Gurugama Syllabus: Streams of study
- Study of the history of the culture of the different trades and crafts
- Traditional agricultural methods (chena and paddy)
- Traditional irrigation method
- Traditional building construction and architecture
- Traditional astrology connected to various fields of study
- Traditional rites and rituals pertaining to various fields of study
- Traditional indigenous medicine
- Methods of treatment of various ailments and diseases
- Traditional methods of patient- care and nursing
- Methods of mental healing and meditation
- Traditional food and beverages
- Traditional methods of caring guests
- Traditional arts and crafts
- Traditional dance, singing and music
- Traditional gams and sports
- Traditional morals pertaining to sex and family life
- Relevant aspects of Suseta Kala (64-fold ancient arts and crafts)
- Study of the functional knowledge of languages (Sinhala, Tamil and English)
- Appropriate familiarity with information technology
