CategoryBuddhability

It’s natural to want to look away from the inevitable reality of death, but Buddhism teaches that death is an alternate phase of life and makes up a larger universal cycle. To understand death is to deepen our understanding of and appreciation for life. John Plummer, of Cold Spring, New York, shares how facing his

Buddhability launched a new monthly series breaking down Buddhist concepts that have been touched on in an interview. This episode talks about why Buddhist practice is neither simple altruism nor focused solely on ourselves. Click here to listen. February 2, 2024, World Tribune, p.4

Heading into the final stretch of 2023,  Buddhability featured voices of several of its listeners sharing appreciation for someone in their lives. Follow the flowcode to listen to these heartfelt stories. Click here to listen. January 19, 2024, World Tribune, p. 4

Grief is something we all experience at some point in life.This episode is based on two podcast listener’s questions:  1) I’ve recently had a few folks die, and I am trying to give myself space to have this new emotional experience but also be strong, move forward, help others and be happy. What should I

The question “Can I be angry when I chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo?” is a combination of several questions that Buddhability has received from listeners. One person asked: “Some days I feel powerful and determined. Some days I feel sad and cry. But lately, I’ve been furious and angry. Is it okay to be furious and angry in

This episode is for anyone dealing with work stress or challenging professional situations. What does Buddhism say about work and stressful transitions in life? Click here to listen.

Are you dealing with a stressful relationship with someone close to you? What do you do when someone just keeps getting under your skin? Stress is an inevitable part of daily life, but when it manifests through a person, it tends to bring with it a whole host of other emotions—anger, frustration, blame, hopelessness and

Tips & Insights is a series in which one Buddhist concept is introduced each month. This episode is about suffering, an inescapable fact of life for all living beings, but one that Buddhism offers a refreshing and concrete perspective on. Click here to listen. July 21, 2023, World Tribune, p. 4

This episode is about how Buddhism can help you find the wisdom to overcome anything in life. In particular, the challenges that sometime come with love and relationships. Bryant Ríos-Niño, of Connecticut, talks about his parallel journeys of developing his Buddhist practice and learning what love, relationships and supporting your family truly takes.  Click here

Jamie Bautista, of Davis, California, talks about her journey using her Buddhist practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo to battle her own anger, which manifested at a young age. In the process, she discovered a beautiful person within. Find out what winning over yourself really takes: an honest look at what is causing you to suffer and

This episode is about what inner transformation looks like when we take up a consistent practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. Judy Juanita from Oakland, California, talks about her journey of many decades practicing Buddhism and how it helped her find the courage to break through what once held her back.  Click here to listen. May 19,

George Wong, of San Francisco, California, tells us how his Buddhist practice has allowed him to turn his difficulties with school and self-worth into a solid foundation for his life. Click here to listen. May 12, 2023, World Tribune, p. 4

This episode talks about what it really takes to face your reality, especially when it requires taking a hard look at yourself. Miho Saito, of Long Beach, California, shares the ups and downs of a journey in which she continually left home in search of herself in an effort to avoid things that felt too

James Eleby, of New York, talks about how a consistent practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helps him navigate some of the toughest moments of his life from dealing with addiction to finding his place and purpose. Click here to listen. April 14, 2023, World Tribune, p. 4

People-pleasing is one of the most difficult but universal tendencies that we experience as human beings. On this episode, Megan Weinstein, of Chicago, talks about how her Buddhist practice helped her identify and tackle the feelings that, for too long, led her to live her life based on other people’s opinions. Click here to listen.

How can we change the negative narrative we’ve created since we were young? It’s not easy, but Minami Okajima, of New Jersey, shows us that by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and setting clear goals we can move forward. In her case, it was about going from telling herself that she’ll never be smart enough to confidently pursuing

On episode 100, Mónica Lladó-Ortega, of Puerto Rico, tells the story of her relationship with her husband and how her Buddhist practice enabled her to see her own self-worth after their initial break up. Listen now to learn how relationships—even the long and complicated ones—can provide us with the greatest lessons about life and love.

In this episode, Melanie Santiago, of Denver, talks about how she encountered Buddhism at 13 when she was going through a tumultuous time. Her Buddhist practice helped her shift her life state from one of suffering and victimhood to one of empowerment. Listen now to learn how to orient your life toward a healthy path,

In Episode 98, Masamichi Nyunoya, of New York, tells the story of how his parents helped him start his Buddhist practice at a crucial crossroads in his life and how he has turned to it again and again on his journey toward the career of his dreams. Tune in to learn how he used Buddhism

This “Tips & Insights” episode teaches how to approach the new year one day at a time. In less than 10 minutes, learn how to win in the present by doing a vigorous morning gongyo and daimoku, strengthening your determination and exerting your full effort in each moment.  Click here to listen. Feb. 3, 2023, World