From SGI USA, I'm Cassidy Bradford and this is Budability, the weekly series where I talk with

Buddhists from all walks of life about the power we each have to change our lives and the world around us.

I went to a liberal arts college, which, if you've ever gone to one or know someone who has,

the big question is, what are you going to do with that degree?

I didn't go into college knowing what I wanted to do for a career, but while I was there, I developed a sense of purpose with what I was studying.

I thought about the kind of person I wanted to be and the ways I wanted to contribute to the world.

And it's probably no surprise to anyone listening, but much of that sense of purpose was informed by my Buddhist practice.

Looking at my life through the lens of Buddhism helped me deepen my sense of self and purpose. I learned that it was

less about what I wanted to do and more about how and why. So on this topic for this week's

question, we asked you to share what gives your work or studies meaning. To sum it up, there were three

main things that everyone spoke to.

Some of you like to look toward your futures to see how your efforts today will pay off.

Some of you say that supporting others with your work makes it deeply meaningful.

And one of you said that your work is meaningful because it helps you grow.

Today's guest, Vishwok Prakruth, a filmmaker

in L.A., found much more purpose in his art through deepening his Buddhist practice. In our conversation,

we discuss how challenging whatever is in front of him has been the key to developing himself

and finding greater meaning in everything he does.

Hey, so yeah, my name is Wishwalk Prokrod.

People know me as Wish as well for short,

but I'm 32 years old.

I'm a filmmaker based in Los Angeles, California. Great, I'm so happy to have you here, Vish.

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