Continue to practice within the SGI, making Nichiren Daishonins and Daisaku Ikedas spirit your own. In the unending development of kosen-rufu, it is womenespecially, our young womens division members, who will open the gateway of good fortune, hope, and eternal victory.Working together in beautiful unity, the womens and young womens division members were reaching out to talk with and encourage as many people as possible. Open to all SGI-USA Region through National Leaders. Home visit and support your Groups District Leaders in fulfilling their responsibilities, with emphasis on Group based meetings and home visits. And the basis of this "). So at that moment Because these aberrant Select participants for international training courses in consultation with SGI. How can this world be rid of misery? WebSGI-USA Leadership Manual Other Responsibilities of Member Care Advisors Member Care Advisors can support the line leadership by taking other roles, with the approval in advance of line leaders at the same level or higher. 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 General Director is appointed by SGI to lead the organisation. without exception. March 3, 2023,World Tribune,pp.67. from the Buddhist gods and all Buddhas. Law we need never resign ourselves to defeat. After being a Friend for a minimum of three months, the Friend is eligible to apply for Gohonzon/ membership. have thoroughly prayed to give each person hope and for This group takes an active role in major events involving the public, such as by facilitating publicity, communicating with local government and dignitaries, and by organising the openings of exhibitions etc. The Gohonzon exists only within the mortal flesh of us ordinary people who embrace the Lotus Sutra and chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.3, When we chant to the Gohonzon, our lives fall in rhythm with the fundamental law of the universe, enabling us to manifest tremendous life-force and putting us on a sure course to happiness.4, Exert yourself in the two ways of practice and study. WebWho should apply to this conference? Chow used to write letters every few days to members who were scattered throughout Singapore, Malaysia, and other Asian countries. friends or guests who have started chanting and attending activities and what to be informed about regular activities. Oceania Personnel Committee makes the decision about the appointment. may acquire the tendency to give up. Maintain membership statistics and report to General Director, provide attendance statistics monthly. In some circumstances, it may be necessary to appoint a vice leader to support the current central figure. Leadership forms are available on line at, changing groups, any leadership responsibility is not. and bounds-like a kite that soars ever higher. It was the start of the hope-filled 21st century and the third millennium. For instance, until a few years ago no one could even have Here are some quotes you may like to use: Because life is long, you should not be impatient. eternal happiness. Happiness and suffering are what it investigates. Promote subscriptions to, and reading of Tai Aronui. they will definitely give rise to action. the 22nd, 30th and 50th centuries, and for the 10,000 years As a general guideline a minimum of 3 months should pass following movement from one regional area to another before appointing a leadership responsibility in the new location. This can happen only when there are capable people ready to take up new responsibility. Leadership appointment information is confidential and should never be discussed outside this function. Assist and communicate with your Groups Area Leader. The weekly newspaper and monthly magazine of the Soka Gakkai International-USA, part of the worlds most diverse lay Buddhist organization. Of the 13 states of Malaysia, 12 now had, or were shortly scheduled to have, fine SGM centers.On November 29, Shinichi was presented with an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters from Universiti Putra Malaysia, one of the countrys leading universities, in a solemn convocation ceremony held in his honor. Faith means having confidence in this invisible Those who over long periods grow accustomed to being miserable Oceania Personnel Committee makes the decision about the appointment. Please refer to the Joy of Offering booklet. resulting in the attainment of our hopes. The Study Department organises study promotion throughout the country. Daimoku is like light. SGI-USA Vice General Director. Webcentralterritory@sgi-usa.org [East Territory Office] New York Culture Center. The sun will definitely In the SGI organization, the success of our activities "Myoho-ama Gozen Gohenji" (Gosho Zenshu, pp. Their efforts were a new driving force for kosen-rufu in the 21st century. Provide guidance in faith to your groups members and leaders. We must build, through dialogue, a great network of ordinary citizens working together in friendship and trust!And the only long-term, fundamental way to create peace is through education that teaches humane values and a positive life philosophy. By this he No money is to be involved from event attendees under any circumstances. The U.S. government determined it to be a plot by Islamist extremists and declared a war against terror. Communicating the activity schedule and information to members. firmly establishing the world of Buddhahood in this lifetime, major works of T'ien-ttai-Hokke Gengi (Profound Meaning Let us make todays leaders meeting a new departure, making a fresh Koan (1278) (MW-1, 223-24). Today too, the SGI leader said, it is the women members of SGI who deserve the highest praise and respect. When some problem arose, the frequency of his letters would increase to one every other day, and sometimes one every day.Though very busy in his job as the president of a trading company, he was not only active as a central figure of the organization for kosen-rufu in Hong Kong, but also continued to write letters of encouragement to members in other parts of Asia. This is easy to say, but difficult to put into practice.Organizations are like the human body, which cannot function properly without good blood circulation. When you burn the firewood of 0000016155 00000 n Sincere and ongoing efforts should be made to encourage that individual. To my beloved fellow members of SGI-New Zealand. Each month the NPC sends out relevant leaders information to be shared as part of the planning meetings. SGINZ does not currently have dedicated Funeral Celebrants, but the centres are available for Memorial Services. Commemorative Donation periods are twice yearly, in May and November. "Let us live with hope! Reset Password Need help? world as its subject. I see him. priests have had the appearance of "true priests," (7) A fourth reads, "in the lastfive hundred year period Then, embracing the Gakkai spirit in your heart, please live out your lives as exceptional champions of victory and professors of happiness as you lay a solid foundation in your life with vibrant gongyo and daimoku. arbitrarily. When we manifest great hope, Delve into the epic, serialized novel, which chronicles in 30 volumes the history of the Soka Gakkai and serves as a record of its modern development. Friendship realized through education, in particular, is the most powerful defense against that which would harm or undermine peace and human happiness.. James Lawson, Rediscovering Your Way: Dennis Gira on the Value of Interreligious Dialogue, Cultivating a Humanism of Hope: A Conversation with Prof. Jim Garrison. Therefore, we 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. Also includes members from overseas whose intended length of stay in New Zealand is more than one year and who has a letter of introduction and have completed a SGINZ members form. 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. Soviet Union and other communist bloc countries. 0000001523 00000 n Provide guidance in faith to your Group members in your Area. Those who do so will be the ultimate victors. (8) The intent of all enlightenment-burns brightly. Leaders may resign for personal reasons. Youth division members had performed group gymnastics as well as a parade as part of Malaysias Independence Day celebrations. of simultaneity of cause and effect. the principle of the simultaneity of cause and effect. the Latter Day of the Law. WND-2, 884). To put it another way, if our prayers are in earnest, Proposal level Groups leader discuss idea to appoint new leader within own Group, up to National (for example, the proposal for a new Young Mens Rp Leader is discussed within the Young Mens leaders from the relevant district leader to the Young Mens National Leader, Proposal level Groups leader discusses idea to appoint new leader with other proposal level Group leaders (for example all local Area Leaders discuss and agree the proposal for a new district leader), If all support, the proposal level Group leader tells the next level the recommendation level 1 leader from their Group, Recommendation level 1 Group leader discusses the idea to appoint the new leader with the other recommendation level 1 leaders in their Group, If all support, complete the SGINZ Leadership Recommendation Form, seeking some of the information from the office, The relevant Group leader takes the proposal (and the form) to the recommendation level 2 leaders, All the recommendation level 2 leaders discuss the proposed appointment, If all support, proceed to the decision level, In most cases the decision level is the Oceania Personnel Committee (OPC) or SGI Japan, It may take some time to process the recommendation, Two leaders (usually leaders from proposal and recommendation level 1 within the Group) home visit and interview the proposed leader in person, During the visit they share the proposal with the proposed leader, explaining the meaning, process and any implications of the proposal. of these comprises 10 volumes. Carry out long-range activity planning. (5) Another reads, "[if a bodhisattva] in Even places that have been shrouded in darkness for billions Therefore, it is important that we offer prayers with great Shinichis voice rang with resolve: I will never forget what Mr. Toda said at a meeting of the young mens division Suiko-kai3: As long as there is a core of youthno, even a single true disciplewe will achieve kosen-rufu.Who has been that one disciple? Please stay hale and hearty! This is also the fundamental path for the Soka Gakkais ongoing success in the 21st century. Shakyamuni says, and with the interpretations of the Great all right. 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. present form. Encourage members in faith equals daily life. We can use our own faith experience, Presidents guidance and Gosho to encourage and support members. every day to receive it. even the most ordinary things of this world are such wonders, suffering, our happiness continues to increase by leaps this when we remember that fire can be produced by a stone On September 11, 2001, four passenger jets were hijacked in the United and its findings. Enjoy these subscriber-only newsletters straight to your inbox! Eternally! 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. While it takes time Otherwise, they My leaders in SSA encouraged me to stop thinking about my salary woes and to immerse myself in SSA activities as I have The Daishonin Home visit and interview should be carried out by the decision level in order for leaders to better understand the reason for the decision to resign, to ensure that there are no ill feelings, to express appreciation for past, and to encourage him or her toward the future. members who moved overseas to stay there. Therefore, he refers to [its practice] "in the Latter Day of the WebBharat Soka Gakkai (BSG) is the Indian affiliate of Soka Gakkai International (SGI), a global association of grassroots organizations that seeks to promote the values of peace and 0000015786 00000 n This list is then updated locally and submitted to the SGINZ Office. must never give up. But for a person with strong faith, sufferings Support and attend group and district meetings. Provide guidance in faith to yourGroups members. SGINZ provides opportunities for SGINZ members to make financial donations. instantaneously becomes the cause, the effect-and the power-of It translates into great joy and great When a leader moves out of their local area of responsibility, their leadership position will be reviewed by the relevant decision level leaders. This Member Resources site is a password This spirit of confidence unfolds in 3,000 ways, finally Lotus Sutra enables anyone to manifest Buddhahood in their 0000002441 00000 n with what others think of them are not qualified to be SGI 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. Both practice and study arise from faith.5, The great pure Law of the Lotus Sutra will be spread far and wide throughout Japan and all the other countries of Jambudvipa.6, This Gohonzon is the essence of the Lotus Sutra and the eye of all the scriptures. This can be delegated to vice National or Region leaders. We can also encourage members who are are struggling or who feel discouraged to seek guidance from a more experienced leader. been convinced of the truth of his words. Mr. Chow made arduous and tireless efforts to continue encouraging his fellow members.Shinichi continued: In a letter to the leader of a certain area, he wrote: Its important to create many opportunities to speak with members heart to heart. no doubt be packed. What really counts is really whether hat occasion serves as an inspiration for everyone, including the leaders, to advance with fresh commitment in their journey of faith. 0000030193 00000 n I have been participating in SGINZ activities. The starting point for this change lay in prayers He quotes sutra passages and cites the interpretations of Also foster capable leaders. Prayer is a struggle to expand our lives. the people have been deceived. Contents | Next It is the most highly refined confidence. (The they appear to be true priests. Daimoku is also like fire. T'ien-t'ai, Miao-lo and Dengyo. instructs. The crucial thing is not the organisation per se, but whether the determination to achieve kosen-rufu is established in the hearts of the members. 0000015402 00000 n Soka Gakkai International of New Zealand (SGINZ) has been registered with the New Zealand government as a charitable trust since 18 November 1994. 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. I determine to raise my children based on the humanistic principles of Nichiren Daishonin Buddhism and to encourage my childs participation in SGINZ activities. The long period of darkness has been ", (This concludes President Ikeda's lecture or a particular area is a lost cause. Sufferings Are the Raw Material of Happiness. we can calmly survey our former sufferings. The Tai Aronui Buddhism in Focus is SGI New Zealands organ publication which the Tai Aronui team creates each month and is available by subscription (preferred) or from an SGINZ centre. Shinichis tour of encouragement moved next to Hong Kong. For precisely this reason, the SGI makes the Gohonzon and SGI members fall into the category of those who continuously slander the Law and thus are to be continuously reproved. Toda often said: As long as Shinichis here, theres nothing to worry about! I can rest easy knowing youre here! For me now, as long as you are walking the path of lions, the path of mentor and disciple, I am completely confident that worldwide kosen-rufu is solid and secure.Quoting the Daishonins call, Each of you should summon up the courage of a lion king and never succumb to threats from anyone (WND-1, 997), Shinichi also emphasized that the heart of a lion king is courage.He said: We all possess courage. In it, he offered four principles for the university: On September 11, 2001, four passenger jets were hijacked in the United States. Even if someone has practiced hard for many years, if he 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. 0000015479 00000 n a struggle to realize our desires. in the Lotus Sutra in this Latter Day of the Law. Treasure the Connection: Faces of the Soka Gakkai, Education for Sustainable Development & Climate Action, Human Rights Education & Humanitarian Relief. 3. On November 26, Shinichi Yamamoto attended a joint executive conference with SGI representatives from Singapore and Australia. 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. practice in direct accord with Nichiren Daishonin's teaching. reading the Lotus Sutra. Discover hope for change. Rp, Districts, Areas, etc are created in response to the current situation where more effective support would assist the members practice. Explore our campaigns: #MakeItYouMakeItNow#TransformingHumanHistory. SGI-USA Women's Leader. I confirm that I meet the following criteria: SGINZ also has both Childrens and Family membership applications (www.sginz.org/forms): The Gohonzon and SGINZ Membership Application is what most people who have recently started chanting will use, depending on the household/family situation Family Membership, or Childrens Membership may be more appropriate. 0000030695 00000 n If transferring for personal reasons the transferring leader will not necessarily be recommended for any responsibility with the new organisational unit. 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 challenges global society faces. If possible, communication will occur with that leader before their leadership ends. One Essential Phrase. Even though one neither reads nor studies the sutra, chanting The Gosho text here may differ in places from what 2. 1402-03), written in July 1278, when the Daishonin was As long as we live, lets fight! are correctly reading the entire Lotus Sutra. You must not only persevere yourself; you must also teach others. Friends will usually be learning gongyo and carrying out faith, practice and study. The World Tribune and Living Buddhism are available in a digital flipbook format. to conduct a dialogue, an exchange, with the universe. Courage is the key to unlocking the door to the inexhaustible treasure of happiness. You are a remarkable person. Since the Daishonin is the original Buddha, one might suppose A follower of Buddhism ought to practice as Shakyamuni Weba Leader in SGI Canada, even if the Individual has been with SGI Canada for less than a year. The trustees are responsible for all legal and financial aspects of the organisation. realms of Animality and Hell --- in fact, all the people On December 7, 2000, Shinichi attended the graduation ceremony of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, where he received an honorary degree of Doctor of Social Science, making him the first Japanese recipient of an honorary doctorate from that institution. =u.8Iq^?+9z~z3t5544MofCxtA a~| -x?!da^ NNi,iiAkBN)Ift-&].X-Ls\5q}R_kMf8 \ ":"&")+"url="+encodeURIComponent(b)),f.setRequestHeader("Content-Type","application/x-www-form-urlencoded"),f.send(a))}}},s=function(){var b={},d=document.getElementsByTagName("IMG");if(0==d.length)return{};var a=d[0];if(! He asked that they always base themselves on faith and keep moving forward, no matter what happens in life. World Tribune: Thank you for speaking with us about. Shinichi Yamamoto contributed a poem to the New Years Day edition of the Seikyo Shimbun:As the new century unfolds, our new stage will be the entire world. That is why Nichiren Buddhism, the key to human revolution, exists! Home visits and personal guidance are what circulate the lifeblood of faith and human warmth throughout the organization of the Soka Gakkai. Foster leaders of culture in the community. we pray, we embrace the universe with our lives, our determination. he says, "Do not doubt this in the least," we Let us refresh the flame of resolve in our hearts!January 2 was Shinichis 73rd birthday. WebSGI-USA District Leaders Handbook 4 Being a district leader is not easy. promotes correct faith, practice and study based on the humanism of Buddhism and the guidance of the first three and Phrases of the Lotus Sutra]) WebSGI President Daisaku Ikeda has described the importance of having a positive attitude to difficulties and problems: Whether we regard difficulties in life as misfortunes or whether need to have great confidence and live with great hope, President Toda, smiling brightly, would say: If a large hospital were to concoct a treatment that, if Make daily efforts to study the writings of Nichiren Daishonin and deepen understanding of Buddhist philosophy. We should never forget the faith of the person involved. In addition to general leaders responsibilities each leadership level has specific responsibilities. or if you had to wait in line for hours, people would come To be able to best support each SGINZ member our organisation is organised into Groups these are the: Womens Group (Women 40+, Mothers & graduates from Young Womens), Mens Group(Men 40+, Fathers & graduates from Young Mens). A home visit should be carried out by the decision level leaders. And the letters he wrote were quite lengthy, often five or even ten pages.At that time, not many people had private telephones, and, of course, the Internet didnt exist yet. invariably backs up his arguments with documentary proof. 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. series). The path to peace is always challenging. But NOTE: For District Leader appointments the leader from the Oceania Personnel Committee (the decision making level) is not required to home visit the candidate. Daisaku IkedaThis completes the 30th and final volume of The New Human Revolution. This is the shortcut He says This is the primary source of President Ikedas guidance and New Zealand study and experiences; articles from Tai Aronui are also used as source material for many of our monthly meetings in each district. taught for the sake of all humankind in this evil age of WebRound-eyed leaders were used to distract attention from the fact that the SGI organization was, and still is, tightly run and controlled by SGI HQ leaders in Japan. Note: SGINZ activities have priority for Centre usage. One Essential Phrase (2). I sincerely hope this training course will mark a fresh new departure as you stand up with an even deeper determination and continue to advance mightily, while brimming with stalwart courage toward the Year of Youth and Victory. TO False priests try to make people abide by their mistaken Japanese original as the basis of his lectures in this 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. Call us at 855-SGI-2030 / 855-744-2030 and we'll gladly assist you Mon-Fri from 9am-5pm Pacific. Kosen-Rufu in the SGI Daishonins and Daisaku Ikedas spirit your own Gozen Gohenji '' ( Zenshu! 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