Ep 48: Parenting the Parent ft. Sis. Sylvia Bay

In this thought-provoking discussion between Cheryl and esteemed Dhamma Scholar Sis. Sylvia Bay, we explore the vital Dhamma principles that guide us in our relationships with our parents and the deeper aspects of filial duty while staying true to our principles! Highlights include:

🌱 The Buddha’s teachings on honoring our parents and fulfilling our filial duties, both materially and spiritually

🌱 Balancing personal well-being and parental expectations

🌱 Exercising wisdom and setting boundaries in familial relationships

#FilialPiety #Buddhism #Family #Wisdom #ParentChild #HandfulOfLeaves

About the 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. She published her first book in May 2014: the 1st volume of a 2-part series on the life of the Buddha which is titled, "Between The Lines: An Analytical Appreciation of Buddha's Life". Volume 2 was launched on Vesak day of year 2015. Sylvia also holds a B.Soc.Sci (Hons) from NUS and a Masters in International Public Policy (M.I.P.P) from School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), Johns Hopkins.

Transcript: ⁠https://bit.ly/hol-ep-48

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

00:45 - Dhamma Principles For Filial Buddhists: Honouring and Fulfilling Duties to Parents

01:00 - Setting the Cause and Condition for Parents to Cultivate the Five Mental States (Faith, Morality, Learning, Generosity and Wisdom)

09:32 - Balancing Personal Well-Being and Parental Expectations

10:18 - Fair Play in Filial Duties

14:10 - Filial Piety ≠ Fulfilling Our Parents’ Every Desire

17:47 - Exercising Wisdom and Boundaries In Familial Relationships

20:58 - Seeking Guidance from Wise Individuals on Navigating Family Dynamics

22:23 - Conclusion and Recap

Resources:

• Sigālovāda Sutta (DN31) https://accesstoinsight.org/ati/tipitaka/dn/dn.31.0.ksw0.html

  
  



• Kataññu Suttas: Gratitude (AN 2.31-32) https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/an/an02/an02.031.than.html 

  
  

  
  

  
  

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Editor and transcriber of this episode: 

Cheryl Cheah, Susara Ng, Ke Hui Tee

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