What it Took to Finally Believe in Myself
From Buddhability by SGI-USA
May 29, 2026 · 55 min · Season 2 · Episode 245
About this episode
Dr. Victoria Smith shares her journey of overcoming struggles to finally believe in herself through Buddhist practice.
Each of us is already enlightened but it can be difficult to believe when we hit problems. Dr. Victoria Smith, of New Orleans, had overcome so much through Buddhist practice but still struggled to see herself as a Buddha. Today she shares how she finally broke through. Watch today's episode on YouTube.
People in this episode
Guest: Dr. Victoria Smith
Topics covered
- self-belief
- Buddhist practice
- enlightenment
- personal growth
- overcoming struggles
Keywords
- self-belief
- Buddhism
- enlightenment
- personal growth
- overcoming challenges
Mentioned in this episode
Places: New Orleans
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