Nichiren Daishonin History
Gosho Writings
Terms & Concepts
Nichiren Buddhist Principles
History of the Soka Gakkai
100

This country was where Nichiren Daishonin was born.

What is Japan?

100

Nichiren Daishonin’s letters and writings are called ____.

What is The Gosho?

100

What does “Nam” in Nam-myoho-renge-kyo mean?

What is devotion or dedication?

100

This daily practice is done by Nichiren Buddhists.

What is to chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo?

100

This person founded the Soka Gakkai in 1930.

Who is Tsunesaburo Makiguchi?

200

Nichiren Daishonin was ____ years old when he entered the Tendai priesthood.

What is 12 years old?

200

Nichiren Daishonin wrote letters to his followers for this reason.

What is to encourage, guide, and instruct them in faith and practice?

200

What is the Gohonzon?

What is the object of devotion in Nichiren Buddhism?

200

These are the two parts of daily practice.

What is Gongyo and Daimoku?

200

This person was the predecessor of the 2nd Soka Gakkai President, Josei Toda.

Who is Tsunesaburo Makiguchi?

300

Nichiren Daishonin entered the Tendai priesthood in this year.

1233

300

Nichiren Daishonin writing to “Employ the strategy of the Lotus Sutra before any other” means what?

What is to base one’s actions on faith in Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and the wisdom gained through Buddhist practice, rather than relying on worldly or ego-based strategies?

300

Delusion about our true nature and negativity functions as ____.

What is fundamental darkness?

300

This is activated by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.

What is our buddha nature?

300

The Sokkai Gakkai originated in this country.

What is Japan?

400

This major event led to the Izu Persecution.

What is Nichiren's submission to the Rissho Ankoku Ron, criticizing the government’s support of other Buddhist schools and warning of calamities if correct teaching was not upheld?

400

Most of the Gosho letters were written for this person.

Who are Nichiren’s disciples and lay followers?

400

This is Human Revolution.

What is inner transformation that leads to positive change in life and society?

400

Kosen-rufu means this.

What is widespread propagation of the Law for peace and happiness?

400

The SGI stands for this.

What is Soka Gakkai International?

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