Buddhist Studies for Primary School (Objectives, Guides to Teachers and References) I. Objectives 1. To provide an understanding of the significance of the Triple Gems. 2. To brief of the life of the Buddha. 3. T o explain the basic teachings of the Buddha and to promote right understanding and practice of Buddhism. 4. To encourage good moral values and discipline amongst the students. 5. T o encourage children to care for the lives of all sentient beings. 6. To promote tolerance and mutual understanding amongst religions in Australian society. II. Teachers’ Guides 1. Teachers will be given Teaching Guides which provide detailed guidance to each chapter of the Textbook. Please refer to the Teaching Guides for suggestions on how the topic can be taught. 2. The supplementary guides provided (as stated in the Teaching Plan) are to give teachers some background knowledge of the subject. They may not be at the students’ level of understanding. Teachers may have to explain the themes and put across the messages in the language that suits the students’ level of understanding. 3. It is recommended that teachers provide some examples that are relevant to the students’ age and the Australian culture to help students to relate the Buddha’s teachings to their daily life. 4. Teachers may introduce into the syllabus the three major schools (Mahayana, Theravada, Vajrayana) of Buddhism, and include the expansion of Buddhism, and the history and development of Buddhism in Australia. Hence, providing students a better overview of Buddhism in the present world. 5. Pictorial aids and some class activities would also be useful. III. Major References (* indicates the degree of importance) 1. Curriculum Development Institute of Singapore. 1984. Buddhist Studies for Secondary 3. Singapore: Manhattan Press Ptd. Ltd.*** 2. Curriculum Development Institute of Singapore. 1984. Buddhist Studies for Secondary 4. Singapore: Manhattan Press Ptd. Ltd.*** 3. Rev. Siridhamma. 1983. The Life of the Buddha Part One. Malaysia: The Buddhist Missionary Society.*** 4. Rev. Siridhamma. 1983. The Life of the Buddha Part Two. Malaysia: The Buddhist Missionary Society.*** 5. Sarnath Nanayakkara. 1997. Buddhism – A Graduated Course (Step 1 -- Step 8). Sri Lanka: The Buddhist Cultural Centre.*** 6. S. Dhammika. 1990. All About Buddhism – A Modern Introduction to an Ancient Spiritual Tradition. Singapore: The Buddha Dhamma Mandala Society.** 7. Ven. Miao Qin. 2001. Introductory Buddhism Studies. Australia: Hwa Tsang Monastery Inc.**** 8. Ven. Pemaloka. 1983. Life of Buddha (Birth to Enlightenment) - For References (1st 1draft 10/11/99, updated 25/9/2002, 25/01/2011) Secondary School. Singapore: Singapore Buddhist Mission.*** 9. Ven. Pemaloka. 1973. Buddhism for Primary. Malaysia: Buddhist Institution.*** 10. Ven. Tsang Hui. 1999. Dharma and the Daily Life. Australia: Hwa Tsang Monastery Inc.**** 11. Ven. Yin Shun. 2003. Selected Translations of Miao Yun Part I (Revised Edition). Australia: Hwa Tsang Monastery Inc.*** 12. Ven. Yin Shun. 2008. Selected Translations of Miao Yun Part II (Revised Edition). Australia: Hwa Tsang Monastery Inc.*** 13. Ven. Yin Shun. 1998. Selected Translations of Miao Yun Part III. Australia: Hwa Tsang Monastery Inc.*** 14. Ven. Yin Shun. 2010. Selected Translations of Miao Yun Part IV (Revised Edition). Australia: Hwa Tsang Monastery Inc.**** 15. Ven. Yin Shun. 1998. The Way to Buddhahood. Boston: Wisdom Publication.**** 16. Pitt Chin Hui. 1969. A Bilinqual Graduated Course on the Fundamental Teachings of Lord Buddha. (For Primary One to Primary Six). Singapore: Singapore Buddhist Federation.** 17. Lyall, Graeme. 1988. “Buddhism in NSW – Its Birth and Rebirth”. Unibuds Annual 87-88. Australia: UNSW Buddhist Society.** Secondary References: 1. Chen, Kenneth K.S. 1964. Buddhism in China. New Jersey: Princeton Uni. Press. 2. Chen, Kenneth K.S. 1968. Buddhism – The Light of Asia. New York: Barron’s Educational Series Inc. 3. Edward Conze. 1959. Buddhism – Its Essence and Development. New York: Harper & Row Publishers. 4. International Institute for the Translation of Buddhist Texts. 1983. Cherishing Life Volume One & Two. USA: Dharma Realm Buddhist University. 5. K. Sri Dhammananda & others. 1983. Gems of Buddhist Wisdom. Malaysia: Buddhist Missionary Society. 6. K. Sri Dhammananda. 1982. What Buddhist Believe. Malaysia: Buddhist Missionary Society. 7. Narada Maha Thera. The Buddha and His Teachings. Taipei: The Corporate Body of the Buddha Educational Foundation. 8. Narada Thera. 1963. The Dhammapada – A Translation. Malaysia: BMS Publication. 9. Paul, Croucher. 1989. Buddhism in Australia (1848-1988). Australia: NSW Uni Press. 10. S. Dhammika. Good Question Good Answer. Singapore: The Buddha Dhamma Mandala Society. 11. Thubten Chodron. 1989. I Wonder Why. Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia. 12. Walpola Sri Rahula. What the Buddha Taught. H.K. Buddhist Book Distributor. 13. Kuan Ming. 1985. Popular Deities in Chinese Buddhism. Malaysia: Graphic Press. 14. Tsang Hui & Others. 1999. Zucchini and Tofu. Australia: Hwa Tsang Monastery Inc. References (1st 2draft 10/11/99, updated 25/9/2002, 25/01/2011) Pictorial References: 1. Chida, & Nakamura, H. An Educational Cartoon – Buddha – The Light of Asia. Aoyama Thoin Co. Ltd. 2. International Institute for the Translation of Buddhist Texts. 1983. Cherishing Life. V o lume One & Two. USA: Dharma Realm Buddhist University. 3. Landaw, Jonathan & Brooke, Janet. Prince Siddhartha. 4. The Buddhist Information Centre. Buddhism in Picture. Sri Lanka: Buddhist Information Centre. Textbook: Ven. Yin Shun. 2010. Selected Translations of Miao Yun Part IV (Revised Edition). Australia: Hwa Tsang Monastery Inc. References (1st 3draft 10/11/99, updated 25/9/2002, 25/01/2011) .