Buddhability Shorts is a monthly series where we break down a Buddhist concept or common life challenge we’ve touched on in an interview. Today we’re talking about true individuality and how to bring it out.
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Resources: Discussions on Youth, revised edition, pp. 283–96.
Finding Self-Worth Outside of My Job
05/06/2026 | 55 mins.
How can we strive to do our best without tying our self-worth to the outcome? Today’s guest, Sandeep Ramanthan, of Seattle, struggled with an emptiness any time he was alone and not working. Through diving into Buddhist practice, he found self-worth independent of his friendships and a career. Watch today's episode on our YouTube channel.
What it Took to Finally Believe in Myself
29/05/2026 | 54 mins.
Each of us is already enlightened but it can be difficult to believe when we hit problems. Dr. Victoria Smith, of New Orleans, had overcome so much through Buddhist practice but still struggled to see herself as a Buddha. Today she shares how she finally broke through. Watch today's episode on YouTube.
A Tap Dancer on the Power of Being Yourself
22/05/2026 | 45 mins.
Is it possible for someone who wasn’t always a top student to land a full-ride scholarship? Gabe Morris, of New York, shares how being himself and following his passions as a gifted tap dancer helped him open doors to college and more. Watch today's episode on our YouTube channel.
How I Got Unstuck (Buddhability Live in New York)
15/05/2026 | 55 mins.
When you feel stuck, it’s hard to see a path forward. Buddhability sat down with Kimberly Cadillo, Tom Hatton and Marco Giannavola for our first ever live taping to tell their stories of getting unstuck. Watch the live taping on our YouTube channel.
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