Buddhability

Keiko Brunson, of Denver, entered the world with a bang and continued to challenge every perceived limitation placed on her. Today she shares how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo gave her the confidence to live authentically and with deep gratitude for those who support her.
 
References:
 “Letter to Niike,” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p.1027.
“The Difficult of Sustaining Faith” WND-1 p. 471.
Discussions on Youth, p. 74.
 
Cheat Sheet:
02:07 Keiko’s Memories Growing up in a Buddhist family
10:05 Getting accepted into college was the easy part
24:40 Learning to persist in her exams
33:38 Repaying her gratitude by supporting others

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 everyday, 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.