Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BATANGAS PROVINCE
TAYSAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
TAYSAN, SAN JOSE, BATANGAS
WEEKLY HOME LEARNING PLAN FOR THE SECOND SEMESTER (FOURTH QUARTER)
INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RELIGIONS AND BELIEF SYSTEMS
WEE DATE LEARNING LEARNING TASKS MODE OF
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1 May Analyze the brief Use yellow paper/bond paper in answering the learning tasks. Have the
24-28 history, core I. Introduction parent
teachings, This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you know the brief history, core teachings, fundamental beliefs, practices, and hand-in the
fundamental related issues of Buddhism. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. output of
beliefs, practices, At the end of this learning material, you should be able to: the learners
and 1. Identify the sacred scriptures of Theravada Buddhism. to the
related issues of 2. Explain the worship and observances of Theravada Buddhism. teacher
Theravada 3. Discuss the beliefs and doctrines of Theravada Buddhism. with the
Buddhism help of
II. Development barangay
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1. What do you call to the sacred scripture of Buddhism?
A. Vedas B. Quran C. Tripitaka D. Torah For some
2. How can a certain person eliminate suffering based on the teaching of Buddha? students
A. Follow the eightfold path B. Practice the Four noble truth C. Go to India D. Route to Moksha who have
3. Which among the following is NOT included in the four noble truths teaching of Buddha? internet
A. World is full of suffering B. Suffering is permanent C. Desire causes suffering D. There is an end to suffering connections
4. What is the cause of suffering according to second noble truth? , they can
A. Love B. Cravings and desire C. Jealous D. Satisfaction send it
5. Which of the following path states that “earn a living in a way not harmful to any living thing? online.
A. Right View B. Right Livelihood C. Right Concentration D. Right Effort

BUDDHISM one of the most practical among the world’s great religions because its belief system intends to meet basic human needs and solve humankind’s
spiritual problem without depending on supernatural forces. The two main divisions of the religion are Mahayana Buddhism and Theravada Buddhism. With
around 360 million followers, Mahayana Buddhism is practiced in China, Japan, and Mongolia. Meanwhile, Theravada Buddhism, with 150 million adherents, is
followed in Myanmar, Thailand, and Sri Lanka.
SYMBOLISM
The dharma wheel, or dharmachakra, is a common symbol used to represent the Buddha’s teachings. The wheel of dharma often haseight spokes to
represent the Noble Eightfold Path. There are many different variations representing different teachings, but the wheel generally represents the dharma,
or Buddha’s teachings.

LIFE OF BUDDHA
The sage Siddhartha Gautama may have been born between 563 B.C.E. to 480 B.C.E. into the Sakya tribe in Lumbini (in present-day Nepal) near the town of

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Kapilavastu (the capital city of the Sakya state) in the foothills of the Nepalese Himalayas. The name ‘Siddhartha’ means “he who achieves his aim.” The word
“Buddha” means “the awakened one” or the “enlightened one.”
SACRED SCRIPTURES
The early schools of Buddhism developed their own unique body of sacred texts. Of these, however, only the Pali Canon or the Tipitaka/Tripitaka (“three
baskets”) of Theravada Buddhism survives. In Pali language, the word pitaka translates as “basket” referring to the receptacles where the palm leaf manuscripts
were stored by the monks.
Tipitaka Contents
Sutta Pitaka (Discourse) Buddha’s doctrinal discourses; short poems to long prose narratives about Siddhartha’s previous lives
Vinaya Pitaka (Discipline) Rules of discipline; stories that illustrate Buddhist moral principles
Abhidhamma Pitaka (Ultimate Doctrine) Systematic analysis of the categories of Buddhist thought
BELIEFS/DOCTRINES
 Siddhartha did not claim to be a savior but a guide and teacher as he pointed the way for others to follow and gain spiritual bliss in doing so.
 Belief that soul or the Hindu atman does not exist as people live in a state of nonsoulness or anatman/anatta.
 Nothing is permanent in this world, hence, all things change and are impermanent.
 Human existence, or what we actually call soul, is a composite of five mental or physical aggregates or khandas. These aggregates include the (1) physical
form or corporeality, (2) feelings or sensations, (3) understanding or perception, (4) will or mental formation, and (5) consciousness.
 Humans do not have a permanent, unchanging, real soul that dwells within them. In effect, no soul is being reborn because there is no permanence in anything.
FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS
The teachings of Siddhartha include discourses on the basic tenets of Buddhism, such as the “Four Noble Truths” and the “Noble Eightfold Path.” Siddhartha’s
pursuit for enlightenment was due to the dissatisfaction he continually experienced despite living an opulent life in the palace. The Pali term for unsatisfactoriness
or suffering is dukkha.
1. The First Noble Truth. This identifies the origin of the problem—the dukkha. Suffering can be experienced throughout the different stages of a person’s life—
from birth, sickness, old age, to ultimate death.
2. The Second Noble Truth. This explains that the cause of suffering or the samodaya is craving or desire (or tanha), in the perpetual thirst of humans to consume
things, experiences, or ideas.
3. The Third Noble Truth. This asserts that there is an end (nirodha) to suffering and bondage by eliminating craving and desire.
4. The Fourth Noble Truth. This directs an individual to the path or magga leading to the termination of craving and desire, and to eventual cessation of pain.
Likewise, one must avoid self-indulgence and self-torture since both are pointless. This is the path toward moderation or the “Middle Way” aimed at ending
suffering. Known as the “Noble Eightfold Path” which is an entirely practical path—and each described as “right” or samma.
EIGHTFOLD PATH
Eight-fold path Aspect What One Dust Do
Right View Understand the “Four Noble Truths”
Wisdom
Right Intention Free one’s self from ill-will, cruelty, and untruthfulness.
Right Speech Abstain from untruthfulness, tale-bearing, harsh language, and vain talk.
Right Action Morality Abstain from killing, stealing, and sexual misconduct.
Right Livelihood Earn living in a way not harmful to any living thing.
Right Effort Avoid evil thought and overcome them, arouse good thoughts, and maintain them.
Right Mindfulness Meditation Pay vigilant attention to every states of the body, feeling and mind.
Right Concentration Concentrate on a single object so as to induce certain special states of consciousness.
WORSHIP AND OBSERVANCES
 Followers are guided by the teachings of Siddhartha as lay people offer gifts to Siddhartha and the sangha during days of worship and observance.
 In Buddhism, stupas are commemorative monuments that contain sacred relics associated with Siddhartha himself, and the venerable monks and nuns.
 The most important festival occurs every May on the night of the full moon as Buddhist followers around the world commemorate the birth, enlightenment,

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 and death of Siddhartha. Known as Vesakha or Vesak, it is also known as “Buddha Purnima” or “Buddha Day.” Vesak refers to the lunar month that falls in
May and “Vesak Day” is the holiest day for all Buddhists.
 Most festivals celebrated in the Buddhist tradition are frequently happy occasions.
 Apart from Buddhist New Year, other celebrations include Magha Puja Day (Sangha Day), Asalha Puja Day (Dhamma Day), Uposatha (Observance Day),
Pavarana Day, Kathina Day, and Bodhi Day (Enlightenment Day).
III. Engagement
Activity 1. Graphic Organizer
Directions: Create a graphic organizer showing Four Noble Truths and Eight-fold Path of Buddhism. Write your answer on your yellow
paper/bond paper.

Four Noble Truth

Eightfold Path

Activity 2. Wheel of Fortune

IV. Assimilation
Assessment
Directions: Read and analyze each statement carefully. Choose the letter of the best answer and write it on a yellow paper/bond paper.
1. Pay vigilant attention to every state of the body, feeling and mind. What path is being described?
A. Right Concentration B. Right Speech C. Right Mindfulness D. Right Action
2. Siddhartha Gautama founded Buddhism and later called as Buddha. What does the word Buddha literally mean?
A. Golden man B. Enlightened One C. Untouchable One D. Big One
3. What do you call to the most important festival of Buddhist which commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha?
A. Puja Day B. Vesak C. Bodhi Day D. Pavarana Day
4. What particular noble truth asserts that there is an end to suffering?
A. Dukkha B. Samudaya C. Nirodha D. Magga
5. Which of the following is a symbol of Hinduism?

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 A. B. C. D.
6. Which among the following is NOT included in the four noble truths teaching of Buddha?
A. World is full of suffering B. Suffering is permanent C. Desire causes suffering D. There is an end to suffering
7. What is the cause of suffering according to second noble truth?
A. Love B. Cravings and desire C. Jealous D. Satisfaction
8. Which of the following path states that “earn a living in a way not harmful to any living thing?
A. Right View B. Right Livelihood C. Right Concentration D. Right Effort
9. What do you call to the sacred scripture of Buddhism?
A. Vedas B. Quran C. Tripitaka D. Torah
10. How can a certain person eliminate suffering based on the teaching of Buddha?
A. Follow the eightfold path B. Practice the Four noble truth C. Go to India D. Route to Moksha
Reflection
Learners will write on their notebooks or journals their insights about the lesson.
I understand that_____________________________________________________________________________.
I realized that ________________________________________________________________________________.
References: Ong, Jerome A., et al. (2016). Introduction to World Religions and Belief Systems. 1253 Gregorio Araneta Avenue, Quezon City: Vibal Group, Inc.

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JOLINA MARIZ C. NOCHE GLORIA U. INANDAN