Black Folk Don't: Practice Buddhism

Do any Black folk follow the teachings of Buddha? Get enlightened with this latest episode, "Black Folk Don't: Practice Buddhism"!
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Black Folk Don't is a thought-provoking web series that explores and challenges stereotypes about Black culture through the lens of humor and satire. A special presentation of Black Public Media, the series is directed by Angela Tucker and supported by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

[@Halonablack]

OK. I saw the image of the black women chanting together and started crying. I've been living in Thailand now for about 9 months working on health issues. The first issue was my anxiety. I spent ten days of meditating with monks and I was cured. So now I want to know everything Buddhist. I have such peace now.

[@tuly6765]

Halona Black lol

[@mangalbodele9775]

U should practice vipasana type of meditation originated by buddha

[@Shay_TheUnpopularOpinion_]

You’re so lucky. How were you able to live there for 9months?? Are you from the US?

[@Halonablack]

Shay I wrote that comment 1 year ago. I”m still out here in SE Asia, just in Vietnam now. So I’ve been gone from the US for 2 years. Yes, I’m American. I am a freelance writer, so I make my money online. Thank you for commenting on this video because it reminds me of where I was a year ago. I’ve experienced such growth here in SE Asia.

[@PrettyAntoine]

Omg thats amazing. I would love to live in SE Asia for at least a year. I'd love to hear more about your experiences over there.

[@user-vf7mj8gq1s]

I’m black and Buddhist as well.

[@ghnews2691]

How do i become one

[@prashantgangurde4833]

Jay Bhim Namo Budhay. I'm proud to be a Buddhist from India.

[@its-amebrawler5046]

Cool

[@tlaloc7244]

@@ghnews2691 you dont need anything

[@hymnsofthetriplegem]

@@ghnews2691 its simple go to a temple and take your refuge just simply say Namo Buddhaya Namo Dharmhaya Namo Sangayha which is you take refuge in the Buddha you take the refuge in the dharma(the teachings) you take refuge in the monks

[@supavisah]

I was born and raised as a Christian, but I haven't felt such a consistent sense of peace, happiness, and contentment until I began practicing Buddhism as a Nicherin Buddhist.

[@willhuerto3850]

T C you can do both.

[@ulhasasware4771]

You are great man beauce belive buddhisum because you are understand buddhisum thanks T .C from ulhas asware India _MUMBAI INDIA

[@Riddimsofcreation]

dont practice it it opens your third eye which leads to demonic possesion and torment trust me at first it seems peaceful but its a deep rooted evil

[@darkdork78]

@@Riddimsofcreation could you elaborate on how that is an evil?

[@balasahebchauhan8861]

We Indian Buddhists just follow what Buddha taught himself in Pali language. We don't follow any Buddhist sect or branch. It is very simple and scientific to achieve peace of mind. But I hv respect for all kinds of Buddhism.

[@joanadams7014]

I’m African raised Catholic, and as an adult I converted to Buddhism. The best decision I’ve made for my mental health and understanding of others and the world we live in 😀

[@agathapoirot5373]

@Atheist Joan did not say she lives in Africa. Many Europeans are practicing Nichiren Buddhism and are members of Soka Gakkai International, Many people in South and Central America practice. Who cares if other people do something else? Buddhism does not believe in a god.

[@sharonpopolow6874]

Amen to that! I'm not Buddhist, but I go to a Buddhist meditation center just to have a place to meditate. I'm finding myself more inclined to become a member. Maybe I'll never convert or identify as a Buddhist, but I relate to what I've learned thus far. I learn from whatever makes sense.

[@davetarsha]

I’m American raised Catholic, and as an adult I converted to Buddhism, too. It was also the best decision I made for myself. May your studies of the Dharma be to your benefit and the benefit of all around you. Be well! 🙏🏼☸️🪷

[@VLM123]

My husband is Buddhist, and he would regularly attend Temple in Silver Spring where there were plenty of black folks in attendance.

[@ulhasasware4771]

Sister VLM is black & white people is not important but buddha say man&women's life is important beauce they are great wheel main life so you& husband understand buddhisum thanks you FROM ULHAS DAGADU ASWARE INDIA _MUMBAI INDIA

[@zzephyr6840]

@VLM123 Silver Spring MD? I'm from Takoma Park and used to manage Sangha in 2004. Loved the community. Fast forward....still black. Still Buddhist. Living in Thailand at the moment.

[@darpandewan4809]

I'm Buddhism I love you

[@GeminiJo]

Silver Spring? Wow that's so cool.

[@ashleyholmes8185]

It's amazing I was looking for a temple to practice here in bowie but silver springs is not too far. Thank you for your comment

[@kalyaangoordat3773]

I'm new to Buddhism and the Buddha's teaching but I'm loving every part of it.

[@mdebrahimaliopu3613]

thanks

[@tahmeedchoudhury6132]

@@mdebrahimaliopu3613 you are muslim right why you are saying thanks say asthangfirula

[@muayboran6111]

@@tahmeedchoudhury6132 Why would it matter to you? Some people just find buddhism more relatable than islam so they become buddhist and.... leave islam. There is no doubt that Buddhism is manmade, but admitting that makes it more impressive because it remains even when the idea of god isn't present

[@joejoe9979]

Warm advised and be wisely when learning the Buddha teaching as out there had some fake Buddha teaching which are wrong way in Buddha nature.

[@hellboundtruck123]

May the blessings of the three jewels lead you to freedom🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@rumrunner8019]

I am African American and I practice Tibetan Buddhism...both our peoples know what it means to face oppression, and keep the faith in the face of tyranny. Long live HH the Dalai Lama

[@ngawanglungtok3217]

I have an African American friend who came to India to study Tibetan Buddhism and stayed here for like forever now. He is still studying Tibetan and Tibetan Buddhism even after Ten years or so.He is a truly chill person, trust me. I am Tibetan by the way.

[@krumpin312anime]

I still practice tibetan buddhism it is very powerful i can only practice once a month. But i have practice on and off with Nicherin Buddhism for three years. But on August 4th, 2018 I got my gonzhon and practice gonhyo every morning and evening. I have been even blessed by a tibetan monk as well I am not sure why i have been guided to both of these practices. But i knew that there is more out there. So i stopped going to church it's been about 5 years now. I have seen a huge change within myself and my growth and strength as well. Also i rather have my own will wisdom to guide my life instead of a false god. 50K Lions of JUSTICE AND PEACE ^-^

[@elenabonini6577]

rum runner Thank you❣️

[@elenabonini6577]

aletha girl ❤️

[@mangalbodele9775]

Thanku all the people of Tibet I'm bhuddhist from India...for keeping alive bhuddhism when it get vanished from India...

[@harshapriyalal3958]

buddhism will teach you about the nature. living with nature is amazing. it makes all happiness in the life. I'm sri lankan buddhist

[@adhavane7676]

and killing tamils lol

[@sankhawkulathantille]

@@adhavane7676 You are either grossly misinformed or intentionally peddling political ideologies of south india.

[@adhavane7676]

Ambedkarian Buddhism is a Neo- Hinayana and has nothing do with ur Mahavamsam or your facist activities, stop using Arasan's (Buddha) name for ur inhuman activities #dharmamsaranamkachaami

[@sankhawkulathantille]

​@@adhavane7676 Sri Lankan Buddhists are neither Hinayana nor Mahayana. They are Theravada. This error of judgement itself shows how many things you may have gotten wrong in life. This is not the place to promote South Indian politics. Please find a suitable stage for it.

[@adhavane7676]

@@sankhawkulathantille mahavamsam* dude you guys are fucked up shitholes, dont call yourself Buddhists if you cant stand for Tamil people

[@ongong9436]

Siddhartha Gotama realize Enlightenment and teachers Dhamma to people for overcoming their own sufferings. His teachings later become a religion. Buddhism teachers the way out of sufferings. We create our own heaven and hell. If anger arises in you then you are in hell. If your heart is full of love and peace then you are in heaven. It all exists within our own heart.

[@uzeoo]

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[@dumbtom6831]

Ong Ong - In few words, you described the nature of Buddhism. Anyone can practice Buddhism and get benefit from it. The practice method is Sila (Precept or self discipline) ==> Samadhi (Meditation) ==> Pragya (Ultimate knowledge or Conciousness). The motto of Buddhism is "Peace and Harmony" and philosophy is "Live and let live".

[@prashantgangurde4833]

I agree with you. Absolutely right. Jay Bhim Namo Budhay from India.

[@amanconceptual4768]

heart ❌ Mind(Mann)👈👍

[@anatheistmyself]

@dumb student You *are not* dumb at all! You *are wise* as fuck!

[@mcdonaldchump5804]

Everyone should practice Buddhism, it's long overdue going viral.

[@brownzoomer]

Buddhism is just a subset of Hindusim. Go to India and get enlightened

[@Waltyworld]

I became a buddist

[@Miriam-ui5pw]

​@@WaltyworldCongrats🎉!

[@TheRaddestB]

I just recently reintroduced myself to Buddhism after hopping around from baptist to catholic to wicca. I'll say as I've aged, Buddhism aligns with me. Ever since I've started reading and practicing my stress has been lowered which also helps with my blood pressure and anxiety. 🖤

[@hitechj5057]

Buddhism is the path, because it teaches you to look within for all one’s answers.

[@amandat7899]

I was born Christian become a Muslim and now looking into Buddhism. And I do have to say is buddhist gives you so much peace and not hatful people they don’t judge you like other religion dose

[@Jackass17777]

Exactly

[@ashleytheseeker8480]

Ex muslim as well. Even when I was practicing Salafi muslimah I was still looking at Buddhist and Hindu practices as a supplement for my spirituality. I just left islam 2 years ago. The freedom I finally feel is amazing.

[@melvinharris3536]

I am Black and have practiced Buddhism for 33 years (Soka Gakkai International) I love my practice.

[@kevinmeercat919]

thats not Buddhism its a form of Christianity .

[@ulhasasware4771]

My friend Melvin Harris you Don't try only practice buddhisum & Don't weast your long 33yr beauce you already know the buddhisum but why not convert soon in Buddhism I say to you my heart . THANKS from ulhas Mumbai

[@4figwit]

I'm BUDDHIST for 23 years and I'm black

[@realityisdifferentr5055]

@@4figwit Thank you, this is pooja from Mumbai, India and i mBuddhist

[@elenabonini6577]

Melvin Harris thank you for speaking out. Your sister in SGI❤️

[@Gabialoha1]

I’m not black, but am SGI and practice Nicherin Buddhism. I enjoyed this video and seeing the perspectives and lessons offered. Thank you!

[@chamilitary07]

I'm practicing Thervada Buddhism. Christianity has never done anything for me. I feel so free with buddhism. I believe there is a Creator who lets us think for ourselves.

[@tiagocarioca]

chamilitary07 A Creator is something who conflicts with Buddhist teachings.

[@gogoyo3256]

chamilitary07 i agree, im theravada buddhist too

[@RebeccaJ720]

I’m Christian and I agree! 💯

[@sylviababajide7660]

chamilitary07 Christianity Never helped us brainwashing us enslaving us.

[@SkyandQuill]

What does it do?

[@8thWonderr1]

I have been interested in Buddhism for a long time, especially after seeing "What's Love Gotta Do With It" 😄 Its nice to see African Americans that are Buddhist 🧘🏿‍♂️

[@ColoniaMurder20]

Buddhism in China is corrupted alr becuz of han chinese culture.

[@mohammedjalloh7658]

Black buddhist here. Don’t really have a particular sect I follow :P

[@flymetothemars4762]

Buddhism has no color. Even the buddha himself was not white. Namobuddhay love from myanmar.

[@SolitaryCroneWiccan]

NMRK, NMRK, NMRK! I've been practicing Nichiren Buddhism for 48 years BECAUSE I WANT TO PRACTICE, not because it was forced upon me! Yes, I live in a country that has religious freedom as a part of its Constitution (USA) Oh yeah, I'm 66 years YOUNG!

[@Noname-iz9uo]

Buddhism to me is about learning from the enlightened one and less about ceremonies, worship, chanting and rituals. Buddha teaches us the truth and the path to experiencing that truth ourselves. I believe this can only be done by learning about Buddha's original teaching in Buddhist texts, especially Theravada Buddhist texts. It's also improtant to learn from senior buddhists who have read and understoodthe text as they can be quite abstract and difficult to understand.

[@dlxinfinite6623]

Simon.....thank you. SGI seems very ritualistic...... and there's a White-Asian hierarchy at the top levels.

[@Cherry-bq4oh]

Don't be too hard on Mahayana. Different theology but same message.

[@dumbtom6831]

Simon Xue - You are absolutely true. The main practice method is Sila (Precept or self discipline) ==> Samadhi (Meditation) ==> Pragya (Ultimate knowledge or Conciousness). The rituals, ceremonies may bring awareness and may aid to your practice. The rituals, ceremonies and chantings are more of fashions in the Buddhist culture. It may vary from place to place. The motto of Buddhism is "Peace and Harmony" and philosophy is "Live and let live".

[@hawaiianbrother7465]

do you read the Lotus Sutra?

[@claudeanurudha7907]

Simon You are absolutely correct.

[@rohitd56]

Love from India friends.. Love Buddhism make your life happy

[@rohitd56]

Shaka Lanka my ancestor was a red Indians you can say non Aryans..but it doesn't matter.. Indian culture is full of historical stories lives people from different cultures equally..the only matter is how we live together equally..

[@robertevans1486]

there was no India at the time of Buddha, only kingdom's!

[@adhavane7676]

@@robertevans1486 true brother, #tamilbuddhism ❤

[@kanishkkumar5431]

@@robertevans1486 there was aryavarta or bharatvarsha ....or you can say indian subcontinent ....we prople still call our country as bharat

[@midknightfenerir]

@@robertevans1486 Bharat has existed since ancient times and will be here for years to come.

[@BuddhaLove77]

Nice to see this discussion. I am an African American male and I am the President of the Buddhist Council of New York, recently elected and a personal member of Rissho Kosei Kai. Peace, Love and Compassion.

[@GuidedbyCrows]

I came to Buddhism thru Thich Nhat Hanh (Zen) and Dalai Lama (Tibetan) in 2006. 12 years.

[@blackhunk2265]

SUNJATA engaged Buddhism movement?

[@nicetightsize8jeans]

Thich nhat is amazing

[@nuthainguyen7770]

@@nicetightsize8jeans wow I didn't know you know Thich Nhat Tu he is the best monk. And you are choose the right path for buhdism. Nam Mo Bon Su Thich Ca Mo Ni Phat 🙏🙏🙏

[@JJFrostMusic]

Well you can be a Christian and Buddhist. Many monks told me this. Hell one told me "I like that Jesus guy, he would of been a great friend of the Buddha"

[@agathapoirot5373]

You can be anything you want. It's only in religious groups where there is no tolerance that you are "prohibited" from having a belief that is different than the prescribed religion.

[@missmaomi28]

I’ve been a practicing Nichiren Buddhism bwith the SGI since I was 5 years old, it was actually Nichiren Shoshu of America back then (NSA). I know MANY other black people that practice as well.. I love this video♥️😁

[@chicolifetu4786]

Hello,i would like to practice buddhism so please email me on [e-mail]

[@dumbtom6831]

Chico Lifetu - Anyone can practice Buddhism and get benefit from it. The practice method is Sila (Precept or self discipline) ==> Samadhi (Meditation) ==> Pragya (Ultimate knowledge or Conciousness). The motto of Buddhism is "Peace and Harmony" and philosophy is "Live and let live".

[@buddhafreak]

soka baby!!!

[@missmaomi28]

Bodhi tree ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@missmaomi28]

Boris Artwork ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@JosephEvans70]

I'm Buddhist and have even taken Bodhisattva vows. Chan Buddhist.

[@AnitaAlicea]

Black people DO practice Buddhism--Nichiren Buddhism in the Soka Gakkai International. I have been practicing consistently and will celebrate 50 years of practice and benefit in December of this year.

[@sherabjamtsho5862]

Overjoyed to see our black friends availing teachings of Buddha. May Buddha’s teachings flourish to save humanity from endless confusions and sufferings.

[@brotheronthepath]

Im a black theravada buddhist monk living in and ordained in thailand and have been here for some time...!

[@melvinharris3536]

I am Buddhist SGI have been practicing for 33 years.

[@sylviababajide7660]

Melvin Harris I am now Practice this NichirenBuddhism so HAPPY since December 2015.TRUTH

[@hawaiianbrother7465]

I hope to meet you at FNCC someday, if not already....

[@jessicacole3167]

I personally know many people who practice Buddhism ,white and black at the Temple in west Chicago,il

[@balasahebchauhan8861]

I am from India and a Buddhist. Please read and know about Dr Babasahab Ambedkar who spread Buddhism in India in modern age.kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5iwfJp7mrOIg7M

[@ptrads3827]

Nice to see black people starting to follow the teachings of Buddha instead of turning to Islam.

[@atomicmudkipz3119]

i dont like Islam

[@mcdonaldchump5804]

Yes yes yes!!

[@mcdonaldchump5804]

@@atomicmudkipz3119 Islam blew up the Buddha statues.

[@Neoplasie1900]

@@mcdonaldchump5804 From a Buddhist perspective though I would say that does not matter. All things change, all being is associate with suffering and therefore these statues would be gone one day or another. These Islamic terrorists have done far worse than destroying ancient statues; they destroyed the lives of a generation to come. The teachings of the Buddha persist with or without these ritual sites.

[@321thach]

I am an Asian American from Southeast Asia, I been here in Florida over 30 years I never knew black practice Buddhism

[@เจี๊ยะพั่วเทียน]

1. What is the goal of Buddhism? - Freedom from suffering. 2. What is suffering (dukkha)? - (1) physical and mental discomfort, (2) transience of all conditioned reality, (3) unsatisfactoriness caused by desire and clinging to the idea of self, and (4) aggregates of clinging/birth/ body and mind, all which are themselves the cause of suffering, regardless of whether the mind has craving or not. 3. What is the cause of suffering? - Suffering is caused by (1) non-fulfillment of wishes, (2) craving, and (3) ignorance of the Noble Truths. 4. The path to freedom from suffering - The only path to freedom from suffering is the Noble Eightfold Path, or morality, concentration and wisdom. In brief it is mindfulness practice, or constant observation of one’s body and mind, until the mind gets insight into the truth that this body and mind are the root of all suffering. Only then will the mind eradicate craving, clinging (intense craving), the mental process of becoming (mental formation), rebirth (acquisition of sense-organs), and become liberated.

[@johnhaller7017]

Of course we all know that the Buddha is any color you want and he is located right about where your heart is beating.

[@SweetTeaTvTeaSippers]

John Haller we all know he was black and that's a fact

[@SweetTeaTvTeaSippers]

John Haller check out his nappy hair and flat face

[@SweetTeaTvTeaSippers]

John Haller But the fact is he was a man A Black man indeed so he can't be any color lol your funny

[@deadaccountnolongerinuse830]

Siddhartha Gautama was actually born in modern-day Nepal around 6th to 4th centuries B.C.E. when the presence of blacks in the area was 0. I believe the historical Buddha was in fact an Asian, Nepalese to be exact.

[@gp2779]

"Buddha" means the enlightened one and does not refer to particularly one's name nor identity. The fact that Buddha wants us to call him Buddha instead of his name Siddharta Gautama suggests that his skin colour, race, background is not important at all. He simply wishes that everyone regardless from any race can achieve enlightenment as he is, and becoming Buddhas like him.

[@blackdaylight]

I'm pretty sure that Herbie Hancock is a very famous Buddhist from Chicago

[@morebento]

Wayne Shorter too.

[@davidchapple3494]

Yes he is.

[@esthercleman5021]

Yes, he is. He practices Nichiren Buddhism with Soka Gakkai International in the U.S.A. You can see some of his perspectives on this Buddhist practice and what it does for your life on KZbin videos.

[@dumbtom6831]

blackdaylight - Who is Herbie Hancock ? No matter what is your status, you can practice Buddhism and get benefits from it.

[@DRUNKENSYLEMASTER619]

Wow never new that

[@dredayalldayerday]

I remember when I officially gave up on Christian Church and I would sit and think and I had came up with my interpretation of life and then I stumbled on Buddhism, I was like oh snap that's how I think.

[@tommyreyes7033]

Planet Earth is a perfect place to live in, its man's mind that causes all the delusion ! Buddha 500 BCE

[@peacebrooks1818]

I am a 30 year Buddhist member of SGI USA my mother began practicing in Oakland California, there are many Black Buddhists.

[@tommyreyes7033]

ALL HUMANS HAVE BUDDHA NATURE !!! MAY ALL LIVING BEINGS FIND THERE HAPPINESS !!! SEEN AND NOT SEEN !!!!

[@raymondricksjr5026]

Buddhism has changed my life. Six years in the practice is beautiful

[@NgawangLobsang-nm4fx]

Wow...❤❤❤

[@NikhileshSurve]

Buddhism doesn't have a god but doesn't stops one from believing in god or gods like the Japanese, Koreans & Chinese. But even in India (also Indonesia in the past) Buddhists practice Buddhism but continue believing in Hindu gods & goddesses without any issue.

[@Manoatevarua]

Indonesia in the past? Indonesia still has Hindu and Buddhist majority places such as the island of Bali and the Central Kalimatan region of Borneo island for Hindus and the Riau region of Sumatra island for Buddhists.

[@NikhileshSurve]

@@Manoatevarua Yes there are places like Bali with Hindu majority but within Indonesia it's so small both in terms of territory & population whereas the muslim population in Indonesia is the biggest in the world, although I wasn't aware of Kalimantan/Borneo which is interesting. Are you Indonesian?

[@Manoatevarua]

@@NikhileshSurve Nope, I’m Hawaiian but I have went to Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand.

[@NikhileshSurve]

@@Manoatevarua Oh. Is the Hawaiian demography majority Hawaiian? Do Hawaiians (at least some if not most) still follow their ancestral religion?

[@Manoatevarua]

@@NikhileshSurve No, we aren’t the majority of the demography in Hawaii. First you have Asians (mainly Japanese with some smaller groups such as Chinese, Koreans and Filipinos) Then you have Whites (mainly Americans) And then you have Polynesians (mainly Hawaiians with some smaller groups such as Samoans and Tahitians) Oh yeah, we still follow our ancestral religion, It’s called Huna and I’m a follower, there are many Heiau (Huna temples) scattered throughout Hawaii and ceremonies are still being perpetuated, especially during the Makahiki season which starts with the rising of the Pleiades and ends once they disappear. It’s the majority religion within the Hawaiian community. Christianity only arrived in the 1800’s so it’s relatively new and we Hawaiians are resilient when it comes to culture and traditions. The biggest religion in Hawaii is Christianity, followed by Buddhism and then Folk Religion (Huna).

[@horusbedhetys]

It is SO refreshing to hear intelligent discourse! I will miss this show.

[@agathapoirot5373]

“All people are equal. All are members of the human family. This is the teaching of Nichiren Buddhism, …” President of the Soka Gakkai International (SGI) Daisaku Ikeda, "The New Human Revolution, Volumen 30, Chapter 1

[@sarahbellum6209]

Tina Turner,Buster Williams, Herbie Hancock,Cory Glover. Bobby McFerrin and so many more

[@hawaiianbrother7465]

Nam Myoho Renge Kyo!!!

[@kra2051]

Definitely the Goddess Erykah Badu (Baduism). I believe all NeoSoul Singers practice Buddhism. You can feel it in their music. It takes you to a peaceful higher consciousness.

[@realityisdifferentr5055]

Hello this is pooja from india. I love you guys and I love this video also. I m Buddhist from india. Lets study on Buddhism and make world happy. Love you again guys.love you from heart🙏

[@sheilathorne3434]

Watching the Tina Turner movie 'what's love got to do with it' put me into Buddhism when I was a teen

[@taylorblossom3209]

representation is so important. this was so many of our first encounter with it. how beautiful, that even in a movie full of violence, we kept with us this nugget of peace we noticed. grateful for the seed of the buddha

[@christineburrell88]

I'm from Chicago the low end but I now stay in mississippi/ I be on the road I'm a truck driver. This video just came to me and it crazy because I've been interested in learning about Buddhism and I don't know where to start. I didn't even know black people practiced this. This made me feel better and motivated

[@NgawangTashi-mv8od]

Buddhist prayer begins with every living being..no self..that the besuty

[@inezaa]

We’re a minority fr

[@mahaeshnifty7345]

Lord Buddha never said there is God or no God. He said its not important. He knows better why he said so. He said You have to work on yourself , it's more important. It's very unwise to declare what Buddha never said. You can find out yourself once you become enlightened if there is God or not , may be in this life or next.

[@Ahavameanslove24]

I'm a member of SGI. Me and my family practice Buddhism. It's amazing, I love it.

[@krumpin312anime]

SGI woot woot

[@buddhafreak]

SOKA love to u

[@hawaiianbrother7465]

hope to see you all at the Florida Nature and Culture Center someday soon....

[@phanasahansantiporn9799]

I was born and raised as a Thai Theravada Buddhist. Not only does BUDDHISM offer you wisdom and space to self explore which are causes & effects of your sufferings and resolutions for your issues but also frees your minds and broadens your perspectives, spirituality and mentality to be increasingly more logical, practical and more compassionate on everything you have experienced, thus gaining more insights, balance and peace in your life at the end. Glad to know that there are plenty of people of colors practicing a religion of wholistic wisdom, peace and compassion like Buddhism. 🙇🙇🙇💓👍 Sadhu... Anumodhami 🙏🙏🙏

[@newfilmtrailer7733]

I was born as a theravada buddhist in Sri Lanka..

[@phanasahansantiporn9799]

@@newfilmtrailer7733 Sadhu 🙏🙏🙏

[@nobaitori]

Next year I will be celebrating my 40th year of practicing Buddhism…SGI-USA!!!

[@djanderson59]

I have genes from Africa. I am a Black Buddhist with the SGI.

[@yolandacaesar7754]

I'm Black and a Buddhist Nichiren Shoshu.

[@stj971]

One thing has nothing to do w the other

[@mrmayhue3976]

I'm Black and practice Buddhism as well

[@mahatmacharya]

Buddhism is the Right Religion

[@Savolitutu]

...the church doesn't teach you the depth of the meaning of "as you sow, so shall you reap"....whereas, Nichiren Daishonin Buddhism is all about what we've sown from the infinite past....

[@gao1812]

Unlike Christianity or Islam, Buddhism has ALWAYS opposed slavery, castes, and racial discrimination from the very beggining. Christians and Muslims often try to dismiss passages of their holy books which condone slavery and teach how to deal with slaves by appealing to "historical context". There is NO context that justifies slavery. It was as wrong then as it is now. The Buddha's teachings have always been right, not because of his authority, but because their principles have stood the test of time and can be verified and confirmed by logic, practical experience and meditation.

[@letshienenglish920]

No matter who you are , black , white , poor or reach Buddha said you have Punna ( memorize, recognize ) you understood the Language then you can practice Buddhism! Buddha taugh about the god a lot, not say god god only he said the Name of god the level of god where do they love, But i think maybe not god in meaning of Christian.

[@luxezonetv7603]

Buddhism as its roots in ancient African spirituality system, and as many name within the continent, The Europeans took hold of it when they invaded Asia and anywhere else they found it. todays buddhism just like all other belief system is not the same as what the black African Buddha taught.

[@agathapoirot5373]

There's a black African Buddha? and a Black Madonna; and a Black Christ ... what is the philosophy, the belief, the practice, the humanistic principle? That's what's important. Nichiren Buddhism does NOT worship a Buddha figure or any other figure.

[@LightningFox7]

@@agathapoirot5373 Indeed. Buddha was not a God. Anyone can be a Buddha

[@MsKofi1]

Try not to make concrete statements based upon your limited Knowledge. There are opinions, and then there are facts...

[@agathapoirot5373]

You're absolutely right. Marcus Aurelius "Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact; everything we see is a perspective, not the truth."

[@buddalicious8905]

Yes, we do 🎉 I have been chanting for 32 years ..

[@Supercilliouzman]

Im an Afro Carribean Londoner I practice Nichiren Buddhism

[@michellepulliam656]

Buddhism is actually the reason I am a practicing kitchen witch. It is also the foundation of my practice to this day and is the reason I no longer harbor negative thoughts about Christianity or those who are Christians. It really freed me to be that compassionate wild child I have always wanted to be.

[@onefreebird1]

There are other valid traditions besides Soka Gakkai.

[@agathapoirot5373]

Absolutely. SGI Presidente Daisaku Ikeda has held many intelligent dialogues with scholars of various countries and they do not necessarily practice Nichiren Buddhism. The idea is to find the common ground of having respect for human life, compassion, courage and promoting peace between men and nations.

[@jackiesmith400]

In NJ we have amazing black sgi members!! So many they are so loving and caring!! Love them all!!

[@84jawaan]

Just wanted to say this is so amazing to see black people mediating to one consciousness. I live in Chicago but im not really sure where i can go to mediate with people who think like me.

[@GuidedbyCrows]

Start a group to discuss the dharma. A book club.

[@AR-gu2no]

Don’t forget , you have yourself ! Don’t depend on others

[@chellwithme]

That’s interesting. I thought some of the people in this video were from Chicago

[@natnaelberhanu-i8w]

I’m an atheist but I’m interested in becoming a Buddhist.

[@jaxthewolf4572]

Most Buddhists are atheists, major Buddhism doesn't mention a creator

[@thorntonwilliams3851]

The Buddhist is essentially non theistic.

[@thorntonwilliams3851]

The Buddhist path

[@jamesharber2387]

I have been a member of SGI-USA since 1971, a great practice. This a "value creating society."

[@nobaitori]

Hey James!!!

[@mahatmacharya]

Buddhism is the logical solution, not only for African people, but for all of humanity. It is based on scientific reasoning and rejects all blind faith and dogma. However, historically speaking, Buddhism is fundamentally African Indian people's religion! Buddha was a Black Man!

[@LightningFox7]

He was not. He was INDIAN. Siddhartha was not Black. Buddhism is not even a religion. There is no God at all.

[@jaxthewolf4572]

Buddha was asian....not african

[@mahatmacharya]

@@jaxthewolf4572 - Did not say he was African per se, but that he was a Black man, in contrast to how he is often white washed. That is the point. And that African and Indian people practised Buddhism is the other point. Buddhism had spread as far as Europe, so this is not a very far fetched statement. But of course a great such as The Buddha belongs to the whole world, that is why UN declares Buddhist sites as World Heritage and people all over the world have drawn/sculpted him in their own image. Hope that clarifies things.

[@brandynvfx918]

Even though I'm half black i think i still count, I'm Jodo Shinshu Buddhist and both me and my wife are members of Wahiawa Hongwanji Mission

[@Maryam7580]

I want to be a Buddhist. This is what brought me here lol

[@chickendinner5572]

Aww, you're pretty. Have a nice day ☺️

[@Maryam7580]

I Love Cantelopes AAWW thank you, you too ! 😁 I really needed to hear that today. I hope you receive your blessings soon

[@chickendinner5572]

@@Maryam7580 you're welcome ☺️. My family and I practice Theravada buddhism, which is the oldest sect since Buddha's time. I'm Tai so that's the branch we practice. Also, you should look into or watch videos on how he became the Buddha. It's a great story and shows you how human he is. You could always Visit Laotian or Thai temples anywhere in the US, everyone is welcome. If you're in Cali, LA has a really nice Thai Temple. Thanks cutie.

[@Maryam7580]

I Love Cantelopes oh thank you ! I will do that. I was actually interested in Theravada Buddhism. I’ve seen a few videos about the Buddha - it’s very interesting.

[@kodandarama6577]

Buddhism is a religion in the sense of Belief in God, Blind beliefs, Hell Heaven, Miracles etc., Buddhism is way of life. Give importance to Morality.

[@backtothePI]

I took my refuge vow in 1997

[@holsparker]

Also: bell hooks, Ven. Dr. Pannavati, Joanna Harper, Leslie Booker, Devin Berry, Herbie Hancock

[@blackbuddhatheskeptic1995]

I'm black

[@stj971]

So?

[@shaibalbarua1736]

I'm Buddhist.............. I'm proud to feel.

[@ashokdive6307]

If there is any religion who cop up with modern science it would-be a buddhism

[@LightningFox7]

Not a religion

[@9charlie84]

It’s funny that still many Buddhists, no matter where they are from.. believe that there is no god. Buddha himself never said or made clear that there is no god. When asked such question, he just didn’t answer. What he did made clear is that we are responsible for our lives, good or bad. So Buddha wanted that people just focused more on making their own lifes better instead of relying on a divine power. That’s the main difference between buddhism and religions like christianity, islam and judeism. If someone tells you a story, your only choice is to believe or disbelieve. But believe or disbelieve is not experience, and only through experience you really know.

[@harshaperera3690]

In Buddhism, there are 6 worlds for Gods and millions of Gods in our solar system. But only one earth and relatively small amount of human. Buddha told Dhamma for Gods than Human.

[@EmptyRainbows]

I'm a practicing tantric Buddhist

[@thegreenpath1194]

EmptyRainbows Me too

[@PhillipBoydIII-hr4hj]

I'm black and practice Soto Zen Buddhism

[@dlxinfinite6623]

Zen.

[@tanishazanders3290]

Great piece! Definitely provided reassurance in my choice to join SGI💪🏾❤

[@sunwalkermusic]

Glad to see more black Buddhists

[@AntonioAlves-wm8ie]

I practice Buddhism for 20 years !! And I would like to quote from his Holiness Dalai Lama !! Looking with in The very purpose of Religious is to Control Yourself not to Criticize others !! Rather we must criticize ourselves how much am I Doing to my anger ? About my Attachment ? About my hatred pride jealously ? THIS ARE THINGS WHICH WE MUST CHECK IN DAILY LIFE !! TAKING YOUR OWN BODY AND MIND AS THE LABORATORY !! Exame the POSSIBILITY OF MAKING POSITIVE HANGES WITH IN YOURSELF !! Namaste 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@ThePoacherz]

I am Black and a Nirvanist!

[@stj971]

What is a nirvanist???

[@tsshisonam5686]

Religion means just Faith can not go with modern but Buddhism change of mind I think something different some scientists say Buddhism is not religion but Buddhism is science of mind....

[@agathapoirot5373]

You have to have to Faith to exercise a daily practice and Believe that it will change your karma and help you develop compassion, wisdom and courage. I'm reading "The Reluctant Buddhist," by William Woollard and in the first chapter "What do we mean by Buddhism" he gives a fascinating view on religion, science, Buddhism, and the differences and similarities quoting Professor ArnoldToynbee's and Steven Weinberg's (Nobel Laureate from Texas University) thoughts on the subject. It's a fascinating book for anyone who is interested in the subject.

[@adhavane7676]

to quote Ambedkar Buddhism is the what us oppressed communities should revive to #JaiBheem

[@rohana7788]

Whats funny is that there was nothing Buddhist about Ambedkar. Buddha believed in the caste system, most his followers were brahmins and ksatriyas

[@adhavane7676]

@@rohana7788 what funny is someone does not understand heterodoxy and starts blabbering nonsense

[@illangageperera1605]

We welcome all black and white brothers and sisters to Buddhist religion Don’t think about you colour. You are nice, strong people ❤️🙏🏽

[@NepalShaman]

Gautam Buddha was born in Lumbini , now Nepal . Blessing from Land of Himalayas.

[@nuwan1989]

Buddhism is a Philosophy.. Everyone can follow it as it's not a religion.. Love from Sri Lanka.. Theravada Buddhism...

[@duyencao9402]

There nothing comparable to one who is awakened

[@richardchit1518]

I am pleased to watch this. Peace be with you all in this conflicting world of religions.

[@olharperiferico.podcast]

I am Brazilian and I was born in a Buddhism family. I am 36 years old, and I have always been a practitioner of Buddhism. I am a black man and my whole family practices Nichiren Daishonon Buddhism. (S.G.I)

[@profkeshavpawarrayatshiksa7001]

I am Indian Buddhist ...Buddha taught Love, peace ,equality ,and rationality

[@Ichinen220]

SGI for 20 years...

[@tawanawilliams9618]

Ipractice law of attraction and nichrien Buddhism.

[@DRUNKENSYLEMASTER619]

I'm a black Christian. I always find myself defending other religion from my fellow Christian. I guess I'm unorthodox in that way.

[@raktimparashar]

Herbie Hancock and Buster Williams ..how cool is that? :)

[@willhuerto3850]

Raktim Parashar We are many in body, One in mind.

[@zanthornton]

I love this video sharing the hope and success of nam myoho renge kyo! Atlanta Rocks! I need to get back to regular practice. I started when i gave up alcohol 29 years ago... thru 12 step AND chanting. Amazing life

[@hawaiianbrother7465]

maybe we will meet at Florida Nature & Culture Center someday...

[@mizofan]

May we all be happy, the Earth be at peace and its wonderful variety of species thrive :)