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Buddhability

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

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I overcame my biggest setback, now anything is possible

Buddhability ·

2023/03/17

Today, we're talking about how Buddhism sees obstacles in particular, those big challenges, life throws your way when you're least expecting it. Our guest is Brian Lindgren of Virginia who shares about how his buddhist practice helped him challenge his circumstances with fresh energy, helped him find a life in music and understand the deeper meaning of his problems. SHOW NOTES: 1:30 How Brian encountered Buddhism 10:40 Trying to create a life as a musician in New York and facing financial

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39:47

How I Learned to Never Give Up on Myself

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2023/03/09

Our guest is James, of New York, who shares how a consistent practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helps him navigate some of the toughest moments of his life from dealing with addiction to finding his place and purpose. Note: Buddhism does not contradict medical science. If anything, for Buddhists, seeking out professional advice and support is an important step toward caring for ourselves. If you or a friend is struggling with addiction, please seek out professional help. SHOW

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48:59

Living Based on My Inherent Worth vs. People’s Opinions

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2023/03/01

Today we are talking about one of the most difficult but universal tendencies we experience—people-pleasing. Our guest is Megan Weinstein, of Chicago, who shares about her journey practicing Buddhism and how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped her identify and tackle the feelings that, for too long, led her to live her life based on other people’s opinions. For anyone who has ever felt like they are supposed to show up in a certain way, rather than as your true precious self, this episode

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Tips & Insights: Bodhisattvas of the Earth

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2023/02/21

“Tips & Insights” is a miniseries in which we’ll introduce one Buddhist concept each month and how it can be applied to your life.Today’s is: Bodhisattvas of the Earth.References:Nichiren Buddhist Library: BodhisattvaThe Bodhisattva Opens the Way to Happiness for AllThe Mission and Practice of the Bodhisattvas of the EarthIlluminate the World With the Sun of Your Youthful Vow

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61:59

How I Found (and then Re-Found) the One

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2023/02/14

Today we are talking about relationships—especially the long and complicated kind, the ones that provide us with the greatest lessons about life and love. Our guest is Mónica Lladó-Ortega, of Puerto Rico, who shares the most beautiful story of her relationship with her husband, which endured a significant breakup right in the beginning. But most encouraging of all is the story of her relationship with herself and how Buddhism helped her see her own worth.CHEAT SHEET4:29 How Mónica

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Changing My Relationship With My Parents

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2023/02/10

Today, we’re talking about how to orient our lives onto a happy, healthy path, no matter what kind of circumstances we begin with.Our guest is Melanie Santiago, of Denver, who shares how she encountered Buddhism at the young age of 13 when she was going through a tumultuous time and how learning to apply Buddhist philosophy to her life helped her shift her life state from one of suffering and victimhood to one of agency and happiness.Trigger Warning: This episode mentions attempted

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43:09

Winning with friends vs. Winning alone

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2023/01/31

Today we're talking about what it takes to pursue a dream that forces you to battle your own ego or hopelessness. Key takeaway: Practice for self and others is the key to breaking through our own limitations. Our guest is model, Masamichi Nyunoya, of New York, who shares the story of how his parents helped him start his Buddhist practice at a crucial crossroads in his life and how he has turned to that practice again and again on his journey toward the career of his dreams. CHEAT SHEET1:52

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41:43

Mastering your daily rhythm

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2023/01/20

Today we’re unpacking the question: what does it mean to win every day when sometimes things take time to resolve? Our guest is Yoko Ambulo, of Chicago, who shares her journey learning Buddhist lessons about what happiness actually is, what a winning daily rhythm looks like, and why it's so important to create an arena in which you give yourself a chance to win.CHEAT SHEAT1:11 Why Yoko started chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo4:47 The law of cause and effect7:30 What a winning daily rhythm looks

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Tips & Insights: Approaching the new year one day at...

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2023/01/12

“Tips & Insights” is a miniseries in which we’ll introduce one Buddhist concept each month and how it can be applied to your life.Today’s is: winning in the present.References:True Cause: The Spirit of Always Moving Forward From the Present Moment4 Points to Master TimeThe Power to Win Each Day

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65:30

Healing family rifts when you don’t share beliefs...

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2022/12/22

Today we’re talking about family and what to do if you just can’t reconcile differences with them.Our guests are sisters Lauren and Molly Leebove from Michigan, whose intertwined stories of beginning their Buddhist practice and transforming their relationship with their parents are rich with lessons on what Buddhability looks like in a family setting.CHEAT SHEET1:22 Quote from Daisaku Ikeda in The New Human Revolution, vol. 26 p. 203–4.2:04 Introduction to Molly and Lauren2:54 How Molly

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51:49

Transforming my family through my own agency

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2022/12/16

Today we're addressing how Buddhism can help us tackle family dynamics. Our guest is Brian Angulo, of New York, who shares how, in just a few years, his Buddhist practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo enabled him to transform a family dynamic that seemed impossible to change. Based on finding his own agency, courage and wisdom, he learned to lead with his heart and take responsibility for strengthening bonds in a way that was true to him.CHEAT SHEET1:18 How Brian starting chanting

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52:16

Navigating Career Setbacks

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2022/12/08

Today we’re talking about navigating job challenges, an aspect of life that be universal difficult, whether you are facing job loss, trying to find a job, navigating a tough industry or having a hard time believing in yourself at work. Our guest is Mehul Anand, of Georgia, who shares the ups and downs of her career in tech, and the profound lessons her Buddhist practice helped her learn along the way.CHEAT SHEET2:39 Why Mehul started chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo6:24 An overview of her

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Tips & Insights: Human Revolution

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2022/11/30

“Tips & Insights” is a miniseries in which we’ll introduce one Buddhist concept each month and how it can be applied to your life.Today’s is: human revolution.References:Human RevolutionWhat Does Human Revolution Look Like?Can my human revolution really change the world?How can I be sure that I’m progressing in my human revolution?The Wisdom of Buddhist Humanism

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60:18

How To Do It All, With Dr. Gitima Sharma

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2022/11/16

Today we’re talking about how to do it all when you have a full plate. Whether you are an overwhelmed parent or caregiver aspiring to build a career you love, or lacking the support you wish you had to care for yourself and everything else in your life, doing it all can be tough. And amid the chaos, we tend to be hardest on ourselves.Dr. Gitima Sharma, of California State University, talks us through how she approaches this subject as a counselor educator, and also as a Buddhist

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42:54

On Buddhism and Appreciation

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2022/11/10

Today we're talking about appreciation, which is central to Buddhism in so many ways and yet, easier to talk about than truly practice, especially when it comes to the tougher circumstances in our lives. Our guest is Doris Edwards, of Philadelphia, who has been chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo for many years. We discuss the Buddhist perspective on appreciation and her own journey toward it.CHEAT SHEET2:18 How Doris encountered Nam-myoho-renge-kyo6:16 What shifted within her when she started

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44:34

Overcoming the need for approval

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2022/11/03

Today we're talking about how to stop seeking the approval of other people, which, on the one hand, is a normal human desire, and on the other, can cause us the deepest suffering when we don't receive it. It can be especially worse when the approval or praise we seek is from our loved ones. Our guest is Dave Drake, who practices Buddhism in New York City, and shares his journey with this very struggle, both in his personal life and as a musician, The episode is filled with practical

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Tips & Insights: Earthly Desires are Enlightenment

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2022/10/27

“Tips & Insights” is a miniseries in which we’ll introduce one Buddhist concept each month and how it can be applied to your life.Today’s is: earthly desires are enlightenment.References:The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part one, revised edition, pp. 170–71My Dear Friends in America, p. 92

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60:05

How I Found My Purpose: Nuclear Abolition Edition

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2022/10/20

Today we're talking about unlocking our own agency when it comes to peace-building efforts and protecting our planet. Our guest is Emma Pike, of Boston, who is an activist in the field of nuclear abolition, an issue that is key to SGI Nichiren Buddhists because nuclear war represents the exact opposite of what Buddhism strives to protect: the dignity of all life. Emma shares her own inspiring journey of unlocking the courage to pursue work in this field, which began from her practice of

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Tips on starting your Buddhist practice … and why we...

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2022/10/12

Today’s episode is for beginners, though the takeaways are refreshing and valuable for even seasoned chanters. Our guest is Crystal Fraser, of Colorado, who shares some basics about SGI Nichiren Buddhism and its core practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, as well as her own journey with it. We then dig into a popular question: What should we chant about and why do people talk so much about turning the impossible into possible?CHEAT SHEET0:49 How Crystal encountered Buddhism and why she

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Reflections on Music, Tina Turner and Overcoming...

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2022/10/06

Today we’re speaking with Yuri Yamashita, of New York, about her career as a percussionist and how her Buddhist practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped her beat the odds and her own self-doubt to pave her own path in the industry. She was most recently the percussionist for the Tina Turner musical on Broadway, a remarkable coincidence because during moments of her own personal struggles, Tina Turner’s story and Buddhist practice was a great source of inspiration for Yuri.CHEAT

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