CategoryBuddhability

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

This episode is about navigating job challenges, an aspect of life that can be incredibly difficult, whether you are facing job loss, trying to find a job, navigating a tough industry or having a hard time believing in yourself at work. Mehul Anand, of Georgia, shares the ups and downs of her career in tech

This Buddhabilty podcast episode talks about how to do it all when you have a full plate. Whether you are an overwhelmed parent or caregiver aspiring to build a career you love  or lacking the support you wish you had to care for yourself and everything else in your life, doing it all can be

This episode covers the topic of appreciation, which is central to Buddhism in so many ways and yet easier to talk about than truly practice, especially when it comes to the tough circumstances in our lives. Doris Edwards, of Philadelphia, who has been chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo for many years, discusses the Buddhist perspective on appreciation and

In episode 89, Dave Drake, of New York, shares his journey with seeking the approval of others, both in his personal life and as a musician. This episode is filled with practical insights about how to apply the practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo to transform the desire for approval into a life state of humility, appreciation,

Want to learn more about Buddhist concepts? “Tips & Insights” is a Buddhability podcast miniseries that will introduce one Buddhist concept a month and how it can be applied to your life.  Listen to this month’s episode on earthly desires are enlightenment. Click here to listen.

Emma Pike, of Boston, is an activist in the field of nuclear abolition. This issue is key to SGI Nichiren Buddhists because nuclear war represents the exact opposite of what Buddhism strives to protect: the dignity of all life. In episode 87, Emma shares her inspiring journey of unlocking courage to pursue work in this

Yuri Yamashita, of New York, talks about her career as a percussionist and how her Buddhist practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped her beat the odds and overcome her self-doubt to pave her own path in the industry. She was most recently the percussionist for the Tina Turner musical on Broadway, a remarkable coincidence because Tina

Christina Moran, of El Paso, Texas, talks about her journey of pursuing happiness after experiencing a series of challenges that made her feel like she had hit rock bottom. Click here to listen.

We should never feel that we need to have all the answers. And if we get caught up in worrying about sounding clever or making a good impression, we can easily lose sight of the purpose of encouragement from a Buddhist perspective. Read in full here.

Elizabeth Merrick, of New York, talks about anxiety, therapy, Buddhism and how they all connect. She offers unique insights based on her experience in counseling young adults, training mental health professionals and being in therapy herself, all while practicing Buddhism.  Click here to listen.

Having a real passion for something can be a source of joy or a curse. Not much can match the gratification and exhilaration we feel after working hard on something we are truly passionate about. And not much compares to the agony we feel watching our manuscript, soccer cleats or synthesizer gather dust in the

Need a little motivation? Listen to Shawn Lewis, of New Orleans, tell his story of how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped him rediscover his childhood dream to work in the video game industry. He talks about how he built and sold a social media channel and created his dream career.  Click here to listen.