Buddhist Solutions for Life's Problems

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A family rift. Debt. Finding a career you love. Heartbreak. Tap into 3,000 years of Buddhist wisdom to find real solutions to life’s problems. Journalist Jihii Jolly explores her own Nichiren Buddhist community through the lives of everyday people—mechanics, CEOs, mothers, artists—who are applying the teachings of Buddhism to win over their most aggravating problems. Jihii has written for The New York Times and The Atlantic, and is a member of the Buddhist community Soka Gakkai International (SGI).

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  • Rita Marquez
    Love these podcasts
    I have really been inspired and appreciate how the connections between Buddhism and our mundane challenges are explained. We would love to hear one about retirement-that’s a big shift for us of a certain age!
  • Medicneking
    Being Buddhist parents:
    Greetings🙏my gratitude fur your sincere efforts to spread this wonderful/powerful philosophy to transform our lives for the better. It’s been 15 years since I started my practice and I’m Looking for the new podcast this a great example on how to use technology for a humanistic cause Thank you very much. 🙏❤️🌎❤️🙏
  • dadipoo
    Nyc Buddhist
    Hi I’m in New York. súper into Nichiren Budhism but I feel all alone . Is there any group chanting in nyc ?
  • chickfromthejungle
    Please release more episodes of THIS one!!!
    Love this one over the Buddhability one. I always go back to it and learn something new each time.
  • QueenKellinator
    Fuel Your and My Buddha-hood
    Helps me reconnect even when I’m too tired or not able to read - love being able to listen throughout my day. The women that Jihi Jali (host) interviews are especially awe-inspiring, authentic, and uplifting.
  • Fragione
    Super interesting!
    Love listening to this podcast! I always over think on the jobs I want to have in the future but this podcast helped ease my mind 😊
  • henryswaifu143
    Life changing podcast
    I love that this one is centered on Buddhist ideologies (in contrast to how Buddhability is interview-based). I love the Buddhability podcasts as well, but this one just seals the deal for me. I’m truly deepening my study with this podcast. I wish that they upload this one more!!
  • julie taeko
    Encouraging & Invigorating Podcast
    Love it. Insightful. Intriguing. Encouraging. And uplifting! Definitely going to share, listen, and help others with this wonderful content.
  • thirdeyenotblind
    Mix up the speakers?
    Why does it have to be the same woman as narrator of these podcast. Can other members speak to? Let’s mix it up!
  • SGISpring
    Racism
    A must hear! I plan to share this widely. Thank you!!
  • Kriol Bwai
    Excellent episodes
    please make more excellent podcast like this ... the racism and creativity episodes are GREAT
  • jennyleighmusic
    Keeps getting better
    Update: The episode on creativity is MY FAVORITE! As a creator & long time SGI member—this episode refreshed my Practice & perspective. The music and voices are mixed much better and its easy to listen and hear the words without the music overwhelming them. Love the blending of viewpoints from multiple creators and especially the inspiring words of Daisaku Ikeda. Thank you for this podcast! Great addition of SGI Buddhism to the digital world! The financial karma episode was the most coherent, with beautiful wisdoms and experiences for a boost of encouragement Whether you practice Buddhism or not, the podcast brings humanism and hope to the forefront. I think the music background behind speakers should be lowered in volume or better yet—eliminated. The music distracts focus from the human voice and meaningful content. But otherwise, I find this podcast well organized and wonderfully inspiring. 🙇‍♀️
  • LaraV2
    Real Life Experiences
    I loved the episode on pushing buttons!!! Where is the next episode I keep hearing is coming???? Instead of listening to YouTube for encouragement, wouldn’t it be great if we could listen to an SGI Study Meeting (for example with Greg Martin, Ted Morino or another leader). I’m starving for this kind of thing. Everyone else on YouTube is doing it, but nothing like an SGI study meeting that leaves you with hope and encouragement to boost your faith and confidence. I’ve been practicing my whole life and now not being able to attend meetings for encouragement, I find myself listening to Christian podcasts on YouTube while driving, walking, cooking.... Wondering WHY doesn’t SGI offer something like this???? These little podcasts are wonderful, however they’re not enough of them nor frequent enough.
  • LionLike2020
    More!!!
    I nee more! 😂 I know this may sound sort of narrow focused. But as an adult with ADHD and Major Depression; and with the ubiquitous challenges that comes along with mental illness, I would love to learn about the Buddhist perspective on mental health.
  • pilar bar
    This is amazing and encouraging for ANYONE!
    So well written and clear, to the point, and on top of everything truly encouraging and eye opening!!!! Thank you SGI!!!!!
  • bsharpc1
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    Why do you consider your self black
  • Hihi 1o1
    So Encouraging
    Just listened to the podcast on Racism. It was very well done and gave me a lot to think about. Highly recommended these podcasts.
  • Niki im
    WOW
    These podcasts, especially the latest one, have been the light at the end of the tunnel I needed to get back in front of the Gohonzon to chant more daimoku. Even with my 30+ years of practice, there is something about the voices of the speakers that reach my life so deeply. Thank you so much!!!
  • Sachartoff1970
    Buddhism and Racism
    Being locked down so to speak, these podcasts are a lifesaver! This podcast on racism is awesome. I shared it with my daughter as well. Under these times now more than ever , this content is incredible . I listen to these when I go walking . Please continue to create these podcasts for members and those interested in this practice. Thank you so very mucho!!!!!!
  • Texan Kit
    Buddhism on Racism
    I’ve read White Fragility, now How to be an Anti Racist and James Baldwin in the day. Recent novel Kindred revealed racism on the ground, how it smelled, felt and sounded in 1800 s plantation life. Buddhist approach on racism is succinct and helps us so we can help others. Nam yoho r enge kyo and thank you SO much!
  • Joellaflamenca
    Hope during Covid 19
    This podcast is full of incredible insights and encouragement. Especially now while we shelter in place, these podcasts offer hope and energize me to create my future.
  • Noraimagarcia
    Love the podcast!!
    I loved everyone of the episodes, they had helped me to see problems as situations in life that I have to take total responbility to overcome them, it shows a toral new perspective of real life problems and see it in a wiser perspective. I really suggested it
  • _Flower__child_
    Gratitude 🙏🏽
    I absolutely love this podcast, it’s so realistic YET uplifting and offers actual solutions, truly appreciate it thank you #NMRK
  • Mon.808
    Empowering
    The two podcasts that particularly stood out for me were “Finding Your Dream Job” and “Changing Your Financial Karma.” I was very encouraged and inspired by the experiences. Both helped me self-reflect and refresh my determination. Mahalo!
  • Nikko-101
    Great podcast.
    I’m returning to the SGI after having left for a while. This podcast is helping me engage with the practice. Thank you
  • BGF11
    Always thought provoking and encouraging!
    I have found each episode to be true to the title- a Buddhist solution for life’s problems! I love the questions she asks and how she references Buddhist philosophy, literature, and scientific evidence to find humanistic solutions. This podcast is great for those exploring or practicing SGI Nichiren Buddhism and for those who like to think deeply about making the world a better place!
  • ScottFoval
    Tools for Living Through Pandemic and Beyond
    I just listened to the COVID-19 episode. It is brilliantly written, produced, and presented with real-world examples, by real members. The use of active SGI Nichiren Buddhist practitioners sharing wisdom in their own practical, identifiable, personalities, is life transforming for the listener! These are the kinds of tools we need right now to not just survive, but thrive. Great job and keep it up! -Scott F., SGI Member, Minneapolis, MN, Northeast/University District.
  • Jeanne Kapela
    A podcast everyone should listen to
    Buddhist or not, this is a podcast every single person that wants to grow and advance as a human being needs to listen to. Truly one of the highlights of my day! 💖🙏🏽
  • dark till dawn
    Meaningful practical and empowering stories
    Excellent inspiring storytelling with flattering music, but transcript / subtitles will be even more helpful to reach to worldwide audience who know English not as their first language. look forward to more coming episode ! NMRK❤️ ✌️👍
  • Keturah Kendrick
    Absolutely Life-Affirming
    I listen to episodes over and over again because I need to be reminded of the wisdom within or need to be enouraged by the stories of how practicioners of Nichiren Buddhism overcome the kind of obstacles everyone has at some point in their life. This podcast has given me hope and courage countless times in the short weeks since I discovered it. My only complaint is there aren't enough episodes! (I've listened to the six here multiple times already!)
  • dalyce the unbusted
    Perfect for a morning or evening commute to kickstart or cleanse your day
    These episodes are so well-organized and truly profound in their content. Invaluable yet practical and applicable tools to raise your life condition, become your best self , and live your best life
  • jenfragosorunstheworld
    Wow!
    These podcasts are invaluable resources that clearly explain the positive benefits that arise when you apply the practice of Nicherin Buddhism in your everyday life. There are no limits. Thank you for sharing these wonderful experiences in such a relatable way. This podcast is powerful!
  • Mr Alexander Earl
    Excellent
    Such a special podcast. Very beautifully done. Great work.
  • visionary jounalist
    Ground breaking podcast
    This is a ground breaking podcast! Well done and so powerful! I recommend to so many friends of mine. I like you to think 1) make all series of episodes easily visible in the podcast page at “worldtribune.com”. It current has a year-base pull down menu, which is ok, but knowing a broad range of audience, visibility of the series of episode would be greatly helpful, 2) can be create QR code so that those this series can be more accessible to those are unfamiliar podcast? Thanks million!
  • FancySamantha
    Shifted my Thinking
    These podcasts help with spreading this Buddhism and have given me different perspective on so many areas of my life. Thank you so much!!
  • Nate399501
    Need more!
    These are very informative and personally can relate to the topics. Please turn down the background music though, it’s a bit loud when your talking, it drowns your voice out.
  • Urdsaweryhjkijkgf
    Loved it
    Really enjoyed all the episodes just curious if there’s plans to make any more episodes
  • twentyseven111
    Useful, well produced
    This has been very useful to listen to, and covers such practical issues.
  • dtgddvih
    Extraordinary
    I am so grateful to find this podcast. The story about finding your life path was exactly what I needed to hear. I listen to other Buddhist podcasts but this one struck my heart in a beautiful way.
  • katlinbr
    Practical Solutions to Life’s Challenges.
    Thank you for providing a practical and proven practice to life’s most challenging issues. This podcasts provides hope and direction.
  • Akira2501
    Just wonderful!
    Thank you so much for creating this. The best thing about this podcast is that the methods described in this podcast can be applied not only to the practitioners of Nichiren Buddhism, but also to someone who is simply seeking the answers of how to solve the real life’s challenges. I was tearing out of happiness, at the same time, extremely inspired by described experiences. I can truly claim my faith became stronger! Thanks again. Will be highly recommending it to everyone around :-) 🥰
  • PAI Ed
    Wonderful podcasts
    There is great sensibility in how you explain Buddhism in relation to such timely topics. I repeatedly listen to your podcasts to help me reflect on how I live my life and look forward to many more.
  • Zen Gal 55
    Wonderful
    Just what I was looking for. Guidance on the go!
  • Readie Deedie
    Yippee!
    So thankful these are available! I am turning my guests onto them. These are totally amazing! It broadens my creativity & compassion on how to share this amazing practice with my friends! Thank you SO much! Keep covering this! Nora Read Coats SD Member 42 years
  • jiyujoe
    Like having a good friend
    Like taking the Sangha with me wherever I go.
  • jsuri06
    Super encouraging !!!
    So glad to hear wonderful experiences !
  • Dropgidebomb
    Wonderful Buddhist Podcast
    Practical, encouraging, inspiring. I look forward to each one
  • Maharlikans
    My favorite pick me up
    I’ve been chanting for about 1 year now and my life has been transformed so much throughout my year. Listening to these lessons and listening to the insight brought by each person’s experience gives me so much hope for my own situation, and I am joyful and present to the life that I live. Things aren’t perfect and that’s perfectly how things should be. Such an insightful and beautifully executed podcast about challenging our circumstances to make our lives and everyone’s lives better, more whole, and more enlightened.
  • bianca bohdi
    Dream Job
    This made cry because I didn’t start dreaming until I started my Buhhdism practice. Every word I read or hear in these podcasts are words I’ve dreamt of my whole life. I had my first kid at 16, now I have 4 but I’m still a single mom. However, now I’m a single Mom dreaming big and chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kio with my SGI family🙏🙏🙏
  • Blue_Cin
    Each Episode is Unique and Relatable
    Great to listen to alone or with a companion. I gain a different perspective each time I re-listen to a prior episode. Thank you for producing these high quality podcasts!
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