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SGI Introductory ExamWhat vow did Nichiren make as a youth while studying at Seicho-ji temple? - Answers -
to become the wisest person in Japan
A series of calamities and disasters, including a devastating earthquake, prompted
Nichiren to submit a treatise to the retired regent Hojo Tokiyori on July 16, 1260. What
was the title of this treatise? - Answers -On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the
Peace of the Land
What did Nichiren seek to do in writing the treatise "On Establishing the Correct
Teaching for the Peace of the Land"? - Answers -clarify the fundamental cause of
people's suffering and set forth the means by which people could eradicate such
suffering.
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 _____. - Answers -casting off the transient and revealing the
true
When the government rejected the Daishonin's final remonstration, he decided to leave
Kamakura and, in May 1274, took up residence at Mount Mi-nobu in Kai Province. What
activities did he engage in at Minobu? - Answers -He composed major works, including
"The Selection of the Time" and "On Repaying Debts of Gratitude." These writings
include the Three Great Secret Laws (the object of devotion of the essential teaching,
the sanctuary of the essential teaching, and the daimoku of the essential teaching).
He also wrote many letters to his lay followers throughout the country, patiently
instructing and encouraging them so they could persevere with strong faith, win in life,
and attain the state of Buddhahood.
The Daishonin died at Ikegami Munenakas residence on October 13, 1282. Just before
his death, which writing did he deliver a lecture on? - Answers -"On Establishing the
Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land"
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the heart and essence of the Buddha, which is expressed in
wise and compassionate action to lead all people to enlightenment.
In this phrase, what does nam mean? - Answers -Nam is the phonetic rendering in
Chinese characters of the Sanskrit word namas, meaning bow or reverence.
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