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From The New Human Revolution, I learn that nothing is impossible.

Chanting to see my mother’s humanity, I unlock my own.

To lead with integrity, I summon the courage to seek my mentor’s heart.

As an educator, I transformed a chaotic classroom, as a son, I learned to love my mother, and as an individual, I learned to believe in myself. I’m Lance Powell from Atlanta.

Seeking meaning at a time of crisis, I discover in jazz a fighting spirit, and follow it to its source. I’m Grady Tesch from New York.

Supported by my parents and embraced by friends in faith, I take a stand for my life and help others do the same.

Fighting for his freedom behind bars, my father prompts me to seek out indestructible happiness.

Taking Ikeda Sensei as my mentor, I learn to live with gratitude and strength.

Confronting a deep-rooted fear, I pave the way to shine as a bright light for my family. I’m Oona Friedland from Detroit.

Facing my father’s illness, I learn how to hold my ground and triumph in faith.

Striving in faith, I forge a winning heart and mind.

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

Responding to my mentor, I inherit the essential message of my father’s life. I’m Mehul Anand from Atlanta.

Summoning courage, I discover my passion for discussing Buddhism with young people.

How I awoke to my deeper identity as a Bodhisattva of the Earth. I’m Shota Okajima from Madison, New Jersey.

Fighting to keep up with the Coast Guard’s best and brightest, my Buddhist practice proves vital to breaking through fatigue and self-doubt.

Seeking the meaning of a recurring injury, I find cause for joy and leap forward.

How I got off drugs and embraced a winning life with a devoted practice.

Buddhism has taught me that nothing can hold me back.

How I turned my painful experiences into the fuel for change.