AGE 15 - TISSA SYLLABUS : Dhamma / Living Skills (55% / 33 hours per year)

Dana (5 hours per year)

   

1

Topic

:

Purpose of giving

 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of dana

 

Focus / source

:

 

2

Topic

:

Right attitude towards 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 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...)

3

Topic

:

Offering to Buddha and His disciples

 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of dana

 

Focus / source

:

a) Samyutta Nikaya Vol 1 ch 4 Kosala pg 123

4

Topic

:

Kathina

 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of dana

 

Focus / source

:

 

5

Topic

:

Generosity (dana) in Karaniya Metta Sutta

 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of dana

 

Focus / source

:

 

Sila (15 hours per year)

   

1

Topic

:

In praise of virtues

 

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 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

2

Topic

:

Importance of Humanity

 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila

 

Focus / source

:

 

AGE 15 - TISSA SYLLABUS : Dhamma / Living Skills (55% / 33 hours per year) - continued

3

Topic

:

Cultivate virtues based on precepts (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) 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

4

Topic

:

Cultivate virtues based on precepts (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) 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

5

Topic

:

Metta and karuna in Brahmavihara (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) Digha Nikaya, Silakkhandha Vagga Pali, Tevijja sutta

6

Topic

:

Metta and karuna in Brahmavihara (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) 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

7

Topic

:

Buddhist view on parents

 

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 45 and 57 of Parents & Children by Ven Weragoda Sarada

8

Topic

:

Hatred never ceased by hatred

 

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 5

9

Topic

:

Be good to yourself first

 

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 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

10

Topic

:

Buddhism in modern living

 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila

 

Focus / source

:

 

11

Topic

:

Employer and employee 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 178 of Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda

b) Digha Nikaya, Pathika Vagga Pali, Sigalaka sutta

12

Topic

:

Morality (sila) in Karaniya metta sutta

 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila

 

Focus / source

:

 

13

Topic

:

Virtues of the Buddha

 

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 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

14

Topic

:

Virtues of the Dhamma

 

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 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

15

Topic

:

Virtues of the Sangha

 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila

 

Focus / source

:

a) Silahisamya Jataka no 190 Vol 2 pg 77 Jataka by EB Bowell

Bhavana (3 hours per year)

   

1

Topic

:

Mental block

 

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, Cetokhila sutta - mental bondages by IB Horner of PTS

AGE 15 - TISSA SYLLABUS : Dhamma / Living Skills (55% / 33 hours per year) - continued

2

Topic

:

Watch your breath

 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila

 

Focus / source

:

a) Majjhima Nikaya, Bhikkhu vagga, Maharahulovada sutta - contemplation and Majjhima Nikaya, Anupada vagga, Anapanasati sutta - mindfulness of breath by IB Horner of PTS

3

Topic

:

Meditation on anicca

 

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 277

Others (10 hours per year)

   

1

Topic

:

Behaviour during puja service and in class

 

Learning objective

:

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila

 

Focus / source

:

 

2

Topic

:

Love your Sunday School and temple

 

Learning objective

:

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila

 

Focus / source

:

 

3

Topic

:

1st Noble Truth in daily life

 

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, 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

4

Topic

:

2nd Noble Truth in daily life

 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila

 

Focus / source

:

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

5

Topic

:

3rd Noble Truth in daily life

 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila

 

Focus / source

:

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

6

Topic

:

4th Noble Truth in daily life

 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila

 

Focus / source

:

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

7

Topic

:

Functions of Kamma (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 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

8

Topic

:

Functions of Kamma (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) 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

9

Topic

:

Buddhist saints - Pacceka Buddha and Samma sambuddha

 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila

 

Focus / source

:

a) Majjhima Nikaya, Anupada vagga, Isigili sutta - Buddha & Paccekabuddha by IB Horner of PTS

10

Topic

:

Living in peace and harmony

 

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect of sila

 

Focus / source

:

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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