The true Buddhists practitioners Hiro (17 years) and Steve (9 years) present this podcast show ‘Changing Your Life with True Buddhism’ every fortnight. It was designed for the audience who are not familiar with Buddhism teachings and want to know what is true Buddhism which is the ultimate teaching of Buddha. It would be great if we can manage to deliver the message that anyone could change their lives positively based on this Buddhist’s practice. Please let us know if you have any questions or requests us for any specific subjects.

Podcast lists

(The odrder is based on the dates we uploaded the episodes )

1. What is True Buddhism? (3 April 2021)

This is an episode in which Steve Davies & Hiro Enoki discuss True Buddhism from its early beginnings, from Shakyamuni Buddha’s primary teachings to what he considered to be his highest teaching, the Lotus Sutra,  encapsulated in the mantra nam-myho-renge-kyo.

2. The evolvement of True Buddhism, the Mystic law (24 April 2021)

In this episode, Steve Davies & Hiro Enoki discuss the evolvement of True Buddhism, the mystic law and how nam-myho-renge-kyo can be used practically to transform suffering in daily life.

3. The Ten World (9 May 2021)

In this episode, Steve & Hiro discuss the Ten Worlds

4, The Gohonzon (22 May 2021)

In this episode of Change Your Life with True Buddhism, Steve & Hiro discuss the significance of The Gohonzon in daily practice.

5. Nichiren Daishonin (6 June 2021)

In this episode, Steve and Hiro discuss some of the barriers and conflicts Nichiren Daishonin experienced in establishing True Buddhism.

6, Nichiren Daishonin’s establishment of the True Buddhism (20 June 2021)

In this episode, Steve and Hiro discuss some of the barriers and conflicts Nichiren Daishonin experienced in establishing True Buddhism.

7. The legacy of the Dai-Gohonzon (4 July 2021)

In this episode, Steve and Hiro discuss some of the barriers and conflicts Nichiren Daishonin experienced in establishing True Buddhism.

8. What is the purpose of advent in faith? (21 July 2021)

In this episode, Hiro and Steve discuss the purpose of advent, what it means, how it relates to True Buddhism and the fundamental difference to other Nichiren sects.

9. The reasons why the Dai-Gohonzon is the purpose of advent in faith (5 August 2021)

In this episode, Steve and Hiro further the discussion on advent and how True Buddhism presents a critical difference.

10. Discovering your True Self (17 August 2021)

In this episode, Steve talks more about the changes True Buddhism has brought to his life and the discovery of his True Self.

11. The heritage of the law (30 August 2021)

In this episode, Steve & Hiro discuss the purity of The Heritage of the Law within True Buddhism.

12. What is slander? (9 October 2021)

In this episode, Hiro and Steve discuss slander and how by adhering to the guidance surrounding the fourteen slanders in True Buddhism you become able to maximise the benefit found in your faith.

13. What is slander (continued)? (9 October 2021)

Hiro and Steve continue their dive into the fourteen slanders that can limit the benefit of faith.

14. The difference between chanting and prayer (9 October 2021)

In this episode, Steve and Hiro discuss suffering and how chanting and prayer can differ.

15. What is karma? (23 October 2021)

In this episode, Steve and Hiro discuss karma, how it is perceived in some Western faiths and its origins.

16. What is the meaning of material benefit? (8 November 2021)

In this episode, Hiro and Steve discuss and define the meaning of material benefit in True Buddhism.

17. How do love and marriage fit with True Buddhism? (20 November 2021)

In this episode, Hiro and Steve discuss some of the differences that love and marriage can have between faiths.

18. Karmic bonds & Relationships (12 December 2021)

In this episode, Steve and Hiro discuss what it is like to experience karmic bonds in relationships

19. Faith, Practice & Study (19 December 2021)

Hiro and Steve discuss the three foundations of True Buddhism; faith, practice and study.

20. New Year’s Day (1 January 2022)

In this episode, Steve and Hiro discuss the importance of New Year’s Day in True Buddhism

21. What is joy in true Buddhism? (16 January 2022)

In this podcast, Steve and Hiro define joy (Kanki) in True Buddhism.

22. The purification of the six senses (30 January 2022)

In this episode, Hiro and Steve discuss the attitude and state of mind that should be adopted when doing shodai and chanting and how this helps the purification of the six senses.

23. The difference between positive thinking and true Buddhism (12 February 2022)

In this podcast, Steve and Hiro discuss the difference between positive thinking and True Buddhism

24. Obstacles to our daily life (26 February 2022)

In this episode, Steve and Hiro discuss sansho shima and how this can create an obstacle to our daily practice of True Buddhism.

25. What is the meaning of true faith? (12 March 2022)

In this episode, Hiro and Steve discuss what true faith means and how it can differ from early Buddhist doctrines and teachings.

26. The highest teaching as taught by Shakyamuni Buddha (26 March 2022)

In this episode, Hiro and Steve discuss how the early teachings of Buddhism were taught with expedient means by Shakyamuni Buddha and how he wished to bring together the lesser vehicle teachings to the one vehicle, the Lotus Sutra, and make them available to all.

27. How do we relate to the situation in Ukraine in True Buddhism? (10 April 2022)

In this episode, Hiro and Steve discuss Bachi’s (Buddhist retribution) relevance to the current war in Ukraine.

28. How do we deal with change? (24 April 2022)

In this episode, Steve and Hiro discuss their approaches towards change and what it means to them.

29. How should we react in times of difficulty? (7 May 2022)

In this episode, Hiro and Steve discuss how faith and the power of the Gohonzon can positively change difficult circumstances and negative karma.

30. One should master one’s mind rather than let one’s mind master oneself (21 May 2022)

In this episode, Hiro and Steve discuss how the mind can dominate and distort the truth in a situation and that the true answers are revealed when a connection is made with the Gohonzon.

31. Changing poison into medicine (4 June 2022)

In today’s episode, Hiro and Steve talk about fundamental darkness and turning poison into medicine.

32. The priesthood of Nichiren Shoshu (18 June 2022)

In today’s episode, Hiro and Steve talk about the relevance of the priesthood of Nichiren Shoshu and the importance of taking guidance from the correct source.

33. Evil, what it represents and when it manifests in our lives (3 July 2022)

In this episode, Steve and Hiro talk about evil, how we react to it, and how Buddha’s nature can be found in everyone.

34. What is Buddhahood? (17 July 2022)

In this episode, Hiro and Steve discuss the subtleties of Buddhahood, what it represents to them and their personal experiences.

35. How does our practice affect deceased family members? (31 July 2022)

In this episode, Steve talks of his mother’s death and resistance to True Buddhism with Hiro, and Hiro explains that his practice can still have a positive effect on her life.

36. How do we dedicate our lives to True Buddhism? (13 August 2022)

In this episode, Hiro and Steve discuss how dedicating your life to True Buddhism has changed since its conception and how it can change your life condition.

37. Buddha never disparaging (28 August 2022)

In this episode, Hiro and Steve discuss how the characteristics of Buddha never Disparaging should be adopted in Shakabuku.

38. Three attitudes when propagating (11 September 2022)

In this episode, Hiro and Steve further the discussion of shakabuku and adopting the three attitudes when this is being conducted.

39. Medical Practice & Faith (24 September 2022)

In this episode, Hiro and Steve how medical science sits with True Buddhism.

40. Family dynamics (9 October 2022)

In this episode, Hiro and Steve discuss family dynamics and faith

41. The Seed of Buddhism (22 October 2022)

In this episode, Steve and Hiro discuss the seed of Buddhism since its conception by Shakamuni Buddha and the need to practice True Buddhism in the latter day of the law.

42. What happens When you Die (6 November 2022)

In this episode, Hiro and Steve discuss what happens when you die and the effects of negative karma.

43. Family Dynamics – Finding consistency and equality (20 November 2022)

In this episode, Hiro and Steve discuss some of the characteristics of Hiro’s parents and endeavours to suggest alternative points of view.

44. Organ donation – When are circumstances right? (4 December 2022)

In this episode, Hiro and Steve further explore the complexities of organ donation and short and long-term solutions.

45. Fundamental Darkness & Sanso Shima explained (17 December 2022)

In this episode, Steve and Hiro discuss the devil of the sixth heaven (AKA Sansho Shima) & fundamental darkness.

46. What is a true friend? (31 December 2022)

In this episode, Hiro and Steve discuss what it means to be a true friend in True Buddhism.

47. Helping others without expectation (14 January 2023)

In this episode, Hiro and Steve discuss the account of a Zen Buddhist’s view of helping others without expectation and how, in True Buddhism, there is a deeper concept of how this is derived that goes beyond the capacity of our minds and develops on a more quantum level of understanding.

48. The Middle Way as defined in True Buddhism (28 January 2023)

Hiro and Steve further unpack the components of The Middle Way as defined in True Buddhism.

49. Is altuism enough? (11 February 2023)

In this episode, Hiro explains the necessity to shakabuku those who practice altruism.

50. Why did Nichiren Daishonin rebuke altruistic faith? (25 February 2023)

In this episode, Hiro and Steve discuss why Nichiren rebuked altruistic faiths.

51. Alcholism and Society (11 March 2023)

In this episode, Steve and Hiro discuss some of the effects of alcoholism in society and how True Buddhism can help.

52. The difference between the 12-step programme & True Buddhism’s approach (25 March 2023)

In this episode, Steve and Hiro discuss some of the key differences between the 12 step programme and True Buddhism’s approach to diminishing desire.

53. What signifies eternal life? (8 April 2023)

In this episode, Hiro and Steve discuss the resurrection of Jesus Christ and how True Buddhism views eternal life- the impermanence of life as we know it.

54. Quantum physics as viewed throguh the lens of True Buddhism (22 April 2023)

In this episode, Hiro and Steve discuss Quantum physics and how this relates to The Three Truths in True Buddhism- ketai, kutai & chutai (The Middle Way).

55. Turning poison into medicine (6 May 2023)

In this episode, Steve introduces a newspaper article and with Hiro explores the nature of turning poison into medicine.

56. Positive and negative energy (20 May 2023)

In this episode, Hiro and Steve discuss the elements of positive and negative energy.

57. The history of the Lotus sutra from Shakyamuni to Nichiren Daishonin (3 June2023)

In this episode, Hiro and Steve discuss the supreme teaching of the Lotus Sutra, its trajectory from Shakyamuni Buddha to Nichiren Daishonin and how its entirety is encapsulated in the mantra Nam-Myho-Renge-Kyo.

58. How do we become Buddha? (18 June 2023)

In this episode, Steve and Hiro discuss the ten life states and the virtue and joy of the Buddha life state.

59. What is your interpretation of wealth? (2 July 2023)

In this episode, Steve and Hiro discuss the different views of wealth ranging from the materialistic to the spiritual and how it is viewed in True Buddhism

60. How can sufferings be experienced as joy? (16 July 2023)

In this episode, Steve and Hiro discuss the concept of seeing hardship or suffering as an opportunity and consequently something to celebrate.

61. Are all Buddhists Vegetarian? (29 July 2023)

In this podcast, Hiro and Steve discuss some of the ethics of True Buddhism and how they can differ from earlier teachings.

62. Family Karma (13 August 2023)

In this episode, Steve and Hiro re-visit some of the karma in the Enoki household and its possibilities for change.

63. How should we chant? (26 August 2023)

In this episode, Steve and Hiro discuss how to approach chanting and what to expect.

64. Hiro’s trip to Taiseki-ji (9 September 2023)

In this episode, Hiro talks about his experiences on a recent trip to Taisakiji, home of the head temple of Nichiren Shoshu.

65. Family Dynamics with Hiro (23 September 2023)

In this episode, Hiro talks more of his family karma while on a trip to Japan.

66. What is benefit in our practice? (7 October 2023)

In this episode, Steve and Hiro discuss some of the key differences between the practice of SGI Buddhism & Nichiren Shoshu and what are considered to be benefits.

67. Hiro’s first experience of True Buddhism (22 October 2023)

In this episode, Hiro and Steve talk about the period that led up to and included Hiro’s first experiences of True Buddhism.

68. Faith without doubt (4 November 2023)

In this episode, Steve and Hiro talk about the distinction behind ‘faith without doubt’ in True Buddhism.