Buddhability

Today we’re talking about the startup journey, though this episode is filled with lessons for anyone starting anything, be it a company, a project or just a fresh path in life. Creating something new, especially together with other people, requires tremendous wisdom, courage and compassion, which are the very qualities of our Buddhability.

Tushar Dadlani, of Dublin, California, shares his journey of moving to Silicon Valley to start a company, and exactly how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped him navigate the rollercoaster.

Show Notes

Today we’re talking about the startup journey, though this episode is filled with lessons for anyone starting anything, be it a company, a project or just a fresh path in life. Creating something new, especially together with other people, requires tremendous wisdom, courage and compassion, which are the very qualities of our Buddhability.

Tushar Dadlani, of Dublin, California, shares his journey of moving to Silicon Valley to start a company, and exactly how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped him navigate the rollercoaster.

CHEAT SHEET

1:10 How Tushar started chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
3:11 The perspective on world peace that intrigued him
5:07 Why he came to the U.S. to pursue his dreams of working in tech
8:04 How he decided to start a company
12:33 How his Buddhist practice helped him manifest courage
15:55 The key turning points in his journey as an entrepreneur 
18:56 How he learned not to be swayed
22:44 Mastering the art of dialogue
28:27 How he battled his own arrogance
33:12 Applying the Buddhist concept “many in body, one in mind” to work
38:46 Nine takeaways on the abilities entrepreneurs need
40:13 The importance of staying true to himself
43:58 How he thinks about peace now
46:56 Advice for anyone on a journey to create something

References
  • Discussions on Youth, pp. 101–102

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.