How a Tattoo Artist is Revitalizing Her Community

How a Tattoo Artist is Revitalizing Her Community

Author: SGI-USA January 17, 2025 Duration: 55:46

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.

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Resources

The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition

Discussions on Youth, p. 172

 


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