FAITH
belief in Nichiren's Buddhism
What is faith?
engaging in concrete efforts
What is faith in the Gohonzon?
learning, guiding principles
What is study?
functions that hinder us in our practice
What are obstacles?
working that deprives those who believe in ND's Buddhism
What is a devil?
the Gohonzon
What is the object of devotion?
doing gongyo and chanting
How do we practice for ourselves?
deepen our faith
What is the purpose of study?
Daishonin associates opposition from sovereign or parent
What is the Letter to the (Ikegami) Brothers?
disharmony amongst the workings of the body and mind
What is the devil of hindrance of the five components?
wisdom and enlightenment
What we attain as a Buddha?
sharing and spreading the teachings
How do we practice for others?
ND expresses importance of practice & study
What is The True Aspect of All Phenomena?
result from our evil acts in life
What is the obstacle of karma?
emergence within one's life of afflictions such as the three poisons
What is the hindrance or devil of earthly desires?
practice and study
What builds one's faith?
continue making efforts that accord with reason
Daishonin's direct disciple and successor
Who is Nikko Shonin?
impulses and afflictions such as greed, anger and foolishness
What is the obstacle of earthly desires?
Buddhist practice cut short due to loss of life
What is the hindrance or devil of death?
believe in and accept the Buddha's teachings
What is the correctness of the Buddhist Philosophy of Life?
attain absolute happiness
What is the purpose of Nichiren's Buddhism?
interpretations of Buddhism without facts
What are erroneous teachings?
impediments due to difficult circumstances we're born into
What is the obstacle of retribution?
one who creates suffering in others for his pleasure
Who is the Devil King?