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Nichiren Quiz
Unraveling the Mysteries of Nichiren: A Captivating Quiz on the Japanese Buddhist Priest and Philosopher
Updated: May 31, 2023
Embark on a spiritual journey with this captivating quiz! Unravel the profound teachings and life of Nichiren, the influential Japanese Buddhist priest and philosopher. Enlightenment awaits!
Brush up on your Nichiren skills with this tricky quiz! Featuring 20 questions on a variety of topics, this is not for the casual fan. Only true Nichiren buffs will be able to answer them all correctly. Find out more by taking this quiz.
When was Nichiren born?
16 February 1222
12 January 1215
5 April 1230
13 October 1282
What sutra did Nichiren declare as the highest truth of Buddhist teachings?
Diamond Sutra
Prajnaparamita Sutra
Heart Sutra
Lotus Sutra
What title was Nichiren given posthumously by Emperor Go-Kōgon?
Jōgyō Bodhisattva
Nichiren Dai-Bosatsu
Honbutsu
Risshō Daishi
What title was Nichiren given posthumously by Emperor Taisho?
Honbutsu
Risshō Daishi
Jōgyō Bodhisattva
Nichiren Dai-Bosatsu
Which bodhisattva did Nichiren claim to be the reincarnation of?
Jōgyō
Avalokiteshvara
Manjushri
Visistacaritra
How many senior disciples did Nichiren designate?
8
4
10
6
What is the main practice Nichiren advocated for attaining Buddhahood?
Chanting Mantras
Mindfulness
Meditation
Reciting Nam
Which modern lay Buddhist movement has its roots in Nichiren's teachings?
Theravada Buddhism
Zen Buddhism
Soka Gakkai
Pure Land Buddhism
What is the main focus of Nichiren Buddhism?
Wisdom
Lotus Sutra
Meditation
Moral Conduct
What is the name of the traditional temple school associated with Nichiren Buddhism?
Tendai
Shingon
Soto Zen
Nichiren-shu
In which period of Japanese history did Nichiren live?
Kamakura Period
Muromachi Period
Edo Period
Heian Period
What is the main chant Nichiren advocated for attaining Buddhahood?
Namo Amituofo
Om Mani Padme Hum
Om Amideva Hrih
Nam
What term did Nichiren use to describe the Buddha-nature accessible to all?
Anuttara-samyak-sambodhi
Dharmakaya
Tathagatagarbha
Myoho-Renge
Which of the following is NOT a lay movement in Nichiren Buddhism?
Soka Gakkai
Risshō Kōsei Kai
Pure Land Buddhism
Reiyūkai
What did Nichiren believe about other forms of Buddhism during the Third Age of Buddhism?
They Should Coexist Peacefully
They Should Be Merged With Nichiren Buddhism
They Should Be Embraced
They Should Be Eradicated
What did Nichiren insist the Sovereign of Japan and its people should do?
Convert To Shintoism
Support Only The Lotus Sutra
Abandon All Religious Beliefs
Support All Forms Of Buddhism
How did Nichiren view Shakyamuni Buddha and other Buddhist deities?
As Illusions
As Ordinary Humans
As Separate, Individual Beings
As Manifestations Of Myoho-Renge
What is the main focus of Nichiren Buddhism?
The Heart Sutra
Meditation
The Lotus Sutra
Mindfulness
What is the name of the traditional temple school associated with Nichiren Shōshū?
Shingon
Nichiren-shu
Tendai
Jōdo Shinshū
Which of the following is NOT a claim made about Nichiren's identity?
Founder Of Zen Buddhism
Rebirth Of Bodhisattva Visistacaritra
True Buddha Of The Third Age
Reincarnation Of Jōgyō Bodhisattva
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