Buddhability

This episode is a masterclass in how to get the world to see you the way you see yourself.

We speak with trans rights activist, actress (you might recognize her as Candy from FX's Pose) and founder of TransTech Social Enterprises, Angelica Ross. She constantly shares about Buddhism in interviews, but today we’re talking about a deeply personal part of her life that chanting helped her transform: her relationship with her mom.

For more from Angelica, also see our recent IGTV video.

Cheatsheet:

0:00 Welcome to Buddhability

0:34 Intro to Angelica Ross

1:20 How Angelica transformed her relationship with her mom

7:06 What chanting allowed her to bring out of her own life despite the hurt

15:19 How chanting helps her navigate so many projects and relationships

19:46 Angelica explains Nichiren Buddhism for new listeners

21:26 What Angelica’s chanting (and daily) routine looks like

24:03 Angelica’s dream for the rest of the 21st century

You can also subscribe to Buddhability on Apple, Spotifyor wherever you get podcasts.

Show Notes

This episode is a masterclass in how to get the world to see you the way you see yourself. 

We speak with trans rights activist, actress (you might recognize her as Candy from FX's Pose) and founder of TransTech Social Enterprises, Angelica Ross. She constantly shares about Buddhism in interviews, but today we’re talking about a deeply personal part of her life that chanting helped her transform: her relationship with her mom. 

For more from Angelica, also see our recent IGTV video. 

Cheatsheet: 

0:00 Welcome to Buddhability 

0:34 Intro to Angelica Ross 

1:20 How Angelica transformed her relationship with her mom  

7:06 What chanting allowed her to bring out of her own life despite the hurt 

15:19 How chanting helps her navigate so many projects and relationships 

19:46 Angelica explains Nichiren Buddhism for new listeners   

21:26 What Angelica’s chanting (and daily) routine looks like 

24:03 Angelica’s dream for the rest of the 21st century

You can also subscribe to Buddhability on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get podcasts. 

What is Buddhability?

The reality is, we’re already enlightened. It’s only as we face obstacles, stress and our own messiness that we start to forget it. This is a show about how to believe in yourself again, told by a community of Buddhists doing it every day, and changing the world along the way. Hosted by Cassidy Bradford, each week you’ll hear an honest conversation about real life and how to tap into your Buddhability. From relationships and dream jobs to lessons from psychology and activism, subscribe to Buddhability on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts so you never miss an episode. For more stories, tips on practicing SGI Nichiren Buddhism, and our newsletter, visit www.buddhability.org.