Six Questions About Love

Six Questions About Love

Author: SGI-USA February 13, 2021 Duration: 1:01:07

Today we’re answering listener questions about love and relationships. We called up 3 people from our Buddhist community who have been chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo for a while now—Abby from Oakland, Rah'mad from Washington, D.C., and Erika from New Jersey—and asked them their honest answers to your questions. The episode covers everything from what it takes to leave a bad relationship and how to move on when you do, to how to find your life partner and know if they are the one. You can listen all the way through or use the cheat sheet below to skip to specific questions.

Cheat Sheet


1:36 Introduction to Abby

3:53 How can I get myself to leave a relationship that I know isn’t healthy?

19:32 How do I move on after a relationship ends?

24:56 Introduction to Rah'mad

28:26 How can I deal with unreciprocated love? 

37:25 Help, I keep running into my ex.

41:32 What Buddhist idea or teaching should I base my relationships on?

44:59 Introduction to Erika

47:31 How should I chant about finding a life partner, and how will I know if they are the one?


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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