The Life of Nichiren Daishonin
What vow did Nichiren make as a youth while studying at Seichō-ji temple?
To become the wisest person in Japan
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Nichiren writes: “The word ‘benefits’ (kudoku) means the reward that is represented by the purification of the six sense organs. In general we may say that now Nichiren and his followers, who chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, are carrying out the purification of the six sense organs” (OTT, 147–48). What is the purification of the six sense organs?
Purifying the eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, and mind so every aspect of life can function positively and reveal Buddhahood.
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What happened on November 18, 1930, that marks the founding of the Soka Gakkai?
Makiguchi published The System of Value-Creating Education (with Toda as publisher), the first appearance of the name Soka Kyoiku Gakkai
What was the title of the treatise Nichiren submitted on July 16, 1260?
On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land.
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What are heavenly gods and benevolent deities in Buddhism?
Protective functions of the universe that safeguard those who uphold the Mystic Law.
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In 1951, Josei Toda was inaugurated as second president. What membership goal did he proclaim?
750,000 households.
What was Nichiren’s purpose in writing 'Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the land"?
To clarify the fundamental cause of people’s suffering and set forth the means by which people could eradicate such suffering
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What does “many in body, one in mind” mean?
People differ in appearance and circumstances (“many in body”) but share the same purpose based on faith (“one in mind”)
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What did Josei Toda do on September 8, 1957?
He issued a historic declaration calling for the abolition of nuclear weapons.
When Nichiren triumphed over the Tatsunokuchi Persecution, he revealed his original identity as a Buddha. What is this called in Buddhism?
“casting off the transient and revealing the true.”
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What does the principle “faith equals daily life” teach?
That faith must be expressed through one’s behavior in everyday responsibilities, proving Buddhism through action.
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What is “Forever Sensei”?
What did Daisaku Ikeda do five months after becoming third president in 1960?
He traveled overseas for the first time to begin worldwide kosen-rufu
After moving to Mount Minobu in 1274, what activities did Nichiren engage in there?
He lectured on the Lotus Sutra, wrote major works, and trained disciples for kosen-rufu.
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Nichiren Daishonin writes, “The purpose of the appearance in this world of Shakyamuni Buddha, the lord of teachings, lies in his behavior as a human being” (WND-1, 852). What does this passage mean?
That Shakyamuni appeared simply to show people the best way to live as human beings. And the proof of our faith lies in consistently acting with good sense amid human society and by being people of fine character
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What is the main theme of The Human Revolution?
“A great human revolution in a single individual can change the destiny of a nation, and further, all humankind.