Life of Nichiren Daishonin
In what year was Nichiren Daishonin born?
1222
Nichiren Daishonin states, "Neither the pure land nor hell exists outside oneself; both lie only within one's own heart. Awakened to this, one is called __________; deluded about it, one is called an ordinary person"
What are the three proofs?
documentary, theoretical, and actual proof
How do we attain the same great wisdom and life state as the Buddha?
Only through faith
Today, it is the ___________________ that has inherited and is carrying on the Daishonin's spirit, deeply resolved to accomplish its mission of worldwide kosen-rufu and earnestly persevering in its efforts to actualize that goal.
Soka Gakkai
As a youth, what did Nichiren vow to do while studying at Seicho-ji temple?
become the wisest person in Japan
Which world is the lowest state of life, a state in which one is imprisoned by suffering and completely lacking in freedom?
Hell
Which proof means that religion's doctrines are based upon or in accord with its foundational scriptures?
documentary
Nichiren Daishonin writes, "The purpose of the appearance in this world of Shakyamuni Buddha, the lord of teachings, lies in his _____________ as a human being" (WND-1, 852).
behavior
What is the meaning of the word soka?
value
Nichiren Daishonin states, "Ordinary people keep in mind the words ‘_________________' and thereby become Buddhas" ("The Gift of Rice," The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p. 1125).
earnest resolve
Which world is a life state where one is spiritually and physically tormented by intense, unremitting craving?
Hunger
Which proof means that a religion's doctrines and assertions are compatible with reason and logic?
theoretical proof
Nichiren Daishonin says: "Arouse deep faith, and diligently polish your mirror day and night. How should you polish it? Only by ________________________ ("On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime," The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p. 4).
chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
The conception of the word soka itself came about in the course of a discussion between two innovative educators, Tsunesaburo Makiguchi and Josei Toda. We could say that the birth of the Soka Gakkai, then, was itself a crystallization of the united spirit of ____________________.
mentor and disciple
In triumphing over the Tatsunokuchi Persecution, Nichiren, while remaining an ordinary human being, revealed his original identity as a Buddha possessing infinite wisdom and compassion. This is called ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿____________ in Buddhism.
casting off the transient and revealing the true
What is the teaching that all of the Ten Worlds are inherent within one another called?
the mutual possession of the Ten Worlds
Which proof means that belief and practice of a religion's doctrines produce positive results in one's life and daily affairs and society?
actual proof
What are heavenly gods and benevolent deities in Buddhism?
the various workings or functions that serve to protect a person who practices the correct Buddhist teaching
What did Josei Toda resolve to do when he became the second Soka Gakkai president?
achieve a membership of 750,000 households
In his treatise "On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land," what did Nichiren say was the cause of the successive calamities that occurred?
slander of the correct teaching of Buddhism and reliance on erroneous doctrines
What are the last four worlds—those of voice-hearers, cause-awakened ones, bodhisattvas, and Buddhas—called?
the four noble worlds
Nichiren Daishonin writes, "As practice progresses and understanding grows, the ______________________________ emerge in confusing form, vying with one another to interfere. . . . One should be neither influenced nor frightened by them ("Letter to the Brothers," The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p. 501).
three obstacles and four devils
Nichiren writes: "The word _____________ 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"
Kudoku (benefits)
How many days after his first encounter with Josei Toda did Daisaku Ikeda begin his practice of Nichiren Buddhism?
10 days