AGE 14 - MAHINDA SYLLABUS : DHAMMA / LIVING SKILLS (55% / 33 hours per year)

Dana (5 hours per year)

    

1

Topic

:

Importance and correct way to do generosity (dana)
 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn  and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of dana
 

Focus / source

:

a) Jataka 78 - sharing is caring

2

Topic

:

Qualities in generosity (dana)
 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn  and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of dana
 

Focus / source

:

a) Pg 238 of Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda

b) Araka Jataka (# 169) : The blessings of charity

3

Topic

:

Sanghika dana
 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn  and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of dana
 

Focus / source

:

a) Utara’s Mansion in Pg 24 of The Minor Anthologies of the Pali

    Canon - Khudakka Sutta (Vimanavatthu) by IB Horner and HS

    Gehman (Pali Text Society)

b) Dhammapada : verse 16 (happy are the well doers here and...)

c) Pg 240 of Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda

d) Anguttara Nikaya Vol 2 chp 6 (6) flood of merit - part 2

4

Topic

:

Generosity (dana) in 10 perfections (dasa paramita)
 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn  and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of dana
 

Focus / source

:

a) The Buddha & His Teaching by Narada

5

Topic

:

Generosity (dana) in Mahamangala Sutta
 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn  and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of dana
 

Focus / source

:

Buddha and His teaching by Narada

Sila (15 hours per year)

    

1

Topic

:

2 aspects of morality (sila)
 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila
 

Focus / source

:

a) Pg 93 of Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda

2

Topic

:

Carritta (performance) and Varitta (avoidance) sila
 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila
 

Focus / source

:

a) Pg 93 of Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda

AGE 14 - MAHINDA SYLLABUS : DHAMMA / LIVING SKILLS (55% / 33 hours per year) - continued

3

Topic

:

Loving, caring and appreciation
 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila
 

Focus / source

:

  

4

Topic

:

Benefits of morality (sila)
 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila
 

Focus / source

:

a) Dhammapada : verse 110 ( a short but virtuous life is better...)

b) Kulavaka Jataka (# 31) : Virtues have the power to save and protect one’s life

c) Maha Dhamma Pala Jataka (# 447) :Virtuaes bring long life

5

Topic

:

Parents and children in Sigalovada Sutta (Part 1)
 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily 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) Pg 49,61 and 63 of Parents & Children by Ven Weragoda Sarada

c) Digha Nikaya, Pathika Vagga Pali, Sigalaka sutta

d) Saketa Jataka (# 68) : Story of affinity of parents and children through many lives

e) Gijjha Jataka (# 399) : Even one’s life is in danger one still care for his old parents

f) Ekapanna Jataka (# 149) :If children listen to good advice of parents, they will be able to succeed in life and correct their faults.

6

Topic

:

Parents and children in Sigalovada Sutta (Part 2)
 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily 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) Pg 49,61 and 63 of Parents & Children by Ven Weragoda Sarada

c) Digha Nikaya, Pathika Vagga Pali, Sigalaka sutta

d) Alina atta Jataka (#156) - Appreciation is a great virtue

7

Topic

:

Morality (sila) in Vyagghapajja Sutta
 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila
 

Focus / source

:

a) Dhammapada : verse 73 and 74 (ignorant seek undue...)

b) Vyagghapajja sutta : stanza 2 (achievement of wariness..)

8

Topic

:

Friends in Sigalovada Sutta
 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila
 

Focus / source

:

a) Pg 195 of Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda

b) Dhammapada : verse 78 (cultivate good friendship...) and 110 (a short but virtuous life is better than a long....)

c) Digha Nikaya, Pathika Vagga Pali, Sigalaka sutta

d) Maha Sutasoma Jataka (# 537) : Fulfilling one’s promise

AGE 14 - MAHINDA SYLLABUS : DHAMMA / LIVING SKILLS (55% / 33 hours per year) - continued

9

Topic

:

Morality (sila) in Mahamangala Sutta
 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila
 

Focus / source

:

a) The Buddha & His Teaching by Narada

10

Topic

:

Morality (sila) in 10 perfections (dasa paramita)
 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila
 

Focus / source

:

a) The Buddha & His Teaching by Narada

11

Topic

:

Right speech in Noble Truth
 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila
 

Focus / source

:

a) Dhammapada : verse 100 (one useful sentence...), 101 (one useful verse...), 102 (better than...), 133 (speak...) and 134 (silence ...)

b) Majjhima Nikaya Sutta 117 Sec 16-21 - right speech pg 934 by Bhikkhu Nanamoli and Bhikkhu Bodhi

c) The Buddha & His Teaching by Narada

d) Jayaddisa Jataka (# 513) : Honour one’s promise even at the risk of one’s life

e) Kacchapa Jataka (#215) - One should talk at the right time

12

Topic

:

Right action in Noble Truth
 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila
 

Focus / source

:

a) Dhammapada : verse 129 (kill...), 131 (molest..) and 132 (harm..)

b) Majjhima Nikaya sutta 117 sec 22-27 - right action pg 934 by Bhikkhu Nanamoli and Bhikkhu Bodhi

c) The Buddha & His Teaching by Narada

d) Bhojajaniya Jataka (# 23) : The wise and good persevere amidst hostile conditions

13

Topic

:

Right livelihood in Noble Truth
 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila
 

Focus / source

:

a) Dhammapada:verse 110 (a short.), 111 (a brief life....),295 and 257

b) Majjhima Nikaya sutta 117 sec 28-33 pg 934 - right livelihood by Bhikkhu Nanamoli and Bhikkhu Bodhi

c) The Buddha & His Teaching by Narada

d) Asadisa Jataka (# 181) : Skillful in one’s livelihood

14

Topic

:

Importance of Dhamma
 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect
 

Focus / source

:

a) Majjhima Nikaya, Mulapariyaya vagga, Dhammedayada sutta - heirs of Dhamma and Majjhima Nikaya, Devadaha vagga, Gopakamoggollana sutta - only guide by IB Horner of PTS

AGE 14 - MAHINDA SYLLABUS : DHAMMA / LIVING SKILLS (55% / 33 hours per year) - continued

15

Topic

:

Buddhism and harmlessness
 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect
 

Focus / source

:

a) Pg 54 of Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda

Bhavana (3 hours per year)

    

1

Topic

:

Look within you
 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect
 

Focus / source

:

a) Majjhima Nikaya, Sihanada vagga, Anumana sutta - introspection by IB Horner of PTS

b) Chaddanta Jataka (# 514) : The danger of conceiving grudges

2

Topic

:

Mind your feelings
 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect
 

Focus / source

:

a) Majjhima Nikaya, Tatiya vagga, Kakacupama sutta - simile of a saw by IB Horner of PTS

b) Mahabodhi Jataka (# 524) : Envy leads to one’s ruin

3

Topic

:

Metta Bhavana
 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect
 

Focus / source

:

a) The Buddha & His Teaching by Narada

b) Khandha Vatta Jataka (# 302) : Practice of loving kindness to all beings

Others (10 hours per year)

    

1

Topic

:

Behaviour during puja service and in class
 

Learning objective

:

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect
 

Focus / source

:

  

2

Topic

:

Love your Sunday School and temple
 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect
 

Focus / source

:

  

3

Topic

:

Four Noble Truth (Part 1)
 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect
 

Focus / source

:

a) Pg 54 of Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda

b) Majjhima Nikaya, Vibhanga vagga, Saccavibhanga sutta - 4 Noble Truth commentary by IB Horner of PTS

c) The Buddha & His Teaching by Narada

AGE 14 - MAHINDA SYLLABUS : DHAMMA / LIVING SKILLS (55% / 33 hours per year)- continued

4

Topic

:

Four Noble Truth (Part 2)
 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect
 

Focus / source

:

a) Pg 55 of Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda

b) Majjhima Nikaya, Mahayamaka vagga, Culasaccaka sutta - nature of 5 aggregrates by IB Horner of PTS

c) The Buddha & His Teaching by Narada

5

Topic

:

Tolerance, patience and understanding
 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect
 

Focus / source

:

  

6

Topic

:

Kamma & rebirth - general appreciation
 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect
 

Focus / source

:

a) Majjhima Nikaya sutta 135 sec 5-18 pg 1054-1057 by Bhikkhu Nanamoli and Bhikkhu Bodhi

b)Majjhima Nikaya, Culayamaka vagga, Saleyyaka sutta and Veranjaka sutta - heaven & hell by IB Horner of PTS

c) The Buddha & His Teaching by Narada

7

Topic

:

Benefits of observing precepts
 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect
 

Focus / source

:

  

8

Topic

:

Precepts as the basic foundation for purity of mind
 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect
 

Focus / source

:

  

9

Topic

:

Buddhist saints - Anagami and Arahant
 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect
 

Focus / source

:

  

10

Topic

:

Buddhism and sex
 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect
 

Focus / source

:

  

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