Finding my own path in relationships

26/04/2022 53 min Temporada 1 Episodio 63
Finding my own path in relationships

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Today we’re talking about identity and relationships. Briana Boche, of Seattle, shares her story of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and how she developed confidence in the practice of human revolution, that is, the process of continually chanting to reveal our Buddhability—courage, wisdom and compassion for ourselves and others.One aspect of Briana’s life where her Buddhist practice carried her through was exploring her own relationship with sexuality and eventually realizing that she is ace, short for asexual. CHEAT SHEET1:40 How Briana started chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo7:06 How a setback after college helped her find a new path11:19 Getting connected to the Buddhist community in Seattle20:20 Briana’s journey of exploring her sexuality and identity27:53 What happened when she started chanting to find a partner31:44 Coming to terms with a big realization40:21 What it took to challenge her own insecurities44:06 How she’s chanting about the future47:45 Her favorite Buddhist quote50:37 Advice for anyone new to BuddhismReferences mentioned:“On the Buddha’s Prophecy,” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p. 402.Discussions on Youth, p. 27.Discussions on Youth, p. 8.