Comments for Buddha In The Hood

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