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Ep 3: When does doing good become bad? (Ft Sylvia Bay)
FromHandful of Leaves | Mindfulness & Buddhism in Everyday Life
Ep 3: When does doing good become bad? (Ft Sylvia Bay)
FromHandful of Leaves | Mindfulness & Buddhism in Everyday Life
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Length:
65 minutes
Released:
Mar 31, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Are you a good person? Who exactly defines what is good/bad and what is right/wrong?
In this episode, Sister Sylvia Bay shares what it means to be good, the tipping point when good turns bad, and how to develop wisdom along the path to happiness.
About the guest speaker:
Sylvia Bay has been dedicated to the study and practice of Buddha's teaching since 1992. She graduated with a B.A. (Hons) First Class, in Buddhist Studies, from the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka in 2000 and joined the teaching staff of the Buddhist and Pali College (Singapore) in 2001. Since 2002, Sylvia has also been a regular speaker on Buddhist doctrine, Buddhist history, and the practical application of the Buddha's teachings in daily life, at the invitation of various Buddhist organisations in Singapore.
More about Sylvia Bay's work:
Website
Books
Talk - Dhamma is hope
Article - Cultivating faith in fearful times
Transcript here: link
Get connected here:
Telegram
Instagram
YouTube
Facebook
Useful resources:
Paññāsutta - Discourse on wisdom
Dhamma roadmap talk - morality and effort
TIMESTAMP:
(03:07) What is the definition of good?
(06:26) Relooking at Righteous Anger
(11:08) Who defines what is good and bad? Isn't it subjective?
(19:09) Invest in the purity of the act, not the outcome.
(19:58) How does one not be invested in the outcome?
(26:42) Can desire be good?
(29:34) Dealing with moral shame. Am I good enough to be a Buddhist?
(36:30) Being patient with oneself
(39:46) The four mental states to cultivate
(42:59) The difference between having faith in the Buddha and having faith in oneself
(46:25) Dealing with our inner critic
(49:45) How do you know when to give in to desires and when to not give in?
(57:45) What is wisdom?
(1:00:45) Actionable steps to grow in wisdom
Terms:
Jia lat (in Hokkien) - terrible
Akusala (in Pali) - Unwholesome
Special thanks to Key Seng Tan, and Lynn Leng for sponsoring this podcast.
Would you like to support Handful Of Leaves? Email us at info@handfulofleaves.life
In this episode, Sister Sylvia Bay shares what it means to be good, the tipping point when good turns bad, and how to develop wisdom along the path to happiness.
About the guest speaker:
Sylvia Bay has been dedicated to the study and practice of Buddha's teaching since 1992. She graduated with a B.A. (Hons) First Class, in Buddhist Studies, from the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka in 2000 and joined the teaching staff of the Buddhist and Pali College (Singapore) in 2001. Since 2002, Sylvia has also been a regular speaker on Buddhist doctrine, Buddhist history, and the practical application of the Buddha's teachings in daily life, at the invitation of various Buddhist organisations in Singapore.
More about Sylvia Bay's work:
Website
Books
Talk - Dhamma is hope
Article - Cultivating faith in fearful times
Transcript here: link
Get connected here:
Telegram
YouTube
Useful resources:
Paññāsutta - Discourse on wisdom
Dhamma roadmap talk - morality and effort
TIMESTAMP:
(03:07) What is the definition of good?
(06:26) Relooking at Righteous Anger
(11:08) Who defines what is good and bad? Isn't it subjective?
(19:09) Invest in the purity of the act, not the outcome.
(19:58) How does one not be invested in the outcome?
(26:42) Can desire be good?
(29:34) Dealing with moral shame. Am I good enough to be a Buddhist?
(36:30) Being patient with oneself
(39:46) The four mental states to cultivate
(42:59) The difference between having faith in the Buddha and having faith in oneself
(46:25) Dealing with our inner critic
(49:45) How do you know when to give in to desires and when to not give in?
(57:45) What is wisdom?
(1:00:45) Actionable steps to grow in wisdom
Terms:
Jia lat (in Hokkien) - terrible
Akusala (in Pali) - Unwholesome
Special thanks to Key Seng Tan, and Lynn Leng for sponsoring this podcast.
Would you like to support Handful Of Leaves? Email us at info@handfulofleaves.life
Released:
Mar 31, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (47)
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