Comments for Buddha In The Hood

Comment on Episode 11 – Voluntarily Assuming the Appropriate Karma by Kees Keesler

Kees Keesler — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:41:22 +0000

Thank all of you for this Pod Cast, I use it regularly to help members in my realm to understand, this theory. I have presented it in several lectures and meetings, using this podcast for the members future research, Its Buddhaful!

Comment on Episode 11 – Voluntarily Assuming the Appropriate Karma by Mickey Jordan - Barcelona, Spain

Mickey Jordan - Barcelona, Spain — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 20:54:47 +0000

Thank you very much for this great podcast!
This is a very interesting concept. I was practicing this great Nichiren Daishonin Buddhism for 13 year in the SGI of Spain.
An another point to change Karma quicker is to share our experiences during the process of this “change”. Sharing our determinations, goals and hope to win or change karma makes a big different. Because we are starting to encourage others to make the same. In meetings or person to person encourage other people.
Thank you for your inspiration!!
Best regards from Spain,
Mickey
PD: I’m going to San Diego,CA soon and i can’t wait to go to a Buddhist meeting there… so exciting!!

Comment on Episode 1 – New Media Expo by Janai

Janai — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:05:35 +0000

Just started listening to this. FYI, this episode is not available in iTunes but the rest of them are. Any way you can fix that? Thanks!

Comment on Episode 11 – Voluntarily Assuming the Appropriate Karma by Le Tiec Jessica

Le Tiec Jessica — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:14:42 +0000

I listen to your podcast from Eguilles (tiny village near Marseille). I’m part of the “symphonie” group, SGI France.
Thank you for your inspiration!

Comment on Episode 6 – Buddhist Recovery Group by tingshas

tingshas — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:42:05 +0000

This is a very interesting show. I have seen shows about other religions helping people to recover before. However, this one is very unique.

Comment on Episode 11 – Voluntarily Assuming the Appropriate Karma by Jess

Jess — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:07:59 +0000

thanks for another great podcast!

Jess x

Comment on Episode 9 – Buddhas Behind Bars by Timothy Harada

Timothy Harada — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:48:45 +0000

I enjoyed this podcast as always. It motivated me to read one of my writings from Soka University of America about the prisonization of the US on my podcast. Check it out here: http://www.garageband.com/user/peaceintheeast/podcast/main

Keep up the great work. I’m going to listen to the new podcast on Romancing the Buddha now.

Peace, from Japan, Timothy

Comment on Episode 7 – Changing Family Karma by Donna in Sacramento

Donna in Sacramento — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:27:07 +0000

Thank you, Buddhainthehood, for capturing Dona’s evolution and determination before she went to Toronto. I know she wants to encourage family revolution (and does beautifully), but the aspect of her determination that captivates me is how she grew her courage to say “no” to someone who is dangerous and trusted that by doing so she was her own best “shoten zenjin” (the protective functions of the universe, AKA the Buddhist gods). Her Buddha nature is her power to say “no” and survive. Her experience is the reason I continue to reach out to women whose pattern is to feel and be out of control of their own lives. Her survival of an attack on her life is a pure example of the kind of protection I have witnessed once a woman begins to chant and especially does so during an attack. It’s slow work to continue to support women while they change their environment so they can begin to perceive the choices they make and their reasoning, but it’s how we reach world peace, one person at a time. I appreciate so much hearing one more experience that chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the single sure key for women who seek to get control of their lives and be safe and protected. Additionally, I’m extremely grateful that you raised the issue of post traumatic stress, particularly for returning war survivors, for their minds are trapped in the world of hell. I would like to hear from one of them who has used their Buddhist practice once they return home to expiate symptoms. I wish Dona all the best in her new life and hope she weighs in here to tell us how she’s doing.

Comment on Episode 5 – Obstacles into Opportunities in Financially Harsh Times by Suzanna

Suzanna — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:04:44 +0000

Thank you to Linda Delmar, one of the most inspiring people I’ve ever met and a great friend, and everyone who participates in Buddha in the Hood…these podcasts are so inspiring and helpful, I want to share them with everyone I know.

Comment on Episode 7 – Changing Family Karma by Timothy Harada

Timothy Harada — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 05:20:08 +0000

Hey, it is great to hear you from Japan and it was great to see you at my concert at Soka University of America. I’m back now in the intense heat and humidity of Japan and it good to hear my friends from California and see the comments from my old SUA alumni and a McKenzie, wow I used to drive to Junior Pioneers with Brandon’s parents back in the 70s.

It’s a small cyberspace world!

Peace, Timothy Harada (formerly VanCampen-Gianakos)

Comment on Episode 7 – Changing Family Karma by Camille

Camille — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 05:18:46 +0000

Very happy that Dona is coming back to Toronto, I am an SGI member in Toronto, maybe one day I can meet Dona.

I am listening to the podcast as I type this comment, but I believe this podcast with dona will answer my questions about my current relationship.

Dona if your in town and want help getting to SGI toronto feel free to email me.

Comment on Episode 7 – Changing Family Karma by Kimberly Mitchell

Kimberly Mitchell — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:08:08 +0000

It’s amazing how long you can know someone for so long and not know certain details of his or her life. I’m so happy that I was able to hear Dona’s powerful story and it gives me a better insight into why she is such a strong woman. Thank you Dona and Buddhainthehood for sharing that story and I’m sure that at least one if not many others have been moved by this story.

Comment on Episode 7 – Changing Family Karma by Brandon Mckenzie

Brandon Mckenzie — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:04:20 +0000

Episode 7 was so powerful and moving. I am so encouraged. Good luck Dona! And, thank you Buddhainthehood.

Comment on Episode 2 – The Unique Buddhist Perspective of Life and Death – Part 1 by Mike

Mike — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:43:03 +0000

Hello,

Thank you so much for this service. I am a youth leader here in Davao City, Philippines. I have been a practicing Buddhist for the past 4 years and 3 years as an SGI-Philippines member. I have started and is being encouraged by chapter leaders, some lectures about Nicheren Buddhist perspectives about “life and death and everything in between” at small discussion meetings (hanzadankai) in our district…Please continue this service….It is such a great help!

Bodhisattvas everywhere are very happy that this is in English and from a different point of view (very fresh)

Thanks

NMRK3x

Comment on Episode 3 – The Unique Buddhist Perspective of Life and Death – Part 2 by Gabby Gonzalez

Gabby Gonzalez — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:43:09 +0000

This is absolutely refreshing!!! I have given a copy to several of my friends and play it all the time!!! I love this lecture on Life and Death…a subject that seems to be taboo…but, by listening to the buddhist prespective, is actually so ENLIGHTENING!!

Thank you for the podcast.

Gabby

Comment on Episode 6 – Buddhist Recovery Group by Kimberly

Kimberly — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:55:54 +0000

It’s so interesting that this podcast in particular went from being just a cool podcast to something that really pulled me through a big struggle in the past few days. I’m so happy to know that this group exists and definitely plan on attending in order to make me stronger to support someone I love. Thank you for this episode.

Comment on Episode 6 – Buddhist Recovery Group by Donna in Sacramento

Donna in Sacramento — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:46:28 +0000

What an informative and encouraging interview! If you ever do a followup, I would love to know if people in recovery have found some specific guidance from Nichiren to be especially helpful. Your interviewing skills are getting better each time, the music choice was very touching, and sound quality is getting better too. You are really demonstrating the breadth of compassion found in Nichiren’s teachings as practiced within the Soka Gakkai.

Comment on Episode 5 – Obstacles into Opportunities in Financially Harsh Times by Margie McKinney

Margie McKinney — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 17:56:21 +0000

Thanks so much for this. I started to listen to this episode a while back and have been sidetracked for a while. In finishing it this morning I have found so much encouragement that couldn’t have been more timely for me. I know three of the four of you and have a first-hand knowledge of some of your many effort.

I don’t know how you do so much, you inspire me.

Thank you again, so much for these podcasts, keep em comin’!

Margie McKinney, new member of this practice 8 mos. enjoying many benefits and some challenges.

Comment on Subscribe Through iTunes! by Camille

Camille — Sat, 31 May 2008 21:24:39 +0000

I recently started practicing the buddahism of Nichiren, I found it a great pleasure to find podcast of his practices, so far I have only found your podcast and a buddahist podcast.

I haven’t yet find any for my country in canada, I am considering making ym own even though I am very new to the practice or talk to my district about getting on itunes and making podcast.

I hope you will have new podcast updated soon I found it a great pleasure to be connected to my SGI members even though we are not connecting face to face.

Comment on Episode 3 – The Unique Buddhist Perspective of Life and Death – Part 2 by cypediteKeesy

cypediteKeesy — Fri, 16 May 2008 01:14:33 +0000

Hello my friends

Comment on Episode 3 – The Unique Buddhist Perspective of Life and Death – Part 2 by Peter

Peter — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:44:28 +0000

Thank you for a terrific lecture. Thoroughly enjoyed it and recommended it to my friends. Would love to hear some more!

Comment on Episode 5 – Obstacles into Opportunities in Financially Harsh Times by Kimberly

Kimberly — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:34:25 +0000

I have two things I want to say: one is that every time I hear these podcasts, I am renewed once again. It is so encouraging to hear average people who are figuring s**t out. It makes other average people like me feel like there is always going to be that dawn after the dark. Thank you for once again inspiring me.

And Jessie: that was a really wonderful comment…you made me cry. Love you girl.

Comment on Episode 5 – Obstacles into Opportunities in Financially Harsh Times by Jessie Delmar

Jessie Delmar — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:29:04 +0000

I was raised in this practice, but have not been a participant for many years. Coming from this background, I can’t tell you how well-equiped I feel in difficult times. Instead of giving up when I confront a challenge in my life, I am usually able to throw my tantrum, and then get right back to making strides. I feel that it’s an accomplishment in and of itself that I was raised with the belief that I have it in me to move mountains.

Despite my good fortune, though, I have avoided all things Buddhist until recently, when I listened to this podcast the other day (episode 5 in particular). The advice that Danielle and Guy offer really helped me to shine in my own life. Just hearing them acknowledge that everyone has self-doubt, and that we can overcome it with the adoption of a practice of determination-whether you chant or not-feels like a great jumping point. We most certainly have the potential to become either our worst enemies, or our closest allies, and it merely takes a change in your thought pattern to accomplish this. Chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo really is a path to help you manifest your dreams.

I’m not sure if I’m ready to chant again, but this podcast is an awesome resource for understanding the power and philosophy of Nichiren Daishonin Buddhism, and it most certainly supports Daisoku Ikeda’s (leader of SGI) encouragement for dialogue towards the advancement of world peace.

Thanks for starting this up, Mom, and to all of the people who are making this podcast happen, keep up the good work! I look forward to hearing more.

Sincerely,
Jessie Delmar
San Francisco, CA

Comment on Episode 5 – Obstacles into Opportunities in Financially Harsh Times by Alison

Alison — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:05:25 +0000

I carried my laptop around the house with me listening to Guy, Danielle, and the Lindas. You are so encouraging. Why do I keep forgetting that with this
Buddhism I can overcome everything? I’m on my way to the Gohonzon right now!!

Comment on Episode 4 – Reflections Of A Young Poet by Margrette

Margrette — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:38:07 +0000

Dear Linda D,

I absolutely love the podcast with Seigi. I am listening to it as I am writing to you. What is so timely is that I saw Seigi last Friday for the first time in a couple of years. I was so happy to see him and was impressed by how he is developing into a strong, handsome, confident young man. You did a fabulous job with him. Also, I loved your poem “My Green Thumb.” You absolutely rock!!!!!!!!

Seigi, I am so proud of you! You are an inspiration to youth! Keep up the great work.

Best wishes,

Margrette

Comment on Episode 4 – Reflections Of A Young Poet by Helen Walker

Helen Walker — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:40:21 +0000

Congratulations on Episode 4 of your podcast. Seigi is wise beyond his years. Yet there is something so honest and pure about him. You gotta love him! I am so encouraged by all that you do with so much passion and boldness. Your voices make me feel hopeful.

Comment on Episode 4 – Reflections Of A Young Poet by Donna

Donna — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:40:56 +0000

Wow! What a wonderful interview! Congratulations on your podcast quality. You put together a great show. I was touched to my toes by Seigi’s talent and composure. So creative, his actual proof so obvious at so young an age. I’m so proud that he is building his life on the foundation of the Treasure Tower, foreshadowing a future wave of youth who forge ahead with humanistic values, no matter what.Timothy’s music is wonderful. How precious they both are! And imagine my surprise at hearing my name and your great personal greeting come roaring out of little iPod speakers! I was shocked and so happy. It’s for certain now that we will meet in this lifetime like we promised to do in the past. Myoho sisters indeed!
Eagerly looking forward to your next one!
Donna in Sacramento

Comment on Episode 3 – The Unique Buddhist Perspective of Life and Death – Part 2 by Brian Ueno

Brian Ueno — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:26:36 +0000

Thank you very much for poding Dr. Hauber. I hope that I can download more great lectures and dialogues like this one in the future. I would love to incorporate this into my district meetings. Thanks for your time and great effort.

Comment on Episode 4 – Reflections Of A Young Poet by Kimberly

Kimberly — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:07:51 +0000

I was so excited to hear Seigi’s story on the pod. I have had the honor to have watched Seigi grow up and really come into his own. I always could relate to a lot of what he was going through because I had similar experiences with bullying in school. He found something to pull him up from that experience and I’m so grateful to hear it. Thank you all for that delightful podcast episode.

Comment on Episode 4 – Reflections Of A Young Poet by Brandon Mckenzie

Brandon Mckenzie — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:06:34 +0000

I loved this weeks episode of Buddhainthehood. Seigi, you are a great young man. I’m so proud of you.

Keep it up.

Brandon

Comment on Episode 4 – Reflections Of A Young Poet by Timothy Harada

Timothy Harada — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 02:36:21 +0000

From President Ikeda’s speech to the Grand Youth Culture Festival in 1999 in Pasadena, California.

“Your way forward cannot and will not be blocked… Where they is no hope, create hope.”

These have been my motto ever since!

Peace, Timothy Harada

Comment on Episode 4 – Reflections Of A Young Poet by Kimberly

Kimberly — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 01:14:08 +0000

That was so encouraging to hear- I love Seigi! It is so inspiring how much he has turned his life around. I remember sitting and talking with him and him being so hurt by his circumstances. I was bullied as well, so I could always relate to how he was feeling. I’m so glad that he found his own strength through chanting to turn his situation around- I too did the same thing. And now I can’t wait to see his first published art piece and hear his first track as a DJ! Go Seigi! Thanks guys for that inspiring piece.

Comment on Episode 2 – The Unique Buddhist Perspective of Life and Death – Part 1 by Elaine Myring

Elaine Myring — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:33:15 +0000

Congratulations on make this wonderful program available to many others all over the US. Thanks for all your hard work.

Comment on Episode 3 – The Unique Buddhist Perspective of Life and Death – Part 2 by Jess

Jess — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:58:53 +0000

thank you so much for podcasting this lecture – it is really brilliant! You are so fortunate to have such a lovely man leading the movement for kosen-rufu in the States, his “spirit” and deep insight really shine through in the talk and Q&A.

Jess – London, England

Comment on Episode 1 – New Media Expo by Timothy Harada

Timothy Harada — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 03:36:03 +0000

Hey Linda. I miss you guys in the US. Hope to be home soon!

Comment on Welcome! by Timothy Harada

Timothy Harada — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 03:24:06 +0000

It’s great to hear all my Bodhisattva brothers and sisters on the other side of the world.

Still in self imposed exile in Japan, Timothy Harada (formerly known as either Gianakos or VanCampen)

Comment on Episode 2 – The Unique Buddhist Perspective of Life and Death – Part 1 by Jason

Jason — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 11:44:01 +0000

Congratulations! I am so pleased for you all!

Comment on Episode 2 – The Unique Buddhist Perspective of Life and Death – Part 1 by Matt MacMillan

Matt MacMillan — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 04:45:11 +0000

Ladies, great job with getting the podcast up and running. I have been practicing this Buddhism for nearly 20 years and am still refreshed to hear how well Eric Hauber explained some of the toughest questions in religion. I look forward to taking notes and incorporating some of the definitions and metaphors into how I can explain this practice to ‘buddhist-curious’ people I meet. I look forward to the next installation. Cheers to Mr. Hauber and congratulations on launching your new site!

Comment on Episode 1 – New Media Expo by Linda Myirng

Linda Myirng — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:55:25 +0000

Linda and Kevin,

Thank you for your energy, enthusiasm, and friendship. I am so happy to be a part of this powerful forward thrust for American Kosen-rufu (world peace, harmony).

Who’d have thought Kosen-rufu could be so much fun!

Love,

Linda Myring

Comment on Episode 1 – New Media Expo by Mina Song

Mina Song — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:46:14 +0000

Yeah Lindas! wow, I can’t believe we can listen to buddhism online. I am so impressed by your creativity in spreading Nichiren buddhism to the mass media.
Good luck and I’ll be listening

Mina in Long Beach

Comment on Episode 1 – New Media Expo by Linda Cameron

Linda Cameron — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 02:52:13 +0000

Hi Linda Delmar…Congratulations and thank you for putting all your effort into making this happen…I really enjoyed it and I am looking forward to the next one…I always listen to my podcasts in the morning while I am getting ready for the day (makes such a difference)…thanks again….Linda Cameron

Comment on Episode 1 – New Media Expo by Jane Ann Thomsen

Jane Ann Thomsen — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 19:25:26 +0000

YEA LINDA! Good going, girl! I’m listening right now.
You are incredible! Thanks again!

Comment on Episode 1 – New Media Expo by Brandon Mckenzie

Brandon Mckenzie — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:11:34 +0000

Linda Linda,

Congratulations you two! I just listened to the first episode of “Buddha in the Hood.”

I found one thing very encouraging and one thing very unsettling.

Over all…inspiring.

Keep it up!

Brandon in the LBC

Comment on Episode 1 – New Media Expo by Donna

Donna — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:48:15 +0000

Dear Lindas,

Congratulations on launching your podcast! What an accomplishment! I feel as if I’ve made two more friends for life. Since we did the Sacramento podcast here just after Jason met you and you all recorded this podcast, in hearing your voices I feel as if I already know you. Your insightful interview with Jason was so like a conversation at Florida Nature and Culture Center–heartfelt sharing among seeming-strangers who are in fact keeping our vow to meet up again in this lifetime to encourage one another to blow away the delusions that block our own happiness and that of all others.

I look forward to many more of your visits with insightful people who have practiced Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhsim with the SGI and learned to infuse his principles into their daily lives.

Thank you for your dream, thank you for acting on it, and thank you for working hard to bring the Lotus Sutra into the lives of people who would otherwise never know about it, especially young people who want to stand up and work for peace and harmony on our little planet.

Donna in Sacramento

Comment on Buddha In The Hood Online Store! by Mikki

Mikki — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:29:53 +0000

I think these shirts are too cute! I’m gonna go back and check out the rest of the gear.