MYSTIC LAW
Often described as the "Lion’s Roar," this core practice is what Nichiren Daishonin identified as the fundamental Law of the universe. It is said to have the power to break through any obstacle and enable any person to tap into their highest life state, regardless of their circumstances.
NAM MYOHO RENGE KYO
I am a 13th century Japanese Buddhist reformer and I inscribed the Gohonzon to enable people in the Latter Day of the Law to attain Buddhahood, who am I?
NICHIREN DAISHONIN
You’re encouraging a member who feels like they’ve been in a "permanent blizzard" of problems for years. You share this famous quote to remind them that in the world of faith, it is impossible for the seasons to get stuck on "Cold." Which quote is it?
WINTER ALWAYS TURNS TO SPRING
Nichiren Daishonin first declared Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo on _______________
28th April, 1253
This is the year the Soka Gakkai was officially formed by Tsunesaburo Makiguchi and Josei Toda -
1930
You’re on a home visit and someone asks, "So which part of the chant covers the 'mystical' stuff I can't quite put into words?" You point to these two syllables, which literally translate to "Mystic Law."
MYOHO
That heart-pounding moment when your neighbor asks, "Hey, what was that chanting sound coming from your living room a while ago?" and you have to decide if you're going to explain the Mystic Law or pretend it was the TV. What's this called?
SHAKUBUKU
You woke up in the World of Hell because you ran out of coffee, but by the time you finished Gongyo, you were in the World of Learning. This principle explains why you can experience all ten states in one morning.
MUTUAL POSSESSION OF TEN WORLDS
In 1271, following the failed execution at Tatsunokuchi, Nichiren was sent to this harsh, remote location in the Sea of Japan.
SADO ISLAND
I vowed to achieve a membership of 750,000 households to solidify the foundation of Soka Gakkai. Who am I?
2nd Soka Gakkai President JOSEI TODA
Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo is the enlightened life state of
BUDDHAHOOD
What does the Gohonzon represent ?
ENLIGHTENED LIFE STATE OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN
You stop complaining about your job and start chanting to be the best employee there—and suddenly, your boss gets promoted and moves to another state. This teaching says your surroundings change when you do. What teaching is it?
ONENESS OF LIFE AND ENVIRONMENT
Nichiren wrote this collection of letters and treatises to guide followers and explain the correct teaching of the Lotus Sutra.
THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN
You’re on a home visit and notice a massive 30-volume collection on the shelf—Daisaku Ikeda’s life’s work detailing the global expansion of the Soka Gakkai. You know you’re in for a deep dialogue when the host asks, “So, how is your study of this novel going?” What is it called?
NEW HUMAN REVOLUTION
Unlike a garden where we plant a seed and wait six months for a flower, this principle of the Lotus Sutra says the "seed" of the cause and the "flower" of the effect happen at the exact same time. What is this principle called?
SIMULTANEITY OF CAUSE & EFFECT
The Lotus Sutra teaches that every person has the potential to become enlightened. What is this called?
INHERENT BUDDHA NATURE
You finally get a friend to agree to a home visit, but then your car won't start, you’re on "E" for gas, your phone battery hits 1%, and there’s a massive traffic jam—all right after you chanted for an hour! These are the internal and external hindrances that try to stop your progress. What are they?
THREE OBSTACLES AND FOUR DEVILS
The ultimate story of victory used in home visits: A sword was at his neck and a meteor flew across the sky, yet Nichiren Daishonin's faith remained unshakable. This event is known as...
TATSUNOKUCHI PERSECUTION
On this date, known as Kosen-Rufu Day, 2nd Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda held a massive ceremony to entrust the shared vow of his mission to the youth
March 16th, 1958
Unlike our phone’s battery that always dies at the worst time, Nichiren Buddhism teaches that every living being has access to an "unlimited" supply of this energy. It’s the source of your wisdom, your courage, and your ability to bounce back from any setback.
LIFE FORCE
It’s that moment when you’re exhausted from work, but you get in your car anyway to support a friend and chant together. This "double-win" effort—where helping another person actually ends up recharging your own life—is called __________________ way of practicing.
THE BODDHISATTVA
The characters for the Japanese phrase Tenju Kyoju, often translated as __________________ can literally be read as “transforming the heavy and receiving it lightly.”
LESSENING OF KARMIC RETRIBUTION
In a letter to Shijo Kingo, Nichiren Daishonin listed these three specific types of riches, noting that the 'heart' is the most valuable.
Treasures of Storehouse, Treasures of the Body and Treasures of the Heart.
Beginning in 1983, 3rd Soka Gakkai's President Daisaku Ikeda submitted one of these to the United Nations every year on January 26 to offer Buddhist perspectives on global issues
PEACE PROPOSALS