My First Days Chanting, A Buddhability Journey

My First Days Chanting, A Buddhability Journey

Author: SGI-USA January 29, 2021 Duration: 30:15

We are excited to announce something special today—the 28 Day Buddhability Journey—which we’re kicking off on February 1. It’s a monthlong challenge to chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo every day for however long you'd like, and it’s open to anyone, whether you’re brand new to chanting or just want a reason to refresh your practice.
Sign up at buddhability.org/journey for all the details!

Before we start the journey together, we thought it would helpful to talk to someone who is currently on this journey herself. So we called up Shannon Griffin, 26, of Philadelphia, who started chanting in March, right at the beginning of the pandemic.

Cheat Sheet

0:22 Introducing The Buddhability Journey
1:58 The first time Shannon ever chanted
2:55 Why she decided to try chanting every day 
6:36 What the initial days felt like
11:13 How she decided what to chant about
13:56 The changes she started seeing in her daily life
17:49 A Buddhist concept that stood out to her
21:20 How Shannon came to define her own Buddhability
23:43 How she set goals for 2021
26:47 Advice for anyone who is thinking about doing the Buddhability Journey


It’s easy to lose sight of our own strength when life gets complicated, but what if that inherent clarity and capability never actually left? Buddhability explores that very idea through the lived experiences of everyday people. Host Cassidy Bradford guides genuine conversations with a community of practicing Buddhists from SGI-USA, who share how they navigate real-world challenges. You’ll hear personal stories that touch on everything from mental resilience and physical well-being to navigating career shifts and personal relationships. This isn’t about abstract theory; it’s a practical look at applying Buddhist principles to uncover a more confident and compassionate way of living. Each episode of the podcast feels like a thoughtful dialogue, focusing on how to reconnect with that inner resourcefulness-your Buddhability-amidst the stress and clutter of modern life. The discussions are grounded in the belief that enlightenment isn’t a distant goal, but a potential we can all access right now to improve our own lives and positively impact the world around us. Tune in for honest reflections and discover how this perspective can transform the ordinary into something extraordinary.
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