{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Buddhability","title":"Honoring My Parents by Fighting for My Dreams","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/07af9500\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2923,"description":"Amid a painful reality that can’t be changed, like a family member’s terminal disease, how can we still create hope? Today we’re discussing how tapping into our Buddhability—the limitless wisdom, courage, and compassion we each possess—can help us transform our attitude, create a beautiful life, and accomplish our dreams amid a difficult reality.\nOur guest is Jonathan Cheng, of New York City, who shares how he is courageously accomplishing his dreams as a filmmaker to honor his parents and fight for their eternal happiness.\nCheat Sheet:\n7:52 Why Jonathan decided to start chanting\n10:26 Developing confidence in college and finding your place\n13:30 Starting your first post-college job\n25:28 Navigating grief at the height of COVID\n31:48 Finding meaning in our struggles\n39:31 Finding courage to fight for your dreams\nReferences mentioned:\nDiscussions on Youth, p. 26\n“Letter to the Brothers,” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p. 499\nHope is a Decision, p. 6","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ajGdaFVXQdQ3HytTaqBKAiF5Huk2qkLdKcWvWB5oclw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE0MTg0LzE2MDEz/MTA2MTEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}