Heartbreak Made Me a Better Mathematician
Buddhability4 Huhti 2025

Heartbreak Made Me a Better Mathematician

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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Buddhist History Pt.1: Shakyamuni and The Lotus Sutra

Buddhist History Pt.1: Shakyamuni and The Lotus Sutra

With so much to learn about Buddhist history, it can be hard to know where to start! This month, we’re doing a short series covering Buddhist history. Today’s episode covers the early history of SGI N...

1 Marras 20248min

A Psychiatrist’s Experience with Buddhism and Mental Health

A Psychiatrist’s Experience with Buddhism and Mental Health

Today’s guest, Bora Colak, is a psychiatrist in Brooklyn who struggled with depression for years after graduating from Harvard. When he started to practice Buddhism, something changed deep in his life...

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How I Stopped Tying My Self-Worth to Relationships

How I Stopped Tying My Self-Worth to Relationships

Self-worth is tough to cultivate when we look to others for validation. One moment we’re flying high, then one harsh word sends us spiraling. Today’s guest, Nikki Gonzalez, of Oakland, shares how her ...

18 Loka 202456min

Buddhability Short: Refreshing Your Life

Buddhability Short: Refreshing Your Life

Do you feel overwhelmed and exhausted? In today’s Short, we talk about how to refresh yourself when you feel pulled in too many directions. Buddhability Shorts is a series where we break down a Buddhi...

11 Loka 202411min

Finding My Path as an Art Therapist

Finding My Path as an Art Therapist

What does it look like to have a fulfilling career? While no one can tell us the best life path for us, Buddhism offers a clear framework for understanding how to live with meaning and purpose. Today’...

4 Loka 202457min

A Change in My Heart Changed My Family Relationships

A Change in My Heart Changed My Family Relationships

Sometimes we may wish the people around us were different. Today’s guest, Brigid Perry of Boston, shares how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo honestly about her feelings toward her family helped her make ...

27 Syys 202452min

Orlando Bloom Opens Up About His Buddhist Practice: Staying Grounded, Facing Fears and Living Fully

Orlando Bloom Opens Up About His Buddhist Practice: Staying Grounded, Facing Fears and Living Fully

We have a very special episode of Buddhability! You can listen as usual or watch the video on YouTube. Today’s guest, Orlando Bloom, sits down to discuss how his Buddhist practice has informed everyth...

20 Syys 20241h 24min

How I Feel Hope While Living with Anxiety and Depression

How I Feel Hope While Living with Anxiety and Depression

Ariana Jaramillo, of Santa Cruz, started experiencing panic attacks in high school. Right around that time, she started to regularly chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. Today, she shares how practicing SGI Nic...

13 Syys 202451min

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