by sandra | Nov 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Rima Vesely-Flad: It has been a joy to be in conversation with Black Nichiren Buddhists in the first few months of 2025. Since beginning recording of this podcast series, we have watched our environment change at a rapid speed. Many of the groups with whom I stand are...
by sandra | Oct 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
Rima Vesely-Flad [00:00:37] Welcome to the podcast series Uplifting Black Nichiren Buddhist Voices. In our final episode today, we explore the connection between self-improvement and creating a just society. Nichiren Daishonin, the founder of Nichiren Buddhism, made...
by sandra | Oct 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
Rima Vesely-Flad [00:00:37] Welcome to the podcast series Uplifting Black Nichiren Buddhist Voices. In today’s episode, we are exploring the role of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, the title of the Lotus Sutra, which is also called the Daimoku. Nam means devotion,...
by sandra | Oct 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
Rima Vesely-Flad [00:00:38] Welcome to the podcast series Uplifting Black Nichiren Buddhist Voices. Today’s episode focuses on the emphasis on education, particularly study of texts within Nichiren Buddhist traditions. Nichiren Buddhists tend to do deep dives...
by sandra | Oct 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
Rima Vesely-Flad [00:00:37] Welcome to the podcast series Uplifting Black Nichiren Buddhist Voices. The distinctive teachings of Nichiren Buddhism are deeply compelling for Black practitioners throughout the United States. Education through African-based practices is...
