In this video Nichiren Shu Buddhist teacher Mr. Shaka Khalphani is chanting Namu Myoho Renge Kyo. This video was filmed the the home of Shaka Khalphani in Memphis, Tennessee in October of 2013. This video is very significant because the meeting of Shaka Khalphani and Anthony "Amp" Elmore lead to Elmore forming the "Proud Black Buddhist World Association." Shaka is the official Nichiren Shu Buddhist teacher in Memphis, Tennessee. Shaka represents the Nichiren Shu Myoken-Ji Temple in Houston, Texas. Elmore was so impressed with Shaka's deep faith and practice that he posted on his website that Shaka should become a Nichiren Shu Priest. Elmore introduced Shaka to Buddhism they both were Nichiren Shoshu members. Shaka departed Nichiren Shoshu in 2010 and he joined the Nichiren Shu Buddhist sect for reasons of doctrinal differences. Shaka's Nichiren Shu practice has been guided by Myokei Shonin. Myokei Shonin is the 1st woman to become a Nichiren Priest in America. Not only is she a woman she is an African American woman. The unique circumstance of Shaka being trained by an African American Priest brings a better cultural understanding of how to propagate Buddhism in Memphis, Tennessee that has a over 75% Black population. Anthony "Amp" Elmore posted this video to note that we need more African American leaders and teachers in Buddhism. Elmore notes that it does not matter whether one is a Nichiren Shu, SGI or Nichiren Shu we all have unique abilities and a dedication to spread the teachings of Nichiren Buddhism. Anthony "Amp" Elmore is founder of the "Proud Black Buddhist World Association" an independent Buddhist Sect. While we all have differences we African Americans share the same culture and we all should be able to meet together from time to time and promote Buddhism in that we all are Nichiren Buddhist. Learn more via visiting the website: http://www.proudblackbuddhist.org/

• published: 14 Jan 2014
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