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Charting My Own Course Sep 25, 2026

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It can be intimidating to embark on uncharted territory. Mother and restaurateur, Karina Mahbubani, of Montego Bay, Jamaica, shares the story of pursuing her happiness while fighting for the happiness of others.

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Embracing Myself One Step at A Time Sep 18, 2026

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Sasha Ndam, of Boston, struggled with self-esteem since adolescence, which showed up most in her relationships. Today she talks about the process of human revolution and how that helped her love herself more each day.

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“On the Treasure Tower”—Awaken to Your Inner Treasure!

Buddhability Short: What Do You Want to Accomplish This Year? Sep 11, 2026

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Buddhability Shorts is a monthly series where we break down a Buddhist concept or common life challenge we’ve touched on in an interview. Today we’re talking about having a dream, setting goals in the new school year, and accomplishing our 2026 goals.

To ask a question about the basics of Buddhism, you can email us at connect@buddhability.org

Resources:

Stand Up for Hope and Respect, p. 7

Learning From the Gosho, reprint edition, p. 116

The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 192

The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 171

Setting Concrete Goals and Determinations

Would You Quit Trying After 2,000 Job Applications? Aug 28, 2026

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Seongjae Choi, of Alabama, wondered “why me?” when his peers were landing jobs and he was being ghosted by potential employers. With a strict deadline for his visa, he was determined to land a job in time. Today he tells the story of how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo gave him the ability to keep going and find meaning in his struggle.

One Report Card Almost Ended His D1 Dream Aug 21, 2026

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Sierra Canyon Alumna Spencer Parham, of Utah, was hit with a problem that almost derailed his D1 college aspirations. Today he shares his experience how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped him excel as a busy student athlete.

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A Youthful Diary

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Buddhability Short: Can Money Buy Happiness? Aug 14, 2026

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Buddhability Shorts is a monthly series where we break down a Buddhist concept or common life challenge we’ve touched on in an interview. Today we’re talking about money and our relationship to it.

To ask a question about the basics of Buddhism, you can email us at connect@buddhability.org

Resources:

Becoming People of True Wealth

The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, p.40.

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Navigating Uncertainty After Losing My Job Aug 07, 2026

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Laila-Rose Galvin, of Maryland, had to move back home when she lost her first job out of college. Today she shares the story of how she made it through the uncertainty by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.

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References:
Discussions on Youth, revised edition, p. 101
Hope Is a Decision, p. 5

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Claudia Jessie on the Buddhist Practice That Led Her to Bridgerton Jul 31, 2026

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Bridgerton star Claudia Jessie talks about her working class roots, improbable career and Buddhist practice. She opens up about the challenges she experienced as a young person, the winding road to finding an agent and how practicing Buddhism helped her respect her life and go for her dreams.

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A Skeptic's Approach to Buddhism [Feb 2024] Jul 24, 2026

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It’s natural to have doubt. The key, however, is whether we use our questions as fuel to seek out answers. Confidence in the power of Buddhist practices grows with time as you see actual proof of change in your life.

Today’s guest, Devesh Kumar, a medical student in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, shares how he tested Buddhism to see whether her could really make his impossible dreams a reality.

References:
Jan. 2, 1998, World Tribune, p. 11
Hope Is a Decision, p. 5
The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 126
The Buddha in Your Mirror, pp. 207–10

You Don’t Need to Hide Your Struggles Jul 17, 2026

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Buddhism isn’t about being perfect. Even so, it can be difficult to share that you’re struggling with something. Kenichi Hackman, of Los Angeles, used to think he could only share the good parts of his life. Through opening up, he was able to overcome serious financial and family challenges.

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