Finding Happiness in My Family After Childhood Trauma
Buddhability21 Nov 2025

Finding Happiness in My Family After Childhood Trauma

Some things feel truly insurmountable. But what happens when someone truly believes in the value and power of your life? Jason Lions, of LA, experienced childhood trauma and struggled for years with the impacts. In today’s episode, he shares how he transformed his family and mental health through the care of others, professional support and awakening to the power of his life through chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.

Content warning: We speak about childhood abuse in this episode. Please listen with care.

Watch today's episode on our YouTube Channel.

Quote From:

The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, pp. 35–46.

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