LIFE OF ND, NMRK, ATTAINING BUDDHAHOOD & THREE PROOFS

The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings states: “Great joy [is what] one experiences when one

understands for the first time that one’s mind from the very beginning has been a _____________.

• saint

• Buddha

What vow did Nichiren make as a young man?

• to become the happiest man in all of Japan

• to become the wisest man in all of Japan

What was the title of Nichiren's treatise that he wrote to Hojo Tokiyori explaining the reason for the series of calamities?

• The Opening of the Eyes

• On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land

What did Nichiren seek to do in writing the treatise that he submitted to Hojo Tokiyori?

• explain the cause of people's suffering and set forth how they could eradicate their suffering

• anger the government officials and make them hurt the people even more with their cruelty

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 _________________________ in Buddhism.

• showing off your innate abilities to ward off evil

• casting off the transient and revealing the true

After his third remonstration with the government, Nichiren took up residence in Mt. Minobu and spent his time _____________________.

• writing letters to encourage his followers to have strong faith

• composing major works such as: "The Selection of the Times" & "Repaying Debts of Gratitude."

• lecturing on the Lotus Sutra

• Fostering disciples to carry out kosen-rufu or world peace

Just before his death at the residence of the Ikegami brothers, Nichiren gave a lecture on ____.

• On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land

• Refuting Devilish Functions

Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the ________________, which is expressed in

wise and compassionate actions to lead all people to enlightenment.

• name of the Buddha

• heart and essence of the Buddha's teachings

What does Nam mean?

• spirited

• devotion

A Buddha is ___________________.

• an awakened one

• a dormant one