Honoring My Parents by Fighting for My Dreams

Amid a painful reality that can’t be changed, like a family member’s terminal disease, how can we still create hope? Today we’re discussing how tapping into our Buddhability—the limitless wisdom, courage, and compassion we each possess—can help us transform our attitude, create a beautiful life, and accomplish our dreams amid a difficult reality.Our guest is Jonathan Cheng, of New York City, who shares how he is courageously accomplishing his dreams as a filmmaker to honor his parents and fight for their eternal happiness. Cheat Sheet:7:52 Why Jonathan decided to start chanting10:26 Developing confidence in college and finding your place13:30 Starting your first post-college job25:28 Navigating grief at the height of COVID31:48 Finding meaning in our struggles39:31 Finding courage to fight for your dreamsReferences mentioned:Discussions on Youth, p. 26“Letter to the Brothers,” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p. 499Hope is a Decision, p. 6