Sikhism - Beliefs and teachings

Sikhism | Around the World in 80 Faiths
Sikhism | Around the World in 80 Faiths
At a festival in Nanded, India, Sikhs explain their key beliefs and the history of their faith.

Guru Granth Sahib | My Life, My Religion
Guru Granth Sahib | My Life, My Religion
A Sikh child explains the role of the Guru Granth Sahib in Sikh worship and the way in which it is treated by Sikhs.

Guru Nanak and the boulder | My Life, My Religion
Guru Nanak and the boulder | My Life, My Religion
A Sikh teacher tells a story from the life of Guru Nanak, the first Sikh guru, and explains what it teaches.

Introduction to Sikhism | My Life, My Religion
Introduction to Sikhism | My Life, My Religion
An introduction to the most fundamental beliefs and practices of Sikhism.

The Five Ks | My Life, My Religion
The Five Ks | My Life, My Religion
A Sikh child explains the meaning behind the five Ks worn by Sikhs.

The Khalsa | My Life, My Religion
The Khalsa | My Life, My Religion
The story behind the creation of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh.

The Five Ks | The Story of Vaisakhi
The Five Ks | The Story of Vaisakhi
Guru Gobind Singh established the idea that Sikhs should observe the Five Ks, which embody the idea of the Saint Soldier.

Death and reincarnation | Being…
Death and reincarnation | Being…
A discussion of Sikh traditions and beliefs about death.

Sikh funeral | Being…
Sikh funeral | Being…
An exploration of Sikh funeral traditions.

Young, Sikh and Proud (Full Programme) |
Young, Sikh and Proud (Full Programme) |
Sunny Hundal explores the legacy of his late brother Jagraj Singh, a prominent Sikh leader, and asks if a rise in religious activism...
Sikhism - Practices

Dastar Bandi | Being…
Dastar Bandi | Being…
Ansh discusses his experiences of Dastar Bandi, the ceremony which marked the beginning of him wearing the turban.

Naming ceremony | Being…
Naming ceremony | Being…
A Sikh family discuss the importance of the Sikh naming ceremony.

Naming ceremony | Being…
Naming ceremony | Being…
A Sikh family discuss the importance of the Sikh naming ceremony.

Gurdwara | My Life, My Religion
Gurdwara | My Life, My Religion
What does it mean to be a Sikh? 11-year-old Simran explains her religion of Sikhism.

Gurdwara | My Life, My Religion
Gurdwara | My Life, My Religion
What does it mean to be a Sikh? 11-year-old Simran explains her religion of Sikhism.

Vaisakhi in Amritsar | Sacred Wonders
Vaisakhi in Amritsar | Sacred Wonders
The Sikh festival of Vaisakhi in Amritsar.

A feast at the Golden Temple | Sacred Wonders
A feast at the Golden Temple | Sacred Wonders
At the Golden Temple in Amritsar, volunteers prepare food for thousands of worshippers celebrating Vaisakhi.

The origins of Vaisakhi | The Story of Vaisakhi
The origins of Vaisakhi | The Story of Vaisakhi
A look at the origins of the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi and the key beliefs of Sikhism.

Vaisakhi Celebrations | The Story of Vaisakhi
Vaisakhi Celebrations | The Story of Vaisakhi
In Britain, celebrations of the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi have grown in size and popularity.

Vaisakhi Langar | The Story of Vaisakhi
Vaisakhi Langar | The Story of Vaisakhi
The Sikh tradition of langar is an important part of the festival of Vaisakhi.
Sikhism - Relationships and social issues

Anand Karaj | Being…
Anand Karaj | Being…
A Sikh couple discuss the Anand Karaj, their Sikh marriage ceremony.

Love and marriage | Being…
Love and marriage | Being…
Sikh couples discuss their experiences of love and marriage.

Women in Sikhism | The Story of Vaisakhi
Women in Sikhism | The Story of Vaisakhi
Equality of the sexes has always been an ideal of Sikhism, but one the religion has not always lived up to.

Seva | Our Lives
Seva | Our Lives
A Sikh charity worker explains what led him to help the homeless population of London.

Awakening | The Selfless Sikh: Faith on the Frontline
Awakening | The Selfless Sikh: Faith on the Frontline
A Sikh charity worker explains how the loss of a close friend led to his religious awakening and life of service.

Awakening | The Selfless Sikh: Faith on the Frontline
Awakening | The Selfless Sikh: Faith on the Frontline
A Sikh charity worker explains how the loss of a close friend led to his religious awakening and life of service.

Sarbat da Bhala | The Selfless Sikh: Faith on the Frontline
Sarbat da Bhala | The Selfless Sikh: Faith on the Frontline
A Sikh charity worker explains how his faith has inspired him to help others.

Sarbat da Bhala | The Selfless Sikh: Faith on the Frontline
Sarbat da Bhala | The Selfless Sikh: Faith on the Frontline
A Sikh charity worker explains how his faith has inspired him to help others.