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A famous passage from the writings of Nichiren Daishonin states, "I, Nichiren, have inscribed my life in _____, so believe in the Gohonzon with your whole heart"
A) blood B) gold C) sumi ink D) quail feather
C) sumi ink
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Honzon is a Japanese word meaning "object of fundamental respect or devotion." The prefix go means "_________".
A) spirit, animation or energy B) functioning properly C) one who is finally known D) worthy of honor
D) worthy of honor
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Nichiren taught that people who view the Buddha or the Law as "_______________" cannot realize their full potential.
A) objects of devotion B) separate from themselves C) heavenly beings D) the heritage of the mystic law
B) separate from themselves
Nichiren said, "If you think the Law is outside yourself, you are embracing not the Mystic Law but an inferior teaching" ("On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime," WND-1,3) |
Nichiren says: "This Gohonzon also is found only in ___________. This is what the sutra means when it states that one can '_____________'.....What is most important is that by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo alone, you can attain Buddhood."
A. a butsudan an
D. the two characters for faith, gain entrance through faith alone
"This Gohonzon also is found only in the two characters for faith. This is what the sutra means when it states that one can 'gain entrance through faith alone'.....What is most important |
Nichiren also says, "I was the first to ____________ of the Lotus Sutra this great mandala"
A. reveal as the banner of propagation B. discover the truth C. bestow upon the heritage D. leave home and inscribe the mystic law
A. reveal as the banner of propagation
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