How Jain and Sikh communities give back
Belonging Kindness Giving Back
A community is a group of people who belong together and care for each other.
Religious communities share the same beliefs and meet at a place of worship.
Jain TempleJains pray here
UpashrayJains listen and learn here
GurdwaraSikhs pray, sing and eat together
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Jains follow the teachings of Bhagwan Mahavir.
How Jains give back:
Annadaan Jivdaya SewaEvery living being matters!
Helping creatures who cannot speak for themselves
Homes for old, sick and stray cows
Doctors treat hurt dogs and other animals
Injured birds are cared for until they can fly
Chhapan Bhog - Fruits, vegetables and grains, laid out with love, for cows, birds and other animals.
Sikhs follow the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji and the Sikh Gurus.
How Sikhs give back:
Langar Sewa Vand Chhako
Everyone sits together on the floor, as equals.
Cooking
Preparing vegetables
Washing plates
Cleaning floorsVolunteers keep the temple clean and running smoothly, even with huge crowds.
Dasvandh: Sikhs give 1 out of every 10 (10%) of their money or time to help others.
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Beliefs are different, but both communities feed the hungry, serve others and share!
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