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Episode Synopsis
Today we’re talking how to move on after experiencing loss. Our guest is Hannah Jones, of Ohio, who shares how she encountered SGI Nichiren Buddhism while in high school, and how it helped her navigate the loss of her best friend—her older brother—and ultimately find her way back to her dreams.CHEAT SHEET1:03 How Hannah started practicing Buddhism as a teenager5:05 Her first experience chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo10:00 The family dynamics she chanted about15:53 How Buddhism helped her deal with the loss of her brother28:09 The shift in their relationship32:01 How having Buddhist friends helped at the darkest time37:59 Hannah’s favorite Buddhist quote41:06 The internal breakthrough she experienced47:07 Her dream to go into psychology48:43 Advice for anyone grappling with lossReferences:Discussions on Youth, p. 69A Piece of Mirror and Other Essays, p. 83
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