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    This document provides an overview of a 15-lesson Buddhism correspondence course titled "Buddhism for You". The course is designed to share the Buddha's teachings (Dhamma) with students and answer questions about finding meaning, happiness, and one's ultimate goal in life. Over the 15 weekly lessons, topics will include the nature of life, misconceptions of Buddhism, the Triple Gem (Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha), the Four Noble Truths, Karma, Rebirth, generosity, morality, meditation, and Buddhist living practices. Students are advised to obtain the full course notes from Brickfields Maha Vihara for reference while viewing the PowerPoint lessons.

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    This document provides an overview of a 15-lesson Buddhism correspondence course titled "Buddhism for You". The course is designed to share the Buddha's teachings (Dhamma) with students and answer questions about finding meaning, happiness, and one's ultimate goal in life. Over the 15 weekly lessons, topics will include the nature of life, misconceptions of Buddhism, the Triple Gem (Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha), the Four Noble Truths, Karma, Rebirth, generosity, morality, meditation, and Buddhist living practices. Students are advised to obtain the full course notes from Brickfields Maha Vihara for reference while viewing the PowerPoint lessons.

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    This document provides an overview of a 15-lesson Buddhism correspondence course titled "Buddhism for You". The course is designed to share the Buddha's teachings (Dhamma) with students and answer questions about finding meaning, happiness, and one's ultimate goal in life. Over the 15 weekly lessons, topics will include the nature of life, misconceptions of Buddhism, the Triple Gem (Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha), the Four Noble Truths, Karma, Rebirth, generosity, morality, meditation, and Buddhist living practices. Students are advised to obtain the full course notes from Brickfields Maha Vihara for reference while viewing the PowerPoint lessons.

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    Buddhism for You

    Buddhism for You


    CAN YOU ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS?

    How can you lead a meaningful life?


    Where can you find true happiness? What is your ultimate goal in life?

    Is this life your only life?

    Buddhism for You

    Buddhism for You Over the next 15 lessons, we shall share the Buddhas Dhamma with you

    Buddhism for You


    Lesson
    1 2 3 4 5 6

    Topic Mystery of Living (Discuss the nature of life and where to find true happiness) What Buddhism is Not (Discuss the misconceptions of Buddhism, Rites & Rituals) What Buddhism Is (Discuss the Charter of Free Inquiry, Buddhism & Science, Come & See, Self Reliance) The Triple Gem Pt 1 (Discuss refuge in the Buddha & His Life Story) The Triple Gem Pt 2 ( Discuss the Dhamma & Sangha, Anicca Anatta Dukkha) The Timeless Truths Pt 1 (Discuss Four Noble Truths & Buddhist approach to Dukkha)

    Buddhism for You


    Week Topic 7 The Timeless Truths Pt 2 (Discuss Noble Eight Fold Path, Sila Samadhi Panna)
    8 9 10 11 12

    Sow Good Seeds & Reap The Harvest (Discuss Law of Karma, Merits & 10 Meritorious Actions.) More Lives Than One (Discuss Rebirth & Cases of Rebirth, Origin of World) The Unlosable Treasure-Store (Discuss Dana, Generosity & Ten Virtuous Deeds)

    The Unlosable Treasure Store Pt 2 (Discuss Morality, Five Precepts, Eight Precepts & Meditation Methods) Buddhist Living (4 Brahma Viharas, 8 Worldly Conditions, Family, Daily Practice & Social Engagement)

    Dear Dhamma farers,


    This course syllabus follows the Buddhism for You correspondence course offered by Brickfields Maha Vihara, Kuala Lumpur.

    It is hence advisable that you obtain a set of the course notes from Brickfields Maha Vihara as a reference when you view these lessons.
    These Powerpoint files are best viewed using the Powerpoint/XP (or higher version). You can still view them using lower versions of MS Powerpoint but may lose some of the animation effects. We hope that you will benefit from these lessons. May you be well and happy always. With metta, Subang Jaya Buddhist Association May, 2003

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