The Spiritual Decision That Changed Tina Turner Forever – Few Knew This Side of Her
While the world knew Tina Turner as the electrifying Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll, few realized the depth of her inner world—a world shaped by trauma, resilience, and ultimately, spiritual transformation. After escaping a turbulent and abusive marriage with Ike Turner, Tina began a journey not only of professional revival but of deep personal healing.
It was during the darkest period of her life that Tina Turner discovered Buddhism—specifically, the practice of chanting “Nam-myoho-renge-kyo,” central to Nichiren Buddhism. What began as a quiet attempt to find mental clarity grew into a lifelong spiritual foundation.
Tina credited Buddhism with saving her life. In interviews, she spoke openly about how chanting gave her strength when she had none, and helped her reclaim her identity from years of trauma and silence. “I didn’t just survive,” she once said, “I transformed.”
Later in life, Tina co-authored the book “Happiness Becomes You”, where she detailed how her Buddhist faith helped her overcome pain, find peace, and eventually become a voice of hope for millions.
While her voice shook stadiums, her mantra steadied her soul. Tina Turner’s legacy isn’t just in music—it’s in how she turned pain into power and silence into song.