Buddhability

This month, we’re doing a short series about how to put the power back in your hands. Today’s episode is about the potential in your problems.   Resources:  Challenges Can Fortify Our Growth and Happiness “What It Means to Hear the Buddha Vehicle,” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin , vol. 2, p. 743) July 2020 Living Buddhism , p. 56 Interviews Included: Moeko Fukada Teter Marko Bajkovic Immaculat...

This month, we’re doing a short series about how to put the power back in your hands. Today’s episode is about the power of simply deciding. Resources: The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace , part 1, revised edition, p. 35. Discussions on Youth , new addition, p. 411. Each Constant Contains Incredible Possibilities Christopher Robin’s Episode: What it Took to Make My Dreams a Reality Reach o...

As a child, Samirah Gnangbe, lived through a civil war. From that moment on, she became someone who paved the way for others as a second-language learner and Ph. D. student in engineering. Samirah shares how she challenged herself each step of the way through chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.  Watch today's episode on our YouTube channel . Resources: Discussions on Youth, new edition, pp. 8, 25 The Wr...

Rhonda Windham, of Los Angeles, was already an NCAA basketball champion and trailblazing WNBA General Manager beforeencountering Buddhism. She shares what practicing Buddhism taught her that all her success did not—how to look inward with unflinching honesty and lead with her heart. Watch today's episode on YouTube

It’s natural to want to look away from the inevitable reality of death but Buddhism teaches that death is an alternate phase of life and makes up a larger universal cycle. To understand death is to deepen our understanding of and appreciation for life.   Today’s guest, John Plummer, of Cold Spring, NY, shares how facing his fear of loss improved his relationships and deepened his work as a film an...

Chip Grossman, of Santa Monica, always thought spirituality and business were opposing goals. It wasn’t until he encountered SGI Nichiren Buddhism that he realized their deep ties. Today, Chip shares how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped him develop the courage and strength to go after his goals and build unshakable happiness. View today's episode on YouTube . Resources: The New Human Revolution...

Radhika Rao, of San Francisco, tried Buddhism because she was jealous of a friend’s happiness. Since then, she’s living a life beyond anything she had dreamed. Today she shares her perspective on life as a theater teaching artist and Buddhist. Watch today's episode on our YouTube channel .   Resource: The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin , vol. 1, p. 748 The Flowering of Creative Life Force The Wisd...

Daily life throws a lot at us. When our state of life is low, it can be easy to get wrapped up in complaint. Buddhism teaches that caring for others helps us see beyond our problems, having a more expansive view of our lives with deeper appreciation and happiness.  Today’s guest, Daeseon Kim, of Queens, N.Y., shares how tying his dreams to a deeper purpose helped him move to the U.S. and advance i...

How can we maintain hope for a peaceful world? Today we hear from three college students and recent graduates about how they create hope on a daily basis and practical steps we can take to create peace. Watch today's episode on our YouTube Channel   Resources: My Dear Friends in America, fourth edition, pp. 229–39. Winter Turns to Spring quote

Buddhability Shorts is a monthly series where we break down a Buddhist concept or common life challenge we’ve touched on in an interview. Today we’re talking about how to build friendships that last.   To ask a question about the basics of Buddhism, you can email us at connect@buddhability.org   Resource: The science of why friendships keep us healthy Discussions on Youth , new edition, pp. 37–48.

What do you do when you’re told you’re not cut out for something? Buddhism teaches that the only person who can determine that is you. Wayne Thomas Jr., of Los Angeles, always knew he was an artist but his environment told him otherwise. He shares the story of how he proved them wrong. Watch today's episode on our YouTube channel . Resources: Learning From the Gosho: The Eternal Teachings of Nichi...

Kaitlin Todd, of Gretna, Louisiana, was enjoying her early 20s and taking the scenic route to her dreams. Everything changed when she learned she was pregnant. That’s when she used her Buddhist practice to go for her goals and create a stable life for her son.   Watch today's episode o our YouTube Channel Resources: “Opening of the Eyes” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p. 242.

Joseph Aguilar, of Leavenworth, Kansas, set out on a personal journey to find a life philosophy that met three specific conditions. Through that process, they uncovered their true self and found the courage to undo years of repression. Watch today's episode on our YouTube channel   References:  “Reply to Kyo’o,” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin , vol. 1, p. 412.

Can we really feel happy when we’re facing health problems? Kimberly Rios-Niño, of San Diego, shares how she came to treasure life regardless of her circumstances. We talk about her journey into parenthood and taking care of children battling illness.  Watch today's episode on our YouTube Channel

Buddhability Shorts is a monthly series where we break down a Buddhist concept or common life challenge we’ve touched on in an interview. Today we’re talking about why goals and dreams are critical for our happiness.   To ask a question about the basics of Buddhism, you can email us at connect@buddhability.org   Resources: The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part one, revised edition, pp....

You’re almost to the finish line of 2025! Today we’re talking about how you can end the year feeling victorious and hopeful rather than dragging your feet. To ask a question about the basics of Buddhism, you can email us at connect@buddhability.org   Resources: The Courage to 'Go All In' The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 175.

There are as many unique relationships as there are people. Why is it that some of them are so difficult and how can we actually change them? Three mental health experts share their professional knowledge and personal experience with common relationship challenges and how to resolve them. Watch today's episode on our YouTube Channel

Some things feel truly insurmountable. But what happens when someone truly believes in the value and power of your life? Jason Lions, of LA, experienced childhood trauma and struggled for years with the impacts. In today’s episode, he shares how he transformed his family and mental health through the care of others, professional support and awakening to the power of his life through chanting Nam-m...

What do you do when a family emergency calls you away from your career and back to your hometown? Adam W. Sadberry, of Montgomery, Texas, shares the story of how he joyfully pursues his dreams all while caring for and supporting his parents.  Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel Resources: “ Wu-lung and I-lung” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p. 1101. Living Buddhism, December 201...

Buddhability Shorts is a monthly series where we break down a Buddhist concept or common life challenge we’ve touched on in an interview. Today we’re talking about quality versus quantity when it comes to chanting. To ask a question about the basics of Buddhism, you can email us at connect@buddhability.org   Resources: Which is more important for chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo: quality or quantity?...

The gap between our dreams and reality can sometimes feel impossible to close. Especially when our dream means pursuing a field that’s less traditionally “easy” to make a career from like art.    In today’s episode we sit down with two full-time artists to discuss how Buddhism helped them become full-time artists without compromising their vision. Our guests are sculptor Brian Enright, of Oakland,...

A strong routine can be crucial to getting through the day when you have a full plate. But that discipline doesn’t happen over night. Enoa Reid, of Oahu, shares how the reality of adulthood helped him develop the skills needed to win every day. Watch today's episode on our YouTube channel. Resources: My Dear Friends in America , fourth edition, pp. 361—62.

How can one of the most inevitable things in life still be so shocking and confusing? Oona Friedland, of Berkley, Michigan, shares the story of how she navigated the pain of illness and death, eventually creating new meaning for her life. Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel .

Buddhability Shorts is a monthly series where we break down a Buddhist concept or common life challenge we’ve touched on in an interview. Today we’re talking about how to overcome division in our personal lives and beyond. To ask a question about the basics of Buddhism, you can email us at connect@buddhability.org Resources: The Dragon Girl The Two Admonitions of the ‘Devadatta’ Chapter Transformi...

If someone asked you to identify something getting in the way of your happiness right now, could you? It can be challenging to see ourselves clearly but doing so helps us change our lives. Our guest, Zoie Young, of Phoenix, struggled with self-worth from a young age. Through chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo she came to treasure her life, changing her self-image, relationships, and ability to dream. Co...