Podcasts about Daisaku Ikeda

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In this episode of the Cult Vault podcast, host Kacey speaks with Jay, a former member of Soka Gakkai International (SGI), who shares her personal experiences growing up in the organisation. Jay discusses her family's background, her early involvement in SGI, and the pressures and expectations placed on her as a member. She reflects on her experiences at SGI meetings, the financial contributions required, and the impact of leadership dynamics on her family. Jay also shares her struggles with identity, her meeting with Daisaku Ikeda, and the manipulative control tactics used by SGI. Ultimately, she emphasises the importance of individuality and critical thinking in the face of high-control groups.Get in Touch or Support: Patreon - patreon.com/thecultvaultCrimecon UK 2025 https://www.crimecon.co.uk - use code CULT for 10% off tickets!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-VaultGmail: cultvaultpodcast@gmail.com

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30 Powerful Motivational Quotes To Make You STRONGER. Inspiring quotes from some of the greatest warriors, martial artists, and philosophers in history including Bruce Lee, Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, Morihei Ueshiba and Daisaku Ikeda.“The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering.”Speakers:Jarrett RaymondMarcus A. TaylorYouTube: https://bit.ly/MarcusATaylorChannelInstagram: http://bit.ly/3aLfu3PFacebook: http://bit.ly/2TB9uoiTwitter: https://bit.ly/3xXlFCPWebsite: https://bit.ly/MarcusTaylorWebsiteFREE 10 Day Challenge by Marcus Taylor: http://bit.ly/UnlockElevationPlaylist: https://evolveorexpire.com/Book Marcus to speak at your organization: https://bit.ly/BookMarcusATaylor MusicSecession Studios https://youtu.be/7hqJt6JQGxM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“When your determination changes, everything will begin to move in the direction you desire.  The moment you resolve to be victorious, every nerve and fiber in your being will immediately orient itself toward your success.  On the other hand if you think “this will never work out,” then at that instant every cell in your being will be deflated and give up the fight. Everything then will move in the direction of failure.  I want you to understand the subtle workings of the mind.  How you orient your mind, the kind of attitude you have, greatly influences both yourself and your environment.”   This quote is from Daisaku Ikeda, former president of Soka Gakkai International, the largest and most diverse lay organization of Buddhist practitioners in the world. And it has been on or by my desk for at least 10 years. And I'm pretty sure that I first scribbled it down over 20 years ago when I first moved to Seattle, Washington in 2005.  Now after 13 years of studying esoterics and metaphysics it still rings true it just has so many additional levels of meaning and truth.   Forbes Magazine recently stated that - “intention is a critical factor in achieving success…It provides a purposeful and strategic approach to navigating life's complexities and a guiding force propelling you toward a future of purpose, genuineness and success.” the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy shares that  Intention is “mental directedness towards objects, as if the mind were construed as a mental bow whose arrows could be properly aimed at different targets.”  The key here that unlocks the Power of Intention is the alignment and purposeful direction of your thoughts and actions toward a desire that you really want to achieve in your life. A prerequisite then for this alignment is you must know for yourself what you desire. What do you really want for your life?  Where do your passions lie? What gives you a sense of true fulfillment? If you do not know what you want and desire in the heart of your hearts then it is really going to be hard to align your thoughts and actions to make that desire happen. And you never unlock the true power of intention.   The definition of intentional according to Webster's dictionary is “Done on purpose; deliberate.” Synonyms include “Conscious, Willed and Purposeful.”   In my esoteric and Kabbalistic training we are taught that the Magickian or Alchemist uses their imagination to clearly identify and describe their specific desire, and then they must set their intention, concentration and will upon the appropriate object.  None of this saying "Walk around your life like a zombie doing whatever everyone else says you should do.”  In fact, it is specifically the opposite.  Intention is “thinking ahead and making choices based on personal beliefs, values, and goals.”  Not acting on impulse, but planning ahead to choose things that create a positive impact for your life and the things you value.  Okay, okay, Angel, you might be saying.  Great, be more positive. Be more intentional.  Those are great buzzwords but how do I do that? But that's just it.  I'm not telling you to BE MORE positive, or BE MORE Intentional.  That would be me “shoulding” on you.  Instead I'm giving you an equation that if you choose to follow it for yourself - your thoughts and actions will be the cause that results in the effect of an intentional life.  And that intentional life of thinking and doing on purpose with purpose will result in you achieving more of what you actually want, desire and desire, which will result in you feeling more fulfillment and joy and gratitude for what you have and have been able to accomplish.  Which will fuel more gratitude, and more ability to to be intentional.  It is a positive cycle of cause and effect which will in turn result in you becoming positive and living a more joyful life.  No shoulding needed. Because you will be doing it. And that is the most important thing.  So let's review the equation that allows you to unlock the Power of Intentional creation in your life.  Step one and the foundational piece is that you need to get clear on what it is you want and desire in your life.  What do you really want for you? All studies and literature on this point to you identifying for you what brings you joy and passion. (not simply what brings you momentary pleasure) But what are your values, what gives you a sense of fulfillment?  What feels purposeful?  Now if you are at this step (step one) and already stuck, don't worry.  Start small. Identify a very short term clear achievable thing you would like in your life that you personally would feel good about if you accomplished.  This can be very selfish (or may feel selfish and that is ok, we have to start somewhere). So this could be taking a weekend trip to a place you want to see.  Or paying off a credit card. Balancing your budget. Cleaning your garage. Going to the gym two or three times a week.  If you allow yourself to hear what you want to do for yourself the answer is there.  Feel out your desires, your intuition and higher self are telling you every day what you actually want.  Another technique to get there is to attend a meditation or listen to a meditation app.  This act of meditating is going to create space in your monkey mind as in it's going to quiet the noise so you can actually hear what your higher self is saying.  But meditation aside - just ask yourself what do I actually want?  And be honest with yourself.  Stop denying your inner voice and desire.  Listen.  You know the answer.   You must get past step one in order to harness the power of intention.  You have to have an appropriate and specific objective to focus on.  A place to point your mental bow and arrow.  And you really have to actually want it or else you will not be able to focus on it or determine to create it or achieve it without desire.  Once you have step one.  The thing you desire to achieve then you can begin step two, which is the alignment of your thoughts toward the achievement of the objective.  If you go back to season one episode two or three I speak to this.  The 4 worlds.  1. Idea 2. Thought 3. plan  4. Action.  This is always the path to intentional creation.  In this case Idea = Your desired objective (identifying what you want, specifically). Thought = alignment of your thoughts.  “I am going to create this and I am committed to taking steps to do it.  I am determined and won't give up.”  Then 3. Plan!  Yes, what are the microsteps and daily intentions you are going to take until you reach what it is you desire?  What is your daily routine going to be?  How are you going to prioritize your time and perhaps even block your time to ensure you have the time to do the things necessary.  Then finally Action = which equals action is alignment with your thoughts and doing the things you have planned to do such that it results in the thing you desire.  So, this is your equation to harness the power of intention.  Alignment and purposeful direction of your thoughts and actions toward a specific desired objective.  Now, intentionality is a practice like any other skill. It will take practice before it is second nature and then it is never going to be autonomous programming/ habitual because it is specifically the opposite of automatic/without thought/habit/subconscious doing.  Because you are specifically choosing to be intentional and choosing a disciplined set of daily rituals to move your life in a positive direction and accomplish not only goals but personal development and progression.   So, it is going to take the specific application of daily consistent effort, but it will be effort that brings you joy and satisfaction and stress reduction versus jogging on the hamster wheel of purposeless action.   So, let me tell you about the power of intention. Once upon a time I was a very unhappy lawyer working in the corporate realm.  I believed in nothing woo woo like energy healing and I even thought things like power of intention or positive thinking were a pile of huey. I read the quote from Daisaku Ikeda (I was practicing buddhism at the time) and thought how nice it would be to have something to be determined about. I was stressed out, tired all the time and suffered from chronic anxiety and itching because I had a body wide candida infection and no idea.  The doctors I talked to were like “shrug. There is nothing wrong with you.  You must have chronic fatigue.”  I was 27 years old and tired of being tired. I had no purpose.  I had accomplished everything I was supposed to do in life (college, law school, a job in a law firm).  But as a reward I hated my job, was sick, bored and generally meh about the whole thing that was my life.  There was nothing I enjoyed doing besides drinking and listening to music with my friends - but that wasn't making me happy or feeling any better. Then a friend introduced me to the practice I now do and teach in the Empower Thyself class & initiation.  And I completely ignored her for like 4 or more years.  Because I am a hard head stubbornly attached to my suffering like many logic and achievement driven attorneys I know.  But I eventually caved because I needed a change so badly.  And I saw a change in my friend who took the class.  So it couldn't hurt right?  Well, it could.  I saw the loss of what I considered a crazy investment of money and time into some spiritual, mindful, wellness, blah, blah, blah, bullshit.  But I cringed and took the chance and invested my $ into the process.  And most of what I learned in that first weekend I dismissed as complete Fooey. How could daily affirmations and intentional statements and some meditations help anything I was facing?  I had medical problems and career problems and satisfaction problems.  But I did believe in testing things to see if they worked.  I paid for the class after all.  I might as well try what I paid for and put it to use.  So I started doing the daily rituals and asking for specific things to come into my life.  And after a while (not overnight and not immediately, but over time) I started to see shifts, and started to be a little different.  One big change was that I started choosing to do things that I enjoyed for the sheer sake of doing them.  I really liked writing and traveling and food.  So I started a food and travel blog.  And I made an editorial calendar and I created content on that calendar.  I planned trips to create more content for the blog and because I wanted to travel.  My boyfriend/partner at the time thought I was being irresponsible and that Id turned crazy on him because I didn't just stay home and drink wine and make him dinner anymore.  And eventually that relationship changed/ended because we became different people.  I chose then to move to a nicer big light filled house, and the toxic people in my life started falling away, and my health got better, and my boundaries got better, and I actually started being happy and finding purpose in working with people as a healer and as an attorney.  I started actually charging for my services in a way that brought me abundance so I could invest more in myself and in things I enjoyed and wanted to explore.  I started having opinions about areas I held expertise and I didn't stress about it.  I stopped worrying about everything and what everyone thought I should do with my life.  Until eventually I intentionally decided to launch my own business and leave my corporate environment all together.   But honestly the biggest shift was the daily investment in intentional choice.  I chose to do something every day and make small changes.  Then I grew the courage to start choosing things that I was passionate about instead of continuing on the path of SHOULD (what I thought other people wanted me to do, or what one should do to live a successful life).  Shoulding was killing me slowly.  Drinking and chronic purposelessness was causing me illness, not fulfillment.  So the biggest shift was the little shift in me identifying a passion and doing something that brought me joy.  Then taking baby steps to accomplish that.  Eventually all those microsteps led me to be able to make bigger choices about my life and find my actual purpose that keeps me going on a grander scale.  I can read Daisaku Ikeda's words about determination today and understand hermetically with my actual life what he is talking about - because I am living purposefully and actualizing the Power of Intention in my life every day.   But it all started with step one.  Me identifying something I desired and that I was passionate about.  So for our exercise this month that is your homework assignment.  What are you passionate about?  What brings you joy?  Not momentary pleasure. What is something that if you did it you would feel really fulfilled internally?  Not something you Should achieve.  But simply something that you want. You are going to delve into your heart of hearts and be honest with yourself.  You know what you desire.  Go inside and listen to yourself and figure it out.  Then write it down.  Articulate what you desire and specifically want for yourself and write it on a piece of paper.  Then bonus - do a vision board.  Make this desire visual so you are really clear what it looks like.  Because if you are really clear about it, and really want it, and are really passionate about it - you are going to have the motivation to align your thoughts to take action.  You will create a plan, even if that is baby steps you are going to take every day to achieve that thing.  You are going to focus your attention and will upon an appropriate object such to manifest it in your life.  And when you do you are going to celebrate it.  And maybe even tell me about it.  And if you are truly stuck - reach out! I can help with that!  Let's get you on your path to purpose, joy and harnessing the power of intention. 

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In the third episode of the "Philosophy of Meditation" series, hosts John Vervaeke and Rick Repetti engage with Lou Marinoff, a renowned figure in practical philosophy and philosophical counseling. The episode provides a rich tapestry of discussions, starting with Marinoff's initiation into meditation during the 1960s' counterculture, leading to his profound integration of Eastern and Western philosophical traditions. Marinoff elaborates on the transformative role of meditation in personal development and virtue ethics, emphasizing its impact on philosophical counseling and its empowerment of individuals as architects of their futures. The conversation also covers the global influence of the philosophical counseling movement, highlighting Marinoff's interactions with key figures and the practical application of philosophical and meditative practices in daily life. This episode offers listeners deep insights into meditation's philosophical underpinnings and its potential for personal growth and wisdom. It is a fascinating listen for anyone interested in exploring the depths of meditation and its philosophical connections.   Lou Marinoff, a Canadian-born academic and Commonwealth Scholar, is a prominent figure in philosophical counseling. He initially studied theoretical physics before earning a doctorate in philosophy of science. Marinoff is a Professor of Philosophy and Asian Studies at The City College of New York and the founding president of the American Philosophical Practitioners Association. He is best known for his groundbreaking book "Plato, Not Prozac," which popularized practical philosophy and significantly contributed to the philosophical counseling movement in the U.S. Glossary of Terms   TM: Transcendental Meditation APPA: American Philosophical Practitioners Association ICPP: International Conference on Philosophical Practice   John Vervaeke: Website: https://johnvervaeke.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johnvervaeke  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/johnvervaeke   X: https://twitter.com/vervaeke_john   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VervaekeJohn/   Rick Repetti: Website: https://www.rickrepetti.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickrepetti/  X: https://twitter.com/rickrepetti  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philosophicalpractitioner/   Lou Marinoff: Website: https://www.loumarinoff.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loumarinoff Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lou.marinoff​​ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lou-marinoff-2933   Join our new Patreon https://www.patreon.com/johnvervaeke   The Vervaeke Foundation - https://vervaekefoundation.org/   Awaken to Meaning - https://awakentomeaning.com/   Books, Articles, and Publications   Routledge Handbook on the Philosophy of Meditation - Rick Repetti  https://www.amazon.com/Routledge-Handbook-Philosophy-Meditation-Repetti/dp/036764746X Plato, Not Prozac!: Applying Eternal Wisdom to Everyday Problems - Lou Marinoff https://www.amazon.com/Plato-Not-Prozac-Applying-Everyday/dp/0060931361 The Inner Philosopher: Conversations on Philosophy's Transformative Power - Daisaku Ikeda, Lou Marinoff https://www.amazon.com/Inner-Philosopher-Conversations-Philosophys-Transformative/dp/1887917098 Choose Hope: Your Role in Waging Peace in the Nuclear Age - David Krieger, Daisaku Ikeda  https://www.amazon.com/Choose-Hope-Waging-Peace-Nuclear/dp/0967469767 The Middle Way: Finding Happiness in a World of Extremes - Lou Marinoff https://www.amazon.com/Middle-Way-Finding-Happiness-Extremes/dp/1402743440 Philosophy, Humor, and the Human Condition: Taking Ridicule Seriously - Lydia Amir https://www.amazon.com/Philosophy-Humor-Human-Condition-Seriously/dp/3030326705 Zen Spirit, Christian Spirit: Revised and Updated Second Edition - Robert Kennedy https://www.amazon.com/Zen-Spirit-Christian-Place-Life/dp/0826409199 A resolution of Bertrand's paradox. Marinoff, Louis (1994). Philosophy of Science 61 (1):1-24. https://www.academia.edu/44669146/A_Resolution_of_Bertrands_Paradox   Quotes   "You can't do anything with your body unless your mind is calm... It's all about meditation." - Lou Marinoff "One can take any practice and use it as a basis of meditation." - Lou Marinoff "The purpose of philosophy is counsel." - Lou Marinoff, referencing Seneca   Chapters with Timestamps   [00:00:00] - Introduction and Lou Marinoff's Background [00:03:30] - Lou's Journey into Meditation and Philosophy [00:13:18] - The Influence of Martial Arts on Lou's Philosophy [00:28:13] - Exploring the Practical Applications of Philosophy [00:42:58] - Meditation as a Philosophical Concept [00:51:03] - The Philosophical Nature of Meditation Practices [00:54:25] - Key Meditative Experiences and Philosophical Insights [01:02:09] - Intersections of Meditation, Science, and Geometry [01:09:18] - Visualization in Science and Philosophy [01:17:50] - Humor in Zen and Buddhist Practices [01:23:00] - Closing Reflections on the Dialogue  

Loki pays his respects to the late Daisaku Ikeda, chats with Johnathan Gibbs about recent "classical" experiences as they relate to race and culture, and shares his continued journey of self-care as it related to the Thanksgiving holiday.  Daisaku Ikeda, Who Led Influential Japanese Buddhist Group, Dies at 95 X, The Life and Times of Malcolm X: Act I, Scene 2, Pool Hall, "Shoot your shot!" Mendelssohn: Elijah, Op. 70, MWV A25 / Part 2 - "And then shall your light break forth" ★ Support this podcast ★

Today we share the news of Buddhist philosopher and Soka Gakkai International (SGI) President Daisaku Ikeda's passing and the impacts of his life and work.

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This is the thirteenth installment of the interview series called 'Foster the GCs.' I spoke with Professor Alexander Harang and his students about global citizenship, human education, and humanism. This is an exciting opportunity to listen in on what kind of dialogues happen within the classrooms here. The course is called CORE: Enduring questions of humanity. Enjoy what these 13 SUA students have to say about their role as global citizens and what is human education according to the school founder, Daisaku Ikeda.

Today we are in Mumbai. We talk with Jeena Earthiva. Jeena is a Transformational Coach, a Producer with a master's in Computer Science, an ex-Bollywood singer, the Founder of Conscious Music Code, and a ‘Mind DJ'. Jeena conveys her story of a successful Bollywood singer who lost her voice at the top of her singing career and how she found and developed the ‘Conscious Music Code' that helped her get back on track and start a new career as ‘Mind DJ'. We talk about the broad field of music between India and the West, and analogies between music and business. And the Koan of her mentor Dr Daisaku Ikeda, which became her life motto: “Transforming the life state of humankind”. And, ta-daa, – this is a first – Jeena is singing live in this episode a Bengali folk song mixed with a Persian poem. And be also prepared for a 6-minute musical mind hack exercise at the end of the recording that Jeena is performing for us. So, lean back and enjoy; if you are listening in from your car, we suggest you take a break or do the exercise at another moment. Show Notes Connect with jeena via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeenaearthiva/  Website: https://jeenaearthiva.com/ All other links and Social Media in one place: https://linktr.ee/jeenaearthiva  Show support Please choose one or more of the ‘three ways to support the show'! Subscribe to the podcast. Leave us a review — even one sentence helps! I appreciate your support; it helps the show! Tell your friends about the podcast and musicthinking.com Buy the book The Power of Music Thinking and/or the Jam Cards. The Power of Music Thinking is brought to you by CREATIVE COMPANION specialised in facilitating leaders, teams and organisations in customer experience, change and innovation.

Here's today's question: I'm dealing with a really stressful relationship with someone close to me. Do you have any advice on what to do when someone just keeps getting under your skin?Well first of all, who can't relate to this one? Stress is an inevitable part of daily life, but when it manifests through a person, it tends to bring with it a whole host of other emotions – anger, frustration, blame, hopelessness, and feeling stuck in a cycle.But Buddhism does offer some great perspective on relationships like this. Buddhist philosopher Daisaku Ikeda writes, “Our human relationships are like a mirror. So if you're thinking to yourself, ‘If only so-and-so were a little nicer to me, I could talk to them about anything,' then that person is probably thinking, ‘If only such-and-such would open up to me, I would be nicer to them.' ... Therefore, you should make the first move to open the channels of communication.”References: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKeAERp90-o&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldtribune.org%2F&feature=emb_imp_woyt https://www.worldtribune.org/2023/buddhism-is-the-clear-mirror-that-reflects-our-lives/  https://buddhability.org/purpose/10-ways-to-improve-our-relationships-in-2022/ 

“We Are on the Same Page When you compare the following quotations, you will see that, indeed, we are both on the same page. “Teach this triple truth to all: A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity.” – Buddha “If I see lonely people, people who have been jailed unjustly and have lost their freedom, people who are suffering from illness, disaster or poverty, I will not abandon them. I will bring them spiritual and material comfort.” — Shrimala, the daughter of King Prasenajit and a contemporary of Buddha “All of the world's major religions, with their emphasis on love, compassion, patience, tolerance and forgiveness can and do promote inner values. But the reality of the world today is that grounding ethics in religion is no longer adequate. This is why I am increasingly convinced that the time has come to find a way of thinking about spirituality and ethics beyond religion altogether.” — The Dalai Lama “When you catch yourself slipping into a pool of negativity, notice how it derives from nothing other than resistance to the current situation.” — Donna Quesada, Buddha in the Classroom: Zen Wisdom to Inspire Teachers “The natural sympathy and understanding of people everywhere must be the soil in which the new humanism can thrive.” — Daisaku Ikeda in “A New Humanism: The University Addresses of Daisaku Ikeda” “Impartial, compassionate, brave, and understanding…these are the traits that come with putting the Noble Eightfold Path into practice. By following this path, anyone can become the kind of leader the Buddha hoped to see — a leader of peace.” — Victoria Stoklasa, Buddhism and Politics: Citizens, Politicians, and the Noble Eightfold Path “The manifestation of humanism is evident in Buddhist teachings. For example, the concept of Noble Eightfold Path (or the way leading to the cessation of suffering) in Agama Sutra and the spirit of altruism (or compassion) in Mahayana Buddhism are based on the beliefs of self respect and goodwill toward other individuals; both are fundamental viewpoints of humanism.” — Xiao Lihua, National Taiwan University in “The Spirit of Humanism in Buddhism” Lastly we will share a number of insightful statements by Pema Chödrön, an ordained nun and notable American figure in Tibetan Buddhism. A prolific author, she has conducted workshops, seminars, and meditation retreats in Europe, Australia, and throughout North America. “Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals. Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.” “We don't set out to save the world; we set out to wonder how other people are doing and to reflect on how our actions affect other people's hearts.” “Better to join in with humanity than to set ourselves apart.” “Compassionate action involves working with ourselves as much as working with others.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support

👉 [REGALO]: Si vas a crear una nueva web y lo haces con 👉 https://threebweb.com/ con el código de descuento 👉 "INNOKABI" (Se añade en la página de pago) te incluyen gratis las siguientes características: - Acceso chat Whatsapp ----- valorado en 100€ - Conexión directa con el Feed de Instagram ----- valorado en 75€ - Creación de preguntas frecuentes FAQS ------ valorado en 100€ - Funcionalidad de traducción automática ------ valorado en 75€ ▬▬▬▬ INFO GENERAL ▬▬▬▬▬ ► DESCRIPCIÓN: Me alegro que hayas decidido acompañarnos una semana más en el podcast de Innokabi. Soy Alfonso Prim y quiero ayudarte a lanzar tu marca, producto o servicio con éxito empleando lean startup y las herramientas de marketing online más interesantes y experiencias de otros emprendedores que ya lo han conseguido. ▬▬▬▬▬ CONTENIDO ▬▬▬▬▬ ► DESCRIPCIÓN EPISODIO: Hoy hablamos con Javier García, CEO y fundador de Kofumedia.com marca estudio creativo de desarrollo web y marketing digital y Rafael de las Heras developer manager del estudio. Javier y su equipo han creado una marca que rompe moldes, con un trabajo creativo rebelde y logrando posicionarse en nuestro país como una de las mejores agencias de desarrollo web. En un entorno y un mercado complejo, con muchas agencias y empresas, vamos a ver cómo han logrado diferenciarse y alcanzar el exito. Así que con Javier hablaremos de cómo crear una marca diferente, cómo hacer que tu producto o servicio se diferencie del resto, canales y estrategias que mejor les funcionan, ejemplos y mucho más, que estoy seguro de que te darán un montón de ideas para aplicar a tu negocio y a tu día a día. ► PREGUNTAS: 1. ¿Quién eres para los que no te conocen y cuál es (brevemente) tu trayectoria hasta llegar a hoy? y luego entramos al detalle. 2. Cómo te lanzas a emprender y por qué. 3. Cuándo y cómo lanzáis Kofumedia y Threebweb. 4. Cómo se crean propuestas creativas rebeldes (pero sin pasarse de la raya) 5. Algunos ejemplos que nos puedas comentar de esa visión revolucionaria y rebelde. 6. Cómo habéis conseguido el posicionamiento de marca. Estrategias que mejor os han funcionado. 7. Estrategias para hacer que el contenido de una marca destaque del resto. 8. Algunas recomendaciones de cómo crear contenido útil y atractivo en diferentes formatos y con ejemplos; vídeo, fotografía, texto… 9. Videomarketing, qué tener en cuenta para hacerlo bien. 10. Cómo ha evolucionado la agencia y qué estrategias habéis empleado para ir escalando. 11. Retos de convertiros en una agencia grande, con muchas personas, muchos proyectos, etc. Y cómo gestionáis todo eso. ▬▬▬▬ REFERENCIAS Y ENLACES ▬▬▬▬ Dónde encontramos a Javier y a Rafa: ► Web ► https://kofumedia.com/ ► Web ► https://threebweb.com/ ► Linkedin ► Javier García (https://www.linkedin.com/in/javier-garc%C3%ADa-marketing-digital/) y Rafael de las Heras (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafael-de-las-heras-844215203/) Recomendaciones: ► Libros ► libros de Daisaku Ikeda sobre budismo ▬▬▬▬ INFO GENERAL ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Si te gusta el Podcast de Innokabi por favor no olvides darle al ME GUSTA, dejarme un comentario en tu plataforma de podcasts favorita, y registrarte en la newsletter de Innokabi donde comparto experiencias, ideas de negocio y consejos sobre emprendimiento y marketing online: 🎓 BLOG INNOKABI 👉 [https://www.innokabi.com/blog/] Para que pueda enviarte más contenidos, recursos y formación sobre emprendimiento, lean startup y marketing online.

É uma é um ensinamento dos sábios é um sistema filosófico religioso político do que mais política de que religião propriamente dito de confucionismo tem um grande amor pela vida da humanidade elas são muito forte centro o budismo né por exemplo estabelecido na Índia criado na Índia Nepal vem para a China. Vai desenvolver mais verdadeiro e elevados como sendo no Japão na linha marraiana ensino superior. Tenta o meu crescimento na minha reinaiana que é considerado hoje insumos inferiores no Japão e nos ensinamentos do Japão dava através da Soka Gakkai Internacional como uma das maiores no Japão entendo como o presidente da organização o filósofo escritor Daisaku Ikeda, líder mundial da SGI no Japão e no mundo. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pr-valdeci-fidelis7/message

Today we're talking about family and what to do if you just can't reconcile differences with them.Our guests are sisters Lauren and Molly Leebove from Michigan, whose intertwined stories of beginning their Buddhist practice and transforming their relationship with their parents are rich with lessons on what Buddhability looks like in a family setting.CHEAT SHEET1:22 Quote from Daisaku Ikeda in The New Human Revolution, vol. 26 p. 203–4.2:04 Introduction to Molly and Lauren2:54 How Molly started practicing SGI Nichiren Buddhism5:45 What Lauren's reaction was to her sister's practice and why she started her own7:37 What it was like growing up eight years apart12:08 Lauren's struggle with her mental health in college17:28 How they both ended up back home in Michigan19:37 How Molly decided to challenge her struggle with being home21:44 The Buddhist concept “transforming karma into mission”24:12 How Lauren's life changed when she started chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo26:43 Why caring for others can be so healing30:42 What it takes to set aside political or social differences39:31 How Lauren transformed rejection into shared love44:56 How starting fresh in every moment can change relationship dynamics51:58 What uniting for family harmony looks like56:31 How Buddhism changed my sister61:06 Advice for anyone struggling with a family rift

This is the second in a two-episode series exploring the legacy of Daisaku Ikeda and the practice of dialogue. In this episode, we ask how wisdom, courage, and compassion is lived and practiced through music and dialogue. In particular, we look at how genuine dialogue might bring out the best in ourselves as we look to bring out the best in the other. Together with Olivier Urbain, Kevin Maher, and Anri Tanabe, we explore how this is lived out at the Min-on Music Research Institute and the Ikeda Center for Peace, Learning and Dialogue.The Music & Peacebuilding Podcast is hosted by Kevin Shorner-Johnson at Elizabethtown College. Join our professional development network at www.musicpeacebuilding.com - thinking deeply we reclaim space for connection and care.

This is a two-episode series exploring the legacy of Daisaku Ikeda and the practice of dialogue through interconnectedness and a human revolution of courage, wisdom, and compassion. In this episode, we explore the legacy and history of Johan Galtung, Ikeda, Toda, Makiguchi, and Oliver Urbain's groundbreaking work to explore music and peacebuilding. Exploring histories and models of violence, we come to a clearer, interdependent understanding of how direct, structural, and cultural violence are enacted within modern contexts.The Music & Peacebuilding Podcast is hosted by Kevin Shorner-Johnson at Elizabethtown College. Join our professional development network at www.musicpeacebuilding.com - thinking deeply we reclaim space for connection and care.

The Foundation for Greatness   In our last +1, I shared my Sacred Vow with you.   Then I encouraged YOU to consider creating your own Sacred Vow.   Today I want to continue that discussion.   We'll invite Daisaku Ikeda to the party. He is the leader of Nichiren Buddhism and one of the most respected Buddhist philosophers alive whose work has inspired millions around the world.   In Buddhism Day by Day he tells us about the importance of making a vow.   Here's how he puts it: “In any field of endeavor, making a vow is the foundation for achieving something great. If for whatever reason a person gives up halfway or backslides, his or her commitment hasn't been based on a vow. Halfhearted desire doesn't amount to a vow.”   Vow.   It means “a solemn promise.”   It's on the far right side of the spectrum of kinda sorta committed to ABSOLUTELY ALL IN (!) committed.        (Kinda sorta)                                                                 (VOW = ALL IN)    A vow.   A solemn promise to ourselves that we will give everything we have for however long it takes to the altruistic goal we have determined is worthy of us—whether that's actualizing our potential, raising healthy and happy kids, giving our gifts to the world or all of the above.   Let's do a quick inventory.    What's most important to you in your life?    Your actualization? Your family? Your creative expression?    (

Welcome to the Paint The Medical Picture Podcast, created and hosted by Sonal Patel, CPMA, CPC, CMC, ICD-10-CM. Help Sonal kick off her 2nd year of podcasting by supporting it!! Sonal's 6th Season begins and Episode 8 features Creator and Founder of Core-CDI© and Co-Founder of Top Gun Audit School, LLC© and Newsworthy special guest, Glenn Krauss. Trusty Tip features Sonal's compliance recommendations on Mental Health Visit Requirements for FQHCs and RHCs. Spark inspires us all to reflect on vision and leadership based on the inspirational words of Daisaku Ikeda. Find Glenn Krauss on various social media platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-krauss-93521a19/ Website: https://www.core-cdi.com/ Website: https://www.topgunauditschool.com/about-tgas Paint The Medical Picture Podcast now on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/sonal-patel5 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcJAHHrqNLo9UmKtqRP3X Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/paint-the-medical-picture-podcast/id1530442177 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zMGYyMmZiYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bc6146d7-3d30-4b73-ae7f-d77d6046fe6a/paint-the-medical-picture-podcast Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/paint-the-medical-picture-podcast Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/tcwfkshx Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/paint-the-medical-picture-podcast-WRZvAw Find Paint The Medical Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzNUxmYdIU_U8I5hP91Kk7A Find Sonal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonapate/ And checkout the website: https://paintthemedicalpicturepodcast.com/ If you'd like to be a sponsor of the Paint The Medical Picture Podcast series, please contact Sonal directly for pricing: PaintTheMedicalPicturePodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sonal-patel5/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sonal-patel5/support

Z beauty ekspertką i szkoleniowcem w marce Eisenberg, Dominiką Kasztelan, porozmawiam o różnych wymiarach piękna. Wbrew pozorom nie będziemy skupiać się na pięknie zewnętrznym, ale przyjrzymy się bliżej temu, jak dbamy o piękno wewnętrzne. Mam wrażenie ze obecnie, szczególnie w czasach kryzysu odczuwanie radości i cieszenie się pięknem to luksus, na który nie mamy przyzwolenia. Piękno zeszło na drugi plan, stało się mniej ważne i przysłonięte stereotypami a pozytywne emocje przysłonił lęk i strach. Jestem ciekawa, czym jest piękno dla Dominiki, która idzie przez życie, w zgodzie ze sobą, kierując się filozofią buddyjską. „Jeśli spojrzysz na świat z miłością życia, świat ujawni swoje piękno". Daisaku Ikeda.

*"La propagazione dell'insegnamento corretto suscita l'apparizione dei tre potenti nemici"*_ spiega Daisaku Ikeda in questo episodio in cui scopriamo quali sono e come *la FEDE retta e sincera sia la spada affilata che può sconfiggerli*. Questo podcast è stato registrato con il contributo di Maria Vittoria Rosati

*"Praticare come insegna il budda è il comune impegno del cammino di maestro e discepolo"*_ spiega Daisaku Ikeda in questo episodio in cui il nostro maestro ci richiama all'esortazione del Daishonin: "*Scacciate ogni paura e non pensate mai di retrocedere!*" che è la chiave per stabilire lo stato vitale eterno della Buddità nella nostra vita. Questo podcast è stato registrato con il contributo di Maria Vittoria Rosati

_*"confutare l'errato e rivelare il vero significa realizzare concretamente l'intento e il mandato del budda"*_ spiega Daisaku Ikeda in questo episodio. Questo podcast è stato registrato con il contributo di Maria Vittoria Rosati

In questo episodio Daisaku Ikeda spiega i due tipi di pratica "_*Shoju e Shakubuku_* e il perchè quest'ultima è l'unica pratica corretta nell'ultimo giorno della legge. Questo podcast è stato registrato con il contributo di Maria Vittoria Rosati

In questo episodio Daisaku Ikeda spiega che "_L'unico veicolo del Budda_" è *la base corretta della fede* Questo podcast è stato registrato con il contributo di Maria Vittoria Rosati

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In questo episodio Daisaku Ikeda analizza due passaggi fondamentali di questo Gosho e spiega "la vera natura della --battaglia tra insegnamenti provvisori e quelli veri-- e lo scopo fondamentale di diventare capaci di dialogare tenacemente, facendo splendere la nostra umanità. Questo podcast è stato registrato con il contributo di Maria Cecilia Cinardi

Lezioni sugli scritti di Nichiren Daishonin sugli scritti di Daisaku Ikeda. "Questo è un tempo davvero maledetto per vivere su questa terra" esordisce il Daishonin in questo scritto spiegando perchè i discepoli del Sutra del Loto debbano affrontare persecuzioni. Poco dopo aggiunge: "ho innalzato il vessillo dei cinque caratteri di Myoho Renge Ko". In questa prima puntata leggiamo il Gosho integrale e i cenni storici Con il contributo di Maria Vittoria Rosati.

Today we are addressing a topic that's universally challenging in close human relationships: How do you care for someone who struggles to care for themself? What if your belief in them is greater than their belief in themself?To address these questions, we are speaking with Katie Thornber, of Los Angeles, who bravely shares a very personal journey she went through with her late father, and how she used her Buddhist practice to support him through the toughest time of his life.This story is an incredible example of the Buddhist principle of the oneness of life and its environment.CHEAT SHEET1:09 Introduction to Katie and how she started practicing SGI Nichiren Buddhism4:13 A little bit about her family and their experience with the financial crisis6:05 How she decided to approach the situation 10:30 What her dad was going through11:45 Why she turned to chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo at this time14:58 How she saw herself and her environment begin to change19:25 Her dad's health challenges and what it took to get him to a doctor24:41 How he opened up to her27:03 Why change always begins within27:54 What Katie came to believe in30:56 What freedom means in Buddhism41:53 What the experience was like for Katie's mom45:50 How this experience impacted other aspects of her life49:31 Advice to anyone who is struggling to support someone they care for51:02 Words from Buddhist philosopher Daisaku Ikeda that Katie holds on to References: Video: The oneness of life and environment explained Quote: Discussions on Youth, p. 27

Today we're talking about family and what to do if you just can't reconcile differences with them.Our guests are sisters Lauren and Molly Leebove from Michigan, whose intertwined stories of beginning their Buddhist practice and transforming their relationship with their parents are rich with lessons on what Buddhability looks like in a family setting.CHEAT SHEET1:22 Quote from Daisaku Ikeda in The New Human Revolution, vol. 26 p. 203–4.2:04 Introduction to Molly and Lauren2:54 How Molly started practicing SGI Nichiren Buddhism5:45 What Lauren's reaction was to her sister's practice and why she started her own7:37 What it was like growing up eight years apart12:08 Lauren's struggle with her mental health in college17:28 How they both ended up back home in Michigan19:37 How Molly decided to challenge her struggle with being home21:44 The Buddhist concept “transforming karma into mission”24:12 How Lauren's life changed when she started chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo26:43 Why caring for others can be so healing30:42 What it takes to set aside political or social differences39:31 How Lauren transformed rejection into shared love44:56 How starting fresh in every moment can change relationship dynamics51:58 What uniting for family harmony looks like56:31 How Buddhism changed my sister61:06 Advice for anyone struggling with a family rift

The Quarantine Tapes es un podcast diario de Onassis LA y dublab. El programa es presentado por Paul Holdengräber. Artistas, escritoras y escritores, activistas, líderes, trabajadores y trabajadoras, pensadoras y pensadores charlan con Paul acerca de cómo pasan el tiempo en este momento histórico sin precedentes. Es una crónica de paradigmas cambiantes en la era del distanciamiento social, que destaca las afinidades universales en esta experiencia humana mundial.La edición Argentina presentada por el periodista Sergio Cohen convoca a invitados con enfoque en Latino America y comunidades de habla hispana alrededor del mundo.The Quarantine Tapes se emite los días de semana a las 9.30 PT en DUBLAB.com; a partir de las 12 pm PT está disponible en todas las plataformas de podcasts. The Quarantine Tapes Argentina transmite todos los Jueves a las 9.30 PST en DUBLAB.comNo pudo escuchar la transmisión en vivo? Escúchela como podcast en quarantinetapes.comEn el episodio 2 de “Las cintas de la cuarentena” Argentina, Sergio Cohen se encuentra con Karina K y juntos desandan la incidencia que ha tenido la cuarentena en la vida personal y profesional de la invitada.La cálida conversación ahonda en la búsqueda espiritual de Karina K, que comenzó a temprana edad, con la intención de hallar respuesta a sus inquietudes existenciales y que, tras navegar por distintas aguas, la llevó a inclinarse por la práctica del budismo japonés de Daisaku Ikeda.  La invitada, que se formó en Argentina, Barcelona, Estados Unidos, Francia, Canadá e Inglaterra y que en  el año 2014 recibió el premio a la Personalidad Destacada de la Cultura, otorgado por la Legislatura de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, describe cómo le resulta la experiencia de llevar adelante está disciplina espiritual en medio de una sociedad occidental tan convulsionada y caótica.En el diálogo no están ausentes temas candentes como la situación de las mujeres en Afganistán, los focos de violencia que atraviesan al mundo contemporáneo y la misión humanista que puede desprenderse del arte y que ayuda a mejorar la calidad de vida de la gente.INFORMACIÓN COMPLEMENTARIA  Página Oficial de la Organización SOKA GAKKAIhttps://www.sokaglobal.org/Centro Internacional Daisaku Ikeda De Estudios Para La PazDaisaku Ikeda International Center For Peace Studieshttps://cidiep.org.ar/cidiep_spanish.htmlSintoísmohttps://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinto%C3%ADsmo~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Este podcast puede ser subscripto en apple podcast, simplecast, spotify o cualquier otro medio como escuche sus podcasts.  Para ver otros podcasts producidos por dublab visite: dublab.com/podcasts.

Retomamos la tercera temporada del podcast Sobrevive como Puedas hablando de nuestros 3 cerebros y neuronas. En el apartado musical descubrimos la figura del pianista Borja Niso, quien tiene tras de sí una bella historia personal. Y para terminar, en el apartado de crecimiento personal, nos quedamos con una frase del educador, poeta y budista Daisaku Ikeda.

President Toda's understanding of how to regard suffering and joy as facts of life and substituting "faith" for "wisdom". --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachel-rizal/support

By all accounts, I'm a weird attorney. I believe in a world of win/win.  Because the legal system is based on lack and the adversarial system. As lawyers have been taught that separation and adversarial engagements create the best and highest possible good in the situation.  This process leads many lawyers to hold high ego that they are justified in seriously degenerating things in the name of advocating for their client. Because the adversarial system is a win/lost system. Someone must lose and someone must win and this is justice served.  I call bullshit.  In the past weeks I have talked about the concept of our thoughts creating action. Our thoughts creating our reality. I'm going to put this little gem out there for you to ponder.  “All thought is acted upon.”  Regardless if you are the actor or not. “You see the world as you are”   Meaning, if you see a world of assholes - perhaps you need to take a look at yourself and confirm first who the #1 asshole in the room is.  The constant asshole in all of those situations; yourself. Similarly I've been accused of being naively positive and not realistic enough more than once. But I believe first “assume support” and that every person is a divine being deserving of love and respect. Now you attack me or my family, my friends or my business I will defend myself.  I am not a floor mat. But 1st and foremost I care about everyone, and want the best and highest good for all.  And I assume that anyone across the table from me is doing the same.  Even in legal matters.  This is a lack mentality pervasively infesting an entire system that governs our world. In the US at least. And it masquerades as Justice. When it's an illusion spreading the lie that we are justified in judging another, because one must win and one must lose.  Why can't both parties win? Why is any consideration of this called alternative dispute resolution? An alternative to what? To win/lose? Why is win lose more realistic? Why is win/win seen as unrealistic? What makes it more or less realistic than the belief that there is a lack in the world and thus for one to gain another must lose? What if the world had enough for everyone? It does by the way.  We live in abundance. But we believe in lack.  We are ensconced in lack and it makes so many people live in survival mode fighting to get their scraps - when there is a cornucopia of bounty just waiting to be had if you stop playing in the mud puddle.  So, I challenge you to relearn the belief in what is truly realistic. Why is the negative any more realistic than the positive? There is absolutely no empirical evidence one way or the other. Though our belief in one or the other ensures it's truth. Thus, we must flip the script. This script is both on the micro and the macrocosm.  As a lawyer I start with the request that whatever the outcome is for the best and highest good of all in the situation.  I personally prefer to work outside of litigious matters and do planful, preventative and communicative things to ensure that the best outcomes are assured.  But if I find myself negotiating towards settlement of a matter I always start with what is the best outcome for all.  I advise my clients to look long term from the heart versus seeking judgment or any type of lust of vengeance or even righteousness.  As the path of the righteous is often judgment.  Where there is judgment, there is no love and where there is no love there is no humanity and where there is no humanity there is barbarism and where there is barbarism there is evil and suffering.  I do not want, nor will I participate in the perpetuation of evil and suffering.  And just because a system says I must choose a lesser of two evils it doesn't mean I have to believe it.  Jimmy Carter was president of the United States for 4 years and he never dropped a bomb or ordered the shooting of a single gun. No one died under his watch as the commander and chief of the United States Military. This was not a miracle.  It was because he was dedicated to loving human beings across the world and held in his heart I quote “ the prince of peace.” This being Jesus Christ the greatest example of love and healing for our planet in history.  Regardless of your religious affiliation can anyone argue that Jesus was an embodiment of love? Can anyone argue that someone like President Jimmy Carter (holding an arsenal of the military industrial complex at his fingertips) was not a disciple of that kind of love? Jimmy believed in win/win that is how he got the Camp David accords between Israel and Egypt. This is how he got all of those 52 hostages home alive without dropping a bomb.  This is not how he won re-election because the United States Citizens do not believe as a populace in win/win and love. I wish we did. win/win requires that we start from an abundance mindset. The belief that there is fundamentally enough for everyone on this planet. That two people can win - that there is no scarcity of any resource that the conversation is engaged in.  It also requires that those engaging in the conversation trust and love the other human as  a human deserving of respect and love. That they truly recognize the divinity of the other and that they hold that belief firmly not allowing a negative belief otherwise to enter the conversation.  This is a law of abundance because if you work this way as a human you are acting from love. You may not have a life free from difficulty, in fact you might invite more. Jesus was crucified, people tried and did assassinate Gandhi, my mentors and teachers in life - Daisaku Ikeda, Ipsissimus Dave Lanyon and Modern Mystery School Founder Gudni Gudnuson have all been accused as cult leaders.  Holding the light for others makes you a target for those who choose the opposite - so it won't always be easy - but it's rewarding. And you are as you see the world.  So, if you see the world as full of love it will return it to you.  If you see money as abundant and yourself as capable of making it - it will come to you. If you can believe that even in conflict all can win - it is possible.  I promise. But don't take my word for it.  Try it yourself.  Believe more in the unreasonable, let go of the belief in realistic.  That is a lie and illusion that keeps you in the safe box.  A prison of fearful unhappiness.  Flush that shit down the toilet and come out of the bathroom.  It's time to live your best life as a leader.  The more you raise others up the more will come back to you.  Love & light brothers and sisters and like Bill and Ted once said - Be Excellent to each other.  Find out 

Starting with Impressions of My Mentor's State of Life, reading bite-sized nuggets to fully comprehend how the Lotus Sutra, and Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, it's essence can be utilized in our daily life. If you would like to learn more about the SGI, please go to www.sgi.org or www.sgi-usa.org. Thank you so much for listening. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachel-rizal/support

From the outside, my 18 year old self looked exceptionally successful for my age.  I was an honor student, with a full ride academic scholarship to an expensive liberal arts college. I was a creative person, who appeared with my well built masks to be flamboyant and confident in herself, her direction and dreams.  No one knew I was dying inside and so afraid to leave my room everyday without multiple layers of psychological armor.  But I was so afraid. The negative self talk and anxiety was so loud and took up so much room in my life. I didn't even know there was space for me to exist.  The true me. Me who was not all of those masks.  You follow? A Clear Mind is a Creative Mind A quiet mind is a powerful mind. A quiet mind equals an empowered person and a joyful life.  I will repeat myself on this topic many, many, many more times over. Ultimately if you have mind clutter it is just as bad as a hoarder's house - there is no room for new thoughts because there are already thoughts piled up to the ceiling. Your thoughts, other people's thoughts, to-do list thoughts, childhood memory thoughts, negative self-talk thoughts, imposter syndrome thoughts, etc… In this hoarder's house of mind cluttered with all these loud boisterous, obnoxious or chirpy or even hurtful thoughts floating around - how can you hear your brilliant higher self thoughts above the cacophony?  Abundance producing thoughts of godlike wonder and light are covered and hidden because it is too loud in there. There are too many distractions and things and you just can't discern or hear your true creator voice in the mess.  So that is why this Law of Abundance is so essential. A quiet mind is a creative mind. Yoda said it. Quiet your mind. Buddha said it about 500 different ways.  Jesus said it. Deepak Chopra says it. All the new age gurus on YouTube and beyond say it.  The Lineage of King Solomon says it and the first and foremost step for anyone on a personal development journey is - Meditation: the practice of quieting the mind.   Without first meditating and clearing out the noise factory you cannot actually observe what is going on - let alone be open to new wonders of creation that come from your higher self.  And although I'm a guide & teacher in the Lineage of King Solomon, sharing tools from an over 3000 year old path - of which the #1 tool is meditation - you don't have to take my word for it.  Just Google  “benefits of meditation” and see what comes up.  There is study after study that shows people who meditate are more healthy, productive, creative and happy than those who do not meditate. This is one of the many areas where science and metaphysics and spiritually completely agree.  Meditation - the act of quieting and observing the mind, makes you better at life, and allows you to have and create more abundance.  Why it works is because it clears the mind chatter of the subconscious and collective consciousness out of your way. So you can simply tune in to source, to your high self, to you, to your positive ego. By tuning into the quiet pond of stillness within you releases the hoarder's house of funk in your mind that keeps you trapped in FEAR and monkey mind, you break the cycle of autonomous programming that puts you on repeat. You release the pen up energy of anxiety.  As  a Kabbalist we say “you empty your cup” as a Buddhist we say we bow to your buddha nature and get past your fundamental darkness that keeps you blind.  As a spiritual guide I say “you tap into the Holy Spirit - the collective consciousness of higher selves of humanity.” And when all you can hear is quiet - the matrix machine of manufactured stories is turned off. Then and only then you can hear yourself. Know the truth, and like Neo who stepped out of the matrix you can learn your true power and create unabashedly in a multidimensional way because you will be flowing abundance of creative energy with true sight, free of limiting beliefs.  I admit it wholeheartedly, I am a meditating pusher. It is a possible thing for a human being to do daily.  It saved my life when I was 18 years old. I had severe social anxiety and an eating disorder, because the only thing I thought I had control over was my body. And I was slowly killing myself, not eating, medicating myself with marijuana to function.  Then I started meditating and chanting nam myoho renge kyo daily when I met these lovely young women who told me about it.  They said it helped them be happier.  So I tried it.  I was miserable, I had nothing to lose.   Then I started chanting and meditating and my first big epiphany that ultimately saved my life was this “ You have the right to breathe. You can take up space in this world.”  In other words, you Angel, a unique being on this planet - feel free to move about this world, by the very nature of your existence.   My higher self started with the fundamentals for me. I told me what I needed to hear. “You have the right to exist and take up space in this world.” And from that point forward I began to grow into the multidimensional renaissance woman that I am today.  All because every day I go to the quiet pond and I get to know myself. I call in my true self. I clear away the thought clutter and I allow my higher self to speak to me.  Anyone listening to this - entrepreneur, creative artist, business owner, fellow attorney (especially attorneys, please listen we have so many weights on our shoulders because of our profession), moms, corporate ladder climbers, whoever you are, whatever labels you identify with, whatever you are trying to do with your life. If you start daily with a little bit of meditation and a quiet mind it is going to help you. There are actually think tanks out there that only work with people who meditate because they are a better investment.  So alright angel - you might be saying, I buy it but “I can't meditate, I've tried and I've failed countless times.” So to this I call Bullshit. And I encourage you to try again with some assistance. There are so many meditation apps available now, and daily on the interwebs there is someone out there in my spiritual lineage teaching the max meditation system. The max meditation system is an easy to do , introductory method of meditation that anyone can do and everyone will at some point in the 30 min to 60 min session  will reach a meditative brain wave state.   The max meditation system was developed by Founder Gudni Gudnason and Ipsissimus i.e. fully actualize human benign and one of my mentors on the planet today. He is a lineage holder for the lineage of King Solomon and the Founder of the Modern Mystery School International - the school that I go to to pursue study of the Universal Hermetic Ray Kabbalah and learn other energy and healing means I choose to learn for myself and others. Founder Gudni combined eastern and western means of meditation in a specific order to allow people to achieve the state of actual meditation. The 5 steps lead you naturally there and all you have to do is follow the voice of the meditation facilitator. The method works for everyone. I promise.  Another means to meditate is to chant nam myoho renge kyo. It might feel weird to chant words you don't understand over and over again, but the energy and vibration of the mantra is purifying and raises your chi and your vibration such that you clear the mind clutter and positive energy and creative energy come into your life.  One just needs to look at the exceptionally productive and impactful life of Daisaku Ikeda, President of the Soka Gakkai International to see that Nam myoho renge kyo is a wellspring of light and joy for one who chooses to use it.  And I have been lucky to be able to study and listen to his prolific words for the past 25 years of my life to learn from him as a mentor and another example of what a fully actualized human being can do if they quiet the mind, open the heart and live from their highest self.  Chanting and quiet meditation through systems offered in the organized spiritual system of the Soka Gakkai or the Modern Mystery School International have been my way to access the quiet pond - to get to my abundance creator goddess self so that I can live my life as the protagonist of my story.  I make my reality because I choose to meditate and learn and lean into my power.  I offer them as means that are out there - and also to be completely direct that I have used schools of thought with structure to find my path, because structure is necessary for creation. Learning a discipline and practicing it is a means to freedome  And I share because Both are organizations that have been slandered as cults and pervoyers of mind control and other abuses of their members - Founder Gudni, Ipsissimus Dave Lanyon and Ipsissmus Hideto _______ were recently been accused of being leaders of a sex cult, and Daisaku Ikeda has been arrested multiple times for attempting to propogate the way to reach buddhahood in this lifetime.  To this I just want to note that Jesus too was persecuted because he was speaking the truth.  A truth that leads individuals to their source, their higher self, their power, their empowerment - which is dangerous.  An empowered person is not a controllable person.  A person who is aware that they create their own reality is a threat to those who prefer that humans remain sheeple. So I pose this - if someone is truly showing people how to be free, how to think for themselves, how to hear their own voice and tap into their highest human potential and power - is not there being attacked by the powers that be, the powers that prey on sheeple, a sign that what they are saying truly powerful and good for the sake of humanity?   This is a topic for a whole other podcast episode and I will likely revisit it sooner than later, but for now I just want to put it out there.  As I do not want anyone to google the Modern Mystery School or the Soka Gakkai and think I am brainwashed by not one but two cults because of what some drama creating tabloid writer has posted on the internet.  And honestly if you do think I'm brainwashed - you aren't listening to me at all.  I've created my world because I am an independent discerning thinker who meditates and practices gratitude and love everyday of her life.  I chose a path and methods practiced by others because I find discipline freeing and it produces results.  I, like a scientist, tested the methods in my life and like the results they have offered me after days, months, years and decades of daily practice.   So let's switch gears here for a second.  Even more real talk. I am an attorney who volunteers on the front lines of social justice assisting with the Housing Justice Project here in Seattle. I've been trying through my work for the past 15 years to prevent homelessness, using the means my legal education, and my spiritual education have given me. As I have these skills I take responsibility where I can to attempt to help solve the problem.   What does this have to do with meditation?  The human condition today is a melee of angry, sad, crisis ridden thoughts. People are in different states of victim and energy expending loops of futility. But even when I'm sitting with a person facing down the crisis of possible homelessness I always encourage them. Not by feeding the fire of Victim, but by having us take a deep breath and look at where, from the quiet mind (as best as we can get there in the moment) they have a choice and power in the situation. And maybe, that place is only their own personal reaction to what is going on around them, and/or to the person who may be wronging them.  If we can reach that perspective in the now - it will turn off the reactionary mind and you can create choices that empower and help you even in the face of multiple crappy choices.   So please, for the sake of the endeavors you want to create, for your own personal abundance, and the greater good of humanity I encourage you to start finding a way to meditate. If even 2% of the world is able to find a way to access their higher self and wake up to their power, there will be a quantum shift in the collective consciousness and the whole world could awaken. This is a principle in quantum physics, not religion.  Look it up.  In the meantime - there is a free 15 minute quiet pond meditation on my website.  Go there, watch it, download an App like Calm, go out to a meditation in your area, watch a guided meditation online. If you are completely stuck - reach out! I can help with that! Remember a  quiet mind is a creative mind.  A quiet mind is a powerful mind. A quiet mind equals and empowered person and a joyful life.  Meditation is like magic. You will create something from the nothing of the quiet mind.

What are cultures of peace? How can we make them happen? On this episode we look to the dialogue between Dr. Elise Boulding and Daisaku Ikeda for insights into global citizenship. It is inspiring to join a dialogue with two individuals who have dedicated their lives to create peace cultures. From their insights, we may understand a little better how to create global citizens and what frameworks are available to us to make this a reality. Enjoy!

"The Age-Friendly Employers Program is the antidote to ageism. It gets people back into life, re-engaging, socializing, getting off the couch, not depressed, and contributing to society."-Tim Driver, Founder & CEO of Age-Friendly Ventures "The wisdom and experience of older people is a resource of inestimable worth. Recognizing and treasuring the contributions of older people is essential to the long-term flourishing of any society."  These words from Daisaku Ikeda, a peacebuilder and Buddhist philosopher, validate the role of older adults as part of a nation's workforce.  Employing and retaining older adults isn't "doing a good deed thing"; instead, it's more of "do what's expedient." Businesses, agencies, and companies struggle to recruit workers and keep those they have due to the 3.6% national unemployment rate. As this is combined with an increasingly aging population and changing demographics of young adults, "there would be no recourse but to consider the importance of older workers,"  This week on This Is Getting Old: Moving Towards an Age-Friendly World, we will be talking about Age-Friendly Employers with Tim Driver, Founder & CEO of Age-Friendly Ventures. Tim will shed some light on not only what an Age-Friendly Employer is, but also how to become one. Tune in to the episode, and together let's make the change towards a more age-friendly world.  Part One of 'Age-Friendly Employers'  What is an Age-Friendly Employer? The Certified Age Friendly Employer (CAFE) program of the Age-Friendly Foundation aims to recognize organizations dedicated to being the safest places to work for workers aged 50 and up and assist 50+ career seekers.  The typical retirement is unlikely to occur in the future due to demographic changes arising from increased life expectancy. Extended employment, progressively staggered unemployment, part-time or shortened hours, and other changed employment opportunities would be the norm, allowing workers to stay in the workforce longer. Age-friendly employers cater to the needs of aging employees and profit not only themselves but the whole economy.  Why Would A Business Want To Complete The Certified Age Friendly Employer (Café) Certification Program? The Age-Friendly Employer Certification program's purpose is to encourage work seekers in their 50s and 60s by recognizing employers who are dedicated to fairly evaluating them for suitable jobs, free of age stigma of ageism, which is one of older adult's primary concerns. Businesses should complete the Certified Age Friendly Employers Certification program to recognize that the organization realizes and understands that older adult's experience, maturity, dependability, and competitiveness are respected. "Age is, or can be, an impediment for older adults when they're seeking jobs." -Tim Driver, Founder & CEO of Age-Friendly Ventures. What Does An Age-Friendly Employer Certification Entail? The Foundation grants the recognition of Certified Age Friendly Employer following the satisfactory completion of the Certification assessment by the Age-Friendly Foundation personnel. Employers certified are recognized on the RetirementJobs.com website, related authorized sites, and promotional materials. Certified employers are often encouraged to use the recognition stamp on their business websites, on job listings on other online platforms, and in relevant branding content. Part Two of 'Age-Friendly Employers.' The Standards For Certification The Age-Friendly Foundation's analysis and review of recognized Age-Friendly employers' recruitment, employment, and human resources initiatives, processes, and services have resulted in a blueprint of validated best practice guidelines. The Certification assessment program is based on the twelve types of best practices standards. Twelve Categories for Best Practice Standards: General Commitment and Workforce Policies Organization Culture and Employee Relations Workforce Planning and Composition Employee Retention Candidate Recruiting Management Style and Practices Training and Development Job Content and Process Accommodations Work Schedules, Arrangements, and Time Off Compensation Programs Healthcare Benefits Savings and Retirement Benefits To find the Certification Evaluation Process/ Steps, visit https://www.agefriendlyfoundation.org/employers to learn more.  "Everybody who's in this Age-Friendly Employer Program is committed; because it's part of their diversity, equity, and inclusion plan." -Tim Driver, Founder & CEO of Age-Friendly Ventures Additional Resources:   The Age-Friendly Foundation is an organization working to fuel innovation that supports healthy, active, and productive aging for all through advocacy, education, and promoting collaboration among thought leaders in aging services.   On October 14, 2021, The Age-Friendly Foundation will celebrate 15 years of the Certified Age Friendly Employer (CAFÉ) Program with a unique convening of national policymakers, researchers, and senior representatives from certified employers.   In May 2022, a second global conference called "Revolutionize" will be held at the Boston Seaport Hotel to explore ways to revolutionize aging by fueling innovations that make aging easier.   Learn more about the inaugural conference here: View the photos from our inaugural Revolutionize Conference here. View presentations from Bright Horizons' Marc Bernicia, Lasell Village's Anne Doyle, 4Gen Ventures' Dominic Endicott, The Age-Friendly Foundation's Amanda Henson, Aging2.0 Co-founder Stephen Johnston, Global Alliance of International Longevity Centres' Dr. Alexandre Kalache, and 2Life Communities' Amy Schectman.   View a full write-up of Dr. Kalache's visit and the conference here.    About Tim Driver: Tim Driver has a successful track record starting and building digital businesses that make a social contribution. He's the founder and CEO of Age-Friendly Ventures, the parent organization of RetirementJobs.com, Mature Caregivers, and Age-Friendly Advisor. Tim was a Board Member and SVP at Salary.com held senior positions at AOL and Accenture, and co-chaired the Employment Committee for Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker's Council to Address Aging. More notably, he was named an Influencer in Aging by PBS NextAvenue. About Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, FGSA, FAAN: I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing ('96) and Master of Science in Nursing ('00) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) from the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) School of Nursing (SON). I genuinely enjoy working with the complex medical needs of older adults. I worked full-time for five years as FNP in geriatric primary care across many long-term care settings (skilled nursing homes, assisted living, home, and office visits), then transitioned into academic nursing in 2005, joining the faculty at UNCW SON as a lecturer. I obtained my Ph.D. in Nursing and a post-master's Certificate in Nursing Education from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Nursing ('11). I then joined the faculty at Duke University School of Nursing as an Assistant Professor. My family moved to northern Virginia in 2015 and led to me joining the George Washington University (GW) School of Nursing faculty in 2018 as a (tenured) Associate Professor. I am also the Director of the GW Center for Aging, Health, and Humanities. Please find out more about her work at https://melissabphd.com/.

Episode #10 with Xico Garza https://www.instagram.com/xaviergarza93/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1813261178913713 Bio: Xico Garza is a Two-Spirit grandfather of 3 multi-racial children and resides on a 12-acre Land adjacent to the Giant Sequoia National Monument after living in San Francisco for thirty years. Being adopted, he only knows of his indigenous roots from his adopted mother and medicine woman, Mechi Garza. Xico leads an Aztec Dance group called Calpulli Tepeyollotl Cuahitlan. Through this and other groups, he collaborates with WildPlaces, an ecological restoration organization founded by his partner Mehmet McMillan. Their 12-acre home is along the Tule River and hosts numerous culture and nature events including the annual Two-Spirit Ceremony for peoples of all nations. “I am also blessed to be the water pourer for our sacred Temazcalli where I had a spiritual vision to share the medicine with Two-Spirit peoples four years ago”, Xico shares. “The temazcal is the starting point of the Two-Spirit Ceremony and is a way for attendees to reconnect with others in nature ethics and to give back to Mother Earth through tree and flower planting'. Xico is a survivor of AIDS since 1989. He was diagnosed while living in San Francisco, CA where he was involved in the local community, including being a curator and founder of the first Latino/a LGBTQ art exhibition held at the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts in 1991, which is still celebrated in many sectors of the arts throughout San Francisco. In 1994, Xico was fortunate to have traveled to Chiapas with Yan Maria Castro (a lesbian and leader of the woman's march in Mexico City) to interview and sleepover with the Zapatistas who changed Xico's narrative and inspired him to vow to work with all indigenous groups. As well, in 2007, he traveled to the hill tribes of eastern Burma with Burma Humanitarian Mission to assist with primary and secondary medical health services to the Karen people there. Soon after Xico found Danza Mexica with Maestra Macuil Xotchill from Sacramento CA. Xico gives honor and gratitude to his mentors: Dr. Daisaku Ikeda, Danza Maestra Martha Solís, Macuil Xotchill, and Temazcal Maestra Sandra Cipaccihuatl. The Talking Stick Podcast- "From Generation, To Generation" Interviews and discussion on Our, Indigenous, Traditions- culture, lifestyles, lawmakers, leaders, a community of Indigenous People, and supporters. ----- OITClothing Established in 2016 by Yendi and Johnny Nieto The O.I.T. mission is to build awareness and showcase Indigenous Culture with the utmost respect to communities. To educate and learn from one another, whether it's from Tribe-to-Tribe or Tribal-to-Non Tribal. Recorded Date: 03/16/2021 Make sure to check out our website to order these and Follow Us

Saggio di Daisaku Ikeda dalla serie "Splende la luce della rivoluzione umana" tratto dal Seikyo Shimbun del 25 dicembre 2020 In questo saggio di fine anno il maestro ikeda loda gli sforzi tenaci dei compagni di fede di tutto il mondo che , come coraggiosi Bodhisattva della terra, stanno continuando a pregare e agire per trionfare su tutte le avversità. "Anche una serie di difficoltà che si susseguono senza sosta può trasformarsi in un punto di svolta per un grande progresso" Buon ascolto 15' min (copertina - foto di D.Ikeda Novembre 2020)

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The act of writing a peace proposal is powerful. When you sustain this action over the course of 38 years, you can imagine that people will take notice. In this episode we look at Daisaku Ikeda's annual peace proposals to the United Nations. As this episode is being published on January 26, it coincides nicely with the submission of Ikeda's 38th peace proposal. Find out what all the fuss is about, and consider whether you would write a peace proposal!

In this episode, I shared a phrase from the heart of lotus sutra by Daisaku Ikeda. It emphasizes that everyone has a sun in his or her heart, all too few are aware it exists. The Lotus Sutra is the scripture that reveals the brilliant sun of Buddhahood inherent in our lives. If you have any comments or suggestions, you may email me at kateaivon@gmail.com. Nam Myoho Renge Kyo. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Donna Walker-Kuhne's book, "Invitation to the Party", has been a tool that arts organizations of all kinds have used to better understand what community engagement really means. She joins Garrett to talk about this, audience development, and how the teachings of Daisaku Ikeda have inspired her continued work. Scott delivers the story of "Blind Tom" Wiggins, and the guys end with a response to the National Philharmonic, and a discussion about reaching a "broader" and "wider" audience with your content. Playlist: Traditional - "Go Tell It On The Mountain" (feat. Mahalia Jackson) Ludwig van Beethoven - "Wellington's Victory" Fresh Prince/DJ Jazzy Jeff - "Summer Time" Beyoncé - "Black Parade" "Blind Tom" Wiggins - "Battle at Manassas" "Blind Tom" Wiggins - "The Rain Storm" Drake (prod. Tay Keith) - "Nonstop" The National - "Fake Empire" Bryce Dessner/Kronos Quartet - "Aheym" Bryce Dessner/Eighth Blackbird - "Filament" Dmitri Shostakovich - Symphony No. 13 (mov. 2) More: Donna Walker-Kuhne: https://walkercommunicationsgroup.com/donna-walker-kuhne/ BUY "Invitation to the Party": https://walkercommunicationsgroup.com/2017/01/20/invitation-to-the-party/ Cleveland Played a Big Role in Telling "A Christmas Story": https://www.cleveland19.com/story/600778/cleveland-played-big-role-in-telling-christmas-story/ Daniel Barenboim on 'Colonial' Classical Music: https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2091862787609/daniel-barenboim-it-is-rubbish-to-say-that-classical-music-is-colonialist Celebrities React to Grammy Noms: https://www.brooklynvegan.com/the-weeknd-and-nicki-minaj-slam-the-grammys/ Grammy Nominations 2021: https://www.grammy.com/grammys/news/2021-grammys-complete-nominees-list Will Smith Celebrates 30 Years of "The Fresh Prince": https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9448012/will-smith-30th-anniversary-the-fresh-prince-of-bel-air-cast-reunion-pics

In this episode, I discuss how Daisaku Ikeda embodies the idea of a 'citizen of the world.' From his humble origins to the numerous, decades-long peace building initiatives he has done, Ikeda has shown through his actions what global citizenship looks like in practice. This introduction to Ikeda serves to anchor our upcoming episode on his thoughts on global citizenship, principally the three qualities of a global citizen.

Tom talks to the icon that is Sandie Shaw about Eurovision, The Smiths and how she literally moved a river in lockdown.About Sandie Shaw:Multi million record selling, multi award winning: Sandie Shaw was the most successful International British female recording artist and fashion icon of the Sixties. Unusually Sandie independently produced and owned all her own work and styled her famous look. She delighted and surprised everyone with her re-emergence in in the Eighties with her musical collaboration with The Smiths, an album entitled Hello Angel, and a self penned book,The World At My Feet. For this she received an MBE from the Queen.During the Nineties Sandie trained as a psychotherapist founding the first ever mental health clinic exclusively for those in the creative industries: - The Arts Clinic, offering clinical, mentoring and training services and in particular writing papers on the effects of fame. She received an Honorary Doctorate from Essex University and was invited to be a professor of music in the Royal Society of Musicians.Post millennium she became a director of the ground breaking pioneering recording artists' organisation, The Featured Artist Coalition, the first of its kind to represent the rights and interests of recording artists in the world, becoming its Chair in 2012. Having established the FAC as the voice of recording artists in the music industry and in government she is now the FAC's Honorary President.Sandie remains true to her roots and is proud to continue being the Patron of Alumni of her old school, the award winning Robert Clack in Dagenham. Among many guest speakers over the years Michelle Obama made a recent inspirational visit. Of late as well as her duties at FAC and as UK Director of the International Artist Organisation, Sandie has fulfilled a life long desire to design and build an eco conscious grand design home that harmonises with and enhances the beauty of its environment - even moving a river to accomplish her dream.Throughout her life and career she has fought injustices, pushed at closed doors, challenged established unfair practices, and overcome much personal adversity.Sandie attributes her inner strength, creativity, courage, zest for life, and happiness to Nichiren Buddhism, which she has practiced since her late twenties, and her mentor, Daisaku Ikeda.Currently she is not sure what to do next... Maybe a film script or just put her feet up with a glass of chilled Meursault. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I look at an early poem of Daisaku Ikeda and discuss three themes of global citizenship in relation to it. This first episode opens up the discussion around who is a global citizen and introduces Daisaku Ikeda as one of my great influences on the topic of global citizenship.