How I transformed all of my childhood suffering into joy and created a harmonious family. I’m Rena Takushi, from Honolulu.

Teruko Dent creates a happy family through her Buddhist practice despite facing tremendous challenges.

Omar Gonzalez in New York City, where he overcame his drug addiction through his Buddhist practice and changed poison into medicine. He is now studying sociology to become an addiction counselor.

Mayur Gupta, who was recently named to Forbes’ list of the world’s most influential chief marketing officers, says he is determined to use his work to become a beacon of hope for others.

By challenging injustice at work, I uncovered my limitless power as a bodhisattva.