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Running Away From Things Doesn’t Make Them Go Away Jun 06, 2025

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Markell Holliday II, of Atlanta, had a habit of running away when he didn’t want to deal with something. Through chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and applying Buddhist concepts, Markell felt empowered to take full responsibility for his life. He then could do what it took to transform his relationships—especially with his father.

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A Business Expert on The Approach That Changed His Career May 30, 2025

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Today we’re talking about how we can live the most abundant life based on what is in our hearts rather than the material things we own. Sherman Edmiston III, of Brooklyn, shares his incredible journey to becoming an accomplished business man and the transformative perspectives he gained along the way.

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Resources:
“The Three Kinds of Treasure,” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, pp. 538, 1027.
The Teachings for Victory, vol. 1, pp. 195-96.

Placing Limits on Your Life Without Realizing It May 23, 2025

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Yurika Watanabe grew up in Guam focused on her day-to-day and supporting her family. After a Buddhist family friend encouraged her to dream big, she started to envision a different future. Today, we discuss how setting goals and dreams help us accomplish things we hadn’t imagined possible.

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How to Keep Going When You Can't See The End May 16, 2025

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There is a Buddhist writing that says, “Winter always turns to spring.” But when your life is in the season of winter, sometimes if can feel unending. Today’s guest, Everton Carvalho, of Baton Rouge, tells the story of how his most challenging year was followed by his most joyful.

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Resources:

The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 192.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, pp. 538, 1027.

Buddhability Short: 3 Questions to Help You Find a Fulfilling Job May 09, 2025

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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 find a fulfilling career.

To ask a question about the basics of Buddhism, you can email us at connect@buddhability.org
Episode Mentioned:
The Grind: Self-Mastery and Success in Business
Seeing Beyond My Complaints and Problems

Resources:
Discussions on Youth, pp. 76–78.
The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, pp. 21, 38–39.
The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, pp. 367–68.

Finding My Voice and Trusting It May 02, 2025

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Asking for the opinions of others can be helpful but what happens when you hear their voice louder than your own? Today’s guest, Moeko Fukada Teter, of Honolulu, says it took practice to find and trust her voice. From relationships to career hurdles, chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped her to see her life clearly and gain self-confidence.

Opening Yourself Up to Perspectives and People Apr 25, 2025

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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’s guest, Marko Bajkovic, of Costa Mesa, shares how seeing past his ego helped him embrace Buddhism and deepen his family relationships.

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How a Trailblazing Coach Made History Apr 18, 2025

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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.

At the time of her retirement from Ohio State as the director of both Track and Field teams, she won the most Big Ten titles of any woman in Ohio State history. Prior, she coached teams at University of Nevada Las Vegas, Michigan State and the National Women’s 2000 Olympic Team. She has been inducted into the Hall of Fame for three prestigious organizations and voted coach of the year by her peers 13 times. Today, we discuss what Buddhism has in common with mindset of winning athletes and coaches.

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Resources

“The Hero of the World,” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p. 835.

The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 172

Buddhability Short: How to Make Hard Decisions Apr 11, 2025

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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 without regret.

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

Episode Mentioned:

Your Past Decisions Don’t Define Your Future

Resources:

Discussions on Youth, pp. 26, 362.

The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, pp. 128-29.

Heartbreak Made Me a Better Mathematician Apr 04, 2025

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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 hopelessness to propel him to becoming a Ph.D. student at Columbia University.

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