On the latest episode of the Discover Your SecondAct Podcast (@secondactpodcast) , we got a special guest with us, Mr. Vishesh Gupta. He is the Chairperson of Bharat Soka Gakkai (@BharatSokaGakkaiOfficial)
The esteemed organization is dedicated to spreading the teachings of Buddhist humanism throughout India, with a mission to foster peace, enlightenment, and a life of dignity for all.
In our insightful conversation, Vishesh shares his journey from a high-powered corporate career to leading a faith-based organization. We delved into the history of BSG, wisdom of Buddha, the growing interest of today’s youth in spirituality, and his SecondAct.
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Timecodes for an easier watch -
0:00 - Intro
03:04 - Vishesh’s Early Career
07:45 - Earn Less, Work More, Learn More.
09:15 - Does a Happy World Exists?
10:14 - Buddhism: Philosophy of Collective Enlightenment
14:30 - Transition from Corporates to Faith-based Institution.
18:20 - BSG’s vision for Sustainable Development Goals.
22:58 - Vishesh’s definition of Spirituality.
23:54 - What sets Bharat Soka Gakkai Apart?
25:49 - Spirituality and Mental Health
26:42 - 3 Main Philosophies of BSG
28:04 - The Youth’s incline towards Spirituality.
31:50 - What’s Your SecondAct?
33:12 - Women Inclusivity in BSG
35:38 - Sorry Not Sorry
38:11 - Outro
Listen to the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast | S04E03 feat. Vishesh Gupta on major podcast streaming platforms.
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