The Office of Siridantamahāpālaka

 

 

  "Homage to the Blessed One, the Worthy One, the Perfectly Self-Enlightened One. Today, on this Vesak Full Moon, we commemorate three supreme events - the Birth, the Enlightenment, and the Final Passing Away of the Tathāgata. As the Guardian of the Sacred Tooth Relic, we extend our blessings to all followers of the Buddha on this most auspicious day. The Buddha has arisen in the world, the Dhamma has arisen in the world, the Sangha has arisen in the world. May all beings be free from enmity, may they be happy, may this be a condition for their Nibbāna!" Sao Dhammasami 

Date:  27th April 2025 Time:  3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Venue:  Siddharth Public Montessori School, Shahpur-Dumariyaganj, Siddharthnagar, UP, India To mark the successful conclusion of the  Foundational Cycle Training of Trainer – Batch 3 (FCTOT 2025) , a formal  Certificate of Completion Ceremony  was held on  27th April 2025 . Venerable Sao Dhammasami , Ph.D. (Candidate), M.A. (Pali), and Master Trainer (EIU), awarded the certificates to the dedicated participants who completed 48 hours of intensive training over eight days. The ceremony began with a  short Dhamma reflection , followed by congratulatory remarks from the organizing team and the trainer. Participants were then individually honored with their certificates, acknowledging their commitment to becoming compassionate, ethical, and skilled Buddhist educators. The event concluded with a  group photo , light refreshments, and sharing of reflections by the trainees on their transformative lear...

 

Training Observation and Evaluation (TOE) Hours in the Foundational Cycle Training of Trainer Batch-3 Training Observation and Evaluation (TOE) Hours form a critical component of the Foundational Cycle Training of Trainer Batch-3. Designed to enhance pedagogical skills, TOE Hours emphasize systematic observation, constructive feedback, and reflective practice, providing trainers with a structured opportunity to grow and refine their teaching techniques. Through a focus on seven core pillars, the TOE framework seeks to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, ensuring that trainers are well-prepared to foster effective, engaging, and learner-centered environments. The first pillar, Lesson Plan Observation , emphasizes the importance of thoughtful preparation. Trainers’ lesson plans are carefully evaluated to ensure alignment with learning objectives, creativity in approach, and adaptability to diverse classroom needs. Special attention is given to the cl...

  Today, I applied the VAKT (Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, and Tactile) method to guide children and learners in understanding key Buddhist psychological concepts. The session focused on the 12 Āyatana (sense bases or '12 doors'), the 18 Dhātus (elements), and the manifestation of the 5 Aggregates (Pañcakkhandhā) through the 6 sense doors. Through effective visual aids, audio inputs, and interactive sensory-based techniques, learners were able to grasp how sensory experience arises and how consciousness interacts with form, feeling, perception, mental formations, and consciousness itself. The VAKT approach helped embody the learning experience, making abstract Dhamma principles more accessible and engaging.