Preparing One's Mind for Meditation

Speaker: Sister Sujata (Online, Joining from Singapore)

Mon 20 July | 7.00-8.30pm AEST

Location: Online (Zoom link below)

Cost: Free

Many people begin meditation by focusing on techniques, yet in the Buddhist tradition, the real preparation begins long before we sit on the cushion. In this session, Sayalay Sujata explores why preparing the mind and heart is the foundation of meditation, drawing on traditional Buddhist teachings to help cultivate the inner qualities that support a calm, steady, and meaningful practice.

About the Speaker: Sister Sujata is a Singaporean Buddhist nun, counsellor, and Dharma educator dedicated to bringing Buddhist wisdom into contemporary life.

She spent over a decade in Myanmar undergoing monastic training in the Theravāda Buddhist tradition. Over the past two decades, she has also studied and practised under respected teachers from the Theravāda, Mahāyāna, and Vajrayāna traditions, cultivating a broad and non-sectarian appreciation of the Buddhist path.

Since returning to Singapore in 2019, Sister Sujata has combined her monastic training with active engagement in the modern world through Dharma teaching, Buddhist-informed counselling, youth development, and community outreach. She is particularly interested in helping people navigate the challenges of contemporary life—including stress, relationships, emotional well-being, purpose, and personal growth—through the lens of Buddhist wisdom.

Known for her warm, practical, and relatable teaching style, Sister Sujata seeks to bridge ancient teachings with modern realities, making the Dharma accessible and relevant to people from all walks of life.

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https://mothership.sg/2021/03/singapore-banker-to-buddhist-nun/

Online event: Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in an interactive session online by clicking on this link to access the session: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83506489824?pwd=cmpNQ1ljSmFVYURLWVN1dWllYUN1dz09

Meeting ID: 835 0648 9824| Passcode: 718905

Alternatively, you can dial in from your telephone (call charges apply): +61 2 8015 6011