Joseph Aguilar, of Leavenworth, Kansas, set out on a personal journey to find a life philosophy that met three specific conditions. Through that process, they uncovered their true self and found the courage to undo years of repression.
Cheat Sheet
03:31 A mission to find a life philosophy
07:41 Enlisting in the military
15:25 Trying to change myself instead of be myself
24:49 Perceiving the true nature of life
38:50 Earthly desires are enlightenment
43:06 Prioritizing my Buddhist practice
References mentioned:
- “Reply to Kyo’o,” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p. 412.
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