CategoryExperience

Becoming the father that I never had, I find in every obstacle a chance to climb higher. I’m Dennis Angelo of Arvada, Colorado.

To honor my husband’s final will, I vow again to respond with joy.

In order to heal my relationship with my father, I choose to believe in us both.

Lending a compassionate ear to a critical friend, I crush my fears and achieve my goals.

Supporting young people, I unearth my fears and face them head-on, to build a law career and a harmonious family. I am Krithi Byadgi of San Francisco.

Choosing first to believe in myself, I break into acting more confident than ever.

Turning our comfortable lives upside down, our children show us what family is truly about.

Gathering our strength every May, my family leaps toward yet another victory.

Refusing to be defeated by what’s beyond my control, I go all-out in football and school to encourage my friends and ensure a bright future. I’m Spencer Parham of Los Angeles.

To heal our family following my mother’s death, I fight to make the impossible possible through the May Contribution activity.

Striving to contribute to kosen-rufu, I become someone who can support others.

Through the power of study and determined prayer, I learn to trust in the power of my own life—to love people as they are and pass that love along. I’m Fumiko Nishino of New York.

Chanting to see my mother’s Buddha nature, I come to see the potential of all people.

Sticking close to my sisters in faith, I regain my mental health and fall back in love with life and dancing.

Centering my life on appreciation, I build the family I once feared I’d never have.

Beginning with myself, and with the help of good friends, I learn to believe in one person at a time.

To show my young friends that justice prevails, I make my case for the sake of kosen-rufu.

Applying Buddhism, I reform my inner critic, leading with courage and friendship. I’m Mike Levine of Philadelphia.

Transforming grief, I deepen my appreciation for life.

Developing an eye for true beauty, I help people see the greatness of their lives.