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.
Cheat Sheet:
01:40 Questioning religion as a child
08:45 The happiness I had been seeking
15:13 Our struggles have meaning
21:27 Seeking external validation
25:37 Chanting is about a vow
32:03 The power of a single life
41:46 From “deploring to rejoicing”
50:07 Advice on joyfully overcoming struggles
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