Dana (5 hours per year)

1

Topic

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General appreciatin of generosity (dana)

Learning objective

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Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of dana

Focus / source

:

a) Majjhima Nikaya,Vibhanga vagga, Dakkhina vibhanga sutta - gifts & givers by I B Horner of PTS

b) Digha Nikaya, Maha Vagga Pali, Payasi sutta

c) Duddada Jataka (# 180) : With faith no gift is small

d) Dana given by Darubhandaka in Pg 94  Volume 1 Part 1 of Great Chronicles of Buddhas

2

Topic

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Types of generosity (dana) Part 1

Learning objective

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Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of dana

Focus / source

:

a) Digha Nikaya, Maha Vagga Pali, Payasi sutta

3

Topic

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Types of generosity (dana) Part 2

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of dana

Focus / source

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a) Digha Nikaya, Maha Vagga Pali, Payasi sutta

4

Topic

:

Benefits of generosity (dana)

Learning objective

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Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of dana

Focus / source

:

a) Dhammapada : verse 58 (Greatness may be found...),226 and 239

b) Anguttara Nikaya Vol 3 section 4 no. 34 - Siha the general

c) Majjhima Nikaya  sec 13 & 14 sutta 135-fruits of giving pg 1055 by IB Horner of PTS

d) Digha Nikaya, Maha Vagga Pali, Payasi sutta

e) Kulavaka Jataka (# 31) : Power of virtues save one’s life

5

Topic

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Generosity (dana) in ten meritorious deeds (dasa kusala)

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of dana

Focus / source

:

a) Digha Nikaya, Pathika Vagga Pali, Lakkhana sutta

b) Visayha Jataka (# 340) : Continue to give even reduced to poverty

Sila (15 hours per year)

1

Topic

:

Do good and avoid evil

Learning objective

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Able to learn and apply this into dailly life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila

Focus / source

:

a) Pg 89 of Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda

b) Dhammapada : verse 1 (Evil begets evil), 2 (Good begets good), 116 (Be quick....), 117 (Do no evil...), 118 (Do good...), 119 (By its.) , 122, 123, 124, 125 and 127

c) Majjhima Nikaya sec 20 sutta 135 pg 1057 and Majjhima Nikaya, Devadaha vagga,Culapunnama sutta-good and bad man by IBHorner

2

Topic

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Buddhist faith

Learning objective

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Able to learn and apply this into dailly life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila

Focus / source

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3

Topic

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Practise 5 precepts in daily life

Learning objective

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Able to learn and apply this into dailly life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila

Focus / source

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a) Majjhima Nikaya, Culayamaka vagga, Saleyyaka sutta (no 41 pg 380) - conduct by IB Horner of PTS

4

Topic

:

Ways of practising 5 precepts

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into dailly life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila

Focus / source

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5

Topic

:

Right attitude in practising precepts

Learning objective

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Able to learn and apply this into dailly life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila

Focus / source

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6

Topic

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Religious tolerance

Learning objective

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Able to learn and apply this into dailly life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila

Focus / source

:

a) Pg 95 of Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda

b) Dhammapada : verse 252

c) Advantages (1-gain wealth 2-good reputation 3-confidence 4-dies inconfused 5-good rebirth)

7

Topic

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Good health

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into dailly life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila

Focus / source

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8

Topic

:

Overcoming difficulties

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into dailly life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila

Focus / source

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9

Topic

:

10 Kusala / akusala (dasa kusala) Part 1

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into dailly life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila

Focus / source

:

a) Pg 133 of Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda

b) The Buddha & His Teaching by Narada

10

Topic

:

10 Kusala / akusala (dasa kusala) Part 2

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into dailly life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila

Focus / source

:

a) Pg 134 of Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda

b) The Buddha & His Teaching by Narada

11

Topic

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Respecting public property

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into dailly life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila

Focus / source

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a) Pg 171 of Parents & Children by Ven Weragoda - Buddhist perspective on vandalism

12

Topic

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Respecting elders

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into dailly life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila

Focus / source

:

a) Dhammapada : verse 109 (Blessed indeed are they who...)

b) Benefits (1-long life 2-good complexion 3-comfortable life 4-strength)

c) Tittika Jataka (# 37) : Respect the elders

d) Dalhadhamma Jataka (# 409) : Restore and honour the elder who has been forgotten

13

Topic

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Respecting parents

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into dailly life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila

Focus / source

:

a) Pg 176 of Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda

b) Parabhava sutta : stanza 4

c) Anguttara Nikaya Vol 1 chp 4 (4) part 2 - one can never repay mother and father

d) Pg 31,41 and 137 of Parents & Children by Ven Weragoda Sarada

e) Sona-Nanda Jataka (# 532) : Looking after one’s parents

f) Salikedaha Jataka (# 484) : Wise and virtuous support the parents

14

Topic

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Respecting teachers

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into dailly life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila

Focus / source

:

a) Pg 177 of Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda

b) Dhammapada : verse 76 (Associate to the...) and 77 (advisers...)

c) Digha Nikaya, Silakkhandha Vagga Pali, Lohicca sutta

d) Ekapanna Jataka (# 149) : Teach and  educate while young

15

Topic

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Respecting monks

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into dailly life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila

Focus / source

:

a) Pg 178 of Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda

b) Dhammapada : verse 107 (a moment’s...) and 108 (better than..)

c) Majjhima Nikaya, Tatiya vagga, Rathavinita sutta - purpose of holy life by IB Horner of PTS

Bhavana (3 hours per year)

1

Topic

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Purify the mind

Learning objective

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Able to learn and apply this into dailly life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect

Focus / source

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2

Topic

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Bhavana - general appreciation

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into dailly life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect

Focus / source

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3

Topic

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Methods of meditation

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into dailly life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect

Focus / source

:

a) Majjhima Nikaya, Sihanada vagga, vitakkasanthana sutta - forms of thoughts and Majjhima Nikaya, Sunnata vagga, Upakkilesa sutta - right meditation by IB Horner of PTS

b) Digha Nikaya, Maha Vagga Pali, Mahasatipatthana sutta

Others (10 hours per year)

1

Topic

:

Behaviour during puja service and in class

Learning objective

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Know the benefits and importance of this aspect

Focus / source

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2

Topic

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Love your Sunday School and temple

Learning objective

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Know the benefits and importance of this aspect

Focus / source

:

3

Topic

:

Seeking refuge

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into dailly life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect

Focus / source

:

a) Pg 40 of Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda

b) Dhammapada : verse 11 and 12 (Right perception leads to ...)

c) Digha Nikaya, Silakkhandha Vagga Pali, Kutadant sutta

4

Topic

:

Four Noble Truth - general appreciation

Learning objective

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Able to learn and apply this into dailly life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect

Focus / source

:

a) Majjhima Nikaya, Tatiya vagga, Mahatthipadopama sutta - simile of elephant..., Majjhima Nikaya, Devadaha vagga, Mahapunnama sutta - aggregrates...   and Majjhima Nikaya, Vibhanga vagga, Aranavibhanga sutta - middle path by IB Horner of PTS

b) Digha Nikaya, Silakkhandha Vagga Pali, Mahali sutta

c) The Buddha & His Teaching by Narada

5

Topic

:

Eight Fold Path - general appreciation

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into dailly life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect

Focus / source

:

a) Majjhima Nikaya, Anupada vagga, Mahacattarisaka sutta - exposition of Noble 8 Fold Path by IB Horner of PTS

b) Digha Nikaya, Silakkhandha Vagga Pali, Mahali sutta

c) The Buddha & His Teaching by Narada

6

Topic

:

Kamma & vipaka - general appreciation

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into dailly life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect

Focus / source

:

a) Pg 117 of Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda

b) Majjhima Nikaya, Culayamaka vagga, Culadhammasamadana sutta and Mahadhammasamadana sutta - results of good and bad conduct by IB Horner of PTS

c) Kimchanda Jataka (# 511) : The effects of good and evil kamma

7

Topic

:

Self responsibility of Kamma

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into dailly life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect

Focus / source

:

a) Pg 115 of Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda

b) Dhammapada : verse 71 (evil takes effect at the opportune.....)

8

Topic

:

Joy of sensual pleasures

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into dailly life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect

Focus / source

:

a) Majjhima Nikaya, Sihanada vagga, Culadukkhakhandha sutta and Mahadukkhakhandha sutta - suffering inherent...by IB Horner of PTS

9

Topic

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Buddhist saints - sotapanna and sakadagami

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into dailly life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect

Focus / source

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a) Majjhima Nikaya, Mulapariyaya vagga, Sallekha sutta - elimination of self by IB Horner of PTS

10

Topic

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Community of monks and nuns

Learning objective

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Able to learn and apply this into dailly life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect

Focus / source

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