Buddhism is a team sport

Today we’re about talking about how to find your path forward during a period of uncertainty. We’re joined by Shota Okajima, of New Jersey, who shares how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped him overcome tremendous anxiety about his path forward after college. Until then, Shota’s identity had been entirely tied to his ice hockey career, but once he started chanting, he discovered so much more of himself.CHEAT SHEET1:23 Why Shota started chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo4:05 Letting go of his ice hockey career10:02 What shifted once he began chanting about his situation15:25 How he discovered a new career path20:53 What it means to win where you are by transforming your life condition24:17 Thinking about Buddhism as a sport25:21 The power of having a community or team29:06 What daily effort in Buddhist practice looks like33:06 The Buddhist quote that kept Shota going 40:57 How Shota defines his own Buddhability43:41 Advice to anyone who feels stuck about their futureReferences:The New Human Revolution, vol. 24, p. 117.Hope is Life’s Treasure