Presidents
I am the 1st President of the SGI. Who am I?
Tsunesaburo Makiguchi
I am a 13th Century Japan Buddhist reformer who established the practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo as a means for all people to bring forth their inherent Buddha nature. Who am I?
Nichiren Daishonin
Birth, Aging, Sickness, Death
What is the name of the first gosho?
On Attaining Buddhahood in this Lifetime?
___ is daily life.
faith
I am a Disciple of Makaguchi, who became the 2nd President that rebuilt the SGI after the destruction of World War 2 in Japan. Who Am I?
Josei Toda
On March 16th, 1958, some 6,000 youth gathered at the foot of Mount Fuji for a solemn ceremony of peace with their mentor, 2nd Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda. What is the celebration of March 16th called.
Kosen Rufu Day, The Day of Youth
Life is a never-ending _____ to grow.
struggle
In which gosho does Nichiren say, " The journey from Kamakure to Kyoto takes twelve days. If you travel for eleven but stop with only one day remaining, how can you admire the moon over the capital?"
Letter to Niike
In life it is important to enjoy our ____. Every effort requires hard work and entails difficulties of one sort or another; the key is to not lament difficulties but enjoy them as challenges. That's the secret to opening the way to happiness. You cannot exercise your full abilities if you're only motivated by a sense of obligation.
challenges
I have published over 250 written works, received over 200 honorary doctorates and was the 3rd president of the SGI. Who am I?
In 1960 President Ikeda arrives in San Francisco on his first trip to the Mainland of the United States, setting in motion the American movement to spread the Daishonin’s Buddhism. At Coit Tower, President Ikeda declares that this day will one day be looking upon as a significant step forward for the Daishonin’s Buddhism. What month and day did he arrive?
October 5th
How do we unlock our unlimited potential?
Mission!
"Life is an ongoing succession of births and deaths. From this perspective, we must seek our goal and mission in something that transcends birth and death, something that we can give our whole life to. Only then can we tap the inexhaustible potential of life. In other words, we must advance beyond the mere struggle to stay alive and be prepared to ask ourselves for what purpose we live our lives."
Who is Nichiren appreciating in the On Repaying Debts of Gratitude gosho, one of the five major writings?
his teacher Dozen-bo
"If we just stay snug and warm in our rooms because it's so cold outside, we'll never get anything done. At times like this you have to say to yourself, "I won't let this snow hold me back"?
In other words what is of utmost importance in solidifying ones faith?
Action
What President started the movement for the abolishment of Nuclear Weapons?
Josei Toda
On July 10th, 2010 the youth of America gathered together to Preform for Wold Peace, in an event called
_________ The Era.
Rock
What is key to living a fulfilling life?
Energy and Vitality!
"Being halfhearted is such a waste. If we go around as if we’re half-asleep all the time, we can’t hope to savor a life that is free of regret. Enthusiasm and vigor are vital ingredients for a fulfilling life."
In the True Aspect of all Phenomena gosho what is the true aspect refer to?
Myoho-renge-kyo
In buddhist practice it is important to live based on a sense of ____.
Mission
"Everything has a purpose, a mission. You and I are Bodhisattvas of the Earth, born into this world to actualize the fundamental mission of kosen-rufu."
What was the relationship between the Presidents for which the Soka Gakkai exists today?
Mentor and Disciple Relationship
Through Buddhist Practice, we can create value from any situation, no matter how challenging. However, it took time for the SGI to fully gain independence. From whom was it that the SGI gained spiritual independence from?
Nichiren Shoshu Priesthood
In Winter Always Turns to Spring gosho Nichiren talks about Myoichi's husband who had recently passed, who served as true disciple of Nichiren. He states "He is probably watching his wife and children in the heavenly mirrors of the sun and moon every moment of the day and night." Given the passage and based on the Lotus Sutra what is Nichiren's perspective on those who have passed on?
Once someone passes they serve as a protective function, always guiding us in spirit.
How many times is "Lotus Sutra" in the title of the gosho in Volume 1?
6
In A Ship to Cross the Sea of Suffering gosho Nichiren states that a fire burns more briskly when logs are added. What does this mean?
greater the hardships befalling one the greater the delight one feels because of their strong faith