Buddhism Quiz

An act of true compassion in Nichiren Buddhism is:

• a) Introducing others to Buddhism

• b) Closing ourselves off from the rest of the world to practice Buddhism.

• c) Only pursuing our personal happiness.

• d) Believing in the Buddhahood of those we like but not in those we dislike.

In this writing, what is the first debt of gratitude that Nichiren Daishonin describes?

• a) The debt of gratitude owed to protective functions of the universe

• b) The debt of gratitude owed to the earth itself

• c) The debt of gratitude owed to good circumstances

• d) The debt of gratitude owed to one’s mother and father

In this writing, what is the first debt of gratitude that Nichiren Daishonin describes?

• a) The debt of gratitude owed to protective functions of the universe

• b) The debt of gratitude owed to the earth itself

• c) The debt of gratitude owed to good circumstances

• d) The debt of gratitude owed to one’s mother and father

Shakyamuni decided to leave his life as a prince and embark on a spiritual quest, because he:

• a) realized that luxuries and living in comfort were the most important things in life.

• b) witnessed the fundamental sufferings of life and wanted to find a solution to them.

• c) found that life is meaningless.

• d) became bored with his princely life and wanted to enjoy traveling.

Nichiren opened the way for all people to attain Buddhahood by:

• a) promoting charitable enterprises and public works.

• b) commissioning many statues of Shakyamuni Buddha

• c) building temples and stupas, and offering prayers for rain.

• d) establishing the practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo to the Gohonzon.

When was Nichiren Daishonin born?

• 16 February, 1222

• 28 April, 1223

• 16 February, 1223

• 28 April, 1222

Which among the following is NOT 'Four Noble Truths of Buddha'?

• A. World is full of suffering

• B. Desire causes suffering

• C. Desire is the best way to get moksha

• D. Suffering will be removed

Within the Ten Worlds, in which state(s) of life is a person easily influenced by external circumstances?

• a) Buddhahood

• b) Voice-hearers

• c) Bodhisattva

• d) The six lower worlds, or the six paths

In “The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon,” Nichiren also states, “This Gohonzon also is found only in the two characters for ___________.” Please correctly fill in the blank.

• a) Isolation

• b) Desire

• c) Faith

• d) Suffering

Nichiren writes, “The three obstacles and four devils will invariably appear, and the wise will ___________ while the foolish will retreat.” Please correctly fill in the blank.

• a) rejoice

• b) remain silent

• c) be deceived

• d) not notice