Known Figures
The three Presidents of the SGI
Who are Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, Josei Toda, and Daisaku Ikeda
The date in which the founding of the SGI occurred
A. November 18th 1930
B. January 10th 1977
C. May 4th 1999
D. February 11th 1945
The roar of a Lion is equated to what common buddhist practice?
What is chanting Nam Myo Ho Renge Kyo
What does the word "soka" mean?
Value creation. Soka encompasses first Soka Gakkai President Tsunesaburo Makiguchi's long-developed theory that the purpose of education and of life is to create happiness, and in order to do that one must know how to create value.
The "Writings of" this figure are found in every SGI Library
Who is Nichiren Daishonin
The year in which Josei Toda passed the baton of Kosen Rufu to the youth, specifically Ikeda Sensei
A. 1979
B. 1958
C. 1966
D. 1975
The kind of animal that must make its way to the top of the waterfall to become a dragon
A. Lion
B. Carp
C. Bird
D. Baby Dragon
When faced with the three obstacles and four devils, what does Nichiren say "the wise" will do?
The wise will rejoice while the foolish will retreat (WND-1, 637)
The current acting President of the Soka Gakkai International
Who is President Harada
The month and year in which Makiguchi and Toda sensei were persecuted for their beliefs
A. July of 1943
B. July of 1955
C. July of 1967
D. July of 1933
The failure of the birds to do this common activity in the summer led to issues for them in the winter.
What is making their nests
After Shakyamuni's passing, the Bodhisattvas of the Earth will actually appear in __________________________, and they will spread the mystic law, or Nam Myoho Renge Kyo.
the latter day of the law
(See Basics, 139-40)
What did SGI President Ikeda set out to do on Oct. 2, 1960?
Determined to fulfill second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda's wish to spread Nichiren Buddhism worldwide, on October 2, 1960, five months after becoming president, he visited nine cities in North and South America.
Nichiren Daishonin proclaimed Nam-myoho-renge-kyo to be the sole correct Buddhist teaching for leading all people in the Latter Day of the Law to enlightenment in this year!
A. 1333
B. 1477
C. 1698
D. 1253
What was Shijō Kingo instructed to treasure most?
A. Treasures of the mind
B. Monetary treasures
C. Great recognition
D. Treasures of the heart
Bodhisattva Never Disparaging consistently venerates everyone he encounters, no matter who they are, including those who attack or persecute him, bowing in respect and reciting to each a phrase known as _______________________.
A. the 24-character Lotus Sutra
B. Wait who is this guy
C. the 42-character Lotus Sutra
D. Not sure, but I'm sure he said something nice.