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Syllabus - Work Units
Unit 1.

Who was the Buddha?

In this unit . . .

Read & Discuss: "Story of the Buddha"

The Birth of Prince Siddhartha.
The Naming Ceremony.
The Childhood of the Prince.
The Prince Marries.

Quiz (Multiple Choice Questionnaire)


Activity Box:

Guided Meditations: Seven guided meditations, with instructions for teachers.
A Buddhist tale to read and discuss: "The Wind and the Moon" [Friendship].
Buddhist Songs: Seven audio files (MP3 format), with lyrics.
Buddhist Word Puzzles: "Circle It" and a "Super Circle It" and "Word Match".
Class Play: "The Wounded Swan",

Unit 2.

Leaving the Palace

In this unit . . .

Read & Discuss: "Story of the Buddha"

The Four Sights.
The Prince Leaves Home.

Quiz (Multiple Choice Questionnaire)


Activity Box:

Colouring Book: Ninety-three line drawings of "Story of the Buddha". (eBook Library)
Guided Meditations: Seven guided meditations, with instructions for teachers.
A Buddhist tale to read and discuss: "Wise Birds and Foolish Birds" [Good Advice].
Buddhist Songs: Seven audio files (MP3 format), with lyrics.
Class Play: "The Four Sights".

Unit 3.

Under the Bohdi Tree

In this unit . . .

Read & Discuss: "Story of the Buddha"

Searching for Teachers.
Six Years of Hardship.
The Song of the Lute.
The Sun of Enlightenment Shines.

Quiz (Multiple Choice Questionnaire)


Activity Box:

Rahula Leads The Way: An illustrated Buddhist Story - eBook or Flash version.
Guided Meditations: Seven guided meditations, with instructions for teachers.
A Buddhist tale to read and discuss: "The Birth of a Banyan Tree" [Respect for Elders].
Buddhist Songs: Seven audio files (MP3 format), with lyrics.
Line drawing of the Buddha to colour in. (eBook Library)

Unit 4.

What the Buddha Taught

In this unit . . .

Read & Discuss: "Story of the Buddha"

Teaching the Dharma to the Five Friends.
What is the Dharma?
The Four Noble Truths.
The Eight-Fold Path.

Quiz (Multiple Choice Questionnaire)


Activity Box:

Guided Meditations: Seven guided meditations with instructions for teachers.
Colouring Book: Story of the Buddha. (eBook Library)
A Buddhist tale to read and discuss: "Bamboo's Father" [Wasted Advice].
Buddhist Songs: Seven audio files (MP3 format), with lyrics.
Line drawing of a Dharma wheel to colour in. (eBook Library)

Unit 5.

Buddha's Disciples

In this unit . . .

Read & Discuss: "Story of the Buddha"

The First Messengers of Truth.
Who are the Sangha?
Pajapati becomes the First Nun.

Quiz (Multiple Choice Questionnaire)


Activity Box:

Guided Meditations: Seven guided meditations, with instructions for teachers.
A Buddhist tale to read and discuss: "The Quail King and the Hunter" [Unity].
Buddhist Songs: Seven audio files (MP3 format), with lyrics.
Colouring Book: Story of the Buddha. (eBook Library)
Line drawing of a Lotus flower to colour in. (eBook Library)

Unit 6.

Loving-Kindness

In this unit . . .

Read & Discuss: "Story of the Buddha"

Showing Loving-kindness to Everyone.
The Elephant Nalagiri.
Loving-kindness Meditation.

Quiz (Multiple Choice Questionnaire)


Activity Box:

Colouring Book: Story of the Buddha. (eBook Library)
Guided Meditations: Seven guided meditations, with instructions for teachers.
A Buddhist tale to read and discuss: "Grandma's Blackie" [On Loving-kindness].
Buddhist Songs: Seven audio files (MP3 format), with lyrics.
Line drawing of a Bodhi leaf to colour in. (eBook Library)

Unit 7.

The Buddha's Last Days

In this unit . . .

Read & Discuss: "Story of the Buddha"

The Buddha Speaks of His Death.
The Last Respects.
The Stupa.
Vesak Festival or "Buddha Day".

Quiz (Multiple Choice Questionnaire)


Activity Box:

Creating Vesak Gifts: Make your own Vesak or Buddha Day gifts. (eBook Library)
A Buddhist tale to read and discuss: "Demons in the Desert" [The Correct Way of Thinking].
Guided Meditations: Seven guided meditations, with instructions for teachers.
Buddhist Songs: Seven audio files (MP3 format), with lyrics.
Line drawing of a Buddhist flag to colour in. (eBook Library)
A Buddha and Bodhi leaf line drawing, as a Vesak gift to colour in. (eBook Library)

Unit 8.

Who is a Buddhist?

In this unit . . .

Taking Refuge in the Triple Gem.
The Five Moral Precepts.
Paying Respects to the Buddha.
"The Moon is looking at you". (Story)
Buddhist Monks and Nuns.

Quiz (Multiple Choice Questionnaire)


Activity Box:

Guided Meditations: Seven guided meditations, with instructions for teachers.
A Buddhist tale to read and discuss: "The Crane and the Crab" [Trickery].
Buddhist Songs: Seven audio files (MP3 format), with lyrics.
Colouring Book: Story of the Buddha. (eBook Library)
A Buddhist Greeting Cut-out. (eBook Library)


Text

Guided Meditation

Instructions for Teachers.
Seven Guided Meditations.


Text

Story of the Buddha

Ninety-three line drawings with text on the life of the Buddha.

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