The Buddha’s Teachings Methods in Classroom to Kalayaṇamitta Dhammas

Abstract

Teaching in Buddhism can be applied to teach in a classroom of all levels, especially in the basic education classrooms. Children have learned the basic methods from the early ages which can be basis for the next higher stages of learning. They can develop their learning systems by training until becoming skilful by means of physical learning and cognitive learning development. Knowledge as the basis of learning is from advisors directing to a good way called Kalayanamitta who are well-wishers in developing to the good way. The characteristics of Kalayanamitta consisted of lovely, respectful, cheerful, and honorable persons who know how to give a reason, know how to explain, have endurance with scoffing, talk some matters in-depth detail, not guiding to worthless way. Therefore, Kalayanamitta who is a main factor for learners in terms of right learning, thinking, and practicing according to the principle, rule, and theory of the right view concept or worldview. This concept is applied to contemplate according to the reasoning processes of cause and effect.