Naima Mora - BUDDHIST IN AMERICA

Naima Mora tells of how winning the hit TV show America's Next Top Model brought on a dark period in her life. She shares how she used her Buddhist practice to recognize the beauty within her life and overcome this difficult period.
This series follow members of the Buddhist organization, SGI-USA, as they share their real life stories of practicing Buddhism in America.
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[@indianatheist781]

Buddhism is way of life

[@marazampariolo3200]

Her smile is contagious. She has a beautiful energy

[@Butterflywarrior214]

She has honestly one of the most beautiful, purest faces I have ever witnessed. Rooted for her from the start!

[@niamora25]

i cant believe this is my twin sister!!! i love you for this!

[@cmc7096]

[@Loree5669]

Nia Mora we love her!

[@Renee-Heal-The-Eagle]

Love her!!!

[@LadyMusse]

lol

[@LinZeeLinuz]

Nia Mora please see my post.

[@Chekovision2012]

I love Nichiren Buddhism. This practice saved my life and allowed me to see the happiness and beauty in myself and others. I am so glad this practice came to my life.

[@shariffbrown04]

Sergio Corona Ditto!!!

[@sharlenewilliams2722]

Buddism will send you straight to hell. Repent and stop serving false gods and give your life to Jesus Christ. He died for your sins. Acknowledge you are a sinner. Jesus, Immanuel. Yashua. Savior of the whole world.

[@SusanMinhTrangNguyen]

Sharlene Williams For being a Christian you sure are judgmental and seem to hateful. Buddhism is more of a way of life.

[@rgdssd]

Sharlene Williams In Buddhism you don't pray to 'false' Gods oh frightened, ignorant one. We connect to ourselves spiritually and mentally and strengthen ourselves internally. This is done to become a happier, enlightened, non-judgemental human being. Sounds like you need Buddhism in your life! You sound scared and chained to horrible, negative ideas about life.

[@khmer4ever164]

Sharlene Williams : Might you explain me what does sin mean?

[@xKeepTheFaithx]

I love her! She has such a calm spirit and is so humble.

[@ugyenjk]

Love from Bhutan 🇧🇹 sister

[@oneluv72]

I'm so proud to be a nichiren Buddhist ☸️ 👏🏾👏🏾

[@maston_]

Namo Buddhaya I'am Buddhis from Indonesia Sabbe satta bhavanthu sukhitatta

[@truthseeker000000]

What a great story! Buddhist spirituality can provide one with so much strength and courage.

[@analyticalperson6648]

I love her voice!

[@margalitvanbergen6620]

Thank you for your talk 🌷 A Beautiful Lotus for a Beautiful Lady 🙏🌻 M in NL

[@quietwicked2062]

This video changed my life I’ve been a Buddhist now for more than three years because of naima

[@peterlewis1441]

I’m a Buddhist from Myanmar. Love you

[@luvistruth]

I am so thankful you guys got this interview! Naima was the reason I started to model and generally build confidence in myself. I thought she had the most beautiful spirit on the show. No matter what she has fought through. I am so happy to find a fellow fortune baby in her. You have no idea how happy this has made me! Thank you!

[@succ222]

She radiates beauty what a decent lovely human being.🙏

[@KnowTrentTimoy]

Hey Naima, I watched that particular season when u won that cycle of ANTM and I didn't know what it was about u but I knew u were a little different in a spiritual sense (I had no idea that u were a buddhist at the time) and there was something unique about your aura, I guess, but I knew I connected with your sense of being and wanting to be whole. I'm so proud of you and it's nice to know that SGI members are everywhere when u least expect it. Thank you for sharing your story and keep chanting!

[@sasamilic720]

yes! same! even as a little girl i was intuitive enough to sense that there was something very special about naima

[@sharlenewilliams2722]

Repent from your sins and accept Jesus Christ!

[@TheAGODAMI]

Sharlene Williams **STFU.!!!** 😠🖕👎

[@dianehoward6608]

@@sharlenewilliams2722 Can't tell if you're kidding or not, but most of the world is not Christian. If you are happy with your faith, great. This woman is happy with hers. There is no reason to force someone else into unhappiness or spiritual bondage against his or her will just because it is something you accept. If you were kidding, I apologize. If you were serious, Buddhists repent their wrongdoings all the time and try to become better throughout their lives. As for accepting Jesus -- there is no need to be saved in Buddhism. It isn't in the canon.

[@TubaBuddha]

I had heard that someone on NTM was a buddhist. I never really watch the show. I am glad that you were able to win and have learned about yourself from the experience. Proud that one of our members succeeded.

[@manishsonkar1263]

Namo Buddhay....

[@jmsplummer]

Wow. Such an amazing experience and so inspiring. I had no idea she was a Buddhist. I remember watching her on Top Model.

[@siriwong1]

Nice experience, Naima !! I'm also Soka Gakkai members from Thailand. Going together with Sensei !!

[@naiswrld4447]

My Mom named me after her, I’m really inspired

[@shovalama6326]

Buddha bless you naima

[@bigreg47]

Wife and i just join Nichiren Buddhism today. And woow you can feel the embarrassing of love and connecting to a better self .

[@eugenerivera4327]

I’m really proud of you I too chant the mystic law and I’m with the Sgi myself thank the Buddhist gods for that...

[@awudisamuel7253]

am gakkai member in Ghana you have my love and support

[@TC-db3up]

In Tibetan Bhudhist we have another mantras for well being of all sentient being ‘Om mani padmey hu .’

[@averyjenkins2786]

Got the opportunity to meet her. Such a sweet person❤

[@ximemora276]

She is my aunt :*. Love u

[@pabitrakumarbag9124]

Wao ❤️💚🖤💜 ❤️❣️❤️🙏 Metta from india ।

[@nikhilchokhandre-vlog2660]

Hi

[@ahnanda68]

Thank you so much for this reminder ❤️💙🌹💫🕊️ Beautiful life surrounds us. We all have the choice and chance to 🤝 and continue 🙏 evolving in love and peace. 💗💗💗🌄

[@mrzswingdomina2492]

NMRK SAVED MY LIFE!! the day someone introduced me, I was only way outta here.....I was figuring out when to do it for the 10th time.....THAK YOU SENSIE FOR COMING TO AMERICA!!!

[@zenlivingston1965]

Wow, my favorite Buddhist in America yet! (Ok, I MAY be a LITTLE biased. Lol.) Gooo Naima! You definitely inspire me! Love you girl.

[@Sakurayaya]

surprise me when i watched this video that Naima is a gakkai member... the time when i watched the American next top.model, i just didn't realize it! yr experience amazed me! thank you very much!!

[@sahebraopatil2238]

You have chosen a great path which will really give the meaningful life, peaceful life..., Happy life...

[@mateamargo5261]

She has such a unique beauty

[@MrJupiter65]

Wow just when I feel lost someone like her reminds me am on the right path.

[@lokahi27]

Wow, never knew you chanted too! Awesome. So happy you are sharing this! Aloha from Hawaii and Nam-myoho-renge-kyo!

[@priyankasaklani7703]

Now I am also chanting Nam Myoho renge kyon and its really giving me the courage, wisdom.

[@lourdesuribe-beard1306]

What an inspiration you are, let's keep chanting, practicing and spreading the joy in America and thought the world, congratulations on your victory!!!

[@romeblas4092]

Nam Myoho Renge Kyo.. Naima Mora one of my idol in Americas Next Top Model in all seasons

[@JohnOhkumaThiel]

I'm so encouraged by her experience because it reminds me of what I'm going through. She had this false sense of success and then realized by chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo that she could awaken her greater self and find true happiness.

[@binoychakma6732]

John Thiel You all practising wrong buddhism. Plz follow thailand, srilanka, burma, bangladesh, or indian buddhism. There is no such word in buddhism that you all chanting

[@binoychakma6732]

John Thiel real buddhism will give you more serenity, prosperity.

[@icarrus4u]

Naima! This is beautiful and so are you!

[@reginabasug143]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm also an SGI member and is very grateful to say we chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo. We are fortunate to have that mentor and disciple relationship with President Ikeda.

[@fatimanayma1316]

Hi Naima, we have same name! It's nice. I like Budism too 😘

[@lokahi27]

Always remember, you are human and your faith,practice, and study will lead you back on track. I guess we need to polish our mirrors when things start to look wonky! :)

[@joshuapeters7735]

Amazing!! NMRK from Canada!

[@MultiPopculture]

The Lotus Sutra is the MOST POWERFUL RELIGIOUS TEXT IN HISTORY. Chant NMRK and be PROUD to be Buddhist. Also, in an emergency, read and chant Chapter 25 of LS :)

[@amanconceptual4768]

Buddha ain't going to do miracle and save you..

[@dianehoward6608]

@@amanconceptual4768 No, no miracles. Just opening your eyes and seeing opportunities to make your life or attitude better, even if you are in a hellish situation. The Lotus Sutra isn't considered gospel straight from a god. The whole thing is an allegory, like Aesop's Fables.

[@saddha1]

Neither did Jesus. He was tortured and slaughtered.

[@Oziebou]

WOW! Thank you so much Naima, for your amazing, encouraging experience. It's so important to share that winning and fame itself is NOT the goal, and your courage is so inspiring. I wish you all the best always, from an SGI friend in Paris.

[@mikex3578]

She seems to have a very beautiful spirit. I enjoyed viewing her interview...Thank you for posting!

[@seymourhewitt8759]

Nam Myho Renge Kyo chanting it seriously transform my life

[@animal5456]

Triple Gem Blesses for you dear......................!!!. Nibbhana is always with you.

[@marianadecasabianca9277]

Never give up ! Nam myoho renge kyo ❤

[@onlykitty5742]

Thank you for raising the vibration of this earth . Your story made my cry and inspired me

[@CamyDeMarioAuthor]

Another wonderful experience! It really explains the real power of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism...Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo...! : WE ALL CAN BE HAPPY! :)

[@sallysoucie6590]

I like that u able to bring out ya buddha nature it very inspiring u do have the heart to reach out to others share ya hope n dream that what a buddhist is show compassion n confident n win within yaself that beautful thank u!

[@rosangomez2835]

Maravillosa experiencia querida camarada del Kosen rufu en esta etapa esencial junto a Sensei y Kaneko!

[@dawnberi]

Beautiful Naima!! I love your story and your determined spirit. Keep living your dream - you ARE inspiring people! Love, Waberi :-)

[@nancylightwerker199]

You go girl! This was so beautiful and really resonated with me. Thanks for being so honest and beautiful :)

[@tyamada21]

What an honest, penetrating and inspirational story and presentation this video gives out to anyone fortunate enough to come across it. Thank you...

[@seymourhewitt8759]

Naima I love your experience it literally transformed my life

[@PerezHectorTapia]

Aloha twins! I just found this today! Very inspirational. I thank Nia for teaching me the chant and know you both are living your purpose. Of course I still chant. Aloha from Kaua'i.

[@MoonKat73]

Wonderful, Naima!!!

[@Tommoyak]

Thank you for this wonderful Video!

[@michaelbrasch1353]

Very inspiring story and a beautiful person. Thank you!

[@kierredestiny2]

BEAUTIFUL! !!

[@ZALONTATESMITH]

awesome words....... loved to know more. Bless you Naima

[@shannanmcrae466]

SGI ROCK this study is beautiful

[@yumikoyears]

Thank you for the amazing video😊💗

[@luitaurus]

U are my inspiration, Naima!!!! blessings for the Mora-Cattlet family and Happy New Year :D

[@MillionDaimoku.]

Thanks 🙏 Nam Myoho Renge Kyo x a Million

[@surajrai8515]

Beautiful soul.

[@mlucasGrindstone]

you will inspire many young girls... thank you

[@jyotijadhav3616]

👍 Nam Myoho Renge Kyo 🙏 💙

[@lesteredrianba2115]

Your cycle is the very 1st antm i've watched and i genuinely knew the very first you'll win it. Shame I'm watching this just today 09-2018. I can relate to you and your sister alot with the depression drugs and etc and you're remind me about not allowing the dark side feed on me.

[@omeccaasep4490]

Your not the only person whom this happened to beautiful!!

[@fatahashaban9321]

Love you Naima

[@ganeshgade5158]

very nice dear sister , i love and proud to be a buddhist

[@bintadiakite2283]

Ohhhh wonderful experience.

[@DaniiShades]

Proud of Naima

[@michellelynnmoore6744]

Love her♥️ ur Beautiful inside n out!!! 👍👍💯

[@ganithagataluketikarama3454]

Thank you buddies

[@Justme2472]

Wonderful experience.

[@QUEENMAHIYA907]

NMRK!!! Love Naima since Top Model!

[@Judith080970]

Touchante!

[@ChrisDixon__]

This was inspiring. Loved it.

[@sneakerzoutkastz8596]

Awesomeness !

[@rachelaspogard6587]

Lovely!

[@dreamingtomato3352]

와우..내가 좋아하는 모델인데~^^자랑스럽네요!!

[@shannanmcrae4373]

Thank you

[@racheltennenbaum2077]

such a great video!

[@sonyawashington3928]

This is amazing

[@MoochnNique]

thank you

[@anika907]

Wow I was very inspiring Thank you

[@brittennekelly2609]

Great story..NMRK

[@Johnhenryguitarlessons]

Very cool! Great Job!

[@tatianacastro7489]

Super. :) nam myoho rengue kyo !

[@xfaster66.6]

thanks Soka Gakkai for save me too. thanks for share your experience.

[@ladakhthroughages.6286]

If u wish to know and realise who really you are and what is the purpose of life. The only way out is study, meditate and practice Buddhism. Buddhism teach you how you are complete in yourself with tremendous potential to achieve any damn thing without requiring God and all those so called divine things.

[@fatimasessay4490]

Brilliant ❤watch this on the commemoration of the Hiromasa Booming

[@user-yd2nf4nw8f]

l am thai Nammyoho Rengekyo lt's a very good teaching really great

[@rajveercreation9629]

I love buudhijam goad bles you