The Pure Land Foundation partners with Buddhist monk, makeup artist, and LGBTQ+ advocate Kodo Nishimura to share powerful insights on self-acceptance, breaking societal norms, and embracing authentic beauty.
Key Message
Navigating the intersection of spirituality and self-expression, Kodo challenges convention and advocates for mental health, inclusivity, and pride. Through this series, viewers are invited to reflect on what it truly means to live with purpose, compassion, and courage.
Transcript
Kodo Nishimura: Kindness is timeless. Make others feel beautiful.
Hello, my name is Kodo Nishimura. I’m a Buddhist monk and artist. I used to think that oh, I’m homosexual so people are not going to accept me. I’m Japanese and I don’t have that typical beauty, so I don’t feel powerful nor feel beautiful of myself.
I used to think that Buddhism is all about minimalism and I will have to give up all the desires. To my surprise, I found out that Buddhism supports diversity.
I know that people come from different circumstances. People might have it easier or more difficult, but we have to be the one to believe in ourselves. If we find reasons of why we can’t make it, we will never make it.
So the next time, if you ever doubt, please remember that shining in your colour makes the world more colourful and more beautiful.
Bruno Wang: If this message speaks to you, we would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. And if you know someone who could benefit from this, please share it with them.