Experience
The Courage to Be Honest
Confronting a deep-rooted fear, I pave the way to shine as a bright light for my family. I’m Oona Friedland from Detroit.
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Just as I Am
Practicing for self and others, I learn to believe in my victory.
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In Control and in Rhythm
Discovering Buddhism in my golden years, I chart a course for happiness.
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The Power of Gratitude
Taking Ikeda Sensei as my mentor, I learn to live with gratitude and strength.
Experience
The Courage to Be Honest
Confronting a deep-rooted fear, I pave the way to shine as a bright light for my family. I’m Oona Friedland from Detroit.
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As Rivers Do
Facing my father’s illness, I learn how to hold my ground and triumph in faith.
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‘A Grand Champion of the Sea’
by John Tedtaotao and Chris Alvarez Sinajana, Guam Travel inland from the Philippine Sea, past wetlands and betel nut and monkeypod trees, past two gas stations, a tire shop and a modest bridge—blink and you’ll miss the landmark: a power pole painted blue. The Tedtaotao farm doesn’t show up on Google maps, save for the
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The Spirit to Rebuild
Starting from ashes, we rebuild our lives, stronger than ever.
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The Mind Of Faith
Repeatedly challenging my self-doubt, I embark on a mission to spread Buddhism through American Sign Language. I’m Phyllis Sapp from Minneapolis.
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Breaking Character
Finding a mentor, I step boldly into a role I wasn’t taught to play—that of a father.
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A Trustworthy Compass
In a world turned upside down, good friends guide me on the path of my mission.
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Dancing With Joy
Finding faith, I open the way to health and joy.
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Inner Dawn
Through mutually inspiring relations, I awaken my greater self. I’m Lynn Frazier from Los Angeles.
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Part of the Picture
Realizing that I am vital to the happiness of my family, I enter the frame.
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Depending on Your Heart
Staking my life on faith, I win over illness and perceive its deeper message.
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The Key to Confidence
Buddhist encounters lead to New York and the realization that I hold the key to the Buddha land.
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‘Never Seek This Gohonzon Outside Yourself’
Following a traumatic accident, I learn that victory lies within. I’m Brian Lindgren from Charlottesville, Virginia.
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A Resilient Spirit
Trading perfection for resilience, I become a person of strength.
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The Answer in My Daimoku
Buddhism opens my life to a love transcending time.
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A Better Question
Raising my son, I reveal my potential so he can reveal his own.
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Something to Say
Reawakened to a childhood calling, I return to school to discover new ways to bring forth the strength and wisdom residing in all people.
I’m Stephanie Wilson from Altadena, California.