MCQ Worksheet – Basics of Nichiren Buddhism
(All Chapters)
Chapter 1: The Life of Nichiren Daishonin
Q1. When was Nichiren Daishonin born?
- 1212
- 1222
- 1232
- 1242
Answer: 1222
Q2. At what age did Nichiren Daishonin begin his schooling at Seicho-ji temple?
- 10
- 12
- 14
- 16
Answer: 12
Q3. What name did Nichiren adopt after declaring his teaching?
- Shakyamuni
- Nichiren
- Nikko
- Daishonin
Answer: Nichiren
Q4. Where did Nichiren declare Nam-myoho-renge-kyo?
- Kyoto
- Seicho-ji
- Mount Hiei
- Kamakura
Answer: Seicho-ji
Chapter 2: Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
Q1. What does 'Nam' signify?
- Meditation
- Reverence/Dedication
- Victory
- Compassion
Answer: Reverence/Dedication
Q2. What does 'Myoho' mean?
- Mystic Law
- Lotus Flower
- Sutra
- Dedication
Answer: Mystic Law
Q3. Which symbol represents cause and effect together?
- Sun
- Lotus Flower
- Moon
- Mandala
Answer: Lotus Flower
Q4. What object of devotion did Nichiren inscribe?
- Gohonzon
- Lotus Flower
- Temple Bell
- Mandala Sutra
Answer: Gohonzon
Chapter 3: Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime and Kosen-rufu
Q1. What does attaining Buddhahood in this lifetime mean?
- Rebirth in another world
- Revealing one’s innate Buddhahood
- Becoming a monk
- Living without desires
Answer: Revealing one’s innate Buddhahood
Q2. Which happiness depends on external factors?
- Absolute happiness
- Relative happiness
- Eternal happiness
- Inner happiness
Answer: Relative happiness
Q3. What is the ultimate goal of Nichiren Buddhism?
- To become monks
- To attain Buddhahood in this lifetime
- To pray for wealth
- To achieve rebirth in paradise
Answer: To attain Buddhahood in this lifetime
Q4. What does 'kosen-rufu' mean?
- Peace of the land
- Widespread propagation
- Mystic Law
- Daily practice
Answer: Widespread propagation
Chapter 4: The Ten Worlds
Q1. Which world is characterized by insatiable desires?
- Hell
- Hunger
- Animality
- Asuras
Answer: Hunger
Q2. Which world shows joy?
- Asuras
- Heaven
- Humanity
- Bodhisattvas
Answer: Heaven
Q3. Which world shows compassion?
- Learning
- Bodhisattva
- Animality
- Asuras
Answer: Bodhisattva
Q4. What does mutual possession of the Ten Worlds mean?
- Each person can only live in one world
- Each world contains all Ten Worlds
- Buddhas are separate from ordinary people
- Hell and heaven are fixed places
Answer: Each world contains all Ten Worlds
Chapter 5: Three Proofs
Q1. Which proof involves actual benefits in life?
- Theoretical proof
- Documentary proof
- Actual proof
- Mystic proof
Answer: Actual proof
Q2. Which proof refers to scriptural evidence?
- Documentary proof
- Actual proof
- Theoretical proof
- Moral proof
Answer: Documentary proof
Q3. Which proof involves logical reasoning?
- Actual proof
- Documentary proof
- Theoretical proof
- Karmic proof
Answer: Theoretical proof
Chapter 6: Faith, Practice, and Study
Q1. What are the three pillars of Buddhism?
- Faith, Hope, Love
- Faith, Practice, Study
- Wisdom, Courage, Compassion
- Prayer, Meditation, Chanting
Answer: Faith, Practice, Study
Q2. Which practice means chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo daily?
- Gongyo
- Daimoku
- Meditation
- Sutra reading
Answer: Daimoku
Q3. Why is study important in Buddhism?
- To pass exams
- To understand life through Buddhist perspective
- To memorize sutras
- To become priests
Answer: To understand life through Buddhist perspective
Chapter 7: Faith for Overcoming Obstacles
Q1. What should obstacles be seen as?
- Signs of failure
- Tests of faith
- Punishments
- Permanent problems
Answer: Tests of faith
Q2. Who faced persecutions but triumphed through faith?
- Shakyamuni
- Nichiren Daishonin
- Nikko
- Ikeda Sensei
Answer: Nichiren Daishonin
Chapter 8: Changing One’s Karma
Q1. What is karma?
- Random luck
- Cause and effect from actions
- Divine will
- Destiny
Answer: Cause and effect from actions
Q2. What is the key to changing karma?
- Prayer alone
- Faith and practice of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
- Avoiding suffering
- Studying other sutras
Answer: Faith and practice of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
Chapter 9: Faith Equals Daily Life
Q1. What is meant by 'faith equals daily life'?
- Faith is only for religious activities
- Faith should guide everyday life
- Faith is separate from work
- Faith is chanting alone
Answer: Faith should guide everyday life
Q2. Who said, 'Faith for daily life is true faith'?
- Nichiren
- Josei Toda
- Makiguchi
- Ikeda Sensei
Answer: Josei Toda
Chapter 10: The History of the Soka Gakkai
Q1. Who was the first president of Soka Gakkai?
- Josei Toda
- Tsunesaburo Makiguchi
- Daisaku Ikeda
- Nikko Shonin
Answer: Tsunesaburo Makiguchi
Q2. Who was the second president of Soka Gakkai?
- Nikko Shonin
- Josei Toda
- Makiguchi
- Ikeda Sensei
Answer: Josei Toda
Q3. Who became the third president of Soka Gakkai in 1960?
- Josei Toda
- Daisaku Ikeda
- Makiguchi
- Nikko
Answer: Daisaku Ikeda
Chapter 11: Learning From Nichiren Daishonin’s Writings
Q1. What are Nichiren’s writings called?
- Gosho
- Mandala
- Commentary
- Sutra
Answer: Gosho
Q2. Why are Nichiren’s writings important?
- They explain politics
- They reveal correct Buddhist practice
- They are legends
- They replace Lotus Sutra
Answer: They reveal correct Buddhist practice
Chapter 12: Repudiating Errors of the Nichiren Shoshu
Priesthood
Q1. What was one reason for repudiating the priesthood under Nikken?
- Deviation from Nichiren’s spirit
- To gain political power
- To follow another sect
- To leave Buddhism
Answer: Deviation from Nichiren’s spirit
Q2. What did Soka Gakkai emphasize instead?
- Priest authority
- Faith of ordinary people
- Temple rituals
- Monastic life
Answer: Faith of ordinary people
