In and On
Remember to include O Do you think that Sikhs should be Specialist language able to wear the 5 K’s in Britain Sources of wisdom today? (Teaching from Holy Books or leaders) Explained how it will O I think Sikhs should/ should not affect a believers be able to wear the 5 k’s in Britain behaviour Accurate knowledge and today because… understanding Different/alternate views O I think Sikhs should be able to A conclusion/judgement wear some of the 5 K’s is Britain today because……. Where’s Wally?
I can see a giant It smells What is that orange like food! book? flagpole…
They told me to There are so take my shoes many people sat off! on the floor!
Do you already know anything about the things Wally can see, smell, hear, do? The Gurdwara
O Identify the main features of the Gurdwara. O Explain how the Gurdwara is used in Sikhism. O Evaluate the importance of the Gurdwara for Sikhs
Have you got your planner out? Think of a place that is special to you… How would you act in that place? What rules would you give people who entered? Game of Fetch!
Rules: O You have 1 minute to remember as much as you can from each slide and then try to fill in the correct box on the sheet.
Outside the Gurdwara
O Some are specially built but some are just old buildings which have been changed to use for worship in highly populated Sikh areas. A Gurdwara is recognised by the yellow or orange flag outside. The flag is called the Nishan Sahib it always flies above the level of the building for all to see. It’s a sign of welcome! There are four doors into a Gurdwara, known as the Door of Peace, the Door of Livelihood, the Door of Learning and the Door of Grace. These doors are a symbol that people from all four points of the compass are welcome, and that members of all four castes are equally welcome. The Gurdwara It is the Sikh place of worship (ask your group to put this on their keyword sheet). It is a punjabi word meaning “Guru’s Door” it is a way of saying that it is Gods house. It is not always a lavish and fancy building , the most important thing is to welcome people and to contain the Guru Granth Sahib.
O There is a worship room and a kitchen within the Gurdwara which have significant purpose. There's always a light on in a Gurdwara, to show that the Guru's Light is always visible and is accessible to everyone at any time. The Worship Room
O There is a main room where people gather to worship. This includes praying, singing hymns and hearing readings or poems from the Guru Granth Sahib. The name of the worship room is the Diwan Hall. It is decorated with lights and there is a special throne for the Guru Granth Sahib. This is the Takht. It is a seat which shows that the book is treated with the same respect as a person. People leave gifts of money and food before the throne. Rules in the Gurdwara
Before entering all people should take off their shoes. It’s a sign of respect and cleanliness. There are rooms available to wash hands and feet before entering the worship room. In the Gurdwara everyone should cover their head as a sign of respect. In the worship room everyone will sit on the floor as a sign of equality. Men and women sit separately to avoid any distraction! Visiting the Gurdwara
O Sikhs do not regard any particular day of the week as a holy day, they usually go to a Gurdwara on Sundays as that fits the UK pattern of work. O When entering Sikhs will bow to the Guru Granth Sahib as the first thing they do, touching the floor with their forehead. This not only shows their respect but also indicates that they submit themselves to the the book. O After bowing to the Guru Granth Sahib a Sikh will greet the congregation in a low, quiet voice. Towards the end of a service karah prasad, a sweet vegetarian food that has been blessed, will be served. Pit Stop! What have we learnt so far? “Going to the Gurdwara is the most important part of being a Sikh” O Do you agree? Give a reason for your answer. O Why would someone disagree with you? Give a reason for their viewpoint. Plenary
O What is the Takht? O What is the Sikh flag called? O Can you recall the name of the worship room? O How many doors does Gurdwara have? O What rules should Sikhs follow?
Quiz your partner! Neither of you know the answer? Buddy, Book, Boss -get the Boss involved!