Mike's Blog
Reflections on Buddhism, personal growth, creativity, and living a meaningful life
6 posts
Humor as a Spiritual Practice
Nobody talks about laughter as a spiritual tool. I think that's a mistake. Here's why humor has been essential to fifty years of Buddhist practice.
When My Wife Got MS: What Buddhism Taught Us About Illness
My wife's multiple sclerosis diagnosis was one of the hardest things we've faced together. Here's what fifty years of practice looked like when it was really tested.
Daisaku Ikeda and the Power of a Mentor
I never met Daisaku Ikeda in person. But his guidance shaped fifty years of my life. Here's what a mentor relationship looks like when it's real.
Buddhism and Depression: What the Practice Taught Me
Depression was my companion for years before I understood it. Buddhism didn't cure it — but it changed my relationship with it entirely.
What Chanting Actually Does (And What It Doesn't)
People always want to know: does chanting really work? After fifty years, here's my honest answer.
How I Found Buddhism (It Found Me, Really)
I wasn't looking for a spiritual practice. I was looking for a way out of the fog. Here's how SGI Nichiren Buddhism walked through my door.