{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Buddhability","title":"Breaking Free from Self-Imposed Limitations","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/ce770fd8\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2996,"description":"Believing that we each possess limitless wisdom, courage and compassion—what we call Buddhability—can be a daily battle. Many of us impose limitations on ourselves, believing that we’re not capable of accomplishing our dreams and becoming happy.\n \nToday’s guest, Daniel Sun, of Boston, shares how he used Buddhism to overcome his limiting beliefs and become an accomplished Harvard scientist and scholar. We discuss the key role chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and studying Buddhism played in his ability to shift his mindset.\nCheat Sheet:\n7:20 Daniel tries Buddhism to get through graduate school\n11:05 Dreaming of a research career in the U.S.\n21:03 What Buddhism says about self-doubt\n33:56 Fresh confidence to apply for a large grant\n43:46 How studying maximizes the effects of Buddhist chanting\n \nReferences mentioned:\nA Piece of Mirror and Other Essays, pp. 39-43\nThe Hope-Filled Teachings of Nichiren Daishonin, p. 133\nThe Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, pp. 3–4\nThe Light of Learning, p. 130","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}