WorksheetsWinter Always Turns to Spring
Total questions: 5
Worksheet time: 3mins
Those who believe in the ( A ) are as if in ( B ), but ( C ) always turns to spring. Never, from ancient times on, has anyone heard or seen of ( D ) turning back to autumn.
A: Gohonzon
B: spring
C: winter
D: winter
A: Gohonzon
B: winter
C: the past
D: winter
A: Lotus Sutra
B: spring
C: winter
D: winter
A: Lotus Sutra
B: winter
C: winter
D: winter
Choose the phrase that correctly explains the meaning of this Gosho passage:
By persevering in faith, we will surely overcome all kinds of hardships and sufferings, and usher in a springtime of hope and happiness in our lives.
In life, we may be faced with problems and challenges. No matter how much we're suffering, we should just bear with it and wait until the difficulty goes by. This is the law of life.
With regard to the background of this Gosho, choose the correct answer from the two given options:
This letter was written at Mount Minobu, addressed to the lay nun Myoichi. Lay nun Myoichi and her husband had maintained steadfast faith in the Lotus Sutra amidst harsh persecutions.
This letter was written on Sado Island in the bitter cold of winter when the Daishonin had a debate with the Nembutsu priests.
Nor have we ever heard of a believer in the ( A ) who turned into ( B ). The sutra reads, "If there are those who hear the Law, then not a one will fail to attain Buddhahood."
A: Lotus Sutra
B: Budddha
A: Lotus Sutra
B: an ordinary person
A: Mystic Law
B: Budddha
A: Mystic Law
B: an ordinary person
Which of the two options below explains the phrase: "If there are those who hear the Law, then not one will fail to attain Buddhahood."
It means that those who hear and embrace the Mystic Law will all attain Buddhahood without a single exception.
It means that among those who hear and embrace the Mystic Law, there will be people who cannot attain Buddhahood.
