Enlighten Up Bro!
Enlighten Up Bro! is a podcast by SGI-USA, where a group of regular guys explore life's big questions through the lens of Nichiren Buddhism. Hosts Shota, Grady, and Kenichi discuss topics like family, finances, health, and current events, offering Buddhist perspectives on how to live a fulfilling life. The show aims to help young men navigate modern challenges and find meaning. Listeners can subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other platforms.
Episodes
Enlighten Up Bro! Level Up Your Health Bro Pt. 4: Eat Wisely
Welcome to the final episode of our Level Up Your Health Bro mini series! Our four motto to level up your health is to eat wisely!What does eating wisely have to do with Buddhism? Learn from this episode how eating wisely is actually one of the best things we can do for our body so that we can live each day as great Buddhists who support our mission in life, our family, and contribute to
Enlighten Up Bro! Level Up Your Health Bro Pt. 3 Contribute to the Welfare of Others
Welcome to part 3 of our Level Up Your Health Bro mini series! Our third motto to level up our health is contributing to the welfare of others!Why do we have to contribute to the welfare of others? Does contributing to others welfare mean we have to sacrifice ourselves and people please? Learn how supporting others and making causes to enrich others lives can be the greatest cause to impr
Enlighten Up Bro! Level Up Your Health Bro Pt. 2 Leading a Balanced and Productive Life
Welcome to part 2 of our Level Up Your Health Bro mini series! In this episode we talk about what it means to lead a balanced and productive life.What does it mean to have a balanced and productive life and how do we achieve that? Find out how something as simple as getting rest is the best way to make sure we can life max everyday!00:00 Introduction00:45 Host catch up 04:56 Motto #2: Le
Enlighten Up Bro! Level Up Your Health Bro Pt.1 Invigorating Buddhist Practice of Chanting
Welcome to part 1 of 5 of our brand new series titled Level Up Your Health Bro! In each episode of this series, we will discuss 1 motto based on President of SGI Daisaku Ikeda’s 4 Mottos of Good Health.Our first motto is on having an invigorating Buddhist practice of chanting! How does our practice of chanting morning and evening help us live a healthy life? How can Buddhism help us live
Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #13: Wingin’ It! Unscripted Catch Up With the Bros!
Welcome back to another episode of Enlighten Up Bro! For this episode, we decided to test out something new…wingin’ it! Our hosts Shota, Kenichi, and Grady sat down to have a casual catch up session with each other. This episode features a portion of their conversation where they dive deep into the power of believing in yourself and overcoming our own arrogance. Hope you enjoy! 00:00 Over
Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #12: Buddhist Bro From the 808!
How can Buddhism be applied in daily life? How does your daily Buddhist practice help transform deep rooted challenges? Welcome back to Enlighten Up Bro! Today we sat down with your bro from across the Pacific Ocean, Enoa from Hawaii! Born into the practice, Enoa was constantly surrounded by the love and care from the members in our Buddhist community. Learn from Enoa how his daily Buddhi
Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #11: Chasing Your Dream With Buddhism
Episode 11 of Enlighten Up Bro! out now!Welcome back to Enlighten Up Bro! On this episode, we sat down with Steve from Maryland, working in audio visual installation and aspiring musician. Though reality may be tough, learn how Steve uses his Buddhist practice to appreciate his daily life and uses that as motivation to never give up on his dreams of becoming a world wide musician! 00:00 I
Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #10: Buddhism: Religion or Philosophy???
Welcome to our new series on this podcast where we try to demisty Buddhism or take common misconceptions about Buddhism and clarify them! These episodes will be short and simple so that anyone can listen at any time!Our first episode in this series: Is Buddhism a religion or philosophy???Learn through the discussion of our three hosts how Buddhism can be both a philosophy and religion tha
Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #9: Happy Father's Day!!!
Happy father’s day to all the dad’s out there! On this Episode Enlighten Up Bro!, we talked with Everton and Bryant, both navigating being a father while also winning in their everyday lives. Whether you are an aspiring father or currently navigating the challenges of fatherhood, learn from Everton and Bryant how their Buddhist practice expanded their lives to become the best daddies for
Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #8: A Buddhist Take on Masculinity
Episode #8 of Enlighten Up Bro! podcast out now!!!What does masculinity mean today? In this episode of Enlighten Up Bro!, we speak with Cam Morose of Boston, the most athletic school psychologist you will ever meet.Experiencing masculinity at its worst—learn how a good role model and someone to listen to you without judgement, is all we need to combat toxic masculinity.Which bro’s love b
Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #7: Gen Z VS Millennial
What can older generations learn from the younger generation? How does Buddhism help bro’s navigate their daily lives? On this episode of Enlighten Up Bro!, our Millennial hosts sat down with three Gen Z bros from San Diego, California Jordan, Isaiah and Dominic. Navigating the social challenges of high school under COVID-19 restrictions, learn from these three bros what they feel is the
Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #6: Buddhist Business Owner VS The IRS?!
Does it ever feel like you’re lost and confused about what direction to take your future?On this episode of Enlighten Up Bro!, we sat down with Steve Saperstein, a business owner from Boston. Finding himself lost and confused after graduating from college, Steve traveled the world, hitchhiking from Ireland to India. Eventually, after taking advice from a random woman in a train station, h
Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #5: 120 Americans Go To Hiroshima To Pledge For Peace
What can an ordinary dude do to contribute to world peace?In March, 120 SGI-USA youth representatives, including Shota, Grady, and Kenichi, were invited for a US-Japan peace exchange in Hiroshima, the site of the first atomic bombing. Through warm encounters with local SGI Buddhists, a visit to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, and hearing stories of atomic bomb survivors, they arrive
Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #4: Buddhist Football Coach Tackles His Purpose In Life
What does purpose in life mean and how do you find it?For this episode, we sat down with Josef, a proud Texan and high school football coach. Learn how Josef used Buddhism to call an audible in his once downward spiral life to teaching and mentoring kids in the classroom and football field. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:31 Host catch up 04:44 Guest Introduction11:13 Josef's show and tel
Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #3: Frat Boy Turns Buddhist Bro
Wondering whether you should make that career switch or not?For this episode, we got to hang out with Jesse, a once avoidant frat bro turned dedicated medical student. Learn how Jesse confronted indecisiveness and Four Lokos through beefing up his Buddhist practice.00:00 Introduction00:34 Host catch up 06:14 Guest Introduction08:40 Jesse's show and tell12:01 Who is Jesse? 28:02 Got a Pr
Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #2: Buddhist Navy Veteran Proposes in a Convertible!
For this episode, we sat down with our big bro James—aka The XL Texan— where he discusses how Buddhism helped him become the partner that shows up.00:00 Introduction00:30 Host catch up05:05 Introduction to James18:30 Asking James relationship questions47:35 Conclusion
Enlighten Up Bro! Ep#1: Goal Setting With Buddhist Bros
Welcome to Enlighten Up Bro!, a podcast run by regular dudes who are attempting to find answers to life’s questions. Through discussion and interviews, the hosts, Shota, Grady and Kenichi will address various areas of life of a young man through the lens of Nichiren Buddhism. In our first episode, we sat down and talked about goals! What were the goals we set at the beginning of the year?
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