Era
Early
Start date
1500 AD
End Date
Present
Religion
Sikhism
Main Teachings
Equality, selfless service, community, belief in reincarnation, belief in afterlife
Metaphysical Beliefs
Monotheism
Ethical and Moral Principles
Equality and service
Ritual and Devotional Practices
Simran (Meditation), Sewa (Service)
Spiritual Practices
Naam Japna (Chanting), Seva (Selfless service)
Foundational Teachings and Scriptures
Guru Granth Sahib (Sikh scripture)
Narrative Traditions
Sikh history and martyrdom
Sub Type
Dharmic
Historical and Cultural Context
Medieval and Early Modern Religions
Historical Development
World Religion
Geographical Distribution
Eastern Religions
Organizational Structure
Institutional Religions
Scriptural Authority
Revealed Religion
Sociological Approach
Universal Religion
Philosophical or Ideological Focus
Naturalistic Religion
Gods or Deities
Waheguru
Beliefs on the Afterlife and End Times
Reincarnation until merging with God
Existance of Afterlife
Yes
Existance of Reincarnation
Yes
Religious Structures
Gurdwaras (Temples), Langar Halls
Religious Leader Types or Roles
Granthis (Readers), Raagis (Musicians)