CategoryExperience

Though others tried to dissuade me, my mentor’s encouragement gave me the confidence to pursue my dream of becoming a surgeon.

by Mitzi Gunter Orlando, Fla. Really, I knew nothing about America. I had seen the Hollywood movie Giant with James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor. But, for me, 18 in boring, postwar Nagasaki, Japan, that was enough. When I got word, in 1958, that I could chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo for anything, I chanted for America. Within two

How I got off drugs and embraced a winning life with a devoted practice.

My practice has given me the courage and wisdom to build a victorious career. I’m Steve Saperstein from Boston.

How Buddhism helped me take responsibility for the happiness of my family and me.

How my son’s cancer enabled me to become a fearless mother and shed all limitations.

My Buddhist practice allowed me to turn tragedy into a source of unlimited strength.

Deep down, I feel nothing but appreciation for each person and experience in my life. All I want to do is encourage each individual I meet. I’m Hiro Nozuka from New York.

How faith gave me the courage to pursue my dream of becoming a psychiatrist.

Fighting for kosen-rufu is the best way to live.

Fighting alongside my daughter teaches me what it means to never give up.

After nearly losing my life in a knife attack, I’ve made profound inner changes on my road to recovery.

Rediscovering my shared vow has empowered me to face life’s challenges with confidence.

My family’s bout with COVID-19 became a catalyst to transform our relationships and become closer than ever.

How I’ve defeated the odds and transformed my health, life and destiny. I’m Kristopher Sanders from Chicago.

Buddhism has taught me that nothing can hold me back.

I have developed a state of life in which I can see benefit in any situation.

Buddhism has taught me that my happiness is inseparable from the happiness of others.

How my Buddhist practice enabled me to make my family whole and bring hope to others.I’m Gene Kang, from Los Angeles.

How changing my relationship with myself changed my relationship with money.