Study Exam Prep — practise Nichiren Buddhism questions
Introductory Nichiren Buddhism study exams usually cover the basics of practice: the meaning of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, the three pillars of faith, practice and study, the Ten Worlds, the three proofs, changing karma, and the life of Nichiren Daishonin. Manifest with Daimoku has free study topics and practice quizzes on these themes, with an explanation after every answer. No account is needed to start.
Quick practice
- What are the three pillars of Nichiren Buddhist practice? — Faith, practice and study. Faith, practice and study support each other; Nichiren Daishonin urged his followers to exert themselves in all three.
- Which is the highest of the Ten Worlds? — Buddhahood. Buddhahood is the tenth world — and every one of the Ten Worlds contains it as a potential.
- What are the three proofs? — Documentary, theoretical and actual. Documentary, theoretical and actual proof are the standards for judging a teaching; actual proof is shown in daily life.
- "Myoho-renge-kyo" is the title of which sutra? — The Lotus Sutra. Myoho-renge-kyo is the Japanese reading of the title of the Lotus Sutra; Nam means devotion.
- In what year was Nichiren Daishonin born? — 1222. He was born in 1222 in Awa Province, Japan, and passed away in 1282.
Core topics to revise
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and the Gohonzon · Faith, practice and study · The Ten Worlds and the mutual possession of the Ten Worlds · The three proofs: documentary, theoretical and actual · Changing karma and human revolution · The oneness of mentor and disciple · The life of Nichiren Daishonin (born 1222).
How to prepare
Read one topic at a time, then answer a short quiz on it straight away. Missed questions are saved so you can practise them again — that is where real learning happens.
Quizzes are for learning, never a competition. There are no rankings, and your progress stays private to you.
Exam PDFs vs. the app
| Shared PDF | The app | |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | Static list, answers at the back | Instant explanation after each answer |
| Weak areas | You have to remember | Missed questions saved for practice |
| Study material | Separate documents | Topics with video and text, linked to quizzes |
| Offline | If you downloaded it | Quizzes cached for offline practice |
Frequently asked questions
What is on an introductory Nichiren Buddhism study exam?
Typically Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, faith, practice and study, the Ten Worlds, the three proofs, changing karma, and the life of Nichiren Daishonin. Check your organisation's syllabus for the exact topics.
Are the practice quizzes free?
Yes, and you can start without an account.
What are the three proofs?
Documentary proof, theoretical proof and actual proof — the standards Nichiren Daishonin used to judge a teaching.