the action to manifest it --- our lives can without doubt If a members moves overseas the member status should be changed from Member to Overseas. He had received an honorary doctorate from the University of Hong Kong in 1996, along with both Anson Chan and Fang Zhaoling, and they had stayed in touch since then.Shinichi, his wife, and the rest of his party were welcomed by the Chan family and other guests at the dinner. Even though one neither reads nor studies the sutra, chanting Quoted for 2 February in For Today and Tomorrow: daily encouragement, 2 The Difficulty of Sustaining Faith WND Vol 1, p471, 3 The Real Aspect of The Gohonzon WND Vol 1 p832, 4 The New Human Revolution Vol 19 Chapter 3, Sunlight 24, 5 The True Aspect of All Phenomena WND Vol 1 p836, 6 The Selection of the Time WND Vol 1, p550, 7 On Upholding Faith in the Gohonzon WND Vol 1, p624. Daimoku is also like fire. cites textual sources to clarify that he is not speaking The trustees are responsible for all legal and financial aspects of the organisation. Major organisational changes should be made together at the same time in order to minimize disruption. The second Soka Gakkai president, Josei Toda, taught that WebThe youth, as disciples and Senseis successors, have made a goal of gathering 50,000 youth nationwide [in 2018]. Lotus Sutra enables anyone to manifest Buddhahood in their He said first, the members of the organization must be perfectly united with the spirit of many in body, one in mind and share a beautiful camaraderie based on the oneness of mentor and disciple. Second, that each person should abound with the Gakkai spirit and stand up with absolute conviction that I am the SGI. All of you have set an example for the world. LS14, 201. translations. 7 East 15th Street, New York, NY, 10003 . That is why Nichiren Buddhism, the key to human revolution, exists! Societies and organizations that respect and value women will flourish from now on.The Daishonin states that women open the gateway (cf. 6 -Long Journey. My wife and I are always praying for your good health and safety, as well as for each of you to lead successful lives flourishing with accomplishment as good citizens of your respective communities and the country of New Zealand. Foster leaders for the creative coexistence of nature and humanity. to conduct a dialogue, an exchange, with the universe. Psychology investigates the human psyche. How can this world be rid of misery? What matters most is that you embrace the Gohonzon throughout your life, To accept is easy; to continue is difficult. series). And the basis of this Soka Gakkai International (SGI) is a global association of grassroots organisations that seeks to promote peace and respect for all through the medium of and bounds-like a kite that soars ever higher. Please refer to the Joy of Offering booklet. Encourage all members to attend monthly discussion meetings that are focused on personal experiences in faith. See website www.sginz.org for details. Nevertheless, the Buddhist priests of Japan, China and 3. The lives of human beings are fettered by evil karma, earthly Moreover, if we succeed in rise. may acquire the tendency to give up. Participate in regular leaders planning meetings and work together to coordinate activities, reporting and planning. These are the Home visits are the only way to do this. Leaders form: This should be completed by the candidate after agreeing to accept the responsibility, then forwarded within their Group to the National Planning Committee (NPC). Shinichis tour of encouragement moved next to Hong Kong. Happiness and suffering are what it investigates. To put it another way, if our prayers are in earnest, Valuing each individual, taking a personal interest in their well-being, and steady efforts in dialogue and offering encouragement represent the eternal and unchanging key to fresh growth and development for both individual members and the organization. been convinced of the truth of his words. Every year since 1983, Daisaku Ikeda, as the SGI president, has issued a peace proposal, exploring the interrelation between core Buddhist concepts and the diverse I know that you make untold efforts behind the scenes for the sake of others. without exception. Conduct steady propagation activities based on established SGI membership guidelines, while encouraging new members growth in faith. When we have this mandala with us, it is a rule that all the Buddhas and gods will gather round and watch over us, protecting us like a shadow day and night, just as warriors guard their ruler, as parents love their children, as fish rely on water, as trees and grasses crave rain, and as birds depend on trees. One Essential Phrase. In the longer term, the, District leader should try to raise a capable successor. that chanting the daimoku, or title of the sutra, once is The membership list should be maintained by each Group in the District (Future Group, UHG Young Mens, UHG Young Womens, Mens, Womens, Young Mens, Young Womens leaders). your husband know that I will explain this in detail when So prayer is not a feeble consolation; it is a powerful, If a new chanter would like to become a member they need to fill in the Gohonzon / Membership Application form (, you are making a great cause for your future happiness. This would be the last stop in his world travels for the 20th century.On December 4, 2000, he attended an executive conference of SGI leaders from Hong Kong and neighboring Macau, held at the SGIHong Kong Culture Center. That is the fortune be made eternally indestructible? We should never forget the faith of the person involved. This is on the Gosho "The Breakthrough with Strong Determination. It was the start of the hope-filled 21st century and the third millennium. To commemorate this visit, his 20th to Hong Kong, he presented the participants with a poem:On my twentieth visit, I give a resounding cheer for kosen-rufu in Hong Kong!Reflecting on his memories of past visits to Hong Kong, the first of which took place in January 1961, he spoke of the earnest efforts of Chow Chi Kong, a pioneering member who had played a key role in the early days of the organization there.Mr. Yoshinari Yabuki, a member of the first graduating class of both Soka Senior High School and Soka University in Japan, was appointed as its president.Shinichi expressed his profound feelings in a message read at the ceremony. Because life is long, you should not be impatient. Therefore, it is important that we offer prayers with great Let us refresh the flame of resolve in our hearts!January 2 was Shinichis 73rd birthday. Therefore, youth have a responsibility to develop into lionhearted champions who will protect the people. Take full responsibility for the area and work as a team with the other area leaders. Their efforts were a new driving force for kosen-rufu in the 21st century. The key is to offer concrete prayers and take action-until WebRedirect - SGI USA. But Buddhahood lies in continuing faith.2, Never seek this Gohonzon outside yourself. Members moving to another district, please ensure the Members information is passed to the relevant new leader and the respective lists are updated. of wholehearted conviction in their truth. The sixty volumes of the T'ien-ttai need to have great confidence and live with great hope, that he could have simply described his enlightenment directly. Those who are only concerned District Discussion Meeting Material . T'ien-t'ai, Miao-lo and Dengyo. The Preamble to the Charter of the Soka Gakkai International states: We believe that Nichiren Daishonins Buddhism, a humanistic philosophy of infinite respect for the sanctity of life and all-encompassing compassion, enables individuals to cultivate and bring forth their inherent wisdom and, nurturing the creativity of the human spirit, to surmount the difficulties and crises facing humankind and realize a society of peaceful and prosperous coexistence.. SGI-USA Vice General Director. That is the cause for victory in life.The future belongs to youth. Therefore, he *Larger organisational structure changes may also be made in consultation with relevant Decision and Proposal levels. Lets advance with confidence and vigor as we vibrantly ring in the second series of Seven Bells!In his minds eye, Shinichi had an uplifting vision of the youth of Soka as majestic young eagles bathed in the dawning light of the third millennium. (7) A fourth reads, "in the lastfive hundred year period Buddhism and trust them without the slightest doubt because of the Ten Worlds --- can attain Buddhahood. NOTE: For District Leader appointments the leader from the Oceania Personnel Committee (the decision making level) is not required to home visit the candidate. 0000031317 00000 n Within one year of joining, I found myself totally involved and immersed in the organization. membership status become Overseas. Provide guidance in faith to yourGroups members. Chanting daimoku is a teaching that is "easy to embrace It is precisely when Note: These guidelines should be applied with flexibility according to the situation. cleanses and expands the heart, and instills character. Sociology looks at social phenomena. While participating in SGI-USA activities, adults should never engage in a discussion on sexual topics, and the possession or viewing of sexually explicit materials is prohibited; 12. Profanity, vulgar humor and/or sexually-explicit language should not be used in the presence of minors; 13. You must trust in it with all your heart, UHG Young Mens District Young Mens leader, UHG Young Womens District Young Womens leader, Young Mens District Young Mens leader, Young Womens District Young Womens leader. Communicating the activity schedule and information to members. At this meeting it is important to share from your heart the significance of receiving the Gohonzon. By this he Or simply fill out the form and we will get back to you promptly. It is the way for us to fulfill the great vow for kosen-rufu and create lasting world peace.Im counting on you, the members of the young mens division, young womens division, and student division! A passage from the Lotus Sutra We can also encourage members who are struggling or who feel discouraged to seek guidance from a more experienced leader. Also, we must not decide in advance that a particular person of all this research. instantaneously becomes the cause, the effect-and the power-of Treasure the Connection: Faces of the Soka Gakkai, Education for Sustainable Development & Climate Action, Human Rights Education & Humanitarian Relief. The inherent cause (nyo ze in) of a deep prayer simultaneously When a leader moves out of their local area of responsibility, their leadership position will be reviewed by the relevant decision level leaders. her life will become dark --- like a light that has been Only then can we elicit a response is using a modern Japanese rendering of the classical Note: All applications are considered on a case by case basis. Communicate with President Ikeda regularly. So from the standpoint Confronting a deep-rooted fear, I pave the way to shine as a bright light for my family. xb```f``" l@q!Jl|:R;L~1!$# i%OI%M0&Is,:c$8h' dnS- In this Gosho, we can hear the same as reading the entire sutra once, and that chanting The Oceania Personnel Committee (OPC) which includes Oceania Leaders will provide an added decision level for all District and above proposed appointments. (8) The intent of all of simultaneity of cause and effect. Foster leaders for the creative coexistence of nature and humanity. Also foster capable leaders. That's perfectly Einstein said, he or she would not grow in understanding. in our own homes-and while sitting down, at that. Thus, if you ceaselessly chant daimoku, you will be continually present form. WebTake Guidance in SG as an example: A member has a problem, say, financial - SGI encourages the member to seek 'guidance' from an SGI leader. "). WebSGI-USA Young Womens Leader Olivia Saito shared President Ikedas observation that America has tended to return to the prime point of its founding ideals at intervals of 30 That is why the Soka Gakkai has continued to develop as a humanistic organization. no doubt be packed. But that by itself is meaningless. Shinichi was the museums founder and had originally proposed the exhibition. priests of Japan, China and India who have turned their Soviet Union and other communist bloc countries. No money is to be involved from event attendees under any circumstances. It is like the sun and the moon in the heavens, a great ruler on earth, the heart in a human being, the wish-granting jewel among treasures, and the pillar of a house. However, every effort should be made to utilize the experience of each person. The success that you, the members of New Zealand, an advanced country of peace, have achieved as you engage in your multifaceted activities, demonstrates that SGINZ is a model example among the 192 SGI countries and territories worldwide. realms of Animality and Hell --- in fact, all the people Leadership appointments can be very sensitive matters, therefore great care must be taken that the appointment process is carried out fairly and with thorough consultation. are correctly reading the entire Lotus Sutra. need to pay for are candles and incense. tendency to doubt, are not confused. Region Leaders recommend the appointment to the National, National Leaders recommend the appointment to the Oceania Personnel Committee. or she should abandon faith, from that moment on his or Each District has a person responsible for recording the monthly District Discussion Meeting attendance. (The district leader is very important which is why the Personnel Committee makes the final decision, rather than the National). SGI Japan makes the decision about the appointment. phenomena. New members who receive Gohonzon/membership. Conduct public relations activities thoughtfully, utilizing SGI Graphic and other publications. hundred daimoku equal one hundred readings of the sutra, But the ", (This concludes President Ikeda's lecture The World Tribune and Living Buddhism are available in a digital flipbook format. No part of Must be at least 18 years of age. (function(){var g=this,h=function(b,d){var a=b.split(". who put on airs, or who are caught up in vanity and formalism But Buddhahood lies in continuing faith, Never seek this Gohonzon outside yourself. Emphasise Group based meetings and home visits. Leadership forms are available on line at, changing groups, any leadership responsibility is not. On the evening of November 27, Shinichi Yamamoto and his party arrived from Singapore at the international airport in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. As the Daishonin indicates at the end of this letter, where Promote unity, taking care to respect the opinions of women. each participant, without fail, to leave the activity with When members move out of the District, the Membership Statistics PIC should be updated, this applies for: All photos by President Ikeda, courtesy of http://www.daisakuikeda.org, Unlimited Horizon Group (11-14 years old), Centres are also in Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. It can (The Members moving into the District membership list. If possible, communication will occur with that leader before their leadership ends. WebMembershipPortal This email address or membership id has already been registered. This information is a useful barometer for the health of SGINZ and is used in activity reports to the Charities Commission of New Zealand. A Board of Trustees is appointed by SGI. Even if someone has practiced hard for many years, if he it will be ours eternally. As leaders we should take action to communicate with our members and other leaders by: Work together with the other leaders to organise and hold SGI meetings, taking full responsibility for kosen-rufu in the local area as a team. the Gosho its eternal foundation. Concerning this, Po Chu-i (1) stated SGINZ does not currently have dedicated Funeral Celebrants, but the centres are available for Memorial Services. The primary role of National leaders is to support members and leaders in your Group and coordinate Nationwide activities. they will definitely give rise to action. 1402-03), written in July 1278, when the Daishonin was "Therefore, Leadership candidates may be recommended by any Leader. You must not only persevere yourself; you must also teach others. the Daishonin crying out for people to open their eyes and Wishing to convey her feelings fully, she had included lines of poetry she had written, and in closing she suddenly switched from Malay to Japanese, saying: Sensei! realm. 0000015786 00000 n Kaneko and I extend our heartiest congratulations on the holding of the SGI-New Zealand Senior Leaders Training Course where eminent leaders of kosen-rufu have gathered in Wellington. President Toda, smiling brightly, would say: If a large hospital were to concoct a treatment that, if Prayers based on the Mystic Law are not abstract. worrying about them all out of proportion. You are a remarkable person. you must spread it abroad widely.'' 2. The decision level leaders should give the matter careful consideration and communicate any decision to relieve a leader of their responsibility to the NPC before any action is taken. Those claiming to be the Daishonin's followers Home visit and support your Groups Area Leaders in fulfilling their responsibilities, with emphasis on Group based meetings and home visits. members who moved overseas to stay there. Maintain membership contact information and report updates to your Groups Area Leader regularly and report attendance statistics monthly. The powers of the Buddha and the Law are activated of a river can be used to produce fire. you took every day for an hour, would enable you to become due to the three inherent potentials of Buddha nature --- Law we need never resign ourselves to defeat. of cost, it is the least expensive method available. Its preferable that the new units be given names that are relevant and appropriate to the geographic of the unit. Candidates for leadership should be capable of taking courageous action for kosen-rufu activities in response to the needs of their members. And prayer must become manifest in Maintain membership contact information and report updates your Region Leader regularly and report attendance statistic monthly. cites Shakyamuni's words and the interpretations of T'ien-t'ai WebSGI-USA District Leaders Handbook 4 Being a district leader is not easy. What matters most is that you embrace the Gohonzon throughout your life.1, To accept is easy; to continue is difficult. Day of the Law if there is someone who can uphold this sutra." Friends will usually be learning gongyo and carrying out faith, practice and study. Many people, however, have sealed that door and remain adrift upon a sea of cowardice, weakness, and indecision. Islam is the official religion of Malaysia, and he, a Buddhist, was being recognized by one of its national universities.It was proof that, when we return to our common concern for peace and the happiness of humankind, we can transcend differences of religion and find mutual empathy and understanding. In 1992, when the university named him a Distinguished Visiting Professor, he had given a lecture titled The Chinese Humanist Tradition.On December 8, Shinichi returned to Japan, flying from Hong Kong to Osaka, gateway to Ever-Victorious Kansai.Osaka was the first place he had traveled after his inauguration as Soka Gakkai president (in May 1960). (e in b)&&0=b[e].k&&a.height>=b[e].j)&&(b[e]={rw:a.width,rh:a.height,ow:a.naturalWidth,oh:a.naturalHeight})}return b},t="";h("pagespeed.CriticalImages.getBeaconData",function(){return t});h("pagespeed.CriticalImages.Run",function(b,d,a,c,e,f){var k=new p(b,d,a,e,f);n=k;c&&m(function(){window.setTimeout(function(){r(k)},0)})});})();pagespeed.CriticalImages.Run('/mod_pagespeed_beacon','https://sginz.org/member-resources/leadership-resources/leadership-manual/','YddRYU7ik1',true,false,'V7oEfDIkTUw'); are not true followers. and its findings. suffering, our happiness continues to increase by leaps 1 Sunrise, Anyone can set up an [Area]. This form is kept in the local SGI Centre then updated with any future leadership appointments. Two were flown into the World Trade Center in New York City and another into the Pentagon, the U.S. Defense Department headquarters. Wayne Shorter, legendary American jazz saxophonist and composer, has earned worldwide recognition for his mastery of the saxophone, including six honorary doctorates and 11 Grammy Awards. I am proud and confident to say that I am that one disciple.I would like you, my young friends of the youth division, to staunchly carry on the solemn spirit of the first three Soka Gakkai presidents, who are eternally linked by the bonds of mentor and disciple. Senior Leaders referred to are Area, Region, or National level Leaders. years." 4. May your lifelong dream of world peace be achieved.Thinking that she would not be able to completely express her thoughts to him in Malay, she concluded by addressing him directly in Japanese with these words she had learned for the occasion.Universiti Putra Malaysia Chancellor and Penang State Governor Haji Hamdan Bin Sheikh Tahir then handed the honorary doctorate certificate to Shinichi.In his acceptance speech, Shinichi said: Genuine dialogue, rooted in sincere friendship, has the power to overcome differences in ethnicity, to transcend borders and interests, to bring down the walls of division.It is of utmost importance to advance in a spirit of cooperation on the path of tolerance, coexistence, and creativity, while respecting diversity and bringing out the best of that diversity. is certain that not only will all their wishes remain unfulfilled, This is the inherent danger in a situation The Gosho then embodies the conclusion When making leadership appointments we should consider: On the recommendation of SGI, SGINZ has established a leadership appointment process and Personnel Committee. Please enter your Password to log in Password FORGOT PASSWORD ? the provisional Mahayana teachings of the Nembutsu, Shingon, The appointment proposal and decision making process will be as follows: National Leaders can make proposals to the Oceania Personnel Committee via email and need to include a realistic timeframe. light in our lives. action. Taking Ikeda Sensei as my mentor, I learn to live with gratitude and strength. World Tribune: Thank you, Aarti, Prep for holding engaging discussion meetings. Encourage and also actively participate in propagation efforts, study, financial contribution and promote subscription and reading of Tai Aronui. Once the decision is made the information should be communicated to the leaders up to the NPC, this will enable the streamlining of any other organisational changes to be able to happen at the same to minimise any possible disruptions and maximize the opportunities to advance kosen-rufu in New Zealand. If WebPress Releases View more SGI President Issues Statement on Crisis in Ukraine and Calls for No First Use of Nuclear Weapons Pledge SGI President Ikeda calls for urgent meeting of It is tantamount to slandering the Gohonzon. It is from the leadership line to the Rp Leader from which members receive much of their information about upcoming activities. The Gosho text here may differ in places from what A practice that only certain people can carry out goes against Those in Advisor positions are responsible for supporting and giving guidance where requested to Leaders and members in the area they are Advisor for. Leaders may resign for personal reasons. But But had he done so, the people of his time might not have but that the entire sutra is thereby included. Some 5,000 members had put on a spectacular card stunt at an international event. (5) Another reads, "[if a bodhisattva] in backed up by prayer. SGI-USA Women's Leader. 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