WorksheetsThe Heritage of the Ultimate Law of Life
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 3mins
"The Heritage of the Ultimate Law of Life" was written in 1272, in Sado, where Nichiren Daishonin was living in exile, to _____
Sairen-bo
Gijobo
Shijo Kingo
Daniel Chew
All disciples and lay supporters of Nichiren should ______ with the spirit of many in body but one in mind...
conduct dialogue
study the sutra
resolve all problems
chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
This _____ is the basis for the universal transmission of the ultimate Law of life and death. Herein lies the true goal of Nichiren's propagation.
sutra
spiritual bond
shared struggle
practice
When you are so united, even the great desire for ________ can be fulfilled.
greater power
widespread propagation
conspicuous benefit
extension of one's lifespan
Choose the phrase that correctly explains the meaning of this Gosho passage from the two given options.
When each person shares the same spirit as the mentor and deepens his/her commitment to furthering kosen-rufu, the beneficial power of the Mystic Law will be manifested.
When at an important juncture, rather than getting help from the people around, by overcoming the difficulty alone, single-handedly, with a dignified manner is the fundamental.
The phrase "as inseparable as fish and the water in which they swim" from this Gosho means:
To serenely lead a life just like the fish in the water
To mutually respect and support each other
To challenge by oneself on things without relying on others
The term "many in body, one in mind" means:
the unity of many diverse individuals who, while displaying his/her own unique personalities, talents, and roles, share the same common goal of the realisation of kosen-rufu.
the situation when each individual's way of doing is unable to manifest the greatest strength and so have to unite everyone to carry out in the same way.
Regarding the background of this Gosho, choose the correct answer from the two given options:
It was written when the Daishonin was in exile on Sado Island, in response to a question from Sairen-bo who had written to the Daishonin asking about an important term which constitutes the ultimate truth in Buddhist teachings
It is a treatise of remonstration submitted to Hojo Tokiyori, the de facto ruler of the Kamakura military government
