Buddhism and the startup journey
Buddhability22 Mar 2022

Buddhism and the startup journey

Today we’re talking about the startup journey, though this episode is filled with lessons for anyone starting anything, be it a company, a project or just a fresh path in life. Creating something new, especially together with other people, requires tremendous wisdom, courage and compassion, which are the very qualities of our Buddhability.


Tushar Dadlani, of Dublin, California, shares his journey of moving to Silicon Valley to start a company, and exactly how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped him navigate the rollercoaster.


CHEAT SHEET


1:10 How Tushar started chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo

3:11 The perspective on world peace that intrigued him

5:07 Why he came to the U.S. to pursue his dreams of working in tech

8:04 How he decided to start a company

12:33 How his Buddhist practice helped him manifest courage

15:55 The key turning points in his journey as an entrepreneur

18:56 How he learned not to be swayed

22:44 Mastering the art of dialogue

28:27 How he battled his own arrogance

33:12 Applying the Buddhist concept “many in body, one in mind” to work

38:46 Nine takeaways on the abilities entrepreneurs need

40:13 The importance of staying true to himself

43:58 How he thinks about peace now

46:56 Advice for anyone on a journey to create something


References

  • Discussions on Youth, pp. 101–102

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