CategoryExperience

Learning from my mother’s example, I use my faith to become the author of my own life story. I’m Alexandria Jones from San Diego.

Coming around my wife in her final days, her friends help me begin anew.

Chanting for my late brother’s happiness, I reawaken my creative spirit.

Drawing on the strength of countless friends, I see my daughter to victory.

Repaying my debt of gratitude, I transform my life and the lives of those around me.

Taking the hands of old friends, I discover new ones wherever I go. I am Philippe Crettien, from Bellingham, Mass.

With a stand-alone spirit, I rebuild my family and unite to expand kosen-rufu in Tobago.

Centered on appreciation, we make the impossible possible again and again.

Transforming skepticism into faith, I become a person who appreciates the heart of others. I am Gabrielle Tao from San Mateo, California.

Rediscovering Buddhism in New York, I feel I am coming home.

How my newborn son taught me that happiness is something we fight for.

Joining the Courage Group in the wake of a house fire, I see that a brighter future rests with me.

Reminded of my mission, I overcome grief and loss by deciding to win for myself and others.

Insisting on respect, I create friends and allies who fight for me as hard as I fight for them. I am Kathy Simons from Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Fighting for my friends, I learn that a lion’s prayers are always answered.

In the wake of my son’s passing, I rise above my pain and discover the beauty of life within.

In the wake of the Eaton Fire, I recall a lesson learned in a vow to become a doctor.

Encountering Buddhism after my father’s passing, I make the most of the promise I made him. I am Sumedh Kaul, of Boston.

Planting seeds of peace in Guam, I unite my family and expand it, too.

Losing all to fire, I rebuild, turning misfortune into fortune.