Dana (3 hours per year)

1

Topic

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Generosity (dana) and rebirth

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

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2

Topic

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Generosity (dana) in daily life

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

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a) Anguttara Nikaya vol 4 (36)-timely gifts...

3

Topic

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Generosity (dana) in 10 meritorious deeds (dasa kusala)

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

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a) Dhammapada : verse 56 (scent of virtue...)

b) Digha Nikaya, Pathika Vagga Pali, Lakkhana sutta

c) Mahakcepi Jataka (# 407) : Self sacrifice by a monkey

Sila (10 hours per year)

1

Topic

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What is great loss and highest gain ?

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

Focus / source

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

2

Topic

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8 precepts (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 sila

Focus / source

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3

Topic

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8 precepts (Part 2)

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

Focus / source

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4

Topic

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10 precepts

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

Focus / source

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5

Topic

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Respecting monks

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

Focus / source

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

b) Anguttara Nikaya vol 3 -abode of ,,,, 7 (107)

c) Digha Nikaya, Silakkhandha Vagga Pali, Mahali sutta

d) Pitha Jataka (# 337) : Respect and reverence given to ascetics

6

Topic

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Respecting parents

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

Focus / source

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a) Parabhava sutta : stanza 4

7

Topic

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Respecting elders

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

Focus / source

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a) Dhammapada : verse 109 (blessed indeed ...)

b) Tittika Jataka (# 37) : respect elders

8

Topic

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Respecting friends

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

Focus / source

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a) Dhammapada : verse 29 (strenuous...)

b) Silanisamsa Jataka (# 190) : Keeps company with the wise and the virtuous

9

Topic

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Vinaya and laypeople

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

Focus / source

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Buddhist monks discipline by Bhikkhu Khantipalo, Wheel Pub.BPS

10

Topic

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Buddhism and women

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

Focus / source

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Buddha and his teachings by Narada

Bhavana (3 hours per year)

1

Topic

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Practice of calmness

Learning objective

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Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect

Focus / source

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a) Pg 266 of Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda

b) Dhammapada : verse 82 (wise are peaceful....) and 83 (wise are neither.....)

2

Topic

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Trained mind brings happiness and peace

Learning objective

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Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect

Focus / source

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a) Pg 105 of Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda

b) Dhammapada : verse 13, 14 (lust ...), 42, 43, 104 and 105 (be rather..)

c) Anabhikati Jataka (# 185) : A clear mind is beneficial

3

Topic

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Meditation on anatta

Learning objective

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Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect

Focus / source

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a) Dhammapada : verse 279

Others (5 hours per year)

1

Topic

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Behaviour during puja service and in class

Learning objective

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Able to learn and apply this into daily life

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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Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect

Focus / source

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3

Topic

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Lessons from Kamma (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

Focus / source

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a) Dhammapada : verse 15 (evil-doer...), 48 (ungratified desires..) and 126 (birth depends...)

b) Majjhima Nikaya sutta 41 sec 8 pg 380

c) Majjhima Nikaya, Anupada vagga, Samkharuppatti sutta - aspiration by IB Horner of PTS

4

Topic

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Lessons from Kamma (Part 2)

Learning objective

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Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect

Focus / source

:

as above

5

Topic

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Nature of samsara

Learning objective

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Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect

Focus / source

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Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda