AGE 15 - TISSA SYLLABUS : Dhamma / Living Skills (55% / 33 hours per year)
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Dana (5 hours per year) |
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Purpose of giving |
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Able to learn and apply this into daily life Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of dana |
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Right attitude towards generosity (dana) |
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Able to learn and apply this into daily life Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of dana |
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a) Pg 239 of Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda b) Samyutta Nikaya vol 1 ch 4 Kosala saying 9 & 10 pg 115-118 - correct attitude of dana c) A 4 : 243 d) Dhammapada : verse 226 (mindful...) and 239 (step by step...) |
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Offering to Buddha and His disciples |
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Able to learn and apply this into daily life Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of dana |
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a) Samyutta Nikaya Vol 1 ch 4 Kosala pg 123 |
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Kathina |
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Able to learn and apply this into daily life Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of dana |
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5 |
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Generosity (dana) in Karaniya Metta Sutta |
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Able to learn and apply this into daily life Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of dana |
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Sila (15 hours per year) |
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In praise of virtues |
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Learning objective |
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Able to learn and apply this into daily life Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila |
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Focus / source |
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a) Pg 90 of Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda b) Dhammapada : verse 111 (a brief life of wisdom...) c) Anguttara Nikaya vol 5 ch 1 - profit of good conduct d) Majjhima Nikaya sec 8 pg 380 sutta 41 - righteous conduct e) Majjhima Nikaya, Paribbajaka vagga, Samanamandika sutta - qualities of virtue by IB Horner of PTS |
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Importance of Humanity |
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Able to learn and apply this into daily life Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila |
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AGE 15 - TISSA SYLLABUS : Dhamma / Living Skills (55% / 33 hours per year) - continued
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Cultivate virtues based on precepts (Part 1) |
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Learning objective |
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Able to learn and apply this into daily life Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila |
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a) Majjhima Nikaya, Bhikkhu vagga, Ambalatthika-rahulovada sutta - falsehood by IB Horner of PTS b) Dhammapada : verse 248 (precept...) c) Samkhapala Jataka (# 524) : Firm resolution in observing the holy days |
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Cultivate virtues based on precepts (Part 2) |
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Learning objective |
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Able to learn and apply this into daily life Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila |
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a) Majjhima Nikaya, Bhikkhu vagga, Ambalatthika-rahulovada sutta - falsehood by IB Horner of PTS b) Dhammapada : verse 248 (precept...) c) Samkhapala Jataka (# 524) : Firm resolution in observing the holy days |
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5 |
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Metta and karuna in Brahmavihara (Part 1) |
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Able to learn and apply this into daily life Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila |
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a) Digha Nikaya, Silakkhandha Vagga Pali, Tevijja sutta |
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Metta and karuna in Brahmavihara (Part 2) |
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Able to learn and apply this into daily life Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila |
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a) Majjhima Nikaya sec 17 pg 693, 715 sutta 83- kamma vipaka by B. Nanamoli and B Bodhi b) Digha Nikaya, Silakkhandha Vagga Pali, Tevijja sutta |
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Buddhist view on parents |
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Able to learn and apply this into daily life Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila |
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a) Pg 45 and 57 of Parents & Children by Ven Weragoda Sarada |
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Hatred never ceased by hatred |
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Learning objective |
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Able to learn and apply this into daily life Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila |
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a) Dhammapada : verse 5 |
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Be good to yourself first |
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Learning objective |
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Able to learn and apply this into daily life Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila |
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Focus / source |
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a) Pg 92 of Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda b) Dhammapada : verse 104 and 105 (be rather a victor of yourself..) |
AGE 15 - TISSA SYLLABUS : Dhamma / Living Skills (55% / 33 hours per year) - continued
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Buddhism in modern living |
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Able to learn and apply this into daily life Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila |
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Employer and employee in Sigalovada Sutta |
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Able to learn and apply this into daily life Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila |
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a) Pg 178 of Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda b) Digha Nikaya, Pathika Vagga Pali, Sigalaka sutta |
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Morality (sila) in Karaniya metta sutta |
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Able to learn and apply this into daily life Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila |
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Virtues of the Buddha |
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Learning objective |
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Able to learn and apply this into daily life Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila |
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a) Pg 37 of Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda b) Silahisamya Jataka no 190 Vol 2 pg 77 Jataka by EB Bowell c) Majjhima Nikaya, Paribajaka vagga, Mahasakuludayi sutta - honour the Buddha... by IB Horner of PTS |
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Virtues of the Dhamma |
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Learning objective |
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Able to learn and apply this into daily life Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila |
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a) Pg 58 of Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda b) Dhammapada : verse 79 (happily he lives...) and 115 (one day of..) c) Silahisamya Jataka no 190 Vol 2 pg 77 Jataka by EB Bowell |
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Virtues of the Sangha |
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Learning objective |
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Able to learn and apply this into daily life Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila |
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a) Silahisamya Jataka no 190 Vol 2 pg 77 Jataka by EB Bowell |
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Bhavana (3 hours per year) |
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Topic |
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Mental block |
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Able to learn and apply this into daily life Know the benefits and importance of this aspect |
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a) Majjhima Nikaya, Sihanada vagga, Cetokhila sutta - mental bondages by IB Horner of PTS |
AGE 15 - TISSA SYLLABUS : Dhamma / Living Skills (55% / 33 hours per year) - continued
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Watch your breath |
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Able to learn and apply this into daily life Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila |
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a) Majjhima Nikaya, Bhikkhu vagga, Maharahulovada sutta - contemplation and Majjhima Nikaya, Anupada vagga, Anapanasati sutta - mindfulness of breath by IB Horner of PTS |
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Meditation on anicca |
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Learning objective |
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Able to learn and apply this into daily life Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila |
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Focus / source |
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a) Dhammapada : verse 277 |
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Others (10 hours per year) |
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Behaviour during puja service and in class |
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Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila |
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Love your Sunday School and temple |
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Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila |
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1st Noble Truth in daily life |
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Learning objective |
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Able to learn and apply this into daily life Know the benefits and importance of this aspect |
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a) Majjhima Nikaya, Tatiya vagga, Alagaddupama sutta - simile of water snake by IB Horner of PTS b) Digha Nikaya, Silakkhandha Vagga Pali, Mahali sutta c) The Buddha & His Teaching by Narada |
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2nd Noble Truth in daily life |
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Learning objective |
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Able to learn and apply this into daily life Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila |
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Focus / source |
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a) Majjhima Nikaya, Tatiya vagga, Alagaddupama sutta - simile of water snake by IB Horner of PTS b) Digha Nikaya, Silakkhandha Vagga Pali, Mahali sutta c) The Buddha & His Teaching by Narada |
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3rd Noble Truth in daily life |
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Learning objective |
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Able to learn and apply this into daily life Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila |
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Focus / source |
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a) Majjhima Nikaya, Tatiya vagga, Alagaddupama sutta - simile of water snake by IB Horner of PTS b) Digha Nikaya, Silakkhandha Vagga Pali, Mahali sutta c) The Buddha & His Teaching by Narada |
AGE 15 - TISSA SYLLABUS : Dhamma / Living Skills (55% / 33 hours per year) - continued
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4th Noble Truth in daily life |
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Learning objective |
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Able to learn and apply this into daily life Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila |
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Focus / source |
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a) Majjhima Nikaya sutta 83 pg 693 - practice of..... by B Nanamoli and B Bodhi b) Majjhima Nikaya, Tatiya vagga, Alagaddupama sutta - simile of water snake and Majjhima Nikaya, Mulapariyaya vagga, Sammaditthi sutta - perfect view by IB Horner of PTS c) Digha Nikaya, Silakkhandha Vagga Pali, Mahali sutta d) Digha Nikaya, Silakkhandha Vagga Pali, Brahmajala sutta e) The Buddha & His Teaching by Narada |
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Functions of Kamma (Part 1) |
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Able to learn and apply this into daily life Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila |
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Focus / source |
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a) Pg 124 of Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda b) Dhammapada : verse 126 (birth depends..) and 127 (nobody is..) c) Majjhima Nikaya sutta 61 sec 8 pg 524 - reflection of.... by B Nanamoli and B Bodhi d) Majjhima Nikaya, Vibhanga vagga, Mahakammavibhanga sutta - Operations of kamma by IB Horner of PTS e)The Buddha & His Teaching by Narada |
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Functions of Kamma (Part 2) |
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Learning objective |
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Able to learn and apply this into daily life Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila |
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a) Dhammapada : verse 41(be detached..), 126,127,136 (the evil doer is consumed...),137,138,139 and 140 (he who offends the innocent...) c) Majjhima Nikaya sutta 86 and 114 sec 5,6,7 and 17 pg 715,914-916 by B Nanamoli and B Bodhi d) Majjhima Nikaya, Sunnata vagga, Balapandita sutta -reward & punishment by IB Horner of PTS e) The Buddha & His Teaching by Narada |
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Buddhist saints - Pacceka Buddha and Samma sambuddha |
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Learning objective |
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Able to learn and apply this into daily life Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila |
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Focus / source |
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a) Majjhima Nikaya, Anupada vagga, Isigili sutta - Buddha & Paccekabuddha by IB Horner of PTS |
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Living in peace and harmony |
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Learning objective |
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Able to learn and apply this into daily life Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila |
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Focus / source |
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a) Majjhima Nikaya, Mahayamaka vagga, Culagosinga sutta - Harmonious living by IB Horner of PTS b) Kesava Jataka (# 346) : Care and love is the best medicine for the sick |
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