Sikhism - Wikipedia
Sikhism[i] is an Indian religion and philosophy [8] that originated in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent around the end of the 15th century CE. It is one of the most recently founded …
Sikhism | History, Doctrines, Practice, & Literature | Britannica
Nov 25, 2025 · Sikhism is a religion and philosophy founded in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent in the late 15th century. Its members are known as Sikhs. According to Sikh …
Sikhism Religion of the Sikh People - Sikhs.org
Who and What is a Sikh? The word 'Sikh' in the Punjabi language means 'disciple', Sikhs are the disciples of God who follow the writings and teachings of the Ten Sikh Gurus. The wisdom of …
We Are Sikhs - Learn about our Origin and History of Sikhism
While many Sikhs remain in the Punjab region of India, where over 30,000 gurdwaras exist, the presence of the religion is felt globally through Sikh immigrant families who have traveled to …
What is the Sikh faith? - World Sikh Organization of Canada
The Sikh faith is the fifth largest world religion with over 25 million devotees worldwide. It is a monotheistic religion founded in 1469, by Guru Nanak. It holds as its basic tenets, the equality …
LEARN ABOUT SIKHISM — Kaur Foundation
Founded in the Punjab region of India in the 15th century, Sikhism is a monotheistic religion; there is one Creator, considered formless and eternal. Guru Nanak (1469-1539 CE), the founder of …
Introduction to Sikhism | The Pluralism Project
In the early 16th century a community of disciples, called Sikhs, gathered around Guru Nanak who presented strong monotheistic teachings after receiving direct revelations from God. The …
History - Sikh Coalition
The founder of the Sikh tradition, Guru Nanak, was born in the region of Punjab, South Asia, in 1469 CE. He lived a life of spirituality, service, and honesty, and the disciples who began to …
Sikhism | Sikh Council on Religion and Education USA
Also referred to as Sikhi, Sikhism is a monotheistic religion that was founded in the latter half of the 15th century CE by the Sikh Gurus in the greater Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent.
What is Sikhism / Sikhi / Sikh Religion - Sikh Centre of Seattle
Sikhism is a way of life that focuses on the importance of truthful living and promotes universal brotherhood. The basic principles of Sikhism are, honest living (kirat karni), share with others …