Naima Mora - BUDDHIST IN AMERICA

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  • 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.
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  • @niamora25
    @niamora25 10 ปีที่แล้ว +224

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

  • @Chekovision2012
    @Chekovision2012 8 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    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
      @shariffbrown04 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sergio Corona Ditto!!!

    • @sharlenewilliams2722
      @sharlenewilliams2722 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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
      @SusanMinhTrangNguyen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

    • @rgdssd
      @rgdssd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      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
      @khmer4ever164 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @xKeepTheFaithx
    @xKeepTheFaithx 8 ปีที่แล้ว +67

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

  • @Butterflywarrior214
    @Butterflywarrior214 8 ปีที่แล้ว +23

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

  • @marazampariolo3200
    @marazampariolo3200 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Her smile is contagious. She has a beautiful energy

  • @indianatheist781
    @indianatheist781 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Buddhism is way of life

  • @truthseeker000000
    @truthseeker000000 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

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

  • @luvistruth
    @luvistruth 10 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    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!

  • @maston_
    @maston_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @KnowTrentTimoy
    @KnowTrentTimoy 10 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    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
      @sasamilic720 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @sharlenewilliams2722
      @sharlenewilliams2722 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Repent from your sins and accept Jesus Christ!

    • @TheAGODAMI
      @TheAGODAMI 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Sharlene Williams **STFU.!!!** 😠🖕👎

    • @dianehoward6608
      @dianehoward6608 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@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.

  • @jmsplummer
    @jmsplummer 10 ปีที่แล้ว +25

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

  • @TubaBuddha
    @TubaBuddha 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @siriwong1
    @siriwong1 10 ปีที่แล้ว +32

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

  • @quietwicked2062
    @quietwicked2062 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @margalitvanbergen6620
    @margalitvanbergen6620 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @ugyenjk
    @ugyenjk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love from Bhutan 🇧🇹 sister

  • @analyticalperson6648
    @analyticalperson6648 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love her voice!

  • @oneluv72
    @oneluv72 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @ximemora276
    @ximemora276 9 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    She is my aunt :*. Love u

  • @bigreg47
    @bigreg47 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @zenlivingston1965
    @zenlivingston1965 10 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

  • @ahnanda68
    @ahnanda68 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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. 💗💗💗🌄

  • @succ222
    @succ222 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    She radiates beauty what a decent lovely human being.🙏

  • @TC-db3up
    @TC-db3up 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @lokahi27
    @lokahi27 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

  • @awudisamuel7253
    @awudisamuel7253 10 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    am gakkai member in Ghana you have my love and support

  • @Sakurayaya
    @Sakurayaya 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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
    @sahebraopatil2238 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @JohnOhkumaThiel
    @JohnOhkumaThiel 10 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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
      @binoychakma6732 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @binoychakma6732 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @eugenerivera4327
    @eugenerivera4327 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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...

  • @averyjenkins2786
    @averyjenkins2786 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @peterlewis1441
    @peterlewis1441 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m a Buddhist from Myanmar. Love you

  • @reginabasug143
    @reginabasug143 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @naiswrld4447
    @naiswrld4447 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @manishsonkar1263
    @manishsonkar1263 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Namo Buddhay....

  • @priyankasaklani7703
    @priyankasaklani7703 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @icarrus4u
    @icarrus4u 10 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Naima! This is beautiful and so are you!

  • @mateamargo5261
    @mateamargo5261 9 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    She has such a unique beauty

  • @MrJupiter65
    @MrJupiter65 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @mikex3578
    @mikex3578 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @seymourhewitt8759
      @seymourhewitt8759 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nam Myho Renge Kyo chanting it seriously transform my life

  • @onlykitty5742
    @onlykitty5742 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @tyamada21
    @tyamada21 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

  • @MultiPopculture
    @MultiPopculture 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    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
      @amanconceptual4768 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @dianehoward6608
      @dianehoward6608 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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
      @saddha1 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Neither did Jesus. He was tortured and slaughtered.

  • @fatimanayma1316
    @fatimanayma1316 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

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

  • @mrzswingdomina2492
    @mrzswingdomina2492 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!!!

  • @sallysoucie6590
    @sallysoucie6590 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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!

  • @CamyDeMarioAuthor
    @CamyDeMarioAuthor 10 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @shovalama6326
    @shovalama6326 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Buddha bless you naima

  • @lourdesuribe-beard1306
    @lourdesuribe-beard1306 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @lokahi27
    @lokahi27 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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
    @joshuapeters7735 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Amazing!! NMRK from Canada!

  • @romeblas4092
    @romeblas4092 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Oziebou
    @Oziebou 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @animal5456
    @animal5456 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ganeshgade5158
    @ganeshgade5158 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @PerezHectorTapia
    @PerezHectorTapia 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @rosangomez2835
    @rosangomez2835 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @marianadecasabianca9277
    @marianadecasabianca9277 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Never give up ! Nam myoho renge kyo ❤

  • @missmaomi28
    @missmaomi28 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    BEAUTIFUL! !!

  • @dawnberi
    @dawnberi 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @lesteredrianba2115
    @lesteredrianba2115 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @seymourhewitt8759
    @seymourhewitt8759 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Naima I love your experience it literally transformed my life

  • @MillionDaimoku.
    @MillionDaimoku. 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks 🙏
    Nam Myoho Renge Kyo x a Million

  • @michaelbrasch1353
    @michaelbrasch1353 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very inspiring story and a beautiful person. Thank you!

  • @ZALONTATESMITH
    @ZALONTATESMITH 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @shannanmcrae466
    @shannanmcrae466 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    SGI ROCK this study is beautiful

  • @MoonKat73
    @MoonKat73 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful, Naima!!!

  • @surajrai8515
    @surajrai8515 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful soul.

  • @mlucasGrindstone
    @mlucasGrindstone 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    you will inspire many young girls... thank you

  • @nancylightwerker199
    @nancylightwerker199 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Tommoyak
    @Tommoyak 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this wonderful Video!

  • @michellelynnmoore6744
    @michellelynnmoore6744 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @yumikoyears
    @yumikoyears 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the amazing video😊💗

  • @omeccaasep4490
    @omeccaasep4490 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @ganithagataluketikarama3454
    @ganithagataluketikarama3454 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you buddies

  • @jyotijadhav3616
    @jyotijadhav3616 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍 Nam Myoho Renge Kyo 🙏 💙

  • @dreamingtomato3352
    @dreamingtomato3352 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    와우..내가 좋아하는 모델인데~^^자랑스럽네요!!

  • @ladakhthroughages.6286
    @ladakhthroughages.6286 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @brittennekelly2609
    @brittennekelly2609 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great story..NMRK

  • @bintadiakite2283
    @bintadiakite2283 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ohhhh wonderful experience.

  • @Justme2472
    @Justme2472 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful experience.

  • @shannanmcrae4373
    @shannanmcrae4373 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @QUEENMAHIYA907
    @QUEENMAHIYA907 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    NMRK!!! Love Naima since Top Model!

  • @luitaurus
    @luitaurus 10 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @fatahashaban9321
    @fatahashaban9321 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love you Naima

  • @user-yd2nf4nw8f
    @user-yd2nf4nw8f 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Judith080970
    @Judith080970 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Touchante!

  • @MoochnNique
    @MoochnNique 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you

  • @rajveercreation9629
    @rajveercreation9629 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love buudhijam goad bles you

  • @sonyawashington3928
    @sonyawashington3928 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is amazing

  • @StellaBravoGoldman
    @StellaBravoGoldman 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    NMRK < 3 Bravo!!!

  • @aekorsaw8110
    @aekorsaw8110 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Need to learn more what the core of in Buddha taught.I love you as an american.

    • @luukposthuma4391
      @luukposthuma4391 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +aekor saw online.sfsu.edu/rone/Buddhism/footsteps.htm

  • @xfaster66.6
    @xfaster66.6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @sneakerzoutkastz8596
    @sneakerzoutkastz8596 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesomeness !

  • @DaniiShades
    @DaniiShades 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Proud of Naima

  • @fatimasessay4490
    @fatimasessay4490 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant ❤watch this on the commemoration of the Hiromasa Booming

  • @juleyam8645
    @juleyam8645 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tq ❤

  • @rachelaspogard6587
    @rachelaspogard6587 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely!

  • @anika907
    @anika907 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow I was very inspiring Thank you

  • @thananyachimnon890
    @thananyachimnon890 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You very wonderful ♡ love you