How a Tattoo Artist is Revitalizing Her Community

Buddhist practice empowers us to positively impact our environment. Amber Owens, of Anniston, Alabama, uncovered a deep sense of purpose in revitalizing her hometown’s art culture. Today we’re talking about how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helps her continuously return to her “why” when the path to her dream gets rocky. Resources mentioned: The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition Discussions on Youth, p. 172 In today's episode, we discuss: 00:00 Introduction 01:45 A budding passion for art 07:06 Amber finds Buddhism in Jr. High School 11:58 A college relationship makes her dig deeper 16:31 Moving to an established arts community in Nevada 19:02 Hitting a period of depression 22:17 Finding her purpose through chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo 27:41 Returning to her hometown with a fresh perspective 30:14 An annual community tradition begins 36:38 Revitalizing her hometown’s downtown district 46:09 Advice on how to make an impact on your community Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/buddhability/... Learn more here: Basics of Buddhism: https://buddhability.org/principles/t... Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo: https://buddhability.org/principles/b... Buddhist Community: https://buddhability.org/principles/e... Follow Buddhability: Instagram:   / buddhability   TikTok:   / buddhability   Facebook:   / buddhability   Reach out to us at [email protected] to check out a local Buddhability community. About Buddhability Buddhability is a show about how to believe in yourself again, told by a community of Buddhists doing it every day and changing the world along the way. Each week you’ll hear an honest conversation about real life and how to tap into your Buddhability. From relationships and dream jobs to lessons from psychology and activism, subscribe to Buddhability on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts so you never miss an episode.