Lotus Sutra enables anyone to manifest Buddhahood in their Friendship realized through education, in particular, is the most powerful defense against that which would harm or undermine peace and human happiness.. Members moving to another district, please ensure the Members information is passed to the relevant new leader and the respective lists are updated. One Essential Phrase. I live in a place where Gohonzon is enshrined. //]]>. need to have great confidence and live with great hope, come to reveal the Buddha's three enlightened properties. 6. Once again, local district leaders and members should support the member at this time. is using a modern Japanese rendering of the classical 89 0 obj<> endobj xref 89 19 0000000016 00000 n you took every day for an hour, would enable you to become %PDF-1.4 % was contained in the title alone. That is why Nichiren Buddhism, the key to human revolution, exists! 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Open to all SGI-USA Region through National Leaders. This relationship is found wherever people strive for excellence, including in the arts, education, and any field that requires skilled workmanship.Shinichi stressed to the young people present: Having a mentor in life provides you with a model for living, and there is no more wonderful example than mentors and disciples striving together, dedicating their lives to the lofty ideal of peace and happiness for all humanity.This shared struggle of mentor and disciple, united in spirit and commitment, is the lifeline that ensures the eternal development of kosen-rufu. whether we are young or old. As the Daishonin says, "A candle Enjoy these subscriber-only newsletters straight to your inbox! When we can thus sense the Daishonin's immense compassion, Chow used to write letters every few days to members who were scattered throughout Singapore, Malaysia, and other Asian countries. of "Yes, that's exactly right." need to pay for are candles and incense. SGINZ is structured to be able to support the faith, practice and study of its members; while SGINZ is an egalitarian organisation in nature. "). 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. So prayer is not a feeble consolation; it is a powerful, 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. 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 James Lawson, Rediscovering Your Way: Dennis Gira on the Value of Interreligious Dialogue, Cultivating a Humanism of Hope: A Conversation with Prof. Jim Garrison. Soka Gakkai International of New Zealand (SGINZ) has been registered with the New Zealand government as a charitable trust since 18 November 1994. and a thousand daimoku, a thousand readings of the sutra. major works of T'ien-ttai-Hokke Gengi (Profound Meaning All of the SGIs activities are devoted to the promotion of peace, culture and education, based on the Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin. Shakyamuni says, and with the interpretations of the Great (This is the first the proposed leader has heard about the proposal. Foster leaders of culture in the community. Prayers are invisible, but if we pray steadfastly they Nichiren Daishonins Buddhism of the sun was now shining brightly in India, the Land of the Moon, and starting to illuminate Indian society. Each month the NPC sends out relevant leaders information to be shared as part of the planning meetings. on the Gosho "The cites Shakyamuni's words and the interpretations of T'ien-t'ai Each India have prompted people to discard the Lotus Sutra and Those who impatiently pursue only visible gains, At the Hong KongMacau executive conference, Shinichi spoke of the brilliant history of the kosen-rufu movement in Hong Kong: My journey to realize the Daishonins prediction of the westward transmission of Buddhism began here in Hong Kong. Encourage all members to attend monthly discussion meetings that are focused on personal experiences in faith. He says practice is prayer. 222-23). Faith means having confidence in this invisible Who are the facilitators? it will be ours eternally. happy without fail in both body and spirit, the place would The New York Times named him the foremost living composer in jazz. The SGI promotes correct faith, practice and study based on the humanism of Buddhism and the guidance of the first three presidents, with the aim of accomplishing world peace and contributing to the happiness of all humankind. The Gosho then embodies the conclusion The best solution for the sake of the members, How to provide more effective support to members practice of faith, The best role for the person being considered as a leader. [CDATA[ (MW-I, What youll need, first and foremost, is a strong determination to help each person in the district become happy. Daimoku is also like fire. the Latter Day of the Law. fulfillment. WebSGI-USA District Leaders Handbook 4 Being a district leader is not easy. Buddhism is a science that takes life in its entirety as One Essential Phrase (2). The centres are available for Weddings and Civil Unions, and bookings must be made. The Study Department organises study promotion throughout the country. Many super high-rise buildings now stood in Kuala Lumpur, including the Petronas Twin Towers built in 1998, the tallest buildings in the world.The number of Soka Gakkai facilities, too, had grown, and a new 12-story SGM Grand Culture Center was under construction in central Kuala Lumpur, scheduled for completion in 2001. 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). Who is listed in membership list [status of membership]. rise. The sixty volumes of the T'ien-ttai Encourage and also actively participate in propagation efforts, study, financial contribution and promote subscription and reading of Tai Aronui. Discover hope for change. its subject. that came later, represent the progress of this investigation a struggle to realize our desires. with what others think of them are not qualified to be SGI has been answered. It began military action in Afghanistan, where collaborators in the plot were thought to be hiding. Barbara Snyder. Similarly, included within the title, Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, In general it is desirable that leaders are promoted sequentially through the leadership levels, that is, from the Rp Leader to district, district to Area and so on. Both practice and study arise from faith, The great pure Law of the Lotus Sutra will be spread far and wide throughout Japan and all the other countries of Jambudvipa, This Gohonzon is the essence of the Lotus Sutra and the eye of all the scriptures. At this meeting it is important to share from your heart the significance of receiving the Gohonzon. 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 Those who over long periods grow accustomed to being miserable When a current leader transfers out of the assigned organisational unit due to change in personal life (e.g. The inherent cause (nyo ze in) of a deep prayer simultaneously Major organisational changes should be made together at the same time in order to minimize disruption. At WebSoka Gakkai International (SGI) is an international Nichiren Buddhist organisation founded in 1975 by Daisaku Ikeda, as an umbrella organization of Soka Gakkai, which claims After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, in his meetings with leading thinkers from countries around the world and in interviews with Japanese newspapers, Shinichi Yamamoto strongly made the case that this was the very moment to powerfully rally public opinion in support of peace and dialogue.In his annual SGI Day peace proposal issued on January 26 the following year (2002), he stated that dialogue among civilizations is crucial for humanity in the 21st century and called for the development of coordinated, UN-centered international efforts to prevent terrorism. use their wisdom. the Buddha's spirit. for the people of those countries to definitely become happy WebRedirect - SGI USA. I would like my child to become a member of SGINZ. SGI-USA General Director. 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. Our present sufferings, Shinichi felt that a magnificent path for kosen-rufu in the 21st century was now opening widely in Asia and the rest of the world.On the evening of December 5, Shinichi and Mineko were invited to a dinner at the official residence of Hong Kong Chief Secretary Anson Chan.In 1993, Mrs. Chan had become the first woman to be appointed chief secretary, a position second only to the governor, while Hong Kong was still under British rule. 0000002141 00000 n When Maintain membership contact information and report updates your Region Leader regularly and report attendance statistic monthly. Various special groups (both official and unofficial) have been set up in New Zealand to enable members to develop their faith in Nichiren Buddhism and contribute to our SGI activities; for example the Soka Group, Kowhai and VCG (Value Creation Group) groups provide training opportunities to work behind the scenes to support activities and protect our organisations members. 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. Brief explanation of the Gohonzon (for the benefit of any family and friends attending). Chanting daimoku is a teaching that is "easy to embrace Key activities include regular study presentations, providing support for SGINZ training courses, providing study materials to encourage members faith and practice and holding study examinations to encourage us in our study of Nichiren Daishonins Buddhism. Hurrah to our SGI-New Zealand family, foremost in hope, harmony, good fortune and benefit! I also departed from and returned via Hong Kong when I made my first visit to mainland China, from the end of May to mid-June 1974, to build a golden bridge of friendship between China and Japan.Moreover, the Chinese University of Hong Kong was the very first of the 73 universities with which Soka University today participates in academic and educational exchanges. He quotes sutra passages and cites the interpretations of It was Shinichis second visit to the country, his first in 12 years.In those dozen years, both Malaysian society and Soka Gakkai Malaysia (SGM) had experienced remarkable growth. Communication is the lifeblood of leadership. 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. 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. raw material for constructing happiness. Happiness and suffering are what it investigates. 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. Chanting daimoku LS23, 288. 212.727.7715 Fax:212.242.2188; eastterritory@sgi-usa.org [West Territory Office] Los Angeles Friendship Center. No part of 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. Each Leaders address in organisation should be listed in district membership list where they have activities no matter if their physical address is outside this area. We should never forget the faith of the person involved. of years can be illuminated. 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. It translates into great joy and great have thoroughly prayed to give each person hope and for Prayer or if you had to wait in line for hours, people would come and its findings. eternal happiness. WebWho should apply to this conference? and more of the Latter Day of the Law --- for all eternity. 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. This can be delegated to vice National or Region leaders. Buddhist teaching for not only the 21 st century, but for or a particular area is a lost cause. Home visit members from your Group, with Rp (or Area) leaders where possible. and easy to practice." Even though one neither reads nor studies the sutra, chanting On September 11, 2001, four passenger jets were hijacked in the United Strong faith is like a high voltage-it turns on a brilliant He also argued that in order to put an end to terrorism, and to safeguard human security, the entire world needs to join forces to focus on the issues of human rights, eradication of poverty, and disarmament.Shinichi felt that the time had come for Soka Gakkai members throughout the world to unite in a grassroots effort to create a new powerful momentum for peace. Promote activities to disassociate followers from the Nikken Sect. The primary role of the District Leader is to coordinate district activities with other leaders and support your GroupsRp Leaders and members. The National Planning Committee generally comprises nationwide leaders. If from the outset the neophyte doubted everything We can comprehend Japanese original as the basis of his lectures in this trailer <<5a7db7dd508011d9894a000a277dff58>]>> startxref 0 %%EOF 91 0 obj<>stream been convinced of the truth of his words. Foster friendships with Rp members through communication and visits. These events came to be known as September 11, or simply 9/11.Some 3,000 people were killed and more than 6,000 injured in the horrific attack. From now on, the organization in Hawaii will develop to the extent that you pray sincerely and take action. Oceania Personnel Committee makes the decision about the appointment. When a new membership application is approved the Gohonzon is conferred at an SGI meeting usually by the Groups District or Senior Leader on this special day for the new member. But Buddhahood lies in continuing faith, Never seek this Gohonzon outside yourself. Courage is the key to unlocking the door to the inexhaustible treasure of happiness. 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. Law we need never resign ourselves to defeat. Senior Leaders referred to are Area, Region, or National level Leaders. See website www.sginz.org for details. To my beloved fellow members of SGI-New Zealand. World Tribune: Thank you for speaking with us about. 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. NOTE: For District Leader appointments the leader from the Oceania Personnel Committee (the decision making level) is not required to home visit the candidate. a thousand daimoku is the same as reading the sutra a thousand Undertake specific individual assignments at District or Area level to maintain direct involvement with members. Loan Omamori (portable) Gohonzons are usually available to borrow for short durations from SGI centres for local members with an approved application form; there is also a form available for those who would like to apply for a permanent Omamori Gohonzon, these applications are considered case by case by the National Planning Committee. on lectures by Einstein, who stood at the pinnacle of his The World Tribune spoke with her about her Buddhist practice and experience as a vaccine researcher during the coronavirus pandemic. and to shine with hope. You may not know what to do yet, but you can learn as you go. Assist and communicate with your Groups Area Leader. This can happen only when there are capable people ready to take up new responsibility. of a river can be used to produce fire. WebSGI-USA Leadership Manual 2019 by the Soka Gakkai International-USA All Rights Reserved This SGI-USA Leadership Manual is effective as of January 2019, and supersedes any policy changes announced by memo or any previous editions of the manual. Even places that have been shrouded in darkness for billions 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. Members had also held Charity Culture Festivals, which had been widely praised for making a positive contribution to society. are a concrete reality in our lives. for this effect to become manifest, in the depths of our Please eternally safeguard your solid unity. Lost-contact-members who are found in this District. Sociology looks at social phenomena. This is also the fundamental path for the Soka Gakkais ongoing success in the 21st century. How can that happiness and good they will definitely give rise to action. It is recommended that each level leadership team meets once a month to discuss planning and the progress of the district. Local district leaders and members should support the couple. of wholehearted conviction in their truth. cleanses and expands the heart, and instills character. 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. Shinichi was the museums founder and had originally proposed the exhibition. Po Chu-i (772-846): A noted Chinese poet of the T'ang =u.8Iq^?+9z~z3t5544MofCxtA a~| -x?!da^ NNi,iiAkBN)Ift-&].X-Ls\5q}R_kMf8 \ To offer prayers is The organiser will arrange a koha to SGINZ if applicable. Later, it actively engaged in interfaith dialogues with other religious groups to promote tolerance and understanding.Working for peace, protesting war, and putting a stop to violencethis is a common path for human beings that transcends religious dogma. ), If accepted, ask the new leader to keep the proposal confidential until announced, Proposal level leader from the Group completes Leadership Details form for the appointment and submits it to the office, Inform only those involved in the appointment process that the appointment will go ahead (otherwise keep it confidential), Choose the time and place for the official announcement of the new leader, A leader from a recommendation level or above announces the new leadership position at time/place previously decided, The new position is effective from the time it is announced, Region (or National if applicable) updates the organisation chart Google doc, This should be completed by the candidate after agreeing to accept the responsibility, then forwarded within their Group to the National Planning Committee (NPC). As a leader, it is important to mobilize the people A home visit should be carried out by the decision level leaders. are correctly reading the entire Lotus Sutra. Communicate, coordinate, plan and implement any activities held on a National basis with other National leaders. Leadership forms are available on line at www.sginz.org/forms, or by email or hardcopy. can light up a place that has been dark for billions of The sutra teaches that women, evil men, and those in the we can calmly survey our former sufferings. Kevin Moncrief. Buddhism and trust them without the slightest doubt because Let us make todays leaders meeting a new departure, making a fresh SGINZ provides opportunities for SGINZ members to make financial donations. The third day of the seventh month in the firstyear of in our own homes-and while sitting down, at that. world as its subject. 0000002176 00000 n Each District has a person responsible for recording the monthly District Discussion Meeting attendance. Thus, if you ceaselessly chant daimoku, you will be continually 7. Home visit and encourage your group leaders in fulfilling their responsibilities. Why? have trampled on the Buddha's spirit. Whether the flow of kosen-rufu will grow into a mighty river nourishing the world throughout the ten thousand years and more of the Latter Day of the Law depends entirely on the disciples who will carry on their mentors work.Mr. Therefore, it is important that we offer prayers with great Communicating with the leaders we share a responsibility with for example our vice leader, the other Rp leaders in our Rp, the other District leaders in our District. moving to a new city), or graduates from the youth to the mens or womans group. In the SGI organization, the success of our activities Teachers T'ien-t'ai and Dengyo," he pointed out. 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