In 1987, Charles Atkins was struck with Hodgkin’s disease and underwent the ravages of chemo-and radiation therapy. Throughout his illness, he used his Buddhist training and the power of the mantra Nam-myoho-renge-kyo to carry him through the cancer treatments and allay his fear of death and doubts for recovery. During his stays in the hospital, he took every possible opportunity to comfort other cancer patients. His survival inspired him to share with to share ...
