About this episode

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje discusses how his challenging childhood influenced his career and the role of chanting in finding happiness.

Actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (“Oz,” “Lost,” “Euphoria”) shares how his difficult childhood shaped him into the actor, writer, and director he is today. He also opens up about how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped him cultivate deep happiness and create meaning from his challenging childhood. Watch today's episode on our YouTube channel

People in this episode

Guest: Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Topics covered

• childhood experiences
• acting
• spirituality
• happiness
• personal growth

Keywords

• Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
• Euphoria
• childhood
• happiness
• chanting
• Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
• acting
• personal development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SGI-USA

Books & works: Oz, Lost, Euphoria

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