Presidents
I am the 1st President of the Soka Gakkai. Who am I?
Tsunesaburo Makiguchi
What does “Soka” mean?
value creation
What does “Gosho” generally mean?
The writings of Nichiren Daishonin
In Nichiren Buddhism, what is the fundamental Law that is chanted?
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
I am the 2nd Soka Gakkai President. Who Am I?
Josei Toda
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
Winter always turns to ____
spring
___ is daily life.
faith
I am the 3rd president of the Soka Gakkai. Who am I?
Dr. Daisaku Ikeda
Who is traditionally regarded as the Buddha who preached the Lotus Sutra?
Shakyumuni Buddha
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is like the ____ of a lion.
roar
What is of utmost importance in solidifying ones faith?
Action
What President started the movement for the abolishment of Nuclear Weapons?
Josei Toda
In what year soka gakkai was founded?
1930
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
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
In what year did Nichiren first establish the chanting of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo?
1253
Which Gosho discusses the importance of maintaining faith throughout one's life and is addressed to Shijo Kingo?
The Eight Winds
According to Nichiren Buddhism, where should we seek Buddhahood?
Within our own lives, not somewhere outside ourselves.