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On Buddhism and Appreciation
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11/10/22 • 42 min
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 SHEET
2:18 How Doris encountered Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
6:16 What shifted within her when she started chanting
11:14 Why appreciation is so important in Buddhism
14:36 Having appreciation when you’re struggling
19:35 What it means to pursue true happiness
23:08 The turning point in her own journey toward appreciation
29:19 Why Doris treasures human revolution
35:47 A few favorite Buddhist quotes
40:54 Advice for anyone new to Buddhism
References:
11/10/22 • 42 min
Overcoming the need for approval
Buddhability
11/03/22 • 44 min
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 insights about how to apply the practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo to transform the desire for approval into of a life state of humility, appreciation, forward momentum and true confidence.
CHEAT SHEET
1:20 How Dave encountered Buddhism and decided to try chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
3:23 The feeling that made him want to continue
7:26 The struggle of constantly seeking approval from others
12:35 How he approached chanting about this pattern in his life
19:42 The Buddhist quotes he loves
22:28 How his relationship with his father changed
31:06 What applying Buddhist philosophy to daily life looks like
40:35 Advice for anyone feeling stuck in a situation where they don’t feel seen
References mentioned:
- Learning From Nichiren’s Writings: The Teachings for Victory, vol. 4, p. 28
- Lecture: Everything Begins With Prayer Infused With the Shared Vow of Mentor and Disciple
- Discussions on Youth, p. 8
11/03/22 • 44 min
10/27/22 • 6 min
“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. 170–71
- My Dear Friends in America, p. 92
10/27/22 • 6 min
10/20/22 • 60 min
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 chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. The lessons she shares are applicable to any fight you might be currently engaged in, whether it's personal or global.
CHEAT SHEET
2:10 Why Emma started chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
7:42: How she came to pursue a career path in nuclear abolition
17:14 A brief primer on the issues
27:03 How she found her place as an activist
33:54 A pivotal turning point in her own confidence and hope
50:23 Buddhism and nuclear abolition
54:57 Advice for anyone who wants to unlock their agency when it comes to big global issues
References
10/20/22 • 60 min
10/12/22 • 52 min
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 SHEET
0:49 How Crystal encountered Buddhism and why she started chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
7:35 The basic philosophy and practice of SGI Nichiren Buddhism
13:09 What changed when Crystal started chanting
27:21 Why we chant about things that feel impossible
46:35 The concept of human revolution
48:49 Advice for anyone new to Buddhism
References:
- What is Human Revolution?
- Sign up for 10 Days to Get Unstuck
10/12/22 • 52 min
10/06/22 • 43 min
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 SHEET
1:08 How Yuri started chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
4:32 What brought her to New York
12:03 How chanting impacted her daily life
16:16 The challenges of being a freelance musician
22:05 Why Tina Turner’s story inspired her so much
32:11 Yuri’s favorite Buddhist concepts
39:12 Advice for young musicians or freelancers
References
- Happiness Becomes You: A Guide to Changing Your Life for Good, p. 107
10/06/22 • 43 min
Caring for People vs. The Idea of People
Buddhability
09/28/22 • 61 min
Today we’re talking about effective activism and how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo can allow us to tap into the internal resources we need to truly help other people. Our guest is Alex Boling, of Los Angeles, who honestly shares the insights he has gained by applying his Buddhist practice to his experiences as an activist and volunteer.
Key takeaway: Sometimes we have to do the internal work to be able to truly care for the people in front of us, rather than just the idea of caring for people.
CHEAT SHEET
1:42 How Alex was inspired to start chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
9:42 The immediate impact he saw in his life
11:18 The shift he experienced in his relationship with his father
18:00 The formula he learned to apply to all future challenges
21:06 How his Buddhist practice began to change his attitude toward volunteering
32:58 The difference between caring for people vs. the idea of people
37:44 Why Alex shares Buddhism
41:54 How his family and friends saw him change
47:32 The concept of the Ten Worlds
52:28 Learning to hear other people
58:53 Advice for anyone who is struggling in their efforts to effect positive change
References:
- One by One: The World is Yours to Change, p. 60
09/28/22 • 61 min
09/21/22 • 9 min
“Tips & Insights” new episode series in which we’ll introduce one Buddhist concept each month and how it can be applied to your life!
Today’s is: the oneness of life and its environment.
References:
09/21/22 • 9 min
Survival vs. Happiness
Buddhability
09/14/22 • 47 min
Today we’re talking about what it takes to believe that you can be happy, even when you’re facing the most difficult circumstances. Our guest is Christina Moran, of El Paso, Texas, who shares her own journey of pursuing happiness after experiencing a series of very challenging events that made her feel like she had hit rock bottom.
CHEAT SHEET
2:29 How Christina encountered Buddhism
7:30 The grief and postpartum depression she was experiencing at the time
10:13 The Buddhist book that turned things around for her
14:38 What changed in her first month of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
17:02 Her initial goals for herself
22:35 Survival vs. Happiness
29:48 What it took to reconnect to happiness
39:54 The role of the Buddhist community
41:46 Her favorite Buddhist quotes
43:51 Advice for anyone who feels like happiness isn’t an option for them
References mentioned:
- Unlocking the Mysteries of Birth and Death
- “The Daimoku of the Lotus Sutra,” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p. 149
- “To My Friends,” from the June 23, 2020, Seikyo Shimbun
09/14/22 • 47 min
How To Do It All, With Dr. Gitima Sharma
Buddhability
11/16/22 • 60 min
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 practitioner and working mom with two young children.
CHEAT SHEET
1:34 How Gitima started chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
13:11 Her own experience with “doing it all”
19:22 The challenges of self-doubt, self-comparison and perfectionism
28:04 What having a sense of purpose means in Buddhism
32:02 What research says about having a sense of purpose
45:46 How to increase your sense of purpose
53:31 A favorite Buddhist quote about time and enlightenment
56:27 Advice for anyone who is struggling to do it all
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11/16/22 • 60 min
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Buddhability currently has 140 episodes available.
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The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Buddhism, Self-Help, Mental Health, Religion & Spirituality and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Buddhability?
The episode title 'On Buddhism and Appreciation' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Buddhability?
The average episode length on Buddhability is 37 minutes.
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Episodes of Buddhability are typically released every 7 days, 2 hours.
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The first episode of Buddhability was released on Sep 29, 2020.
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