Buddhism & the Sikh Religion
The Sikh Religion |
Explore the Faith for Earth Resource
In this section you will read words from the Guru Granth Sahib, the central holy religious scripture of Sikhism, which express the relationship between Sikhism and the environment. You will also learn about a couple ecological movements within Sikhism.
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Introduction: The Sikh Faith Statement Nature
Listen to Voices Sounding from Around the World |
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Questions for Classroom & Community |
- Sikhism views the health of nature as parallel to our own health, and vice versa. With this understanding of health, how would you describe humanity’s current health? What are examples that showcase how our health is linked to the health of the natural world?
- If you “recognize the Divine spark within oneself, see it in others, cherish it, nurture and fulfill it,” how does this change the way you relate to others and the earth?
Additional Resources |
Interested in learning more? Explore the additional resources below:
- Sikhs Around the World Are Planting 1 Million Trees to Fight Climate Change Links to an external site. Global Citizen
- Environmental Theology in Sikhism Links to an external site. Eco Sikh
- A Sikh Response to Global Warming and Climate Change Links to an external site. Eco Sikh, ARC, SCORE
- Sikh Faith Statement on the Environment Links to an external site. Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development
- Eco Sikh: A Sikh Response to Climate Change Links to an external site. Eco Sikh