Buddhism and the World of Hungry Spirits

Can you guess what Nichiren Daishonin said about the realm of hungry spirits?

• It's a wonderland of eternal joy.

• A magical place where every desire is instantly fulfilled.

• A sorrowful world, overwhelmed by the pangs of starvation.

• The ultimate paradise, the highest state one can achieve.

According to Nichiren Daishonin, the sufferings and cravings of hunger can be transcended. How?

• By devouring our own children!

• By obsessing and obsessing until we tire or give up.

• By using them as fuel and stepping stones to freedom and fulfillment.

• By hoping and praying that someone will come to our rescue.

Imagine you're on an emotional rollercoaster throughout a single day, experiencing a whirlwind of feelings. According to Buddhism, how many distinct states or conditions of life, known as the Ten Worlds, can you whirl through?

• Four

• Six

• Ten

• Twelve

Imagine you're navigating the complexities of modern life, seeking ways to overcome financial struggles. In the teachings of Buddhism, what path is suggested to transcend these economic challenges?

• Through the accumulation of wealth

• By illuminating those challenges with the light of the Mystic Law

• By isolating oneself from society

• Through physical nourishment

Imagine you're climbing the corporate ladder in a competitive tech company. In the spirit of Nichiren Buddhism as shared by Ikeda Sensei, how should we view our desires in pursuit of career advancement?

• Is it about judging desires as inherently good or bad?

• Could it be about the way we channel our desires for growth?

• Is it mastering the art of controlling desires through meditation?

• Or is it about renouncing all desires to achieve professional success?

Ever wondered how the idea that "earthly desires are enlightenment" plays out for someone deeply immersed in Nichiren Buddhism? Let's dive in!

• They're all about suppressing those desires to reach enlightenment.

• They consider desires and enlightenment to be on totally separate paths.

• They channel their desires into becoming a powerhouse of life force and wisdom.

• They believe enlightenment waits at the end of fulfilling every single desire.

Ready to unlock the secrets of the universe? Discover what chanting Daimoku to the Gohonzon does for you!

• Acts like a magic spell to banish all those pesky earthly desires

• Sparks the brilliant fire of the Buddha's wisdom within, shooing away the shadows of delusion

• A respectful ritual to show our love and reverence to the Gohonzon

• A cosmic ATM withdrawal - chant and cha-ching! Material wealth and prosperity, here we come!

What do the ten demon daughters inscribed on the left of the Gohonzon symbolize?

• The world of hunger

• The world of animality

• The world of anger

• The world of tranquility

Ready to dive into the fascinating world of human emotions and experiences? Let's explore the principle of the "mutual possession of the Ten Worlds." What does it really mean in our rollercoaster of feelings and adventures?

• Each emotion or experience is a lone island, never mingling with the rest.

• Imagine only one emotion or experience holding the golden ticket to enlightenment.

• Picture this: every emotion or experience is a treasure chest, hiding the potential for all others within.

• The Ten Worlds of emotions and experiences are like a strict hierarchy, no mutual visits allowed.

Can you guess what's inscribed at the heart of the Gohonzon? It's something very special!

• The names of the Ten Worlds.

• The phrase "Nam-myoho-renge-kyo."

• A depiction of the Mother of Demon Children.

• The figures of the lower worlds.