AGE 17 - MOGGOLLANA  SYLLABUS : Life of the Buddha (10% / 6 hours per year)

1

Topic

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Life of Buddha - an appreciation

 

Learning objective

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An understanding of this aspect of Buddhist history

 

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2

Topic

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Buddha’s appearance is rare

 

Learning objective

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An understanding of this aspect of Buddhist history

 

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3

Topic

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Buddha is a protector

 

Learning objective

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An understanding of this aspect of Buddhist history

 

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4

Topic

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Buddha’s greatness

 

Learning objective

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An understanding of this aspect of Buddhist history

 

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5

Topic

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Biography of Moggollana

 

Learning objective

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An understanding of this aspect of Buddhist history

 

Focus / source

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a) Majjhima Nikaya, Culayamaka vagga, Maratajjaniya sutta - admonishes the Mara by IB Horner of PTS

b) Pen Portraits of 93 Eminent Disciples of the Buddha by C De Saram

6

Topic

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Ascetic Sumedha’s aspiration

 

Learning objective

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An understanding of this aspect of Buddhist history

 

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