Facts and Stats on Sikhism

Facts and Stats on Sikhism

name ::From Punjabi sikh, "learner" or "disciple"
founded c. 1500 in India
founder ::Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji (1469-1538)
adherents:: 23 million
main location:: Punjab region of India
original language ::Punjabi
sacred text ::Adi Granth (Sri Guru Granth Sahib)
spiritual leaders ::Granthi, giani
house of worship ::Temple, gurdwara
theism ::monotheism
ultimate reality ::God (Ik Onkar, Nam)
purpose of life ::Overcome the self, align life with will of God, and become a "saint soldier," fighting for good
afterlife ::
Reincarnation until resolve karma and merge with God.
major holidays ::Vaisakhi DayBirthday of Guru NanakBirthday of Guru Gobind Singh
five cardinal vices
1. lust2. anger3. greed4. worldly attachment5. pride