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Jasmine Hina Yates, of San Diego, was a student at a prestigious dance school when her path was upended. Today she shares how her Buddhist practice helped her turn poison into medicine.

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Buddhability Shorts is a monthly series where we break down a Buddhist concept or common life challenge we’ve touched on in an interview. Today we’re discussing the role of study in Buddhist faith and practice.

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Resources:

The Three Proofs

The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, pp. 283–84, 287–88, 294–95.

6 Books for When You’re Getting Started

3 Books to Read When You Feel Stuck

World Tribune & Living Buddhism

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Our daily lives can be challenging and we might be asking ourselves, “Is there anything more to life than sleeping, eating and going to a job I don’t like?” If you’re feeling burnt out, you’re not alone. But Buddhist practice can refresh us and help us lead fulfilling lives.

Today’s guest, Kyle Maharlika-Roper, of Miami, shares how he went from burnt out in an unfulfilling job to finally pursuing his childhood dream of art.

References:

The New Human Revolution, vol. 16.

The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, pp. 392–393.

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It can be intimidating to embark on uncharted territory. Mother and restaurateur, Karina Mahbubani, of Montego Bay, Jamaica, shares the story of pursuing her happiness while fighting for the happiness of others. 

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Sasha Ndam, of Boston, struggled with self-esteem since adolescence, which showed up most in her relationships. Today she talks about the process of human revolution and how that helped her love herself more each day.

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Quote Mentioned:
“On the Treasure Tower”—Awaken to Your Inner Treasure!

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Buddhability Shorts is a monthly series where we break down a Buddhist concept or common life challenge we’ve touched on in an interview. Today we’re talking about having a dream, setting goals in the new school year, and accomplishing our 2026 goals.

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Resources:

Stand Up for Hope and Respect, p. 7

Learning From the Gosho, reprint edition, p. 116

The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 192

The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 171

Setting Concrete Goals and Determinations

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Seongjae Choi, of Alabama, wondered “why me?” when his peers were landing jobs and he was being ghosted by potential employers. With a strict deadline for his visa, he was determined to land a job in time. Today he tells the story of how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo gave him the ability to keep going and find meaning in his struggle.

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Sierra Canyon Alumna Spencer Parham, of Utah, was hit with a problem that almost derailed his D1 college aspirations. Today he shares his experience how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped him excel as a busy student athlete.

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Book mentioned:
A Youthful Diary

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Buddhability Shorts is a monthly series where we break down a Buddhist concept or common life challenge we’ve touched on in an interview. Today we’re talking about money and our relationship to it.

To ask a question about the basics of Buddhism, you can email us at [email protected]

Resources:

Becoming People of True Wealth

The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, p.40.

Interview with Sherman

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Laila-Rose Galvin, of Maryland, had to move back home when she lost her first job out of college. Today she shares the story of how she made it through the uncertainty by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.

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References:
Discussions on Youth, revised edition, p. 101
Hope Is a Decision, p. 5

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