Podcast Episodes

Opening Yourself Up to Perspectives and People

Season 2 Episode 193

Truly hearing and seeing someone else can be tough. Especially if we think we’re in the right or know best. Fortunately, Buddhist practice helps us to open our minds with wisdom and compassion.

Today…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

How a Trailblazing Coach Made History

Season 2 Episode 192

How does a student athlete and mother become a superstar coach to students and even Olympians? Karen Dennis, of Columbus, Ohio, shares how her Buddhist practice led to a decorated coaching career. 

A…

Published on 5 months ago

Buddhability Short: How to Make Hard Decisions

Season 2 Episode 191

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 to make difficult decisions and life w…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Heartbreak Made Me a Better Mathematician

Season 2 Episode 190

Buddhism teaches that all our problems are opportunities for growth. But how could heartbreak possibly make someone better at math? Alex Scheffelin, of New York, shares how he used a moment of hopele…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Why I Appreciate My College Rejections [May 2024]

Season 2 Episode 189

With college decisions trickling in, we're airing a rerun of a May 2024 episode about college rejections.

When Ashley Park didn’t get into her first choice colleges, she was stuck in New York City bal…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

The Grind: Self-Mastery and Success in Business

Season 2 Episode 188

Chip Grossman, of Santa Monica, always thought spirituality and business were opposing goals. It wasn’t until he encountered SGI Nichiren Buddhism that he realized their deep ties. Today, Chip shares…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Buddhability Short: It's Never Too Late

Season 2 Episode 187

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 life milestones and feeling left behind.

T…

Published on 6 months ago

When Plans Unexpectedly Change

Season 2 Episode 186

Life can’t always go according to plan. So, what do we do when things change? Buddhist practice helps us to be flexible and turn everything into an opportunity for deeper happiness. 

Today’s guest, C…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Seeing Beyond My Complaints and Problems

Season 2 Episode 185

Daily life throws a lot at us. When our state of life is low, it can be easy to get wrapped up in complaint. Buddhism teaches that caring for others helps us see beyond our problems, having a more ex…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Perseverance is a Skill

Season 2 Episode 184

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 Bu…

Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago