Faith, Practice & Study

What is the role of faith in Nichiren Daishonin Buddhism?

• It's irrelevant

• It's the starting point and a fundamental ingredient

• It's secondary to practice and study

• It's only necessary for teaching others

How does faith relate to Buddhism according to the script?

• It's unnecessary for Buddhists

• It's the first step in Buddhism

• It's only required for advanced practitioners

• It's only important for study

What is the essence of practice in Nichiren Daishonin Buddhism?

• Quantity of rituals performed

• Consistency and continuous engagement

• Study of Buddhist texts

• Conversion of non-believers

What does "Gongyo" refer to

• A form of meditation

• Reciting portions of the Lotus Sutra

• A sacred mantra

• A type of ritual dance

What is the significance of daily Daimoku and Gongyo practice?

• It's a ritual to please the gods

• It's a way to accumulate wealth

• It polishes the mirror of one's life

• It guarantees immediate enlightenment

Why is teaching others about Buddhism important, according to the script?

• It boosts personal wealth

• It deepens one's faith

• It's a requirement for advanced practitioners

• It has no significance in Buddhism

What is emphasized when teaching others about Buddhism in the script?

• Eloquence and extensive knowledge

• The heart and the effort to the best of one's ability

• Teaching only to those who request it

• Avoiding sharing and spreading teachings

What does studying in Buddhism help practitioners understand?

• Personal interests

• The reason for events from a Buddhist perspective

• Historical events only

• Only the Lotus Sutra

According to the script, what risk is associated with not studying properly?

• Misinterpreting Buddhist teachings

• Losing one's faith

• Accumulating bad karma

• Becoming an eloquent speaker

Which of the three pillars is considered the most important ingredient of Buddhist practice?

• Faith

  
  

• Practice

•  Study

•   All three are equally important.