Other editions of book Sikhism

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 relationshipsACCESS THE WORLD'S RELIGIONSSimple Guides: Religions is a series of concise, accessible introductions to the world's major religions. Written by experts in the field, they offer an engaging and sympathetic description of the key concepts, beliefs and practices of different faiths.Ideal for spiritual seekers and travellers alike, Simple Guides aims to open the doors of perception. Together the books provide a reliable compass to the world's great spiritual traditions, and a point of reference for further exploration and discovery. By offering essential insights into the core values, customs and beliefs of differentsocieties, they also enable visitors to be aware of the cultural sensibilities of their hosts, and to behave in a way that fosters mutual respect and understanding.

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 ACCESS THE WORLD’S RELIGIONS Simple Guides: Religions is a series of concise, accessible introductions to the world’s major religions. Written by experts in the field, they offer an engaging and sympathetic description of the key concepts, beliefs and practices of different faiths. Ideal for spiritual seekers and travellers alike, Simple Guides aims to open the doors of perception. Together the books provide a reliable compass to the world’s great spiritual traditions, and a point of reference for further exploration and discovery. By offering essential insights into the core values, customs and beliefs of different societies, they also enable visitors to be aware of the cultural sensibilities of their hosts, and to behave in a way that fosters mutual respect and understanding.

The Simple Guide to Sikhism, as with all others in the Simple Guides to World Religions series, provides the reader with an informed and unbiased overview of this religion, presented in a very accessible format. The aim of the book is describe Sikhism's meanings and myths, the teachings these embody, and the practices, rituals and festivals of Sikhism.