Buddhist in America- Hassan Manning

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  • čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
  • Escaping the street violence of Newark, New Jersey and his oppressive religious upbringing, Hassan Manning moves to LA hopeful to become an actor. Just as his dream of acting begins to become a reality, he is pulled back to Newark by his mother’s passing and the difficult task of taking care of his 3 younger siblings. At his most difficult moment he meets SGI Buddhism and transforms his family, his acting career, and the challenging yet beautiful city that he loves.
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Komentáře • 200

  • @des4771
    @des4771 Před 3 lety +36

    Me as a Buddhist I'm really proud to have a brother like you in our religion. And I hope you getting all the love you need!

  • @mitchelllee1339
    @mitchelllee1339 Před 6 lety +66

    Bro'.. if you see love and kindness compassion , you are Buddhism ,and you are Buddha heart.

  • @NickJayce
    @NickJayce Před 2 lety +15

    Buddha the Lord of honesty,kindness and oneness!

  • @yikesyikes5974
    @yikesyikes5974 Před 2 lety +4

    Jehovah witness here too. I finally found my piece in Buddhism.

  • @beckyspangler10
    @beckyspangler10 Před 10 lety +52

    Hassan,
    YOU ARE A GREAT BUDDHIST! Keep up the good work. And always remember, this Buddhism does not concern itself with reward or punishment. We ONLY ARE CONCERNED WITH WINNING or LOSING. AND our happiness means, we must WIN! So, never quit chanting, and everything in your life will become a benefit.

  • @davids625
    @davids625 Před 8 lety +37

    buddha will bless you

  • @kimanhtran9575
    @kimanhtran9575 Před 2 lety +3

    I'm so glad that you see kindness compassion🙏🙏 then you are Buddhism with the Buddha heart🙏💖 you are on the right tract👍🙏👏 Buddha Blessing You 🇺🇸🙏👏💞✌👍☘🥰😘💖

  • @truthseeker000000
    @truthseeker000000 Před 7 lety +64

    Wow! What a powerful, honest and beautiful story! Thanks for sharing your inspiring story Hassan! As an Ex-christian, I've found Buddhism to be very healing.

  • @elizabethforrest7895
    @elizabethforrest7895 Před 10 lety +12

    Thank you for your inspiration. I'm a Nicherin Buddhist in CA forever grateful. I chanted my way to victory over cancer. Ever victorious! SGI, Newark, your family and the world are so fortunate to have you - I'll look for you in the movies too. Elizabeth

  • @na-ra8701
    @na-ra8701 Před rokem +2

    May the noble triple gem bless you all my friends🙏🙏🙏
    Triple gem - Buddha,Dhamma,Sanga
    Buddhism is like a cool breeze in hot days. I saw true love and kindness only within Lord Buddha🥺🙏❤

  • @Luckybuck1
    @Luckybuck1 Před 10 lety +29

    I know this man, he was my chaperon at the last student division conference at SUA super nice guy so glad I got to know his story

  • @bluecheese5250
    @bluecheese5250 Před 7 lety +16

    What a beautiful soul.

  • @dawnfm00
    @dawnfm00 Před 7 lety +45

    Congrats brother, welcome to the new age.

  • @celestes.7187
    @celestes.7187 Před 5 lety +3

    May all sentient beings be enlightened! May all sentient beings be free from suffering! May all beings never waver from equanimity!
    🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @atree3757
    @atree3757 Před 6 lety +22

    Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu From India.

  • @edrycp
    @edrycp Před 9 lety +14

    His story is extremely inspirational to me because I am an actor who takes great pride in being from Newark!

  • @msbookworm43
    @msbookworm43 Před 10 lety +11

    I also chant Nam Myoho Renge Kyo and I've meet this young man. He is truly genuine and very inspirational.

  • @hemantkamble6445
    @hemantkamble6445 Před 6 lety +7

    Hey. I am Indian Buddhist and atheist converted from Hindism. I have very beautiful experience as a Buddhist.

  • @d.chathuralakshandesilva5101

    ❤️ From Sri Lanka. We Are Sinhala Buddhist

  • @divyalakshmirajsekha
    @divyalakshmirajsekha Před 9 lety +20

    Wow, such an inspiring experience ! Nam Myoho Renge Kyo.

  • @TheGoldieShow
    @TheGoldieShow Před 9 lety +42

    his was so touching!!!!!!!!!!!! Im so happy I made the decision to practice!! Just got my beads last week!! Life has been extraordinary!

  • @kstang9441
    @kstang9441 Před 5 lety +4

    Glad to see many people becoming Buddhist. No matter what sect of Buddhism, the teachings are the same, compassion to all sentient heings. Even an insect, do not kill.Treat others as you will treat yourself.
    I am a Singaporean chinese Buddhist. I pray to Buddha Averlokitesvara and Guatama Buddha. Every morning, I place a cup of pure water for each Buddha and then chant Buddhist mantras and impart merits. This has helped to free me from the disturbances by spirits.
    Buddhist mantras liberate trapped spirits. So chanting and pray to Buddhas to help these suffering spirits is a way to accumulate merits.

  • @RFKjrForPres
    @RFKjrForPres Před 8 lety +24

    You Go Brother!

  • @taidelek9994
    @taidelek9994 Před 5 lety +4

    Om Mani Padma hu 🙏

  • @ladakhthroughages.6286
    @ladakhthroughages.6286 Před 7 lety +19

    Wonderful experience of life. Buddha dharma in any shape, form, tradition or school is for happiness and peace for self and for entire sentient beings. May triple gem bless you bro. NMHRK

  • @coffeeowl1546
    @coffeeowl1546 Před 7 lety +17

    Omg, this is so surprising!!!!!!!!!!
    The chant he spoke of from his friend, is the same chant, of which my family practices. I mean, my religion ain't direct Buddhism, but that chant is a huge aspect in our lives. It not only helps us redeem negative spirits but gives us the courage and confidence we need to continue to thrive. Our religion is called "Tenshō-Kōtai-Jingū-Kyō", a sect of Buddhism that focuses on purifying the soul and cleansing the heart.

  • @estherferrandez2206
    @estherferrandez2206 Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks so much, Hassan for sharing your story. You are an absolute inspiration. You give me hope. ❤

  • @scorpiotwice3686
    @scorpiotwice3686 Před 7 lety +8

    Thank you Hassan. NMRK

  • @agmcnc12c73
    @agmcnc12c73 Před 8 lety +18

    You are handsome outgoing and have an amazing power that you are unselfishly sharing. Thank you for sharing with me. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo my friend

  • @danawinsor1380
    @danawinsor1380 Před rokem +1

    Mr. Manning, Thank you for your wonderful video! You have inspired me and thousands of others. You have also helped many people better understand this wonderful practice of Nam Myoho Renge Kyo!

  • @learntibetanwithmanjutib

    Such a strong and resilient young man. Great story.

  • @terrigold
    @terrigold Před 10 lety +4

    you made me cry!

  • @luainlingralph4511
    @luainlingralph4511 Před rokem

    Same things is happen to me ! Now I am proud to myself that I found the truth of the Buddha and his way totally changed me ! 🙏🙏🙏thanks for you to share your story with us 👏👏

  • @Mitigger1
    @Mitigger1 Před 10 lety +19

    Loved it! Nam Myoho Renge Kyo!

  • @beinglearner3590
    @beinglearner3590 Před 4 lety +4

    Buddhism is not religion. It is philosophy of life...

    • @ismattoqeer7530
      @ismattoqeer7530 Před 2 lety

      Philosophy of life ? No doubt Buddha was ugly as fuck his physical appearance was gone to his head

  • @frankrodriguez2061
    @frankrodriguez2061 Před rokem +1

    You bought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing your story.

  • @bluenight6317
    @bluenight6317 Před 8 lety +37

    Namo Thassa Bhagawatho Arahatho Samma sambuddassa.!

  • @patriciachisholm2607
    @patriciachisholm2607 Před 9 lety +4

    Wow!!!! You demonstrated how we can change our life and become truly happy!!

  • @franfriel2
    @franfriel2 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you, Hassan. Your love and determination brought me to tears. ♥️

  • @maitreyaarya3227
    @maitreyaarya3227 Před 2 lety +3

    We need Buddhism in Africa. They are suffering a lot. 🥺.

  • @TwighlightAngelRose
    @TwighlightAngelRose Před 7 lety +7

    This is truly a beautiful story! Thank you for sharing it with us!

  • @isabellaellaella
    @isabellaellaella Před 10 lety +10

    Wow I feel reconnected to life again . My perspective us not inferior!!

  • @brendaomusi2993
    @brendaomusi2993 Před rokem +1

    WOW A Buddhist member that raised me has the same last name Manning and she lives in San Diego

  • @tyamada21
    @tyamada21 Před 7 lety +2

    Another tear-jerker - thank u...

  • @cls3175
    @cls3175 Před 10 lety +8

    VERY INSIGHTFUL AND INSPIRING -- Thank you :) !!!

  • @The1dancinfool
    @The1dancinfool Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful. Thank you for sharing your heart! I love my practice and I love the SGI. This is my 45th year of practice! Keep being you!! You’re awesome!

  • @sneakerzoutkastz8596
    @sneakerzoutkastz8596 Před 10 lety +3

    So awesome thanks I needed that !

  • @Shellarella74
    @Shellarella74 Před 7 lety +3

    You are so strong !!! Thank you for sharing your story. 💚

  • @raktimparashar
    @raktimparashar Před 3 lety +2

    I am a Hindu/ Buddhist from Assam

    • @raktimparashar
      @raktimparashar Před 2 lety

      @don brown As if I do give a f*** bhim

    • @raktimparashar
      @raktimparashar Před 2 lety +1

      @don brown why are u ashamed of it? Btw u r not even a buddhist with such hatred in ur heart. U r a racist. Thats all about u

  • @abedrosian
    @abedrosian Před 8 lety +3

    Thank you so much for sharing your inspiring story

  • @pooki3luv
    @pooki3luv Před 4 lety +1

    You are totally free, liberated and successful spiritually

  • @timclarinlazaro6163
    @timclarinlazaro6163 Před 10 lety +6

    I love peace!

  • @olgadiva1
    @olgadiva1 Před 3 lety +1

    Muchas gracias me encantó como pudiste TRANSFORMAR todo.... Gracias 🙏✨

  • @TheAllAman
    @TheAllAman Před 8 lety +20

    If you live in LA I want to recommend you can visit Hsi Lai temple, is the largest Buddhist temple in American

    • @throbule
      @throbule Před 8 lety +5

      +Lathan Wong That's a different sect to Soka Gakkai.

  • @stephaniejones8903
    @stephaniejones8903 Před rokem

    Thank you for your sharing your story! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @yumikoyears
    @yumikoyears Před 5 lety

    Thank you for the amazing video😊💗

  • @homogenic73
    @homogenic73 Před 10 lety +1

    Thank you !!

  • @xfaster66.6
    @xfaster66.6 Před rokem

    beautiful experience. Thanks for sharing.

  • @mirinapramparo8574
    @mirinapramparo8574 Před rokem

    Thank you for sharing 🙏

  • @venusianoemigrato
    @venusianoemigrato Před 10 lety +3

    Thank you!

  • @nyexotic
    @nyexotic Před 7 lety +4

    Beautiful

  • @arlynjimenez9939
    @arlynjimenez9939 Před 10 lety +3

    Love this

  • @livestreamforbettersociety9189

    We are all connected....😉 I am also from America. (Los Angeles)

  • @byamba-surenmyagmar6509
    @byamba-surenmyagmar6509 Před 7 lety +7

    Wow! he made my day!

  • @Kanhayavg-yw1xj
    @Kanhayavg-yw1xj Před rokem +1

    Nammo buddhay

  • @bethw.6507
    @bethw.6507 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for your story.

  • @amorskielove3301
    @amorskielove3301 Před 4 lety

    Thank you from:cagayan de oro Philippines...

  • @Kelberi
    @Kelberi Před 5 lety +3

    Was a christian and had poor knowledge of buddhism. Now I understand my problem is me, and we are all products of evolution, especially our soul. Either we learn to understanding emptiness or we will come back again and again, until we learn.

  • @shanthakalinga805
    @shanthakalinga805 Před 7 lety +6

    buddhist very nice.

  • @lililledi5471
    @lililledi5471 Před 3 lety +1

    We got a long, bright path to keep going on : )

  • @shotguncurly
    @shotguncurly Před 7 lety +2

    Loved your story... NMRK

  • @fernandoorozco5968
    @fernandoorozco5968 Před 3 lety

    Thank you

  • @tyfundi
    @tyfundi Před 9 lety +8

    We invite more people world wide to begin your journey .

  • @seaparktan
    @seaparktan Před 10 lety +3

    Inspiring me as well.

  • @bigshirley3141
    @bigshirley3141 Před 3 lety

    This is very relatable

  • @ronniechng
    @ronniechng Před 9 lety +2

    Sadhu Brother! Sabbe Satta Sukhi Hotu!

  • @lifechoices6643
    @lifechoices6643 Před 8 lety +3

    Good experience.

  • @1etcetera13
    @1etcetera13 Před 10 lety +1

    How Inspiring!!! No Matter What keep it up.

  • @DivineSeekers
    @DivineSeekers Před 6 lety +1

    Yes!

  • @sallysoucie6590
    @sallysoucie6590 Před 7 lety

    That is so cool u fighter u wanted changes u show the power of Nam myoho renge kyo congraulation i love ya acting i. Movie i wish i could get part lol u funny u family beautful u show ya heart ya honest thank u ....Nam myoho renge kyo is powerful!!!!

  • @LovinglyStonedProd
    @LovinglyStonedProd Před 5 lety +2

    Hassan, you are a great thespian in or out of Hollywood.

  • @tyfundi
    @tyfundi Před 9 lety +6

    I have claimed my freedom, my independence, my lifetime movie, and every single soul on this entire planet and outside, into the universe has a role in my movie, to win.

  • @brettfernandez2527
    @brettfernandez2527 Před 5 lety +1

    namo...buddhaya

  • @pearlchang5775
    @pearlchang5775 Před 10 lety

    Waaaaaaa
    Inspire me
    When you chant

  • @ajahnbram1971
    @ajahnbram1971 Před 6 lety +1

    Nice !

  • @aekorsaw8110
    @aekorsaw8110 Před 9 lety +4

    Be strong man.I'm your friend now.

  • @asokasamarawickrama9641

    Namo budhaya namo dammaya namo sangaya may tripple 💎 gem bless all of you ...💎💎💎❤️❤️❤️❤️🌺🌺🌺🌺🙏🙏🙏🙏🇱🇰

  • @harshkhatgaonkar9905
    @harshkhatgaonkar9905 Před 3 lety

    Im Buddhist Buisnessman from India🙌🙏🇮🇳

  • @dada-umong3799
    @dada-umong3799 Před 2 lety

    Namo Buddha 🙏 love from Bangladesh

  • @ugyenjk
    @ugyenjk Před 4 lety

    Welcome Sir

  • @bbbc6698
    @bbbc6698 Před 4 lety +1

    Buddhism is best🇮🇳

  • @NorikoRegister
    @NorikoRegister Před 3 lety +1

    Your experience is awesome! Thank you for sharing!!🙏🏼

  • @sankarbodhi6830
    @sankarbodhi6830 Před 6 lety +5

    namo buddhaya

  • @indianreal1399
    @indianreal1399 Před 6 lety +4

    Where education penetrates Buddhism penetrates

  • @gasgodaunjamkhed3811
    @gasgodaunjamkhed3811 Před 3 lety

    Bro I love buddhism

  • @theavgeekguys
    @theavgeekguys Před rokem +1

    i'm also as a buddhist as well

  • @DuongTran-mh7ci
    @DuongTran-mh7ci Před 3 lety +4

    Buddhsm puts power back into your own hands, not someone called God, and start improving yourself, starting with your mind, calming it more and more and joy, truth, power, happiness, compassion, peace, love...flower. Of course, it takes time, efforts, reading, practising...but it works because who else is responsible for your own happiness but you...

  • @margaretek5350
    @margaretek5350 Před 2 lety +1

    🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @hackdaccount532
    @hackdaccount532 Před 5 lety +4

    I'm zen buddhist♥️

    • @kunalandshorya
      @kunalandshorya Před 4 lety

      What is Zen buddhist?

    • @hackdaccount532
      @hackdaccount532 Před 4 lety +1

      @@kunalandshorya hmm...😅 kind of a buddhism, but influenced by the chinese culture.
      Real buddhism is theravada (Hinyana).

    • @kunalandshorya
      @kunalandshorya Před 4 lety +1

      @@hackdaccount532 I'm Indian buddhist..never know there are more different buddhism..namo budhay to u. 💓

    • @hackdaccount532
      @hackdaccount532 Před 4 lety +1

      @@kunalandshorya there r more kinds of buddhism, but theravada is the purest one, u must be theravada ? Ryt?
      I love chinese culture🌼🌺

    • @kunalandshorya
      @kunalandshorya Před 4 lety

      @@hackdaccount532 Chinese culture is beautiful & one of the oldest too. I think all forms of buddhism teaches same thing as lord Buddha said..

  • @thidaraung9574
    @thidaraung9574 Před 8 lety +6

    good way