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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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12:27

Buddhability Short: What Is Love?

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2025/02/14

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 connect@buddhability.org Episode Mentioned:On Self-Love and Relationships References:Discussions on Youth, pp. 60–67.

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57:36

Believing in My Family Instead of Trying to Control Them

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2025/02/07

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 helped her believe in her family. Resources:Living Buddhism, January 2025, p. 12.The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol 1, p. 279.Living Buddhism,

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12:33

Buddhability Short: Why Do We Have a Daily Practice?

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2025/01/31

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 connect@buddhability.org Episodes Mentioned:How Connecting with People Enhanced by Self CareMastering Your Daily Rhythm References:Discussions on Youth pp. 215, 218, 220-21.

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44:23

Your Past Decisions Don’t Define Your Future

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2025/01/24

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. Resources:The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, pp. 536, 832.Learning From the Writings: The Hope-filled Teachings of Nichiren Daishonin, p

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55:46

How a Tattoo Artist is Revitalizing Her Community

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2025/01/17

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 available in video format on our YouTube Channel. ResourcesThe Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised editionDiscussions on Youth,

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Buddhability Short: How to face the thing you've been...

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2025/01/10

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 edition, pp. 5, 103.The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol 1, p. 279. Reach out to us at connect@buddhability.org to get connected with a Buddhability

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58:11

Rewriting The Story I Tell Myself About Who I Am and...

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2025/01/03

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-confidence.Today’s episode is also available in video format on our YouTube Channel.ReferencesYou Were Born to Win, p. 5The New Human Revolution, vol

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3 Things I Learned This Year and 2 Things I’m...

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2024/12/06

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 connect@buddhability.org to get connected to a local Buddhist community or ask questions.

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52:40

The Courage to Live Authentically and Embrace Others

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2024/11/22

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.

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Buddhist History Pt. 3: Buddhism Today

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2024/11/15

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.

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Buddhist History Pt. 2: Nichiren Daishonin and...

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2024/11/08

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

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8:59

Buddhist History Pt.1: Shakyamuni and The Lotus Sutra

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2024/11/01

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

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A Psychiatrist’s Experience with Buddhism and Mental...

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2024/10/25

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

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56:22

How I Stopped Tying My Self-Worth to Relationships

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2024/10/18

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

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Buddhability Short: Refreshing Your Life

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2024/10/11

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

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57:46

Finding My Path as an Art Therapist

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2024/10/04

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. Today’s episode is also available as a video here. If you’d like to get connected with your local Buddhability community, contact us at

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52:38

A Change in My Heart Changed My Family Relationships

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2024/09/27

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

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Orlando Bloom Opens Up About His Buddhist Practice:...

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2024/09/20

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

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How I Feel Hope While Living with Anxiety and Depression

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2024/09/13

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

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

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2024/08/30

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 PracticeLearn How to Chant (Video)Ways to Enhance Your Chanting Reach out to us at connect@buddhability.org to get connected with a Buddhability community near you.

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