The 10 Factors Of Life (Sgi Nichiren Buddhism)

1. For review, the 10 factors are the attributes common to life and its function. The 10 worlds represent the potential life-conditions or states a person can 'experience' : Hell, hunger, animality, anger, humanity (tranquility), heaven (rapture), learning, realization, bodhisattva, and Buddahood It explains the diversity of life or how life differentiates. So for example, let's talk about Michael Jordan. Before he won a championship. In context, you know what he looks like, his physical abilities (appearance) and you already understand through history his 'nature' that he's very 'driven' to win a championship. Let's say his 'drive' comes from his 'competitive nature' which comes from 'animality'. And also from 'anger' because after a certain time he has proven to himself he's one of the best player in the world, therefore his selfish 'ego' (which characterizes the life state of an individual in the realm of anger); but he also understands that being the best isn't even enough to win a championship. So using his 'power', or drive, he understands that only through promoting good teamwork & cooperation (humanity), he can have an 'INFLUENCE' upon his teammates to win a championship. Right?

True

False

The explanation for the given correct answer is that the passage describes the 10 worlds as representing potential life conditions or states that a person can experience. It further explains that these worlds, such as animality, anger, humanity, and realization, contribute to the diversity of life and how individuals differentiate from one another. The example of Michael Jordan is used to illustrate how different life states can influence a person's actions and motivations. Given this explanation, it can be concluded that the statement "It explains the diversity of life or how life differentiates" is true.

Explanation

The explanation for the given correct answer is that the passage describes the 10 worlds as representing potential life conditions or states that a person can experience. It further explains that these worlds, such as animality, anger, humanity, and realization, contribute to the diversity of life and how individuals differentiate from one another. The example of Michael Jordan is used to illustrate how different life states can influence a person's actions and motivations. Given this explanation, it can be concluded that the statement "It explains the diversity of life or how life differentiates" is true.

2. Consistency from beginning to end, then, is that manifested in Michael Jordan's team winning the championship, their desire and collective will towards it you could say that they became champions already in their heart we could say?

True

False

The explanation for the given correct answer, True, is that the statement suggests that the consistency displayed by Michael Jordan's team throughout the championship season, along with their strong desire and collective will to win, led them to become champions. This implies that they had a winning mindset and determination from the beginning, which ultimately resulted in their championship victory.

Explanation

The explanation for the given correct answer, True, is that the statement suggests that the consistency displayed by Michael Jordan's team throughout the championship season, along with their strong desire and collective will to win, led them to become champions. This implies that they had a winning mindset and determination from the beginning, which ultimately resulted in their championship victory.

3. 'Each of us lives in the framework of the 10 factors." ~ Daisaku Ikeda

True

False

No one can say that he or she has 'no appearance'. No one can claim they have no personality (nature), or not to have any energy or not to carry out any activity. Nor could there be a situation where the appearance is one person, the nature someone else, and the entity another person still.

Explanation

No one can say that he or she has 'no appearance'. No one can claim they have no personality (nature), or not to have any energy or not to carry out any activity. Nor could there be a situation where the appearance is one person, the nature someone else, and the entity another person still.

4. One day, sometime after his team loses to the Detroit Pistons in the playoffs, AGAIN, Michael through his leadership (animality: somebody's got to be the alpha male, right? and he really hates the Pistons now..) shows up earlier for work, through example intensifies his training regime and practice together with his teammates (humanity). This exemplifies 'RELATION', or indirect cause (both internal & external), that interacts with the internal cause of his life to produce an effect. He and his teammates goal of winning a championship is the 'LATENT EFFECT', or potential in their lives. (again, this is just for example)

True

False

The given explanation suggests that the actions of Michael, such as showing up earlier for work and intensifying his training regime, are examples of how the relationship between his leadership qualities and his desire to defeat the Detroit Pistons (external cause) interact with his internal cause (animality and humanity) to produce an effect. The effect in this case is the latent goal of winning a championship shared by Michael and his teammates. Therefore, the statement "True" is the correct answer.

Explanation

The given explanation suggests that the actions of Michael, such as showing up earlier for work and intensifying his training regime, are examples of how the relationship between his leadership qualities and his desire to defeat the Detroit Pistons (external cause) interact with his internal cause (animality and humanity) to produce an effect. The effect in this case is the latent goal of winning a championship shared by Michael and his teammates. Therefore, the statement "True" is the correct answer.

5. Power, influence, internal cause, relation, manifest effect, and consistence from beginning to end describes the energies and the function of cause & effect in an individual life

True

False

The statement suggests that power, influence, internal cause, relation, manifest effect, and consistence from beginning to end are all characteristics of the energies and function of cause and effect in an individual's life. This implies that cause and effect play a significant role in shaping an individual's life by exerting power and influence, being driven by internal factors, being influenced by relationships, resulting in visible effects, and maintaining consistency throughout. Therefore, the statement is true.

Explanation

The statement suggests that power, influence, internal cause, relation, manifest effect, and consistence from beginning to end are all characteristics of the energies and function of cause and effect in an individual's life. This implies that cause and effect play a significant role in shaping an individual's life by exerting power and influence, being driven by internal factors, being influenced by relationships, resulting in visible effects, and maintaining consistency throughout. Therefore, the statement is true.

6. This 1st question is just for polling purposes

Are you an SGI Buddhist member

Just curious about SGI and the 10 factors of life, so I'm feeling masochistic

Not an SGI member but I am a Buddhist

Not a Buddhist, nor an SGI Buddhist member

Please continue with the quiz. It's ONLY points, so if you're NOT Buddhist anyway, don't sweat it.

Explanation

Please continue with the quiz. It's ONLY points, so if you're NOT Buddhist anyway, don't sweat it.

7. With time and hard work, through teamwork (world of humanity), studying game tapes, good coaching & drills (world of Learning), intense competition with each game or practice they play, Michael and his teammate develop an instinct (world of Animality) and understanding (Realization) the strengths & weaknesses of their opponents as well as their own, and with each game they win (or lose) they develop their collective desire (HUNGER) to win...

So Nike shoe company signs every member of the team to endorse a style of fashionable sports shoe

...strikes mortal fear and dread in the dark hearts of their opponents

T his is the MANIFEST EFFECT, which results in their eventually winning a championship.

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Explanation

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8. Power, or nyo ze riki describes

How you can shoot laser beams from your 3rd eye

Life's inherent power or potential energy

.... if you checked one, hope you wear plenty of sunblock. You're wrong by the way. Have you considered eating broccoli (for the vitamin E)?

Explanation

.... if you checked one, hope you wear plenty of sunblock. You're wrong by the way. Have you considered eating broccoli (for the vitamin E)?

9. Appearance, nature, and entity describe

The three Silmarils that were crafted by Feanor of Valinor during the Age of the Trees

The reality of existence, of life itself

IF you checked the 3rd option, you would not be incorrect, however we are specifically looking for the 2nd answer: 'the reality of existence, or life itself.' Every thing 'consists' of having an appearance, its nature, and its entity or that integrates appearance & nature. Don't sweat it. If you checked the 1st, you are simply a hapless Tolkien fan.

Explanation

IF you checked the 3rd option, you would not be incorrect, however we are specifically looking for the 2nd answer: 'the reality of existence, or life itself.' Every thing 'consists' of having an appearance, its nature, and its entity or that integrates appearance & nature. Don't sweat it. If you checked the 1st, you are simply a hapless Tolkien fan.

10. (for fun) Which phrase describes the closest the concept of appearance, nature, and entity

“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I’m not sure about the universe.” ~ Albert Einstein

IF it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, it must be a duck...

If you checked 4, you're overthinking, but I'll give you points anyway...if you're lucky.

Explanation

If you checked 4, you're overthinking, but I'll give you points anyway...if you're lucky.

11. So you would say then that Michael Jordan's desire or goal to win a championship is

Because he just hates the Detroit Pistons.

An 'INTERNAL CAUSE' or the causal root or seed that is dormant in his life.

Prove he's better than Larry Bird or Magic Johnson

Loves the game of basketball and he hates to lose.

All of the above

All these are about 'INTERNAL CAUSE' or influence, or the karmic root of his life

Explanation

All these are about 'INTERNAL CAUSE' or influence, or the karmic root of his life