Sahajdhari Sikhs are followers of Sikhism who do not undergo the Amrit ceremony. They may not wear the five K's or follow certain Sikh customs like the Khalsa.
The history and origin of Sahajdhari Sikhism: Understanding the background and foundation of the religion.
Sikh scriptures and literature: Knowledge of the teachings and holy texts of Sahajdhari Sikhism.
The principles of Sikhism: The core values, beliefs, and practices of the religion.
Guru Nanak: The founder of Sikhism and his life and teachings.
The ten Sikh gurus: Understanding the lineage and teachings of the ten gurus that followed Guru Nanak.
Sikh symbols and practices: The significance of Sikh symbols like the turban, uncut hair, and the Khanda and Sikh practices like kirtan and langar.
Sikh culture and traditions: Understanding the customs and traditions of the Sikh community.
The Sikh community: Learning about the demographics, history, and contributions of the Sikh community across the globe.
Sikh ethics and philosophy: Exploring the ethical and philosophical principles of the Sikh religion and how they apply to daily living.
The Sikh lifestyle: Understanding the importance of living a disciplined, righteous, and selfless lifestyle in Sahajdhari Sikhism.
Gender and Sikhism: Exploring the role and place of women in Sikh society and the gender equality principles in the religion.
Interfaith understanding: Developing an understanding of other religions and promoting peace, harmony, and unity amongst all religions.
The relevance of Sikhism in modern times: Understanding how Sahajdhari Sikhism is relevant in today’s world and how it addresses contemporary challenges.
The Sikh concept of service to humanity: The Sikhs belief and principle of selfless service to humanity, and their various initiatives in this area.
The Sikh community in the West: The history, challenges, and contributions of the Sikh community in western countries like the US, UK, and Canada.
The role and significance of prayer in Sahajdhari Sikhism: Understanding the role of meditation, prayer, and spiritual practices and their benefits in the Sikh religion.
The Sikh contribution to arts and literature: Exploring the rich legacy of Sikh arts and literature including music, poetry, paintings, and film-making.
Spirituality and social justice in Sikhism: The connections between spirituality and social justice, and the Sikh’s contribution to promoting human rights and social justice.
Sikhism and the environment: The Sikh concept of respect for nature and the environment and their initiatives for environmental protection.
The role of Marjada in Sikhism: Understanding the role and importance of the highest Sikh temporal authority, the Akal Takht, the five Takhts, and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC).