Gisell & Kaila - Buddhist in America

Gisell and her daughter Kaila, share how their Buddhist practice allowed them to create a victorious, harmonious family.
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[@sachiomorita5643]

YAASSSSS Im attending soka university of america with Kaila and i love her so much

[@robinaquin3515]

my daughter and I are struggling. you give me hope. NMRK

[@Kluermoi]

Such a beautiful and supportive family

[@maelizama4877]

So much to learn from our Youth. As a senior Buddha I hope I’m doing my part to pave the way for your brighter future.

[@siddharthmanumusic]

anything can be turned into something beautiful through the power of one's Buddha nature

[@siddharthmanumusic]

@@johnxander12973 No, it’s inherent in every human being, but clouded by delusion. When one can conquer over delusion, the Buddha nature becomes apparent.

[@abedrosian]

Thank you Gisell and Kaila for sharing your personal story. Its people like you who make me realize how great this Buddhism is.

[@onewhoknowstheirpath2154]

I see her and have talked her at the center. She is an awesome person very kind, compassionate and cares about the Youth!

[@uttaraasthana7983]

I’ve been practicing Nam Myoho Renge Kyo as part of SGI since 10 years. My favorite piece of encouragement that I stick to when things seem impossible to overcome is “chant as if to create fire from damped wood, water from parched land”. In short, when we determine to win and make a breakthrough in the midst of our struggles, we can achieve anything we set our minds to. It’s helped me to defeat the deep fear in my life at job front wherein I’ve got my work visa approved unexpectedly 3 times when I least expected it. I am grateful for the relentless person I’ve become through this practice.

[@truthseeker000000]

Thanks for sharing your beautiful story. You gals look like sisters!! The chant is so so beautiful and mesmerising.

[@agathapoirot5373]

What a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing it with us. Nam myoho renge kyo absolutely works for anyone who is willing to try it.

[@sandeshkayate5490]

Namo Buddhay...

[@laurenobrienmusic]

this story is so beautiful! thank you for sharing this! these women have the most beautiful hearts.

[@w.t.h.5071]

Wish i could practice my Buddhism in Greece, 4 years in Athens and i chant by myself every single day, envy all of them.

[@susancohen8009]

Greece! keep reaching out to others, Best Wishes

[@skywatcher651]

Be proud. Buddhism is a religion of love and compassion as the Dalai Lama said, boundless and unconditional. It looks beyond the divides created by man in his heart and mind.

[@giselavivanco9042]

I am so thankful to Marga who told me about you. I also met your sister Erika at the youth bbq we had recently. Thank you, for sharing your story and inspiring so many of us. ❤️

[@philipandermann267]

My real-life encounter with your family, however brief, introduced me to a surprising new language of the heart. Thank you!

[@MelissaChapin]

I'm not crying Buddha-ful tears, you are! Xx

[@prclark072]

We will be watching this experience at our discussion meeting for February! Beautiful Gisell & Kaila! I'm crying over here! lol NMRK

[@jaymiejmason]

OMG! I'm literally wiping tears..(It's cause I'm sleepy.. I swear!) Thank you guys for being so open and honest and for sharing your experiece with the world! U truly exemplify what it means to get this practice WITH YOUR LIFE. I feel so fortunate to have encountered this practice in my lifetime and proud to know that I share this wonderful faith with beautiful souls such as you ladies. Thank You!.. I pray that as you continue on your journey of human revolution, that you are able to inspire and lead others to the Gohonzon.. Especially Kaila's father.. Wishing u all the best! #NMRK!!

[@franfriel2]

So much love. Thank you! 💗

[@widowspider]

Bawling my eyes out.

[@kierredestiny2]

This touches my heart so much, as a single parent I can relate to a lot of this experience.♥️

[@helenmackie3691]

Wonderful experience thank you for sharing never give up no matter what.

[@madib.2567]

This made me cry tears of joy!

[@yolaiine99]

Wow! what a bunch of strong ladies... From gma to daughter and gdaughter. well done!👋👋👋👍 MAM MYOHO RANGE KYO...

[@simonealmeida7854]

Lovely family and amazing experience.I just needed to hear that experience. Gratitude.NMRK

[@paolamorana]

😍😍😍😍😍😍❤❤❤❤ Thank you so much for this beautiful testimony, so open and honest. THANK YOU. NMRK

[@SIMsational]

This gave me such a great feeling and made me so happy. Thank you.

[@phyvijay9]

For this beautiful family and story .. I mention my Nam-myo-ho-renge-kyo !!

[@happymotherandsoninjapan]

I really love this story, it helps me to be strong. Thank you very much for sharing!

[@Denitakis]

Beautiful ladies. I'm so proud of you gals. Thank you for sharing your beautiful story.

[@samferriere5730]

So beautiful!! Thank you for sharing you're story xxx

[@temtremmeryay8048]

omg gisel i loved this experience thank you so much for encouraging and sharing your story cant believe she is going to college now!

[@linnepinnelin]

Beautiful &..inspiring..Nam MyoHo Renge Kyo

[@TomekaHaywood]

The power of chanting! Yes

[@MarkDeutsch]

Great, powerful story of the human spirit. Thank you for sharing Gisell & Kaila. NMRK.

[@happyhealthydutchie]

Thx for sharing. That is beautiful. After morning gongyo shared it with my family.

[@lyzcairo1044]

So encouraging.

[@emokidsick1]

This was so beautiful and touching

[@xfaster66.6]

beautiful experience. so inspiring and motivational. thanks so much for sharing.

[@arisromero7052]

this made my eye faucets turn on. such a beautiful and heartfelt story. 💓

[@itsokay8857]

beautiful and good heart all of you!

[@simonealmeida7854]

I loved you all.

[@Mohit-gg2vd]

So beautiful and wonderful...thank you for sharing your experience

[@zaisempai7267]

i cried. i don't know why. maube its because I am closed to my mother and she is a very brave woman just like her. Praying for your happiness both of you NMRK

[@onewhoknowstheirpath2154]

Your Onee-chan You can change the harmony in your family thru Daimoku.

[@PreetiSharma-xl3gs]

Made me cry..amazing story..proud of you

[@MiddleIrvington]

So beautiful! Yes, I teared up... -Chester

[@rogercanik1925]

Wonderful and inspiring video - thank you for sharing 🙏🙏🙏

[@christineruggiero]

Beautiful family!

[@meghadscsgi]

It's so powerful... :) Happy to know experiences from US...

[@ltdrazzi9579]

Gisell & Kaila I watched your video. I think it's wonderful how you guys put this video together. This is not the male in the photo it's his auntie Liz. Liz Deleon...you know me. Smile. The male in the photo is my nephew. I just happen to go into SGI page and the first video I saw is you. Your experience is so touching. I know I haven't seen you guys in a long time but you know that I am still a Buddhist.....and I too am in control of my life. I hope I see you guys at the next meeting Love Liz DeLeon

[@mamiko92479]

Hey Liz! This is Susan, how are you? I just happened to see you response on here!

[@jamesgang4433]

Amazing so inspiring and is a big dose of optimism with a side of positivity. Oh and an extra helping of happiness. Lol

[@tyamada21]

Years ago I was lead to believe that to practise Nichiren’s Buddhism correctly, one had to attend meetings and belong to an organisation. Nowadays I’ve come to understand that anyone, regardless of whether they become a ‘member’ of a group or not, can benefit from their own personal practice. The reason for this is that the Law Itself represents the identity of what some now refer to as the ‘unified field of all consciousnesses’. In other words, it’s the essence behind all existence and non-existence, the ultimate creative force behind planets, stars, nebulae, people, animals, trees, fish, birds and all phenomena, manifest or latent. All matter and intelligence is simply waves or ripples manifesting to and from this core source. Consciousness (enlightenment) is itself the true creator of everything that is, ever was and ever will be, right down to the minutest particles of dust, each being an individual ripple or wave. The big difference between chanting ‘Nam-myoho-renge-kyo’ and most conventional prayers is that instead of depending on a middle man to connect us to our state of enlightenment, we’re able to do it ourselves by tapping directly into it by way of self-produced sound vibration. On the subject of ‘what or who is God?’, when we compare the concept of ‘God’, as a separate entity that is forever watching down on us, to Nichiren’s teachings, the true omnipotence, omniscience and omnipresence of what most people call ‘God’ is our enlightenment, which exists nowhere else but within us. When the disciples asked Jesus where the Kingdom of God is, didn’t he tell them that it was within them? Some say that ‘God’ is an entity that can never be seen. I think that the vast amount of information that is constantly being conveyed via electromagnetic waves gives us proof of how an invisible state of what many call ‘God’ could actually exist. It’s widely known that certain data being relayed by way of electromagnetic waves has the potential to help bring about extraordinary and powerful effects, including instant global awareness of something or mass emotional reaction. As well as many other things, it’s also common knowledge that these waves can be used to detonate a bomb or to even enable NASA to control the movements of a robot as far away as the Moon or Mars. However, none of this is possible without a receiver to decode the information that is being transmitted. Without the receiver, the information would remain impotent. In a similar way, it’s very important for us to have our receiver switched on, so that we can activate a clear and precise understanding of our life, all other life and who we and all else that exists truly is. Chanting ‘Nam-myoho-renge-kyo’ helps us to achieve this, because it allows us to reach into the core of our enlightenment and switch it on. That’s because, as I mentioned before, the sound vibration of ‘myoho-renge-kyo’ represents the combination of the three major laws that underlie all existence. ‘Myoho’ represents the Law of latency and manifestation (Nature), and consists of two alternating states. One state of ‘myo’ is where everything in life that’s not obvious to us exists. This includes our stored memories when we’re not thinking about them, our hidden potential and inner emotions whenever they’re not being expressed, our desires, our fears, our wisdom, happiness, karma, and more importantly, our enlightenment. The other state, ‘ho’, is where everything in Life exists whenever it becomes obvious to us, such as when a thought pops up from our memory, whenever we experience or express our emotions, or whenever a good or bad effect comes forth from our karma. When anything becomes apparent, it simply means that it has come out of the state of ‘myo’ (dormancy/latency) and into a state of ‘ho’ (manifestation). It’s the difference between consciousness and unconsciousness, being awake or asleep, or knowing and not knowing something. The second law, ‘renge’, governs and controls the functions of ‘myoho’ - ‘ren’ meaning cause and ‘ge’ meaning effect. These two laws, ‘myoho’ and ‘renge’, work together simultaneously and underlie all spiritual and physical existence. The final and third part of the tri-combination, ‘kyo’, is what allows the law ‘myoho’ to integrate with the law ‘renge’. It’s the great, invisible thread of energy that fuses and connects together all Life and matter, as well as the past, present and future. It is often termed the Universal Law of Communication. Perhaps it could even be compared to the ‘string theory’ that some scientists now suspect exists. Just as our body cells, thoughts, feelings and all else are constantly fluctuating within us, everything in the world around us and beyond is also in a constant state of flux, in accordance with these three laws. In fact, more things are going back and forth between the two states of ‘myo’ and ‘ho’ in a single moment than it would ever be possible for us to calculate or describe. And it doesn't matter how big, small, important or trivial anything may appear to be, everything that’s ever existed in the past, exists now, or will exist in the future, exists only because of the workings of 'myoho-renge-kyo'. These three laws are also the basis of the four fundamental forces and if they didn't function, neither we nor anything else could go on existing. Simply put, all forms of existence, including the seasons, day and night, birth, death and so on, are moving forward in an ongoing flow of continuation, rhythmically reverting back and forth between the two states of ‘myo’ and ‘ho’ in accordance with ‘renge’ and by way of ‘kyo’. Even stars are dying and being reborn again in accordance with the workings of ‘myoho-renge-kyo’. ‘Nam’ is like a password or key; it allows us to reach deep within our life and fuse with or become one with ‘myoho-renge-kyo’. On a more personal basis, nothing ever happens by chance or coincidence, it’s the causes that we’ve made in our past, or are presently making, that determine how these laws function uniquely in each of our lives from moment to moment, as well as our environment. By facing east, in harmony with the direction that the Earth turns and rhythmically chanting ‘Nam-myoho-renge-kyo’ repeatedly for a minimum of ten minutes daily, any of us can gain actual proof of its effects in our life. By building up a force from within, it allows us to pierce through even the thickest layers of our karma and reach directly into the ultimate wisdom of our and all other life. Unlike the fantasy of a magic wand to make our problems vanish, chanting ‘Nam-myoho-renge-kyo’ awakens our innate wisdom and brings to the surface our hidden potential, a much clearer realisation and understanding of our good and bad karma, and positive ways that we can both cope with and change our negative circumstances into positive ones. It brings forth the wisdom that can free us from the ignorance and stupidity that is preventing us from accepting and being proud of who we truly are, regardless of our race, colour, gender or sexual preference. It also allows us to see and understand things outside of ourselves more clearly and, by way of the electromagnetic forces of which we are all a part, helps us to connect with, or draw towards us, any external circumstances or help that we need. Proof of this effect soon becomes obvious to anyone who chants ‘Nam-myoho-renge-kyo’ on a regular basis. Of course, the more sincerely we chant, the more powerful and faster its effect will be.

[@onewhoknowstheirpath2154]

tyamada21 you study I see but the correct way to Practice Buddhism is Faith, Practice and Study. If you are simply practicing at home and not attending meetings in your district you will not continue on your own when shit hits the fan! Furthermore YOU are not practicing correctly!

[@tyamada21]

My dear confused friend - what silly fanatical nonsense you have posted here. Show me where in Nichiren's writings (not the organisation's) it is written that one needs to attend meetings - you cannot because nowhere does he say this. But if you read the Gosho 'Letter to Niike' you will see where he encourages his followers to chant NMRK and teach it to the best of your ability to others. I have been chanting for 45 years. I left the organisation 25 years ago and I have introduced hundreds of people around the world to NMRK. I doubt very much if anyone on this planet has more faith in NMRK than I do. Plenty of shit has hit the fan (you have no idea) and I have received amazing benefits - my faith has never let me down. Furthermore, you are making a very negative cause by accusing me of not practicing properly, so I suggest that you do some sincere chanting and get your attitude in correct order, that is if you truly wish to be happy in life. Other than that I have nothing more to say to you...

[@cynthiakitt4975]

Beautiful!

[@akshayoimbe4730]

Big respect From india

[@dawnangela4364]

beautiful story really touched my heart

[@minniebartlett2405]

Such a beautiful

[@iLoveToBeM3]

Love them! The coolest

[@thudor1]

I know them both. They're an awesome mother/daughter team who are often mistaken for sisters and the Moromisato Family are the nicest people you could ever hope to meet!!

[@zaisempai7267]

Indeed. i just though that they werr sistes at first. the mother looks like the same age as hers

[@thudor1]

For sure!😄

[@Annie1986able]

very inspiring....😊

[@marcelosilva-aprendizageme8970]

Muito bom! Very nice!

[@pradnyaramteke2348]

So beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

[@theveganpapa3349]

Well, this one just made my eyes leak. Such a wonderful experience!

[@SB-sj1et]

Such strong amazing women ❤️

[@yogibell3063]

Thank you for allowing me to be apart of your journey 💖

[@lililledi5471]

We each have a journey to embark on. For Buddhists, it is a long, endless one : ) with friends supporting you.

[@cauvieux]

Hola , porfis subtitulos en español . Clau desde de Argentina .- gracias

[@tempest_91]

That ending 😭 NMRK 🙏🏻

[@3019mido]

Just out of curiosity does anyone know the song that plays in the background?

[@CalledApart]

Well made video. Great family, crazy cat. I enjoyed watching your movie, but it did remind me of lingering memories I would like to forget. I was about 10 when I began chanting. I felt like you did and didn't want to do it. However, not being given a choice I became so unruly my mom sent me 2681miles away to my dad. It's a life time away now and I found something to replace what I life behind and I would never turn back. Also I did want to comment on your dad. While I don't subscribe to superstition some might say your dad vocalized curse or misfortune on you when he said what he said. I have been in that situation with my son, but instead decided to bless him. (I rebuke ill will on anyone I care for even if it looks like they're headed toward failure) I hope I explained that well. I'll end by doing it for you now. "God bless you" : )

[@SuperGreatSphinx]

Buddhism, once thought of as a mysterious religion from the East, has now become very popular in the West, and is one of the largest religions in the United States. As Buddhism does not require any formal "conversion", American Buddhists can easily incorporate dharma practice into their normal routines and traditions. The result is that American Buddhists come from every ethnicity, nationality and religious tradition. In 2012, U-T San Diego estimated U.S. practitioners at 1.2 million people, of whom 40% are living in Southern California. In terms of percentage, Hawaii has the most Buddhists (at 8% of the population, due to its large Asian American community). The term American Buddhism can be used to describe Buddhist groups within the U.S, which are largely made up of converts. This contrasts with many Buddhist groups in Asia, which are largely made up of people who were born into the faith.

[@nirbhaynandan72]

eastern religion is like that not much dogmatic!!! do whatever u want to do but be ready for the consequences(karma) and this cud happen any time not neccesarily next life like many fucking westerners define it!!!

[@09onammtaamut]

🙏🙏🙏

[@surajgautam7644]

Mast

[@h92o]

Chanting does seem like a chore for me. // I pretty much have no one in my life... I have friends but no one is, , close. I spend days or nights awake on the computer, -- or just sleep for long lengths of time. So for example this last time I finally fell asleep at about 4-5 am yesterday and woke up at about 8 pm later that day --- I too don't want to do anything on my own.. like even chanting alone,, if I believe in myself I would chant more, It is just thinking someone is listening outside my window and this gives me embarrassment. I feel your story is an inspiration to me. I want to thank you for sharing on youtube. I hope to take charge of my life and live. The Faith that I can make by believing in who I am is unlimited. When I believe in myself there is nothing I can't do. I plan to do it all.

[@nadawaedirisinghe2973]

Buddhist ☸️❤️

[@rom20092009]

they look like sisters! 👭 :)

[@akshayoimbe4730]

Namo Buddha u

[@myahill7475]

Please, who is singing this beautiful song... I’ve been searching for it but no luck. It’s not published so searching the internet hasn’t worked 😞

[@hideokano2694]

😊😄😄😊☺

[@pahalapahala6797]

i avoid pig but like visiting

[@charlespurcell4844]

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[@galactic904]

Buddhist in America; When Kiss meets Alice Cooper, haha

[@tenkun1570]

Are they Vietnamese family?

[@inurihettiarachchi9780]

Ten Kun I feel like they are Japanese

[@kierredestiny2]

Ten Kun I thought she said they were from Peru

[@danielesteves9031]

Peruvian and Japanese

[@binodnewar8633]

Good girls good ❤️❤️❤️

[@YnYnmaeh]

sadhhu2

[@lwilson4310]

that poor cat

[@arisromero7052]

sorry I couldn't get past how the daughter just left the water running while she brushed her teeth. water is a limited resource and gift. please don't waste it!

[@kynglyonyahoo]

Beautiful!