Presidents
History
Goshos
Faith
100

I am the 1st President of the Soka Gakkai. Who am I? 

Tsunesaburo Makiguchi

100

What does “Soka” mean?

value creation

100

What does “Gosho” generally mean?

The writings of Nichiren Daishonin

100

In Nichiren Buddhism, what is the fundamental Law that is chanted?

Nam-myoho-renge-kyo

200

I am the 2nd Soka Gakkai President.  Who Am I?

Josei Toda

200

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 

200

Winter always turns to ____

spring

200

___ is daily life.

faith

300

I am the 3rd president of the Soka Gakkai. Who am I?

Dr. Daisaku Ikeda

300

Who is traditionally regarded as the Buddha who preached the Lotus Sutra?

Shakyumuni Buddha

300

Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is like the ____ of a lion.

roar

300

What is of utmost importance in solidifying ones faith?

Action

400

What President started the movement for the abolishment of Nuclear Weapons?

Josei Toda

400

In what year soka gakkai was founded?



1930

400

Which Gosho is famous for explaining that the purpose of Buddhism is to enable people to attain Buddhahood in their present lifetime?

On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime

400

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."

500

What was the relationship between the Presidents for which the Soka Gakkai exists today?

Mentor and Disciple Relationship

500

In what year did Nichiren first establish the chanting of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo?

1253

500

Which Gosho discusses the importance of maintaining faith throughout one's life and is addressed to Shijo Kingo?

The Eight Winds

500

According to Nichiren Buddhism, where should we seek Buddhahood?

Within our own lives, not somewhere outside ourselves.

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