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by Bhavini Gupta Duvall, Wash. Born and raised in a large family in Delhi, I’d not taken so much as a meal alone until I moved to America, where suddenly, most all my meals were had alone. I spoke to my husband for the first time in April 2019 over the phone, and that winter,

Discovering a friend in a childhood rival, I grasp in the depths of my soul that people can change for the better.

From a state of confidence, endings appear as the means for fresh growth. I’m Sylvia Dare from Galloway, New Jersey.

Seeing myself through my mentor’s eyes, I open my life to the love I deserve.

Inspired by my best friend’s brilliant life, I battle alongside my mentor and summon the courage to open my heart.

Sharing Buddhism while traveling cross-country, I primed my heart for a significant encounter with my father.

How I came to walk the talk and appreciate my husband.

by Mitzi Gunter Orlando, Fla. Really, I knew nothing about America. I had seen the Hollywood movie Giant with James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor. But, for me, 18 in boring, postwar Nagasaki, Japan, that was enough. When I got word, in 1958, that I could chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo for anything, I chanted for America. Within two

How Buddhism helped me take responsibility for the happiness of my family and me.

How I built a life with my husband, Robert, overflowing with good fortune. I’m Sumiko George, from Anniston, Alabama.

How a shift in my heart and prayer led to the transformation of my home, district and community. by Kris MascarenasMILLIKEN, COLO. Eight years ago, my life was stuck in the world of anger, which put tremendous strain on my family. My temper got so bad that the police were called to the house once.

Kade Mitchell, Minneapolis Living Buddhism: Thank you for sharing your story with us, Kade. What was life like growing up Kade Mitchell: My parents both came from abusive households, which led to a chaotic upbringing for me. I can’t remember a time when my parents weren’t fighting. As an only child, I often played the

What 50 years of Buddhist practice has taught me.