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Buddhability

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The reality is, we’re already enlightened. It’s only as we face obstacles, stress and our own messiness that we start to forget it. This is a show about how to believe in yourself again, told by a community of Buddhists doing it every day, and changing the world along the way. Hosted by Cassidy Bradford, each week you’ll hear an honest conversation about real life and how to tap into your Buddhability. From relationships and dream jobs to lessons from psychology and activism, subscribe to Buddhability on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts so you never miss an episode. For more stories, tips on practicing SGI Nichiren Buddhism, and our newsletter, visit www.buddhability.org.

186 - Buddhist History Pt. 3: Buddhism Today
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  • 186 - Buddhist History Pt. 3: Buddhism Today

    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 Community

    Living The Lotus Sutra
    Engaged Buddhism


    Books:
    Waking The Buddha

    The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra Series


    Reach out to us at connect@buddhability.org to get connected with a Buddhability community near you.

    Fri, 15 Nov 2024
  • 185 - Buddhist History Pt.2: Nichiren Daishonin and Nam-myoho-renge-kyo

    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 Japan

    The Teachings of Nichiren Daishonin

    Daishonin’s Life and Legacy


    Books:
    The Records of the Orally Transmitted Teachings Introduction

    The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol.1 and vol. 2


    Reach out to us at connect@buddhability.org to get connected with a Buddhability community near you.

    Fri, 08 Nov 2024
  • 184 - Buddhist History Pt.1: Shakyamuni and The Lotus Sutra

    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 Sutra
    Buddhist Lineage

    Books:
    The Lotus Sutra and Its Opening and Closing Sutras
    The Living Buddha
    The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra Series
    The Heart of The Lotus Sutra

    Reach out to us at connect@buddhability.org to get connected with a Buddhability community near you.

    Fri, 01 Nov 2024
  • 183 - A Psychiatrist’s Experience with Buddhism and Mental Health

    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 Buddhism

    Buddhism Applied (Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo)

    Embracing Buddhism

    Fri, 25 Oct 2024
  • 182 - How I Stopped Tying My Self-Worth to Relationships

    Self-worth is tough to cultivate when we look to others for validation. One moment we’re flying high, then one harsh word sends us spiraling. Today’s guest, Nikki Gonzalez, of Oakland, shares how her Buddhist practice helped her shift from a life consumed by the opinions of others to one based on a deeply held belief in her infinite worth. We talk about how Buddhist concepts helped her change the way she looks at love and relationships and determine to become the kind of person she would be proud to be with.

    Watch the video version of today's episode here.

     

    References:

    Discussions on Youth, pp. 65, 69–70, 229.

    Fri, 18 Oct 2024
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