SGI
what was the first country outside Japan that President Ikeda visited in his efforts to spread NICHIREN buddhism throughout the world?
(a) Canada
(b) United States
(c) Brazil
B
The purpose of our Buddhist practice is for each of us to bring forth the "_______________ inherent in our own life".and established an inner state of everlasting and indestructible happiness.
Myoho-renge-kyo
The three obstacles and devils is a literal translation of the Japanese term ______ ______
Sansho Shima
The purpose of Buddhism is to bring out the _______ ______ that all people inherently possess, to awaken people to it and enable them to attain Buddhahood. Moreover, the Lotus Sutra does not allow for any discrimination; all people are equally entitled to salvation.
Buddha nature.
Because we live in the human realm, we of course experience problems and suffering. Life is filed with contradictions. But if we refuse to be defeated by them and persist in our faith, we are certain to advance along the path towards happiness and victory. This is the essential power of _________
Buddhism
What is the SGI's membership today?
(a) over 12 millions in 192 countries and territories
(b) 8 million in 1000 countries and territories
(c) 10 million members in 150 countries and territories
a is the correct answer
Make every possible effort for the sake of your next life. What is most important is that, by chanting______________ alone you can attain Buddhahood. It will no doubt depend on strength of your faith. To have faith is the basis of Buddhism.
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
What is Gosho?
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Prayer in Nichiren Buddhism is a fundamentally a vow. It is a pledge or commitment to follow a chosen course of ____ it is a declaration to challenge a clear objective. As such, how could anything be more wonderful than the vow to realize our personal human evolution and actualize the goal of _____ peace.
action/ world
In judging the relative merit of Buddhist doctrines, I, Nichiren, believe that the best standards are those of reason and documentary proof is the proof ____ _____
Actual ,Proof
What is Nichiren Buddhist Practice?
We Practice Nichiren Buddhism Primarily by chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and reciting portions of the 2nd and 16 chapter Lotus Sutra. Shakyamuni Buddha's highest teaching.each morning and evening.
By changing our inner state of mind, we can change any _______ or hardship into a source of joy, regarding it as a means for forging and developing our lives. To turn even sorrow into a source of creativity this is the way of life of a Buddhist.
suffering
Prayer in Nichiren Buddhism
Prayer is the courage to persevere.
What will the future be like? No one knows the answer to this question. All we know is that the effects that will appear in the future are contained in the causes made in ___ _____ The important thing, therefore, is that we stand up and take action to achieve great objectives without allowing ourselves to be distracted or discouraged by immediate difficulties.
the present
A passage from the Lotus Sutra reads that it is "___________________ and _____________________." Many hear about and accept this sutra, but when great obstacles arise, just as they were told would happen, few remember it and bear it firmly in mind. To accept is easy; to continue is difficult. But Buddhahood lies in continuing faith.
the most difficult to believe and the most difficult to understand.
How many countries/territories were represented during SGI's formation.
(a) 158
(b) 51
(c) 192
51
They are two types of illness: minor and serious. Early treatment by a skilled physician can cure even serious illnesses, not to mention minor ones . Karma also may be divided into two categories: _____ and _____. sincere repentance will eradicate even _____ karma, to say nothing of karma that is ______.
Fixed, unfixed, fixed.
what is Esho funi
a Buddhist concept meaning oneness of yourself and your environment.
Defeat for a Buddhist lies not in encountering difficulties but rather in not __________ them. Difficulties only truly become our destiny if we ___ ____ from them. We must fight as long as we live.
Challenging, run away
Strengthen your faith day by day and month. Should you slacken in your resolve even a bit , _____ will take advantage.
Devils
What is Soka Spirit?
The SGI-USA began the Soka Spirit movement to clarify the correct teaching and practice of Nichiren Buddhism, Which is based on the principle that the path to enlightenment is equally accessible to all people.
Amber draws dust, and a magnet attracts iron particles; here our evil karma is like dust or iron, and the daimoku of the Lotus Sutra is like the amber or the magnet. If we consider these [analogies, we can see why] we should chant
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
What does the term Gohonzon Means?
The eternal life of the universe exists within each of us.
Even if your born into the most affluent of circumstances or enjoy a spectacular marriage that is the envy of others, there is no guarantee that you will be happy. happiness does not depend on wealth or personal appearance, nor does it hinge on fame or recognition. If your heart is empty, you cannot build genuine happiness.
There is and expansive life state of profound, secure happiness that transcends any material or social advantage. It is called _____ it is called the life style of __________
Faith, Buddhahood.
Make every possible effort for the sake of your next life. What is most important isa that, by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo alone, you can attain Buddhahood. It will no doubt depend on the strength of your faith. To have faith is the basis of __________
Buddhism