How is mindfulness sustained effortlessly?
Wondering why your mindfulness practice feels like a constant struggle? Learn how to cultivate the right mental states for success!
Sylvia Bay
Sylvia Bay
Sister Sylvia Bay has a B.A. (Hons) First Class, in Buddhist Studies. She regular speaker on Buddhist doctrine, Buddhist history, and the practical application of the Buddha’s teachings in daily life.
Why Is Mindfulness So Hard?
Mindfulness is an elusive aspect of Buddhist practice that many beginners find it hard to nail. Sister Sylvia acknowledges the challenges and offers three explanations on its impediments.
Curious About Spreading Dhamma? Here’s how you can start
In this insightful piece, Sylvia Bay shares practical steps for anyone aspiring to be a good Dhamma emissary, stressing the importance of avoiding evil, generosity, and a calm mind.
The simple pursuit of a meaningful life
The day that we lie dying, would we say that we have lived well? In the pursuit of a meaningful life, Buddhist Scholar Sylvia Bay shares insights on cultivating positive relationships, embracing Dhamma growth, and dedicated service to a greater cause.
Becoming Better: Two Principles You Should Know About Buddhist Morality
Right or wrong. Can or cannot. Some Buddhists are sticky on rules, some are not. Sylvia Bay shares on taking a step back and understanding the Buddha’s principles towards morality.
Faith In Buddhism: Which Of These 3 Faith Types Do You Belong To?
Buddhism is nowadays taken to be ‘scientific’ with little need for faith. Have we got it wrong? Which type of faith do you identify with? Blind, Knowledge, or practice? Sylvia shares more
Cultivating Faith In Fearful Times
These are unprecedented times. The past few months have been very hard for us as the world gradually descends into a Covid-19 pandemic and we watch an accustomed way of life slowly disintegrates. Here is how we can develop faith in fearful times
