Transforming my family through my own agency
Today we're addressing how Buddhism can help us tackle family dynamics. Our guest is Brian Angulo, of New York, who shares how, in just a few years, his Buddhist practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo enabled him to transform a family dynamic that seemed impossible to change. Based on finding his own agency, courage and wisdom, he learned to lead with his heart and take responsibility for strengthening bonds in a way that was true to him.
CHEAT SHEET
1:18 How Brian starting chanting Nam-myoho-rengekyo
6:22 What changed after he began his practice
7:31 The family dynamic he wanted to change
11:56 How he started approaching change
17:53 The transformation of his own behavior
23:28 What he specifically chanted about
33:19 The power of the present moment
40:45 How he experiences family now
47:32 Advice for anyone who wants to transform a family relationship
References:
- The Ultimate Key to Victory in Life is Accumulating the Treasures of the Heart
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Today we're addressing how Buddhism can help us tackle family dynamics. Our guest is Brian Angulo, of New York, who shares how, in just a few years, his Buddhist practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo enabled him to transform a family dynamic that seemed impossible to change. Based on finding his own agency, courage and wisdom, he learned to lead with his heart and take responsibility for strengthening bonds in a way that was true to him.
CHEAT SHEET
1:18 How Brian starting chanting Nam-myoho-rengekyo
6:22 What changed after he began his practice
7:31 The family dynamic he wanted to change
11:56 How he started approaching change
17:53 The transformation of his own behavior
23:28 What he specifically chanted about
33:19 The power of the present moment
40:45 How he experiences family now
47:32 Advice for anyone who wants to transform a family relationship
References:
- The Ultimate Key to Victory in Life is Accumulating the Treasures of the Heart
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