2020.0802 | Mahānāma: Being a Lay Buddhist (AN 8.25) by Sylvia Bay

Recording Date: 2020.0802 Title: Mahānāma: Being a Lay Buddhist (AN 8.25)  Speaker: Sylvia Bay Talk is on YouTube: https://youtu.be/puizrDTorEg Sylvia Bay YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJPuTUQiCx5w1LLhZ8OrPu_QI1sQ-oe6y Sylvia Bay Catalog: https://www.dhammawitz.com/sylvia-bay This is the edited recording with annotations of the talk given by Sis Sylvia Bay on 2 August 2020 at Buddhist Fellowship’s 'Facebook Live'. Like the Sigālovada Sutta DN31, Mahānāma Sutta AN 8.25 was delivered by the Buddha for the lay people's training and cultivation. In this Dhamma sharing by Sis Sylvia, she first explained what is meant by going to the Triple Gem (Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha) for refuge. Then she highlighted the eight qualities that a lay person should cultivate not only for his own welfare but also for others. Finally, she provided a checklist for one to identify whether one is a nominal Buddhist or an exemplary lay follower of the Buddha. Suttas Referenced: Mahānāma Sutta AN 8.25 Nandiya Sutta AN 11.13  Paṭhamamahānāma Sutta SN 55.21 Mahānāma Sutta SN 55.37  Dhammapada Verses 190 & 191 AN 5.254 to AN 5.263 Wealth AN 5.47 Kosala Saṃyutta SN3 Other Dhamma talks referred to during the talk: Dhammacakkappavatthana Sutta - https://youtu.be/PJKL8LuCHy8 What Makes a Sappurisa? - https://youtu.be/xN6So06nQ-Q Audio (MP3) and Whiteboard Notes for Downloads Only: http://u.pc.cd/jA67 Profile of Speaker: Sis Sylvia Bay has dedicated herself to the study and practice of the Buddha's teachings since 1992. She holds a BA (Hons) in Buddhist Studies from the Buddhist & Pali University of Sri Lanka, and was a lecturer with her alma mater. She also has a Masters in International Public Policy from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced Studies. Since 2001, Sis Sylvia has been a regular speaker on Buddhist doctrines and their practical applications at local and regional Buddhist organisations. In 2013, she published her first book “Between The Lines: An Analytical Appreciation of The Buddha’s Life”.  She is now working on another book titled "Towards The Light: the Buddha's Guide to a Heavenly Rebirth". #sylviabay #dhamma #dharma #buddhism #mahanama #triplegem #laylife #practice