Gosho Passage - On Attaining Buddhahood in the Lifetime

What does "practice for ourselves" primarily involve?

• Teaching others about Buddhism

• Chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo and Gongyo

• Meditating in solitude

• Performing rituals at temples

What does "practice for others" mainly entail?

• Self-improvement and personal benefit

• Efforts to teach others about Nichiren Buddhism

• Performing rituals for one's family

• Achieving enlightenment through meditation

Why are both "Practice for oneself" and "Practice for others" considered crucial for Lotus Sutra practitioners?

• They ensure financial stability

• They fulfill religious obligations

• They are emphasized by the Buddha himself

• They complement each other and contribute to spiritual growth

What distinguishes an ordinary person from a Buddha?

• Their appearance

• Their intelligence

• Their level of delusion or awakening

• Their social status

How is Nam Myoho Renge Kyo described?

• A mantra for material success

• A means for transforming delusion into enlightenment

• A mystical phrase with no practical use

• A traditional Buddhist chant

What does Nichiren Daishonin liken a life shrouded in fundamental darkness to?

• A tarnished mirror

• A clear mirror

• A lamp in the dark

• A beacon of light

How does Nichiren Daishonin describe a life awakened to the truth of reality?

• As a tarnished mirror

• As a clear mirror

• As a closed book

• As a blurred image

What analogy does Nichiren Daishonin use to illustrate how a tarnished mirror can become clear?

• Polishing the mirror

• Smashing the mirror

• Ignoring the mirror

• Replacing the mirror