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• From Starving Artists to Fulfilled Creators: How a Sculptor and an Animator Use Buddhism to Succeed

  The gap between our dreams and reality can sometimes feel impossible to close. Especially when our dream means pursuing a field that’s less traditionally “easy” to make a career from like art.  In today’s episode we sit down with two full-time artists to discuss how Buddhism helped them become full-time artists without compromising their vision. Our guests are sculptor Brian Enright, of Oakland, and animator and director Leo Matsuda, of LA. We dig into their journey and the many ways Buddhism informs their work.Watch today's episode on our YouTube Channel

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• Building My Buddhist Muscle Memory

  A strong routine can be crucial to getting through the day when you have a full plate. But that discipline doesn’t happen over night. Enoa Reid, of Oahu, shares how the reality of adulthood helped him develop the skills needed to win every day.Watch today's episode on our YouTube channel.Resources:My Dear Friends in America, fourth edition, pp. 361—62.

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• Who Am I After My Loved One Dies?

  How can one of the most inevitable things in life still be so shocking and confusing? Oona Friedland, of Berkley, Michigan, shares the story of how she navigated the pain of illness and death, eventually creating new meaning for her life.Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel.

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• Buddhability Short: Is Overcoming Divisiveness Really Possible?

  Buddhability Shorts is a monthly series where we break down a Buddhist concept or common life challenge we’ve touched on in an interview. Today we’re talking about how to overcome division in our personal lives and beyond.To ask a question about the basics of Buddhism, you can email us at [email protected]:The Dragon GirlThe Two Admonitions of the ‘Devadatta’ ChapterTransforming Evil Into the Highest GoodCompassion, Wisdom and Courage: Building a Global Society of Peace and Creative Coexistence

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• Recognizing My Worth Changed Everything

  If someone asked you to identify something getting in the way of your happiness right now, could you? It can be challenging to see ourselves clearly but doing so helps us change our lives. Our guest, Zoie Young, of Phoenix, struggled with self-worth from a young age. Through chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo she came to treasure her life, changing her self-image, relationships, and ability to dream.Content warning: We speak about disordered eating in this episode. Please listen with care.Watch today's episode on our YouTube Channel.Resources:Discussions on Youth, p. 10 July 2025 Living Buddhism, p. 45A Foundation For Your Life, pp. 60–61Through Suffering to Joy 

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