What is a key theme of the Soka Renaissance?

Humanistic empowerment and global citizenship

How did the Soka Renaissance influence SGI members?

They took greater responsibility for kosen-rufu and their own practice

What is the Soka Renaissance?

A spiritual & cultural renewal of SGI after separating from the priesthood.

What are the key traits of religion led by a high priest?

Formal rituals, orthodoxy, and submission to religious authority.

Which best describes correct practice of Nichiren Buddhism?

Faith and practice based on the writings of Nichiren

How do SGI practitioners access enlightenment?

Through faith, practice & study, regardless of status or title.

Which event symbolized the beginning of SGI's independence from the priesthood?

The excommunication of the Soka Gakkai in 1991

What is the structure of the mentor-disciple relationship?

Egalitarian. Based on mutual respect and shared commitment.

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What is a key theme of the Soka Renaissance?
Clerical authority over lay practice
Ritual purification of sacred sites
Humanistic empowerment and global citizenship
Artistic isolation from society
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How did the Soka Renaissance influence SGI members?
They became more reliant on priests for guidance.
They took greater responsibility for kosen-rufu and their own practice
They focused solely on temple visits and memorial services
They stopped practicing Buddhism
3
What is the Soka Renaissance?
A global movement to preserve ancient Buddhist texts
A period of artistic and literary achievements in Japan
A spiritual & cultural renewal of SGI after separating from the priesthood.
A return to traditional Buddhist temple rituals
4
Who led the Soka Renaissance?
Shakyamuni Buddha
High Priest Nikken Abe
Josei Toda
Daisaku Ikeda
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What are the key traits of religion led by a high priest?
Dialogue, shared struggle, and faith in the potential of all people.
Lay believers take ownership of their practice & teach others,
Personal effort, study, and practice over clerical intercession.
Formal rituals, orthodoxy, and submission to religious authority.
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Which best describes correct practice of Nichiren Buddhism?
Only priesthood is authorized to lead and interpret Nichiren Buddhism.
Faith and practice based on the writings of Nichiren
Followers are expected to obey and revere the priesthood.
Believers are passive recipients of rituals or teachings.
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How do SGI practitioners access enlightenment?
The priesthood may claim a monopoly on "correct" practice and salvation.
Only the priesthood is authorized to lead and interpret Nichiren Buddhism.
Through faith, practice & study, regardless of status or title.
Spiritual authority is often believed to rest solely with the clergy.
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Which event symbolized the beginning of SGI's independence from the priesthood?
The excommunication of the Soka Gakkai in 1991
The destruction of the Sho-Hondo
The establishment of Soka University
The publication of the Lotus Sutra
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What is the structure of the mentor-disciple relationship?
The high priest interprets doctrine and spiritual truth.
Based on institutional hierarchy.
Egalitarian. Based on mutual respect and shared commitment.
Authority flows from the top down.

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