My Problems Remind Me of My Potential
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It isn’t always easy to believe you can make a change. Immaculate Mutebi, of New York City, has challenged that disbelief many times. In today’s episode, we discuss how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped her use obstacles in her family, workplace and housing to deepen her conviction in the power of her life.   References: On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime: SGI President Ikeda’s Lecture Series, p. 38. A Foundation for Your Life: Essentials of Nichiren's Writings for Young Women, p.198. Discussions on Youth, pp. 298–99.   Cheat Sheet: 03:58 Immaculate joins her first Buddhist meeting 09:41 Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo for an impossible family goal 19:28 Feeling dis-empowered to change her work environment 27:45 A Buddhist friend reminds Immaculate of her potential 36:48 Finding her dream apartment
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