Buddhability Short: How to Make Hard Decisions
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 wi...
11 Apr 202511min
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 hopeles...
4 Apr 202555min
Why I Appreciate My College Rejections [May 2024]
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 bala...
28 Mar 202553min
The Grind: Self-Mastery and Success in Business
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 ...
21 Mar 20251h 7min
Buddhability Short: It's Never Too Late
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. To...
14 Mar 202511min
When Plans Unexpectedly Change
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, Ca...
7 Mar 202538min
Seeing Beyond My Complaints and Problems
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 exp...
28 Feb 202551min
Perseverance is a Skill
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 Bud...
21 Feb 202536min
