Orlando Bloom Opens Up About His Buddhist Practice: Staying Grounded, Facing Fears and Living Fully

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We have a very special episode of Buddhability! You can listen as usual or watch the video on YouTube.

Today’s guest, Orlando Bloom, sits down to discuss how his Buddhist practice has informed everything from his breakout role as Legolas in the Lord of the Rings to how he confronts his limitations in his new show To The Edge.

Orlando shares insights he’s gathered throughout his life since encountering SGI Nichiren Buddhism at age 16. He opens up about staying grounded with his sudden rise to fame, following a Buddhist example of a fulfilling life, and how he shows up to his relationships and the challenges of daily life.

In this interview, we discuss:

02:35 Orlando’s rambunctious childhood
08:46 Seeking a meaningful way of life

22:15 Practicing Buddhism when he hit sudden fame

29:27 Community is crucial for our growth
38:20 Having a mentor in life

51:00 Breaking free from self-isolation
54:45 Deciding to incorporate his practice into his new TV Show
1:00:15 Confronting fears

1:11:00 Don’t be afraid to make mistakes

1:19:12 Orlando’s advice for curious listeners

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