The Queen of Hope, Tina Turner, World TribuneTina Turner practiced Nichiren Buddhism for 50 years, specifically the Soka Gakkai branch. She began chanting “Nam-myoho-renge-kyo” in 1973, which is a core practice of this Buddhist tradition, according to The Ho Center for Buddhist Studies. This practice is believed to lead to individual empowerment and inner transformation. She also collaborated on a CD titled “Beyond: Buddhist and Christian Prayers” with Regula Curti and Dechen Shak-Dagsay. Her Bu