Buddhability

Today’s episode is about learning to live your truth. Chris, of Detroit, shares the incredibly moving journey to affirm himself and how his Buddhist practice helped him find the courage to come out as a trans man. A foundational element of Chris’s experience was learning to believe that his life has unlimited value and worth, upon which he has been able to build a foundation for new dreams.

Show Notes

Today’s episode is about learning to live your truth. Chris, of Detroit, shares the incredibly moving journey to affirm himself and how his Buddhist practice helped him find the courage to come out as a trans man. A foundational element of Chris’s experience was learning to believe that his life has unlimited value and worth, upon which he has been able to build a foundation for new dreams.

CHEAT SHEET

1:18 How Chris encountered Buddhism and why he started chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
8:29 The experiences that lead to Chris affirming himself
17:53 How Buddhism helped him find the courage to pursue happiness
25:14 What it was like to come out 
30:10 What it took to break out of lifelong limitations 
33:16 Continually reaffirming himself through chanting
36:17 Chris’s favorite Buddhist concept
42:17 Building a foundation upon valuing your life
45:05 Advice for anyone struggling with self-conflict

References: 
  • December 2016 Living Buddhism, p. 40
  • Soka Education: For the Happiness of the Individual, pp. 209-10

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.