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buddhistchatsbuddhists chatting Author: Jo and Melissa
Jo and Melissa practice Nichiren Buddhism, a practical way of turning whatever life throws at you into a source of strength, connection with others and deep joy. They chat with some of the awesome human beings they've met through the practice. Nichiren Daishonin found the great truth at the heart of the Lotus Sutra (one of Siddhattha Gautama / Buddha Shakyamuni's later teachings) - everyone, equally, has the potential to attain Buddhahood, just as they are. This was revolutionary for 13th century Japan, and, let's face it still contentious for some now. Over 800 years later the practice he founded has spread around the world. It's an energising, hands-on approach to transforming your life and the world around you by connecting to the life force at the heart of the universe and everyone else on the planet. Language: en Genres: Buddhism, Philosophy, Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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episode 8: get happy! (by wanting happiness for others)
Episode 10
Saturday, 13 September, 2025
Lily Lowe-Myers is one of those buddhists who are an amazing advert for it - seemingly endlessly able summon up light and cheer - with abundant energy to support others. She makes it look effortless. But she admits how deep she has to dig sometimes - and the amazing life-changing trick of ‘making your prayer bigger’ - finding the determination to overcome your struggles so you can inspire others to believe they have the same power. Part of practising Nichiren buddhism involved reciting sections of the Lotus Sutra. The concluding lines of this daily prayer sum it up well: ‘At all times I think to myself; How can I cause living beings to gain entry into the unsurpassed way and quickly acquire the body of the buddha’ - in the moment you really yearn to help others become happy your life state soars and you become happy yourself.
