Overview:
| Origins & History: | Founded by Guru Nanak, c. 1500 AD, Punjab, India. |
| Adherents Worldwide (approx.): | 23 million |
| God(s) and Universe: | One God (Ik Onkar, Nam) |
| Human Situation and Life's Purpose: | Overcome the self, align life with will of God, and become a "saint soldier," fighting for good. |
| Afterlife: | Reincarnation until resolve karma and merge with God. |
| Practices: | Prayer and meditation on God's name, services at temple (gurdwara), turban and five Ks. Balance work, worship, and charity. No monasticism or asceticism. |
| Texts: | Adi Granth (Sri Guru Granth Sahib) |
Edinburgh Sikh Temple
1 Mill Lane
Leith
Edinburgh
Tel: (0131) 553-7202/7
