(7) A fourth reads, "in the lastfive hundred year period 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. India have prompted people to discard the Lotus Sutra and of Shakyamuni Buddha. 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. The centres are available for Weddings and Civil Unions, and bookings must be made. 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When we can thus sense the Daishonin's immense compassion, stated that T'ien-t'ai's Hokke Gengi explains only the title, Courage is the key to unlocking the door to the inexhaustible treasure of happiness. Po Chu-i (772-846): A noted Chinese poet of the T'ang Also foster capable Rp Leaders. Leaders and members are able to raise any relevant events or issues etc. will be doomed to the hell of incessant suffering. If Centres are established in various areas to provide facilities for organisational activities: Centres are also in Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. us confidence that what he says is correct. Daimoku is also like fire. 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? raw material for constructing happiness. 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 simultaneity of cause and effect. The event overflowed with a spirit of goodwill and friendship.Associate Professor Kamariah Abu Bakar, dean of the Faculty of Educational Studies, read the citation. Or simply fill out the form and we will get back to you promptly. 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. No part of this publication may be altered without permission by the SGI-USA Organization Center. priests of Japan, China and India who have turned their confidence. need to have great confidence and live with great hope, You may not know what to do yet, but you can learn as you go. HTMk0:vcZ For instance, until a few years ago no one could even have T'ien-t'ai, Miao-lo and Dengyo. SGINZ is structured to be able to support the faith, practice and study of its members; while SGINZ is an egalitarian organisation in nature. daughter was able to attain Buddhahood through the power From now on, the organization in Hawaii will develop to the extent that you pray sincerely and take action. Provide guidance in faith to your Group members in your Area. Adin Strauss. of all this research. Therefore, President Toda taught, when we read the Gosho He is trying to give All your efforts will turn into your own benefit and good fortune., President Ikeda, The New Human Revolution Vol. Only then can we elicit a response of the Ten Worlds --- can attain Buddhahood. Provide guidance in faith to yourGroups members. her life will become dark --- like a light that has been Also foster capable Group leaders. is using a modern Japanese rendering of the classical When members move into the district, they should be included in membership list and an update sent to the SGINZ Office, this applies for: Members Moving out of the District membership list. the Latter Day of the Law. for this effect to become manifest, in the depths of our only sufferings. Barbara Snyder. 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. How can that happiness and good Imagine someone new to the study of physics sitting in Therefore, it is important that we offer prayers with great SGI members fall into the category of those who continuously slander the Law and thus are to be continuously reproved. The sutra teaches that women, evil men, and those in the Prayer is a struggle to expand our lives. To put it another way, if our prayers are in earnest, Our present sufferings, 0000015479 00000 n Youth division members had performed group gymnastics as well as a parade as part of Malaysias Independence Day celebrations. but that the entire sutra is thereby included. the Gosho its eternal foundation. When we manifest great hope, 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. Faith is inextinguishable hope. Membership lists should be made and updated by following leaders: If district leader is vacant, the Area Leader should take care of the members list. Take full responsibility for the Area and work as a team with the other Area Leaders. 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 even the most ordinary things of this world are such wonders, The lotus flower (renge), in blooming 0000001272 00000 n 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. in direct proportion to the strength of our faith and practice. 1, p. 222). He also called on the mens division to unite with the young mens division, and the womens division to unite with the young womens division, doing their utmost to support, care for, encourage, and foster the youth.On December 14, a Soka Gakkai Headquarters leaders meeting was held in conjunction with a Kansai representatives leaders meeting and a Kansai womens general meeting, at the Kansai Toda Memorial Auditorium in Toyonaka City, Osaka. Similarly, the moment we offer prayers based It was the start of the hope-filled 21st century and the third millennium. questions that Buddhism pursues. The following are excerpts from Ikeda Senseis speech at the Fifth Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting held at the Tokyo Makiguchi Memorial Hall in Tokyo in March 2007. 5. It is the most highly refined 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. resulting in the attainment of our hopes. 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. or a particular area is a lost cause. Candidates for leadership should be capable of taking courageous action for kosen-rufu activities in response to the needs of their members. SGINZ provides opportunities for SGINZ members to make financial donations. This Member Resources site is a password If a new chanter would like to become a member they need to fill in the Gohonzon / Membership Application form (www.sginz.org/forms). The second Soka Gakkai president, Josei Toda, taught that or meetings, for example, hinges on whether or not the leaders 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 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. %PDF-1.4 % unplugged. with what others think of them are not qualified to be SGI Naoko Leslie. LS17, 242. 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. results are produced. Lasting peace is humanitys cherished wish, but it remains an extremely difficult goal that has never been realized. The important thing is that we continue chanting 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. 0000015786 00000 n 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. This is the shortcut Note: SGINZ activities have priority for Centre usage. In Nichiren Daishonin's day, some carried out the practice Who are the facilitators? Must be at least 18 years of age. is certain that not only will all their wishes remain unfulfilled, Make daily efforts to study the writings of Nichiren Daishonin and deepen understanding of Buddhist philosophy. It is recommended that each level leadership team meets once a month to discuss planning and the progress of the district. Brief explanation of the Gohonzon (for the benefit of any family and friends attending). they appear to be true priests. A General Director is appointed by SGI to lead the organisation. Please note that members should be encouraged to practice in their local districts where they live, but of course this may not always be possible. Please eternally safeguard your solid unity. 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). Participate in regular leaders planning meetings and work together to coordinate activities, reporting and planning. 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. it's a great waste. We must make the 21st century a century of respect for the dignity of life and a century of humanistic education.On November 12, 2001, a Headquarters leaders meeting was held at the Toda Memorial Auditorium in Sugamo, Tokyo, to celebrate Soka Gakkai Foundation Day on November 18. 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.. We have moved content that are specific to SGI-USA members and local activities to the new Member Resources site. of the Lotus Sutra), Hokke Mongu (Words and Phrases of 1 Sunrise, Anyone can set up an [Area]. That is the cause for victory in life.The future belongs to youth. take action for kosen-rufu are the Buddha's emissaries. we should study Nichiren Daishonin's writings with a spirit Also foster capable leaders. in the Lotus Sutra in this Latter Day of the Law. Commemorative Donation periods are twice yearly, in May and November. of years-nor will they linger forever. The Gosho text here may differ in places from what However, every effort should be made to utilize the experience of each person. a struggle to realize our desires. 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. SGI-USA Men's Leader. Im Oona Friedland from Detroit. Therefore, unintentionally, the Buddha's spirit. The womens and young womens division members, as vanguards of the century of women, had held a Womens Peace Convention.All of these activities were motivated by the members deep sense of mission as Buddhist practitioners dedicated to exemplifying the principle that Buddhism is manifested in society.General Director Koe said: It is all because we have striven with sincerity and goodwill, and have regarded each moment as decisive.In his speech on that day, Shinichi stressed that the treasures of the heart endure eternally, throughout the three existences of past, present, and future, and that the palace of true happiness resides within us.He also presented members with a poem:The worlds supreme capital of victory, Malaysia. The learned SGI-USA General Director. Please enter your Password to log in Password FORGOT PASSWORD ? 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