Buddhability

With so much to learn about Buddhist history, it can be hard to know where to start! This month, we’re doing a short series covering Buddhist history. Today’s episode is about how the Lotus Sutra and Nam-myoho-renge-kyo are practiced today.Online Articles:About Our CommunityLiving The Lotus SutraEngaged BuddhismBooks:Waking The BuddhaThe Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra SeriesReach out to us at connect@buddhability.org to get connected with a Buddhability community near you.

With so much to learn about Buddhist history, it can be hard to know where to start! This month, we’re doing a short series covering Buddhist history. Today’s episode focuses on the origins of Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhist philosophy and the practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.Online Articles:Buddhism Reaches the Shores of JapanThe Teachings of Nichiren DaishoninDaishonin’s Life and LegacyBooks:The Records of the Orally Transmitted Teachings IntroductionThe Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol.1 and vol. 2Reach out to us at connect@buddhability.org to get connected with a Buddhability community near you.

With so much to learn about Buddhist history, it can be hard to know where to start! This month, we’re doing a short series covering Buddhist history. Today’s episode covers the early history of SGI Nichiren Buddhism.Online Articles:The Humanism of The Lotus SutraBuddhist LineageBooks:The Lotus Sutra and Its Opening and Closing SutrasThe Living BuddhaThe Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra SeriesThe Heart of The Lotus SutraReach out to us at connect@buddhability.org to get connected with a Buddhability community near you.

Today’s guest, Bora Colak, is a psychiatrist in Brooklyn who struggled with depression for years after graduating from Harvard. When he started to practice Buddhism, something changed deep in his life. Bora shares the story of how he navigated depression, became a psychiatrist, and now uses Buddhism as the foundation for everything in his life. Today’s episode is also available in video format on our YouTube Channel. Resources:Basics of BuddhismBuddhism Applied (Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo)Embracing Buddhism

Nikki Gonzalez, an experiential designer from Oakland, shares her inspiring journey of cultivating self-worth through Buddhist practice. She discusses how she shifted from seeking validation in relationships to embracing her infinite worth. Nikki reflects on her transformative path during personal struggles, the joy of finding community, and the power of chanting. She emphasizes the importance of self-love and the internal growth that allows for healthier relationships, all while navigating the complexities of self-acceptance and resilience.

Do you feel overwhelmed and exhausted? In today’s Short, we talk about how to refresh yourself when you feel pulled in too many directions. Buddhability Shorts is a series where we break down a Buddhist concept or common life challenge we’ve touched on in an interview. Resources:Sept. 13, 2024, World Tribune, p. 10.May 21, 2021, World Tribune, p. 3.The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, pp. 446-48.Reach out to us at connect@buddhability.org to get connected with a Buddhability community near you.

What does it look like to have a fulfilling career? While no one can tell us the best life path for us, Buddhism offers a clear framework for understanding how to live with meaning and purpose. Today’s guest,  Paige Asawa of Los Angeles, shares her story of becoming an art therapist and how Buddhism helped her understand how to find a fulfilling career. oday’s episode is also available in video format on our YouTube Channel. If you’d like to get connected with your local Buddhability community, contact us at connect@buddhability.orgInstagram: @buddhability

Sometimes we may wish the people around us were different. Today’s guest, Brigid Perry of Boston, shares how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo honestly about her feelings toward her family helped her make a fundamental shift in the way she views them.  Today’s episode is also available in video format here. References:The New Human Revolution, vol 1, pp. 173-4.Living Buddhism, June 2024, p. 5.The New Human Revolution, vol 30, Ch. 4. Cheat Sheet: 02:05 Brigid joins her sister at a Buddhist meeting07:45 Her brother comes home due to illness13:00 Wishing her family would change so life would be easier21:30 How Buddhist study helped her shift her perspective26:20 Seeing her brother in a new light33:15 Chanting to cherish her family just as they are39:10 A once unimaginable family moment If you’d like to get connected with your local Buddhability community, contact us at connect@buddhability.org Instagram: @buddhability

We have a very special episode of Buddhability! You can listen as usual or watch the video on YouTube. Today’s guest, Orlando Bloom, sits down to discuss how his Buddhist practice has informed everything from his breakout role as Legolas in the Lord of the Rings to how he confronts his limitations in his new show To The Edge. Orlando shares insights he’s gathered throughout his life since encountering SGI Nichiren Buddhism at age 16. He opens up about staying grounded with his sudden rise to fame, following a Buddhist example of a fulfilling life, and how he shows up to his relationships and the challenges of daily life.In this interview, we discuss:02:35 Orlando’s rambunctious childhood08:46 Seeking a meaningful way of life22:15 Practicing Buddhism when he hit sudden fame29:27 Community is crucial for our growth38:20 Having a mentor in life51:00 Breaking free from self-isolation54:45 Deciding to incorporate his practice into his new TV Show1:00:15 Confronting fears1:11:00 Don’t be afraid to make mistakes1:19:12 Orlando’s advice for curious listeners Learn more here:Basics of BuddhismChanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyoBuddhist CommunityBuddhist Philosopher Daisaku Ikeda Connect with usReach out to us at connect@buddhability.org to check out a local Buddhability community. www.buddhability.org Instagram: @buddhabilityTikTok @buddhabilityFacebook @buddhability

Ariana Jaramillo, of Santa Cruz, started experiencing panic attacks in high school. Right around that time, she started to regularly chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. Today, she shares how practicing SGI Nichiren Buddhism has helped her remain undefeated by anxiety and depression. We talk about what it looks like to chant daily, study Buddhism and apply it to your life.  References:The New Human Revolution, vol 2, revised edition, p. 190.Unlocking the Mysteries of Birth and Death.Discussions on Youth, p. 5.If you’d like to get connected with your local Buddhability community, contact us at connect@buddhability.org Instagram: @buddhability