Definitions
What does myoho mean?
To open/revive
“One should become the master of one's mind rather than let one's mind master him.”
Nichiren Daishonin
Who founded Soka Gakkai (SGI)?
Tsunesaburo Makiguchi
Changing Karma ___________
Changing Karma into mission
What are the 2 SGI publications in the US, and how often do you get them
World Tribune → weekly
The Living Buddhism → monthly
What is Buddhahood?
The state of enlightenment present in all people
“Philosophy must never be divorced from action. Unless it is put into practice, philosophy is nothing more than an intellectual game.”
Josei Toda
In what year did SGI officially adopt its name?
1975
Winter always _________
Winter always turns to Spring
What are the 3 pillars of the SGI
Faith, Study, Practice
What does nam mean?
to devote or dedicate oneself
“Those who have suffered the most deserve the greatest happiness. Those experiencing the harshest karma can embrace the noblest mission and fulfill it.”
Daisaku Ikeda
What happened on March 16, 1958, that is now commemorated as Kosen-rufu Day?
On March 16, 1958, Josei Toda entrusted 6,000 youth with the responsibility of spreading kosen-rufu
The wise will rejoice ________________
The wise will rejoice while the foolish will retreat
What are the 2 kinds of Happiness
Relative Happiness and Absolute Happiness
“Suffer what there is to suffer. Enjoy what there is to enjoy. Regard both suffering and joy as facts of life.”
Nichiren Daishonin
Where there is unseen virtue, _______________
Where there is unseen virtue, there will be visible reward
Name the 10 worlds
Hell, Hunger, Animality, Asuras (anger), Human beings (humanity or tranquility), Heavenly beings (heaven or rapture), Learning, Realization, Bodhisattvas, and Buddhahood