Buddhist Studies: Primary Level Syllabus

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 Price 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 Bodhi 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 . . .

Read & Discuss: “Story of the Buddha”

• 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 in the Classroom

• Instructions for Teachers.
• Seven Guided Meditations.

» Text :

Illustrated Story of the Buddha

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

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