Orlando Bloom on Buddhism, Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and Daisaku Ikeda.

In SGI-USA’s latest video, actor Orlando Bloom discusses his practice of Nichiren Buddhism. Mr. Bloom also details his encounter with SGI President Ikeda in 2006 and how his message to “be your authentic self” became foundational guidance for his life.
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[@Karma7711]

This is the first time I've ever watched Orlando outside of acting. He actually seems like a genuinely good guy

[@ozgursenturk11-11]

There is no Good or bad, all is your perception therefore it's all an illusion🙏❤

[@Karma7711]

@Corvus Morve Nice!

[@skaisurov7852]

"seem"

[@karinabarrios913]

@Corvus Morve where have you read that good and bad don't exist in Buddhism? There is a concept of oneness of Good and Evil, but they both exist. Here's a Buddhist Dictionary explanation: oneness of good and evil ［善悪不二］ ( zen’aku-funi): Also, non-duality of good and evil. The principle that good and evil are not separate and distinct, but are inherent in all phenomena. “Good” in Buddhism means that which benefits oneself and others, while “evil” means that which harms oneself and others. Good and evil are not two mutually exclusive entities but are two different functions of life. The principle of three thousand realms in a single moment of life elucidates that all possible conditions or states of existence reside within life at each moment. Life therefore simultaneously possesses the potential for both good and evil, and even when manifesting one, it is never devoid of the potential for the other.

[@luckydave328]

@Corvus Morve I don't think that is a totally accurate representation of the Buddhist view (though I am not a Buddhist.) There can be benefits in things and events that are perceived as 'bad'. Hence the old saying that 'every cloud has a silver lining'. (There may be a little rose-tinted viewing here with 'every' - but we could truthfully say 'many'. The stoics settle for a kind of toleration of unpleasantness. Fine. That works. However I personally prefer Khalil Gibran's take on it : 'The deeper that sorrow carves into your being the more joy you can contain'. I do think you have to agree that we can certainly appreciate things more if we haven't always had a smooth ride.

[@Bli757]

I brought out my gohonzon again after years of depression tonight. I haven't felt this good in a while. Hearing my own daimoku gave me a sense of clarity I missed so much. Thank you all.

[@bettinabettina7155]

NMRK

[@abenapersy6808]

Wow Keep on chanting To bring forth happiness okay

[@vedalia3402]

I started practicing again faithfully about 2 weeks ago... I'm starting to chant with the roar of a Lion! I wish everyone the best day, everyday! Stay safe, everybody! NMRKx3 🙏

[@kamyakakkar5901]

Lot of happiness 🌻

[@shivnathlongani]

@@vedalia3402 so u did actually stop chanting. Could u share what made u stop. As I'm new to the practice and still am not a 100% involved so wanna know what made u quit and what brought u back

[@lovelife994]

His voice is soooo soothing..

[@garad123456]

Until he tells us where they are taking the hobbits...

[@Hot-Ta-Molly]

My childhood was interesting, father and stepmother took me to church every sunday, and then when i was with my mom she would take me to our local SGI center and we would chant. I felt more at peace at the SGI center. But rebelled againt both for probably 15 years. Would love to put more time into it now. My life needs some grounding

[@uttaraasthana504]

I’ve been chanting in and out, and not able to have complete peace. After weeks, I read the study material and really felt a sense of calm as it reminded of the principles I’ve been holding onto all these years, and how much it has helped me navigate so many challenges. Grateful for all the values I’ve learnt from Buddha respect to human revolution

[@angelaOnFiya]

I feel this is how Orlando Bloom truly won Katy Perry’s heart. Just two souls with the same values and goals (irrespective of external factors and societal mandates). Katy is innately spiritual so this makes sense. Both have been through experiences in their lives collecting both good and bad times; bringing the best version of themselves to this point in time. I am so happy for them. And now they have a beautiful baby; who will grow up with parents who understand Buddhism and this love and practice. I am sending daimoku for everlasting love to Orlando and Katy, an even higher success in Katy’s career, and of course the cherished raising of a healthy, strong, n beautiful baby! I am hopeful for our future ❤️

[@AlexA-lz4iw]

I see this and i ONLY think about tim rifat , Magé of katy...and Max Spiers

[@sandygrungerson1177]

katy perry is a psycho

[@jamisedenari2449]

Like you know them personally. Ok

[@TragicallyDelicious]

Him winning hers would have been easy how someone as open as he could be in love w someone as awful as her is beyond me

[@katoness]

Well, KP did say she sold her soul to the Devil!!

[@dutchboynl2082]

I started chanting in Omaha Nebraska in 1976 and received Gohonzon the same year. Long story short I had loads of benefits to lengthy to put here but I always wanted to move back to europe. I had an auto accident which made me lose my job, 6 months later after getting another job, one day the boss told me to sweep the office floor and I found a trade magazine aviaition and found an ad in back for high paying overseas job , I faxed my C.V and was hired. that was in 1989, since then I have travelled the world and wound up flying Heads of State around the world. The Gohonzon taps your subconscious and karma storage and your dreams come true

[@user-zj9he1ew3h]

素晴らしいおめでとうございます

[@journey9408]

I’ve been practicing Nam Myoho Ren ge Kyo since 2015 and this is the only way that I’m being myself. I’m so happy and thankful that I can chant everyday. Thank you Orlando to share your thoughts! Greetings from Korea 💕

[@rkfacklam]

I started in 1963.............it works believe me.

[@tinkymcginnis]

What does it do?

[@tinkymcginnis]

@@rkfacklam Works for what? What does it do?

[@jocelynetoyatorrez9532]

I've been a member since 1982

[@dutchboynl2082]

@@tinkymcginnis What does it do? Everything like being in the right place at the right time., and beiing protected by forces of the universe

[@user-vv4vi7rd6u]

オーランドさん！ありがとうございます☘️🌸

[@akemi86]

I remember finding out that he was an SGI member after printing out a picture him with our beads(to put on my wall bc i was a teen girl). And when i told my family they didnt believe me. And then him presenting the poem to sensi was published and they said I was right. But its so heartwarming to hear him talk about a religion I was born into. My parents had been practicing for a few decades, as was my grandmother. My brothers and i are called fortune babies and to this day, we still practice.

[@marumotokuniko8608]

thank you Orlie. I’m from Japan. If the Buddhism will known all of people,this world change better.頑張りましょう　みんなで。

[@karladecampos9836]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I’ve been practicing for over 6 years and my life has changed so much, I’m glad to be able to be my best version everyday and actually choose to be. Thank you, Sensei!

[@alessandra9572]

Thank you Orlando Bloom for such a beautiful and heartfelt testimony.

[@jamiemasterson3029]

Wow you met President Ikeda what an honor, for you both. Sensei is strict that we are our authentic selves. Thank you for the reminder of this, Orlando. Nam Myoho Renge Kyo

[@thomashughes243]

Nuf Respect my brother... 💙💛❤️💯🙏... NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO...

[@janeheybroek7235]

My son was at Taplow with his Dad the day you received Gohonzon (and his Dad got his Omomori). All these years later, after many ups and downs, I am delighted that he has decided to become a member, and has been chanting every day. You are such an inspiration, Orlando. Thank you. Nam Myoho Renge Kyo.

[@vascopires2262]

After 43 years of continueous practice with the SGI-USA along Side of President Daisaku Ikeda, I have no regrets

[@alexwong8911]

I need to chant for my career advancement. I need this, I know Gohonzon is hearing my daimoku and my tears.. sometime faith is so important. So important

[@WPP20]

So refreshing to watch this again. I do really love how he described his journey with the practice and meeting President Ikeda.

[@eddthehead123]

"I'm an actor" I love how humble he is in thinking that he isn't known by everyone in the world.

[@selfguruacademy8865]

I had no idea who he was before reading this comment O.O

[@eddthehead123]

@@selfguruacademy8865 Show me the hole you've been living in. That place is perfect...

[@user-rk2bz1dk9y]

한국 회원입니다. 2022 모든분들이 더 건강하고 행복하시길 기원드립니다.

[@chydf397]

I love him!!! I'm a SGI member as well. I remember that photo in his interview when he was on the newspaper with Ikeda Sensei😍😍 Love from South Korea 🇰🇷 ❤

[@chydf397]

@@haiki198 I don't think so🤗

[@casamurphy]

Thank you Mr Bloom for reminding me once again that the simple action of actually chanting is what makes valuable change happen.

[@aillencortan5810]

From sgi philippines, your experience inspired me. Nam myoho renge kyo.

[@ashutoshsharmash]

I'm so glad to see so many people from all around the world chanting. Glad to see you all. NMRK NMRK NMRK!!! 🙏🙏🙏🇮🇳🇮🇳❤❤

[@cuchulain55]

nam myoho renge kyo !

[@lauracobos5977]

feel the Energy and hope of chanting every day, and see the results.

[@michaelwalters4690]

Yes, this is Orlando Bloom talking so it will break the attention of many people because of his celebrity status in society, but his understanding can be had by anyone. Just do the work. Chant, study and share this Buddhism. That is all it takes. But realize you must go through your own experiences and growth as he did to reach a deep understanding. But it is very much accessible to all of us.

[@Happylivingguru]

Thank you Orlando! That was beautiful - I am new to this chant and so far have had nothing short of miracles happen for me! I am a sponge!

[@jamesbaron9711]

Are u referring to ur camel toe

[@kathrynphillips3710]

ive always been spiritual.. and always ive known theres far far more than than the material..i have used many mantras throughout my life..to raise my vibration to connect my spirit to the higher realms of consciousness of love and light.. and nam myoho renge kyo has been one i have used very often..we must all remember who and what we are..which is eternal pure consciousness..♥️

[@corannthomas]

I had heard he was a member but didn’t realize he had been chanting since he was young

[@sylviababajide7660]

I so appreciate this great Philosophy practiced religiously. Nam myoho renge kyo

[@mattthegreatest618]

This is one of the the reasons Orlando is one of my favorite people in the world

[@christopherellis2663]

Buddhism has been permanently in Europe since the XIII Century. It has really caught on. 🎶🌙 🌹

[@yasushiwasa3663]

ありがとうございます。 Thank You very much ! From japan Gazyokai member

[@rainersokahan]

Orlando I’ve waited for this moment , for you to share your experience in the world how you’ve encountered Nam Myoho renge kyo. You have just help millions of people to become happy and change their destiny. I’ve had the fortune to meet you at NYCC office once . From the bottom of my heart thank you very much. See you in the Philippines to do shakubuko.

[@haleymichaels8452]

Love this, love Orlando. I've been happily practicing Buddhism with the SGI for 30 years. Totally changed my life in every way for the better. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.

[@patriciagaylard2847]

Buddhism is about letting go of wordly things like greed, fame, pride, materialism all the things Hollywood stands for. Wake up sheeple this man works for satan the deciever. Look at his smurk he's full of pride he knows he's lying ty all.

[@Adelina-cd3ru]

Perché non c'è la traduzione?

[@sarahreid48]

I always liked him in The Rings - and in Pirates. Now I like him here too.

[@eponaswift7200]

WOW! I have always liked him but now I love him!

[@kalualauber1921]

I so appreciate this. I have struggled to remain true to the practice because of heavy conditioning as a Christian. I even gave back my Gohonzon. I still chanted privately or with an app. It has been tough getting my Anglican/Catholic husband to be supportive so it made me feel lost without an anchor. We both love you Orlando so I sent him this link without fear or hiding. Thank you, thank you. I don’t quite know what to do about getting my Gohonzon back but in the meantime I am chanting with hope for support in my home and life.

[@TruthSeekress2012]

Chant to get your gohonzon back. Chant for support from your environment and talk to a member or leader you trust. Read Nichiren's writings. I was raised in the church, went to Catholic school and my father worked for the Catholic diocese. It is hard to break those chains. However, if you read On Attaining Buddhahood in this Lifetime (Nichiren's gosho) and if you can get it, Daisaku Ikeda's lecture on it, you will break through. Don't give up.

[@Cal-wj1du]

Kalua Lauber I am a Catholic and have just started chanting. I am torn as I don’t want to go against my faith and beliefs. What are your thoughts ❤️

[@anuragnaithani4054]

@kalua lauber please chant for your husband's happiness. This is the only way . Best of luck comrade in faith

[@aragornthebrave]

I come from a Christian background too (now an SGI member) and my sister is a born-again Christian. We clashed in the past about our differences, but we've now found a way to respect each other and have a good relationship. I simply chanted for the happiness of my family, and for unity in the family.

[@aragornthebrave]

@@Cal-wj1du If I may, I'd say simply chant and see the difference it makes in your life.

[@denisen7657]

OMG! I had no idea he was a SGI member. So inspiring!

[@bronsonmcnulty1110]

what is sgi ? thank you

[@andreaciardo1987]

quella sensazione che tutto e' possibile...., Straordinario 💎🙏

[@Renould2010]

Authentic Spirituality is within Humility., Thank you, for Sharing., Brother. I speak Blessings over your Union and, your New Child 👶, 🤜🏾🤛🏾👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿💯🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾💛🌟🤔💡🌟.

[@ahkl77]

5:56 ‘Embrace your own authenticity’

[@instrumentlegend]

I tried to play *Tabla on ON THE FLOOR* _do check_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGWyh2p9pdhsqZI 😊🎵

[@joejoneslover911]

Nam Myoho Renge Kyo. Nam Myoho Renge Kyo. Nam Myoho Renge Kyo for happiness and Health!!!

[@BrianJohnson-sv7dv]

A great experience from an authentic Buddhist and genuinely lovely guy. I have been chanting for 42 years I think. It works 👍🙏😊

[@joeenriquez6624]

Coming full circle(seek enlightenment): great experience and actual proof. you can do it too in your LIFE. take the first step, never give up and make everyone happy. NAM MYOHO RENGE KYO

[@jyotijadhav3616]

Hi I am Indian Namo Buddhay 🙏🙏🙏 Namu Myoho Renge Kyo

[@mimilin6752]

Thank you 🙏 🙏🙏 Nam Myoho Renge Kyo

[@ashutoshsharmash]

He's amazing!! NMRK NMRK NMRK. This practice is the proof of life. Glad to know we are votaries of the Lotus Sutra.

[@arpitasaha8101]

Yui butsu, yo butsu 💛💛 Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.. 💗💗

[@chrisbanisch]

What an absolutely chill dude!

[@analynmacawile6956]

I am from Philippines! Mabuhay SENSEI💟 NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO🙏

[@analizahinaut9545]

Me too.i am practicing nam myoho renge kyo!!

[@ahnanda68]

Thank you!! Encouragement is all we can ask for and nothing but to give everything & enlighten everyone all we are 🗽

[@sakuta5868]

Huge respect for u sir Orlendo.

[@VidaEyesWideOpen]

Where are all the comments that question the SGI ? They have been artfully deleted. Why? Because there is no ""Whatever floats your boat" with the SGI. If they decide you " need their help" after helicoptering over your life, they will not stop stalking you. They don't hear "No Thank You" I just got another attempt in my email spam yesterday from an SGI relative that I have avoided for years. Nice try. I've been saying NO since 1974 and will continue to. Not surprised Orlando was 16 when they came after him. I was 13.

[@sophiarodriguez7768]

Love you Orlie!!! When you gonna write a book about your life??🥰

[@joycecooper1533]

I started to study and chant at 15 with a school friend after studying the subject in a class.

[@yangguo343]

Nam Myo Ho Ren-Ge Kyo that unlock your full potential with the challenge of negative karma, we can change poison into medicine! Greeting from Singapore!!

[@mr.killer2536]

Buddha said do not trust god's and religion also... Don't trust there words trust action 🙏 Don't depend upon others Believe in yourself 🙏 Don't lose faith in mankind... Nmo lord Buddha 🙏💙😊

[@juntan2338]

Nam Myoho Renge Kyo!!!

[@blisswkc3344]

Thank y'all so much dearest 🌹 Y'all such an inspiration 🥰 Be Blissful Eternally 🙏👼🌈

[@amritsinha8185]

So humble.May Lord Buddha bless you with all kinds of material and spiritual abundance

[@kitty-vk8ic]

I was gonna go to bed without chanting, this interview actually gave me the courage to do my diamoku. Thanks for sharing 😀🙏

[@avazworld6549]

Hi can you please chant for my daughter to be home soon and for all obstacles removed from our path

[@saram.o3256]

He’s got such lovely kind eyes... 😍

[@Axel-ll2jp]

Buddhism really cured me

[@omagnifico1952]

NAM MYOHO RENGUE KYO é o título do SUTRA DE LÓTUS em forma de oração. É místico e maravilhoso!

[@Rockonchick2]

That so cool to hear his experience way powerful n so beautiful Sensei got to meet olando...love that connection ..I love learning from his experience in Buddhist we take action ...be more awaken .thank u for sharing 🤗

[@shanonsullivan7911]

Your life inspires every age every heart and transforms profound love healing and lessons blessings and so much more 💖

[@azman778]

Love this practice it’s so real

[@azman778]

A cult, not at all you clearly have no idea. Not a religion it’s a practice

[@Rkenichi]

Azman 77 Any good stories to share?

[@HARSH1MOON]

The practice is Very real and Very close to the heart

[@azman778]

abaaa cl I’m really sorry to hear that truly. Where was you practicing? Never heard or seen anything like that in my time, the only reason I started practicing was because of the lack of control like most religions. Just about being nice n happy and passing on the tools.

[@azman778]

Rkenichi honestly just flipped my life state hence my life, love it, no control no politics just uplifting and real to every day life

[@winnielai7455]

Sounds like a very 'worldly' form of buddhism. I'm glad it works for Orlando Bloom.

[@RS-uz3ud]

This is such a beautiful experience and his encounter with Pres. Ikeda is heartwarming.

[@spicegin3712]

May god bless you and your Orlando happy that you are able to find faith that guides and leads you the right path, continue that journey ❤

[@julietran1961]

Hello Nam myo rengue kyo 🙏🙏🙏🍀👏👏👏 c’est magnifique 🍀🙏

[@OSAKAcan]

I am Japanese. I first met my teacher when I was 14 years old. It was a big meeting. The teacher said at the beginning: "In this, who doesn't have a mother?" And then "Who does not have a father in this?" And then "Which of these doesn't have parents?" The teacher gave each person a number of beads and various things to encourage them. The instruction started from there.

[@rrvlogs8934]

Thanks Orlando for sharing your experience

[@jadeoliviabald]

Thank you for sharing your story Orlando!

[@gabriellamartinelli9312]

Thank you so much! Nam myoho renge kyo ❤

[@mantrilepcha5379]

Thank for your entering of beauty of Buddhism.

[@luizvictor7920]

This is not buddhism They are a criminal organization.

[@ConnieBach]

Go SGI-USA! Nam-myoho-renge-kyo! Thank you Orlando! I visited your store in Tokyo and got a cool stuff too!

[@medir-acao]

Nam Myoho Renge Kyo - My natural medicine! Gratitude!!!

[@lidiabalestrin1966]

Thanks for share your moments with us 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@corosam1851]

Try vippassana mediation once. Or anapana mediation it will helps you this is real path which Buddha show.

[@googleeyapjiayounulijiayou7895]

*🙏unlimited absolutely happiness of nam myo ho ren ge kyo*

[@Majnun74]

Great story! I don’t want success or victory. It’s enough for me to be unique, and find other unique people.

[@raymoumi]

Its just daimoku. Thank you Orlando ❤ SENSEI FOREVER IN MY HEART NMHRK NMHRK NMHRK

[@derekkase7884]

How has chanting NMHRK helped you in your life?

[@ananyajoshi3572]

Derek Kase I would love to share my experience? Shall we connect over email? :) [e-mail]

[@davidgaggini1592]

Remember David telling me a few years ago, about how he introduced you, when we were at Taplow. Was introducing someone yesterday in Bangkok and you reminded me how important it is to chant for others and tell them we are doing that. Nice one!

[@vedalia3402]

Nam Myoho Renge Kyo 💛

[@wasigupitobudiarto7767]

Is it similar with Namo amitabha or Namo Amidabutsu?

[@aerodancing6363]

@wasi gupito budiarto Those words are for Nianfo (念仏), completley a different sect of Buddism. Nam Myoho Renge Kyo (南無妙法蓮華経), is the one, Mr Bloom is practicing.

[@JulieTaeko]

Awesome! "It's about being yourself, and the best version, the most authentic version of yourself!" Love it! It's very encouraging. Thank you @SGIUSAmedia and @OrlandoBloom!

[@emmajones9470]

all of this makes his relationship with K.P even more confounding....

[@INT_Based]

Emma Jones yeah It’s strange. She’s such an obvious Hollywood Satanic puppet (or at least she’s pretending or masquerading as one) 🤔

[@BernieHollandMusic]

Why should you be so confounded by his relationship with Katy Perry ?

[@travelsworld7920]

I am very proud of you him and he is actually very smart.

[@pooki3luv]

You are one of peaceful and happy people on earth.

[@SuperAliez]

...with deep gratitude to the protective functions of the universe ...

[@joannedendinger3752]

Thank you so much for your experience. I have been practicing since 1985 and so happy to meet a fellow practitioner.

[@pramilablone9331]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us....

[@nickraoyj]

Hi could you guys provide English subs for this as well? There are times I can't hear Orlando's voice clearly because he is so soft spoken. It would benefit the hearing-impaired community too.

[@Dece132]

unless they just added the subs, just click that CC button the 6th button from the bottom right

[@vanessaromeropilates]

Hi Kelvin, I've seen the 6th button from the bottom right but when you click on "add translation" youtube tells you this function is unable for community

[@user-Void-Star]

Use the caption dude.

[@dawnchamling5710]

don't know why but this comment made me laugh lol

[@gabbar51ngh]

@@user-Void-Star captions suck.

[@danisettle6045]

Mahalo nui loa for sharing such an encouraging experience.

[@fabianrodriguez6624]

Beautiful experience, full of hope and wisdom. Nam mijo rengue Kio is very powerful and deep. Greetings from Venezuela!!! :)

[@muffinlovin]

he reminds me of chester.

[@iwami3086]

素晴らしいと思います！SG Iに見習って頑張ります！

[@Thalanox]

I did not expect to see this when I woke up this morning.

[@sushiljadhav8178]

This mantra is very nice such bilive this thanku 🥀🥀🌷🌷🌷

[@sushiljadhav8178]

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