Nichiren Daishonin History
Where was Nichiren Daishonin born?
Japan
What are Nichiren Daishonin’s letters and writings called?
The Gosho
What does “Nam” in Nam-myoho-renge-kyo mean?
Devotion or dedication
What daily practice do Nichiren Buddhists do?
Chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.
In 1930, who founded the Soka Gakkai?
Tsunesaburo Makiguchi
How old was Nichiren Daishonin when he entered the Tendai priesthood?
12 years old
Why did Nichiren Daishonin write letters to his followers?
To encourage, guide, and instruct them in faith and practice.
What is the Gohonzon?
The object of devotion in Nichiren Buddhism.
What are the two parts of daily practice?
Gongyo and Daimoku
Who was the predecessor of the 2nd Soka Gakkai President, Josei Toda?
Tsunesaburo Makiguchi
In what year did Nichiren Daishonin enter the Tendai priesthood?
1233
Nichiren Daishonin writes, “Employ the strategy of the Lotus Sutra before any other.” What does Nichiren mean by “employ the strategy of the Lotus Sutra”?
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.
When we are deluded about our true nature, negativity functions as what?
Fundamental darkness
What does chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo activate within us?
Our Buddha nature.
In what country did the Soka Gakkai originate?
Japan
What major event led to the Izu Persecution?
Nichiren submitted the Rissho Ankoku Ron, criticizing the government’s support of other Buddhist schools and warning of calamities if correct teaching was not upheld.
To whom were most Gosho letters written?
Nichiren’s disciples and lay followers.
What is Human Revolution?
Inner transformation that leads to positive change in life and society
What does kosen-rufu mean?
Widespread propagation of the Law for peace and happiness.
What does SGI stand for?
Soka Gakkai International