Dana (3 hours per year)

1

Topic

:

Things offered with 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) Digha Nikaya, Maha Vagga Pali, Payasi sutta

2

Topic

:

Faith 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) 3 characteristics of faith in generosity

3

Topic

:

Generosity (dana) in Jayamangala 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 (10 hours per year)

1

Topic

:

Wealth and happiness

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect

Focus / source

:

a) Pg 171 of Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda

b) Dhammapada : verse 62 (one is not ....) and 84 (success should...)

c) Majjhima Nikaya, Paribbajaka vagga, Culasakuludayi sutta - way to happiness by IB Horner of PTS

2

Topic

:

4 kinds of treasure

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect

Focus / source

:

a) Pg 172 of Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda

3

Topic

:

4 duties for one’s own happiness

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect

Focus / source

:

a) Pg 173 of Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda

4

Topic

:

Be wise when serving others

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect

Focus / source

:

a) Pg 180 of Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda

b) Dhammapada : verse 70 (realisation....)

c) Karandiya Jataka (# 356) : Teach to those who are willing to listen and not otherwise

5

Topic

:

10 kinds of human values

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect

Focus / source

:

a) Pg 185 of Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda

b) Dhammapada : verse 84 (success should....)

6

Topic

:

Kill your anger

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect

Focus / source

:

a) Pg 188 of Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda

b) Dhammapada : verse 50 (seek not others...)

c) Majjhima Nikaya sec 9 & 10 pg 1054 sutta 135 - fruits of anger and non anger

d) Nandivisala Jataka (# 28) : Kind words pleases the heart while harsh words angered others

7

Topic

:

7 qualities of good friends

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect

Focus / source

:

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

8

Topic

:

Genuine friends

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect

Focus / source

:

a) Advantages of genuine friendship

b) Pg 197 of Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda

c) Dhammapada : verse 78 (cultivate good....)

d) Guna Jataka - a friend in need.....no 157 vol 2 pg 17 by EB Bowell

e) Radha Jataka (# 198) : The wise speaks of things that conduce to blessings

9

Topic

:

Buddhist way

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect

Focus / source

:

Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda

10

Topic

:

Problems in life

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect

Focus / source

:

Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda

Bhavana (3 hours per year)

1

Topic

:

Overcoming fear

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, Bhayabherava sutta - on fear and dread by IB Horner of PTS

2

Topic

:

Training ones mind

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect

Focus / source

:

a) Pg 108 of Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda

b) Dhammapada : verse 35(control...), 36 (guard your...), 104 and 105 (be rather victor....)

c) Majjhima Nikaya sec 8 pg 524 sutta 61 - reflection of action

3

Topic

:

Contemplation on Brahmavihara

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect

Focus / source

:

a) Majjhima Nikaya pg 693 sutta 83

b) Digha Nikaya, Silakkhandha Vagga Pali, Tevijja sutta

Others (5 hours per year)

1

Topic

:

Behaviour during puja service and in class

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

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

:

Law of cosmic order

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect

Focus / source

:

4

Topic

:

Free inquiry

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect

Focus / source

:

a) Majjhima Nikaya, Culayamaka vagga, Vimamsaka sutta - method of investigation by IB Horner of PTS

b) Kalama sutta

5

Topic

:

Glimpse into the future

Learning objective

:

Able to learn and apply this into daily life

Know the benefits and importance of this aspect

Focus / source

:

Treasure of the Dhamma by Dr K Sri Dhammananda