Caring for People vs. The Idea of People
Buddhability28 Syys 2022

Caring for People vs. The Idea of People

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

Tämä jakso on lisätty Podme-palveluun avoimen RSS-syötteen kautta eikä se ole Podmen omaa tuotantoa. Siksi jakso saattaa sisältää mainontaa.

Jaksot(257)

A Skeptic's Approach to Buddhism [Feb 2024]

A Skeptic's Approach to Buddhism [Feb 2024]

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 chan...

24 Heinä 40min

You Don’t Need to Hide Your Struggles

You Don’t Need to Hide Your Struggles

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 hi...

17 Heinä 50min

Buddhability Short: A Life of Ease

Buddhability Short: A Life of Ease

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 feeling constrained by things like o...

10 Heinä 9min

Euphoria’s Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje: The Life Experience No Acting School Could Teach

Euphoria’s Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje: The Life Experience No Acting School Could Teach

Actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (“Oz,” “Lost,” “Euphoria”) shares how his difficult childhood shaped him into the actor, writer, and director he is today. He also opens up about how chanting Nam-myoho-...

26 Kesä 1h 8min

Buddhability Short: Make Your True Self Shine

Buddhability Short: Make Your True Self Shine

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 true individuality and how to bring ...

12 Kesä 9min

Finding Self-Worth Outside of My Job

Finding Self-Worth Outside of My Job

How can we strive to do our best without tying our self-worth to the outcome? Today’s guest, Sandeep Ramanthan, of Seattle, struggled with an emptiness any time he was alone and not working. Through d...

5 Kesä 55min

What it Took to Finally Believe in Myself

What it Took to Finally Believe in Myself

Each of us is already enlightened but it can be difficult to believe when we hit problems. Dr. Victoria Smith, of New Orleans, had overcome so much through Buddhist practice but still struggled to see...

29 Touko 54min

A Tap Dancer on the Power of Being Yourself

A Tap Dancer on the Power of Being Yourself

Is it possible for someone who wasn’t always a top student to land a full-ride scholarship? Gabe Morris, of New York, shares how being himself and following his passions as a gifted tap dancer helped ...

22 Touko 45min

Suosittua kategoriassa Uskonto ja hengellisyys

yopuolen-tarinoita-2
kulttien-johdossa
lahko
harhaoppia
voi-hyvin-meditaatiot-2
rss-yopuolen-tarinoita
raamattu-tanaan
rss-lakeuden-valo
rss-vapaudu-voimaasi
rss-viisaiden-naisten-neuvosto
maailmanpuu
rss-seuraa-sieluasi
rss-valo-minussa-2
tavallinenjeesus
astropodia
mystista-voimaa
rss-mielen-laboratorio
rss-kirkon-ihmeellisimmat-tarinat
rss-kujalla
rss-raamattu-podcast