Sikhism
Culture Region- Sikhism was founded by Guru Nanak in the 15th century in the Punjab region. It currently has around 30 million followers worldwide and it is a monotheistic religion. Its principle belief is that one must make the most of the chance at life one has been given and that when one meditates properly and comes into being with God spiritually, when that person dies, they will unite with Him. An icon of sikhism is the khanda.
Diffusion- The Sikh people have traveled all across the globe and there are Sikh communities in many countries throughout the world. These communities are not accepted by the people around them all that much so it has had a much harder route of diffusion than Christianity and Islam did.
Religious Ecology- Sikhs are opposed to animal sacrifice as well as the slaughter and eating of animals when it is not done in the correct and religiously prescribed manner so Sikhs have a great respect for God's creation.
Culture Integration- I've heard of the word "guru" before, but I never knew that it was referring to Sikhism which is an example of some parts of Sikhism that have come in to our culture but for the most part, Americans have never even heard of this religion. But Sikh culture can be seen almost anywhere since there are Sikh communities everywhere.
Cultural Landscapes- The place of worship for the Sikhs is the gurdwara. It can be identified by the large flagpoles with the Sikh flag on it.