Presidents
I am the 1st President of the SGI. Who am I?
Tsunesaburo Makiguchi
I am a 13th Century Japan Buddhist reformer who established the practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo as a means for all people to bring forth their inherent Buddha nature. Who am I?
Nichiren Daishonin
What does SGI stand for?
Soka Gakkai International
What do members of the SGI Chant?
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo
What are the 3 pillars of practicing Nichiren Daishonins Buddhism?
Faith, Practice & Study
I am a Disciple of Makaguchi, who became the 2nd President that rebuilt the SGI after the destruction of World War 2 in Japan. Who Am I?
Josei Toda
On March 16th, 1958, some 6,000 youth gathered at the foot of Mount Fuji for a solemn ceremony of peace with their mentor, 2nd Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda. What is the celebration of March 16th called.
Kosen Rufu Day, The Day of Youth
What do the words Soka Gakkai mean?
Value Creating Society
What does Nam myoho renge kyo mean?
Nam - Devotion
Myoho - Mystical
Renge - Law of Cause & Effect
Kyo - Sound & Action
What is our monthly publication magazine called?
Living Buddhism
I have published over 250 written works, received over 200 honorary doctorates and was the 3rd president of the SGI. Who am I?
In 1960 President Ikeda arrives in San Francisco on his first trip to the Mainland of the United States, setting in motion the American movement to spread the Daishonin’s Buddhism. At Coit Tower, President Ikeda declares that this day will one day be looking upon as a significant step forward for the Daishonin’s Buddhism. What month and day did he arrive?
October 5th
The Soka Gakkai is a lay Buddhist community with ____ million practitioners in ____ countries and territories.
11 million, 192 countries and territories
I am the mandala inscribed by Nichiren that embodies the Law of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. I am the mirrored reflection of your human condition. What am I?
I am the Gohonzon.
Where can I find the SGI weekly news paper with uplifting experiences about real people using their Buddhist Practice to overcome life’s obstacles?
In the mail, through the SGI App & Online when you register @SGI-USA.org
What President started the movement for the abolishment of Nuclear Weapons?
Josei Toda
On July 10th, 2010 the youth of America gathered together to Preform for Wold Peace, in an event called
_________ The Era.
Rock
Through Buddhist Practice, we can create value from any situation, no matter how challenging. As all people equally possess Buddhahood, there are no priests in the SGI. True or False?
True
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the title of the Lotus Sutra. When recite the Lotus Sutra it is called?
Gongyo
I am the Individual and collective writings of Nichiren Daishonin. What am I?
The Gosho
Go - Honor
Sho - Writings
Who is your Mentor?
Ikeda Sensei
At the 50k Lions of Justice Festival, which 1st Lady gave opening words of encouragement to all the youth who gathered across America.
Michelle Obama
What is the goal of SGI Nichiren Buddhism?
To enable each person to become happy
How often do members of the SGI do Gongyo and chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo per day?
2x a day morning and evening.
Where can I go to connect with members be enlightened, study Buddhism and put faith into action?
1st Sunday of every month here.
Find a local meeting in your neighborhood “District Study” and encouragement meetings