailed preface highlighting the connections between the different books. Each book is broken into chapters with a detailed introduction and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter:
1.Rabbi With A Cause: Israel and Identity - A Conversation with David J. Goldberg (1939-2019), former...
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English
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The sacred Jap Sahib is a prayer for all times, for all faiths and for all people! From these forty verses an ocean of liberating wisdom can be gleaned if one can plumb its profound depths.
In the pages of this book, the reader will discover the soulful response of a pilgrim soul who experiences the One in All and All in One, and is thus able to bring out the universal and abiding nature of the teachings of the great teacher and founder of Sikhism:...
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Documents how the premodern techniques of narrating the past in South Asia were deeply transformed by colonial modernity, resulting in newer forms of truth-telling within the Sikh community.
Focusing on important issues in Sikh religious identity and memory, Harjot Oberoi shows how premodern techniques of narrating the past and truth-telling in South Asia were deeply transformed by colonialism. Indian historiographical praxis has long been problematic....
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English
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This book is based on an in-depth filmed conversation between Howard Burton and Eleanor Nesbitt who is Professor Emeritus of Education Studies at University of Warwick and a poet. Eleanor Nesbitt is an expert on Hindu and Sikh culture and her interdisciplinary approach straddles religious studies, educational theory, ethnography and poetry. After inspiring insights about the time Eleanor Nesbitt spent in India and her academic path, this wide-ranging...
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