Buddhist practice empowers us to positively impact our environment. Amber Owens, of Anniston, Alabama, uncovered a deep sense of purpose in revitalizing her hometown’s art culture.
Today we’re talking about how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helps her continuously return to her “why” when the path to her dream gets rocky.
Cheat Sheet
01:45 A budding passion for art
07:06 Amber finds Buddhism in Jr. High School
11:58 A college relationship makes her dig deeper
16:31 Moving to an established arts community in Nevada
19:02 Hitting a period of depression
22:17 Finding her purpose through chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
27:41 Returning to her hometown with a fresh perspective
30:14 An annual community tradition begins
36:38 Revitalizing her hometown’s downtown district
46:09 Advice on how to make an impact on your community
References mentioned:
- The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition
- Discussions on Youth, p. 172
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