Use this insightful PowerPoint presentation to begin a scholarly investigation of the distinct domains of Vedic and Buddhist educational systems. Explore the age-old wisdom found in Vedic education, which is characterised by rituals, sacred texts, and an all-encompassing approach to learning. In contrast, explore the progressive spheres of Buddhist education, characterised by practical instruction, mindfulness, and an emphasis on reducing suffering. Discover the subtle distinctions between these two antiquated educational paradigms' philosophy, methods, and social effects. Ideal for teachers, history buffs, and anyone wishing to understand the complexities of India's rich educational and cultural legacy.

1. Difference between Vedic and
Buddhist system of education
Administration and finance of education
Vedic Period
1. Free from state control
2. Free education
3. Sources of income
Buddhist Period
1.Control of Buddhist Sanghas over Education
2.Patronized by Kings
3.Free Primary Education

2. Structure and organisation of
education
Vedic Period
1.Primary education --- Starts at the age of 5 yrs
2.Higher education --- Organised in the gurukuls
. At age of 8 for brahmin
. At age of 10 for kshatriya
. At age of 12 for vaishya
Buddhist Period
1.Primary education --- At age 6-12
2.Higher education --- At age 12-20/25
3.Bhikshu education --- for another 8 yrs after higher education

3. Aims of Education
Vedic Period
1.Presevation and Enhancement of health
2. Development of Knowledge
3. Preservation and Development of culture
4.Moral and character Development
5.Education of livelihood , Art and Skills

4. Buddhist Period
1. Physical Devlopment
2. Devlopment of knowledge
3 . Character formation
4. Education of Buddhist Religion
5. Preservation and Devlopment of
Human Culture

5. CURRICULUM
Vedic Period
1. Primary Education --- Language , Grammer ,
Simple Calculation and Religious Activity (
Sanskrit Language)
2. Higher Education --
.General -- Religion ,Ethics ,Physical Exercise ,
Astrology ,Military Science ,Craft
. Specific --History , Purans ,Economy ,
Astronomy

6. Buddhist Period
1.Primary Education --- 49 alphabets of Pali language
The 5 different sciences ---- morphology , masonry,medicine ,
Logic and sprituality
General principles of Buddhist religion , art and skills
2. Higher Education --- Knowledge of grammer , religion ,
philosophy , ayurveda
Political science ,accountancy, painting,printing of the cloth
3. Bhikshuk Education --- Buddhist religion
comperative study of diffrent religion
vedic religion
touring

7. Methods of Teaching
Vedic Period
1.Explanation and Illustration Method
2.Question - Answer , Discussion and Debate
method
3. Shravan , Manan ,Nididhyasan ( Listening ,
Learning and Practicing)
4.Story telling method

8. Buddhist Period
1. Question - Answer Method
2. Explanation method
3.Debate and Logic method
4. Lecture Method
5. Self-study method