Best Sgi Usa Podcasts (2025)

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Perseverance is a Skill 36:30

1h ago36:30

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What happens when you’ve failed at your goal… more than once? Today’s guest, Ayumi Sasaki, of Detroit, had a big career goal that took two years and many attempts to accomplish. We discuss how her Buddhist practice and community helped her develop the ability to pick herself back up and keep going until she reached the finish line. Resources: Discu…

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Ikeda Sensei's 95 Years feat. Matilda Buck 20:37

12h ago20:37

20:37

Matilda Buck, American pioneer of SGI Buddhism offers her thoughts on Ikeda Sensei's 95 Years: The Boundless Power of Mentor and Disciple, the latest release from World Tribune Press. Ms. Buck delves into her reaction to Mr. Ikeda's passing in November 2023 and the legacy he left the world that is captured in this six-chapter volume. Ikeda Sensei's…

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Buddhability Short: What Is Love? 12:27

7d ago12:27

12:27

Buddhability Shorts is a series where we break down a Buddhist concept or common life challenge we’ve touched on in an interview. Today, we’re learning how Buddhism can help us in relationships and love. To ask a question about the basics of Buddhism, you can email us at [email protected] Episode Mentioned: On Self-Love and Relationships Ref…

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Believing in My Family Instead of Trying to Control Them 57:36

14d ago57:36

57:36

When we want others to change, we’re at the whim of our environment. One moment we’re happy with their actions and another we’re upset with something they said. Buddhism teaches us that when we work on our inner transformation our environment, including people, reflect that. Today’s guest, Emma Grover, of Oakland, shares how developing herself help…

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Buddhability Short: Why Do We Have a Daily Practice? 12:33

21d ago12:33

12:33

Buddhability Shorts is a series where we break down a Buddhist concept or common life challenge we’ve touched on in an interview. Today, we’re talking why SGI Nichiren Buddhists chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo every day. To ask a question about the basics of Buddhism, you can email us at [email protected] Episodes Mentioned: How Connecting with Pe…

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Your Past Decisions Don’t Define Your Future 44:23

29d ago44:23

44:23

We might have a laundry list of regrets but we don’t have to let them determine our lives today or tomorrow. Today’s guest, Jesse Thompson of Columbus, Indiana, shares how he used his Buddhist practice to overcome shame and create the future he’d always dreamed of. You can also watch the video version of today's episode on our YouTube Channel. Reso…

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How a Tattoo Artist is Revitalizing Her Community 55:46

1M ago55:46

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Buddhist practice empowers us to positively impact our environment. Amber Owens, of Anniston, Alabama, uncovered a deep sense of purpose in revitalizing her hometown’s art culture. Today we’re talking about how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helps her continuously return to her “why” when the path to her dream gets rocky. Today’s episode is also avai…

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Buddhability Short: How to face the thing you've been avoiding 12:21

1M ago12:21

12:21

In today’s Short, we talk about how to do the thing we’ve said we would do for days, months or years. Buddhability Shorts is a series where we break down a Buddhist concept or common life challenge we’ve touched on in an interview. Resources: Discussions on Youth, pp. 98, 262, 395. The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised editio…

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Rewriting The Story I Tell Myself About Who I Am and Who I Can Be 58:11

2M ago58:11

58:11

We all have narratives we tell ourselves about what is possible for our lives. Today’s guest, Jackie Alexander, of Chicago, shares how she overcame limiting beliefs about the kind of student and person she was. We discuss how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo about everything from housing, to money, to graduate school led to Jackie’s newfound self-confi…

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3 Things I Learned This Year and 2 Things I’m Bringing into Next Year 14:42

3M ago14:42

14:42

Thank you for an incredible year! Today we’re reflecting back on Buddhability’s 2024 guests and some things we’ve learned from them. We can’t wait to show you what we have planned for 2025. Reach out to us any time at [email protected] to get connected to a local Buddhist community or ask questions.…

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The Courage to Live Authentically and Embrace Others 52:40

3M ago52:40

52:40

The journey of self-discovery can sometimes be long and winding. Ray Guida, of Columbus, Ohio, shares how he developed the compassion and courage to live as his authentic self. We discuss the ways chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helps us face all hardships with hope and what it is like to practice SGI Nichiren Buddhism as an LGBTIQA+ person. Today’s e…

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Buddhist History Pt.3: Buddhism Today 14:02

3M ago14:02

14:02

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 Wis…

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Buddhist History Pt.2: Nichiren Daishonin and Nam-myoho-renge-kyo 8:13

4M ago8:13

8:13

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 Teaching…

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Buddhist History Pt.1: Shakyamuni and The Lotus Sutra 8:59

4M ago8:59

8:59

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 Livi…

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A Psychiatrist’s Experience with Buddhism and Mental Health 1:14:20

4M ago1:14:20

1:14:20

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. Tod…

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How I Stopped Tying My Self-Worth to Relationships 56:22

4M ago56:22

56:22

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 …

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Buddhability Short: Refreshing Your Life 11:55

4M ago11:55

11:55

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.…

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Finding My Path as an Art Therapist 57:46

5M ago57:46

57:46

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 car…

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A Change in My Heart Changed My Family Relationships 52:38

5M ago52:38

52:38

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…

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A Religion of Human Revolution 12:13

5M ago12:13

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SGI-USA General Director Adin Strauss offers impressions on his reading of Daisaku Ikeda's work, A Religion of Human Revolution, where he discusses this core Buddhist concept from several angles. Through reading this book, we are able to gain confidence that we can transform any difficult situation in our environment starting with our inner change,…

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Orlando Bloom Opens Up About His Buddhist Practice: Staying Grounded, Facing Fears and Living Fully 1:24:14

5M ago1:24:14

1:24:14

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 insight…

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How I Feel Hope While Living with Anxiety and Depression 51:10

5M ago51:10

51:10

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 i…

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Buddhability Short: How to Chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo 10:59

6M ago10:59

10:59

In today’s Short, we’re breaking down the Buddhist mantra Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and explaining how to chant it step-by-step. By the end of the episode, you should feel confident trying it out yourself! Helpful Resources for Chanting: How to Start Your Buddhist Practice Learn How to Chant (Video) Ways to Enhance Your Chanting Reach out to us at connec…

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Rejection Helped Me Become a Published Researcher at 18 37:14

6M ago37:14

37:14

Nikita Agrawal, a recent high school graduate from Chicago, was determined to use her research to contribute to the world. Being the first author of an academic journal article is difficult but submitting it while you’re applying for colleges and finishing your senior year is even harder. In today’s episode, Nikita shares how chanting Nam-myoho-ren…

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Why You Started Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo 9:25

7M ago9:25

9:25

There are limitless reasons why someone might try chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo! For some, it’s an easy leap. For others, it might feel a bit intimidating. That’s why we’re bringing you the voices of several Buddhability listeners sharing why they started to chant. Helpful Resources for Chanting: How to Start Your Buddhist Practice Learn How to Chan…

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Changing My Perspective on Success 49:56

7M ago49:56

49:56

Vishvak Prakkruth encountered Buddhism in Mumbai when he was an aspiring filmmaker. As he moved to New York and Los Angeles to further his career, he found deeper meaning in his art and shifted his perspective on success. In today’s episode, we talk about how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and studying Buddhist philosophy have helped him find meaning…

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How Loss Deepened My Appreciation for Life 54:39

7M ago54:39

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Alexandria Jones, of San Diego, grew up with many examples of the power of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. It wasn’t until becoming a young adult that she decided to test it for herself. In today’s episode, Alexandria shares how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped her to develop limitless strength and courage. Two things she would need when faced wit…

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Announcement: Tell us why you started chanting! 2:06

7M ago2:06

2:06

We’re making a listener episode with your stories about starting your Buddhist practice! You can submit a voice message telling us, in a minute or less, why you started chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. Ways to submit your voice message: 1. Instagram: Send a voice message to our DMs @Buddhability 2. Voicemail: Call us at (646) 883-6381 and leave a mess…

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Valuing My Life: Making My Childhood Self Proud 48:19

7M ago48:19

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An 8-year-old Kimberly Cadillo struggled to find her place in a new culture, language and country. Moving from Peru to New Jersey brought many challenges, especially with self-esteem. Today we’re talking about how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped Kimberly develop unshakable self-worth no longer tied to external validation. As she says, though th…

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Buddhability Short: Cultivating wisdom in an age of misinformation 10:32

8M ago10:32

10:32

Buddhability Shorts is a series where we break down a Buddhist concept or common life challenge we’ve touched on in an interview. Today, we’re talking about the Buddhist perspective on wisdom and what it means to use knowledge with wisdom. To ask a question about the basics of Buddhism, you can email us at [email protected] References: My De…

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Buddhability Short: How to make the most of your time 14:36

8M ago14:36

14:36

Buddhability Shorts is a 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 chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo can help us maximize every moment and use our time wisely. To ask a question about the basics of Buddhism, you can email us at [email protected] Episodes…

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Buddhability Short: Looking at yourself with fresh eyes 12:10

8M ago12:10

12:10

Buddhability Shorts is a series where we break down a Buddhist concept or common life challenge we’ve touched on in an interview. Today, we’re talking about the principle of the cherry, plum, peach and damson blossoms. To ask a question about the basics of Buddhism, you can email us at [email protected] Episodes Mentioned: Daniel: Breaking F…

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The Immeasurable Power of Prayer 7:49

8M ago7:49

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In this episode, SGI-USA National Women's Leader Naoko Leslie offers insights into the latest sub-series from Daisaku Ikeda's "The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World." We delve into The Immeasurable Power of Prayer and its message about the power that one person embodies to transform any situation through chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. It al…

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The Strength to Challenge Every Limitation 42:54

9M ago42:54

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Keiko Brunson, of Denver, entered the world with a bang and continued to challenge every perceived limitation placed on her. Today she shares how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo gave her the confidence to live authentically and with deep gratitude for those who support her. References: “Letter to Niike,” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p.1…

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My Problems Remind Me of My Potential 46:42

9M ago46:42

46:42

It isn’t always easy to believe you can make a change. Immaculate Mutebi, of New York City, has challenged that disbelief many times. In today’s episode, we discuss how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped her use obstacles in her family, workplace and housing to deepen her conviction in the power of her life. References: On Attaining Buddhahood in …

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How Connecting with People Enhanced My Self-Care 52:10

9M ago52:10

52:10

Cam Morose, a Boston school psychologist, found Buddhism at a crucial time. He was struggling with anxiety that felt impossible to challenge. In today’s episode, Cam shares how Buddhism gave him the roadmap and energy to connect with others, challenge his inner critic and find deeper happiness. References: July, 2019, Living Buddhism, pp.56–57 “The…

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Buddhability Short: How to find your power in a chaotic world 12:34

9M ago12:34

12:34

Buddhability Shorts is a 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 Buddhist practice empowers us to move the world in a positive direction. To ask a question about the basics of Buddhism, you can email us at [email protected] Episodes Referenced: Ab…

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Finding Purpose in My First Year of Buddhist Practice 44:42

10M ago44:42

44:42

Daylen Heidt, of Houston, grew up labeled as a “bad kid.” Everything changed when they started practicing Buddhism just over a year ago. Buddhism teaches that we’re the protagonists of our lives and have the power to write, perform and direct our dream script. Today, Daylen shares their journey from being directionless and hopeless to living with c…

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Why I Appreciate My College Rejections 53:18

10M ago53:18

53:18

When Ashley Park didn’t get into her first choice colleges, she was stuck in New York City balancing a jam-packed schedule. Buddhism teaches that everything moves in the direction of our happiness when we chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. With that in mind, Ashley knew there must be a reason and used her Buddhist practice to discover it. Today, we discuss…

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Winning Over Perfectionism 57:38

10M ago57:38

57:38

Buddhism teaches us that our lives are precious just as they are. This can be hard to believe if we struggle with self-criticism and strive for flawlessness. Fortunately, each time we chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, we tap into our limitless wisdom, courage, and compassion and challenge our inner critic head-on. Today, Clark Harrell, of Seattle, Washing…

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Buddhability Short: Uncertainty after graduation 15:34

10M ago15:34

15:34

Buddhability Shorts is a series where we break down a Buddhist concept or common life challenge we’ve touched on in an interview. Today, we’re talking about navigating life after graduation and finding your unique path. To ask a question about the basics of Buddhism, you can email us at [email protected] Episodes Referenced: Josef: "Finding …

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Learning to Love Myself 51:14

11M ago51:14

51:14

It can be hard to embrace ourselves when society often makes us feel otherwise. In this episode, we’re talking about how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo empowers us to appreciate and treasure every part of who we are. Today’s guest, Joshua Thomas, of Portland, Oregon, shares how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped him to live authentically, love his l…

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Happiness That Can’t Be Destroyed 36:33

11M ago36:33

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Daily life can feel like a roller coaster where we’re tossed around by the ups and downs of our health, school, family relationships and so on. Through chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, we can strengthen our life force and become people unswayed by our circumstances. Today’s guest, Koda Jordet, of Fargo, North Dakota, shares how prioritizing his Buddhi…

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Buddhability Short: Making meaningful friendships 13:01

11M ago13:01

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Buddhability Shorts is a series where we break down a Buddhist concept that we’ve touched on in an interview. Today, we’re talking about how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo brings out the characteristics needed to make authentic relationships that last. To ask a question about the basics of Buddhism, you can email us at [email protected] Refere…

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Facing the Fear of Death 44:32

11M ago44:32

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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 …

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Buddhability Short: How to increase your life force 11:41

11M ago11:41

11:41

Buddhability Shorts is a monthly series where we break down a Buddhist concept that we’ve touched on in an interview. This month, we’re talking about how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo elevates the inner state of life and brings forth the life force we need to accomplish our goals. To ask a question about the basics of Buddhism, you can email us at c…

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Overcoming Loneliness 40:09

12M ago40:09

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Experts say the U.S. is dealing with a serious “loneliness epidemic” as adults feel more isolated and alone than ever. How can Buddhism help us break out of our shell and find meaningful connection with others? Today’s guest, Apoorvee Sawhney, of Denver, shares how studying Buddhism and chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped her to overcome self-pity …

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How I Beat Burnout 54:22

12M ago54:22

54:22

Our daily lives can be challenging and we might be asking ourselves, “Is there anything more to life than sleeping, eating and going to a job I don’t like?” If you’re feeling burnt out, you’re not alone. But Buddhist practice can refresh us and help us lead fulfilling lives. Today’s guest, Kyle Maharlika-Roper, of Miami, shares how he went from bur…

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Breaking Through Stagnation 54:56

12M ago54:56

54:56

Do you ever feel like you’re not making any progress even though you’ve been trying to reach a goal for what feels like forever? Today’s guest, Hannah Doherty, of Los Angeles, shares how she broke through self-doubt and stagnation to find a job in her dream field, foster friendships and reach new heights as a dancer. References: The Light of Learni…

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Buddhability Short: Finding your purpose 10:57

1y ago10:57

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Buddhability Shorts is a monthly series where we break down a Buddhist concept that we’ve touched on in an interview. This month, we’re talking about how Buddhist practice helps us to value our unique qualities and lead a purposeful life. To ask a question about the basics of Buddhism, you can email us at [email protected] References: The Wisdom …

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