Tina Turner: A Musical Icon's Journey with Nichiren Buddhism

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Tina Turner' and her transformative journey: Uncovering resilience through Nichiren Buddhism and the powerful chant, Nam Myoho Renge Kyo. In this video, we explore the profound journey of legendary music icon Tina Turner with Nichiren Buddhism. We delve into how her Buddhist practice, introduced to her by Valerie Bishop, played a significant role in shaping her life, influencing her decisions, and guiding her through the trials and triumphs of her incredible career. From her introduction to Nichiren Buddhism to her practice of chanting "Nam-myoho-renge-kyo," we uncover the teachings that provided her solace and strength.

Table of Contents
00:00 Tina Turner's journey with Nichiren Buddhism
01:54 Tina Turner's Introduction to Nichiren Buddhism
04:48 Nichiren Buddhism Explained
06:10 Tina Turner's Buddhist Journey and Impact
08:23 Tina Turner's Contributions to Buddhism
09:56 Conclusion about Tina Turner

Tina Turner not only embraced Nichiren Buddhism but also sought to spread its teachings through her writings and music, leaving an enduring spiritual legacy. We highlight her contributions to the propagation of Buddhism, including her CD "Beyond: Buddhist and Christian Prayers."

As we remember Tina Turner, we reflect on her influence on Nichiren Buddhism, particularly in the context of personal empowerment and human revolution. This video is a tribute to Tina Turner’s resilient spirit, her unshakeable faith, and her inspiring life journey. Join us as we pay homage to the Queen of Rock 'N' Roll and her spiritual journey that continues to inspire millions.

FAQ
1. Who introduced Tina Turner to Nichiren Buddhism?
Tina Turner was introduced to Nichiren Buddhism by Valerie Bishop, who was hired to work in Ike Turner's recording studio​​.

2. What is the significance of chanting "Nam-myoho-renge-kyo" in Nichiren Buddhism?
Chanting "Nam-myoho-renge-kyo" is central to Nichiren Buddhism. It is seen as a way for individuals to reveal their inherent potential for awakening and attain buddhahood. This chant is also believed to have a profound social impact by making the Buddha's highest teachings the basis of society​​.

3. Was Tina Turner associated with Nichiren Shoshu or SGI?

Tina Turner's spiritual journey involved associations with SGI (Soka Gakkai International). Here is a breakdown of her involvement with this organization, as supported by various sources:

1. In her 1986 book "I, Tina," Tina Turner expressed gratitude to Nichiren Shoshu in the Acknowledgments section, acknowledging their liturgy as an introduction to spiritual knowledge [Source: "I, Tina" - https://archive.org/details/itinamyli...].

2. In 1987, Turner met Daisaku Ikeda, the president of SGI, who imparted words of wisdom that had a profound impact on her life. Contrary to previous information, the split between Turner and her former husband Ike Turner occurred in 1991, not 1985. Throughout her career, she consistently credited SGI [Source: Buddhist Studies, Stanford University https://buddhiststudies.stanford.edu/...].

3. In a 1997 interview with CNN's Larry King, Tina Turner mentioned both Nichiren Shoshu and SGI. However, there was some confusion in her statement, as she mistakenly referred to "president Aikido" instead of Daisaku Ikeda. She referred to the president of SGI, mentioning their gift from the president of Japan [Source: CNN Larry King Interview,    • Tina Turner Chanting: Nam Myoho Renge...  ].

4. A 2011 interview with Shambhala Sun, a Buddhist publication, identified Tina Turner as an adherent of Soka Gakkai, a school of Nichiren Buddhism. The interview, which described Soka Gakkai's focus on the Lotus Sutra and the chanting of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, would suggest that Turner embraced SGI's teachings. This indicates that if the statement were incorrect, Turner would have corrected it [Source: Shambhala Sun, archived webpage https://web.archive.org/web/201308212...].

5. In the same Shambhala Sun interview, Tina Turner explicitly stated that singing "Nam-myoho-renge-kyo" is a song and that Soka Gakkai taught her how to sing it [Source: Shambhala Sun, archived webpage https://web.archive.org/web/201304022...].

6. In a 2020 interview with Tricycle, an online Buddhist magazine, Tina Turner mentioned SGI three times, highlighting a quote from Daisaku Ikeda about the purpose of Buddhism and the realization of one's interconnectedness with the universe [Source: Tricycle https://tricycle.org/magazine/tina-tu...].

CREDITS

Songs featured in this videos are "Private Dancer" and "Beyond: Buddhist and Christian Prayers".
Tina Turner: https://www.tinaturnerofficial.com

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