Wayne Thomas Jr.
Architect and artist from Los Angeles who practices SGI Nichiren Buddhism; shares a personal story of overcoming discouragement to pursue architecture and mentors others, including his children.
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Feb 6, 2026 • 58min
An Experiment to Prove Them Wrong
Wayne Thomas Jr., an architect and artist from Los Angeles who practices SGI Nichiren Buddhism, shares his story of proving doubters wrong. He talks about using chanting as an experiment to boost creativity and academics. He describes building a portfolio from scratch, navigating being often the only person of color, and designing community-centered spaces that empower others.
