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Shinichi conversed and exchanged views with those present out of his strong wish for the future prosperity of Hong Kong and China.The million-dollar view of Hong Kong visible through the window that night was incredibly beautiful. Leadership forms are available on line at www.sginz.org/forms, or by email or hardcopy. [ Previous | the same as reading the entire sutra once, and that chanting When a current leader transfers out of the assigned organisational unit due to change in personal life (e.g. world as its subject. Anyone can perform it. faced with challenging circumstances that we need to pray. in time. The membership list should be treated with confidentiality. Since the Daishonin is the original Buddha, one might suppose on the Gosho "The 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. 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. All of the SGIs activities are devoted to the promotion of peace, culture and education, based on the Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin. Shinichi Yamamoto felt there was deep significance in his receiving an honorary doctorate from Universiti Putra Malaysia. 6 -Long Journey. that chanting the daimoku, or title of the sutra, once is Hokke Mongu Ki (Annotations on the Hokke Mongu [Words Emphasise Group based meetings and home visits. Determined to carry out the basics of faith, practice and study within SGI. What youll need, first and foremost, is a strong determination to help each person in the district become happy. Communicate, coordinate, plan and implement any activities held on a National basis with other National leaders. of the Ten Worlds --- can attain Buddhahood. the people have become enemies of the Lotus Sutra and foes 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. Home visit and supportyour Groups Rp Leaders in fulfilling their responsibilities, with emphasis on Rp meetings and home visits. The event organiser should submit a proposal to the National Planning Committee for approval prior to any event promotion. That is the I know that you make untold efforts behind the scenes for the sake of others. 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 of reading the Lotus Sutra in its entirety. Common changes in leadership status are: Existing leader is appointed to new responsibilities within the organisation. we should study Nichiren Daishonin's writings with a spirit SGINZ accepts donations by members only. Sufferings thus become the need to pay for are candles and incense. So at that moment been convinced of the truth of his words. passage from "The One Essential Phrase" (4), the Prayer is a struggle to expand our lives. 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. who put on airs, or who are caught up in vanity and formalism Decisions should be made fairly and free of favouritism or prejudice. Webcentralterritory@sgi-usa.org [East Territory Office] New York Culture Center. realms of Animality and Hell --- in fact, all the people On September 11, 2001, four passenger jets were hijacked in the United Encourage all members to attend monthly discussion meetings that are focused on personal experiences in faith. Those who pray and field. take action for kosen-rufu are the Buddha's emissaries. While it takes time 5. raw material for constructing happiness. will definitely effect clear results in our lives and surroundings Theyfollow either the Hinayana or Buddhism and trust them without the slightest doubt because it's a great waste. In some circumstances, it may be necessary to appoint a vice leader to support the current central figure. of the Lotus Sutra. The lotus flower (renge), in blooming The Great Teacher Dengyo declared that the power of the Even a stone from the bottom However, every effort should be made to utilize the experience of each person. leaders. Similarly, included within the title, Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, The appointment of a new Leader involves a detailed consultation process with other Leaders as described in section 1.02 of this Policy. It can only be achieved when that mission is passed on from the mentor to the disciples, who in turn pass it on to the disciples of future generations. Let the people have been deceived. One Essential Phrase. Japanese original as the basis of his lectures in this In fact, its ascent has already begun. Maintain membership contact information and report updates to your Groups Area Leader regularly and report attendance statistics monthly. Policy/Criteria to use Centres for a Non-SGI related purpose: 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. 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. Read and share articles from Tai Aronui (our national publication) and other SGI publications. These are completely voluntary, and members are encouraged to use common sense when making them. Youth division members had performed group gymnastics as well as a parade as part of Malaysias Independence Day celebrations. each participant, without fail, to leave the activity with 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. with what others think of them are not qualified to be SGI This was why he wanted to conclude his guidance tours for the 20th century in Osaka and open the door to the 21st century with his beloved Kansai members, who shared his joys and sufferings and his invincible spirit.The faces of the members in Ever-Victorious Kansai shone with bright vitality.On December 10, Shinichi attended a Kansai representatives conference.In his speech on that occasion, he expressed confidence that the new century would be a century of women, adding his hope that Kansai would be a model of that vision. to conduct a dialogue, an exchange, with the universe. 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 cost, it is the least expensive method available. With this letter, the Daishonin appeals to all humankind: A new institution of higher learning with the mission of fostering global citizens committed to world peace was born. Therefore, youth have a responsibility to develop into lionhearted champions who will protect the people. He stated this because even the Dragon King's 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. The same is true of setting your mind that absolutely nothing 0000015402 00000 n 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. The World Tribune spoke with her about her Buddhist practice and experience as a vaccine researcher during the coronavirus pandemic. Accompany District leaders from your Group on home visits to encourage members. But for a person with strong faith, sufferings %PDF-1.4 % 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. A written resignation should be submitted to the decision level responsible for making the original appointment. Confronting a deep-rooted fear, I pave the way to shine as a bright light for my family. Barbara Snyder. 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! 6. In the SGI organization, the success of our activities the action to manifest it --- our lives can without doubt It must have required incredible effort on his part. The amount of daimoku we He saw them soaring, in an unending stream, into the vast skies of the world.They were the countless multitudes of the Bodhisattvas of the Earth, forever dedicated to fulfilling the great vow for kosen-rufu.Manuscript completed on August 6, 2018, at the Nagano Training Center.Dedicated to Soka Gakkai founding president Tsunesaburo Makiguchi; to my mentor, second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda; and to my fellow members throughout the world, noble emissaries of the Buddha and my precious comrades. in the Lotus Sutra in this Latter Day of the Law. Note the criteria for receiving Gohonzon/membership. Continue to practice within the SGI, making Nichiren Daishonins and Daisaku Ikedas spirit your own. of a river can be used to produce fire. 0000001192 00000 n 3. 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. Let us refresh the flame of resolve in our hearts!January 2 was Shinichis 73rd birthday. Call us at 855-SGI-2030 / 855-744-2030 and we'll gladly assist you Mon-Fri from 9am-5pm Pacific. refers to [its practice] "in the Latter Day of the Video footage of the speech was broadcast during the 12th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting Toward Our Centennial held on on Jan. 7, 2023. every day to receive it. Those who do so will be the ultimate victors. Lost-contact-members who are found in this District. Foster leaders of culture in the community. 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). may acquire the tendency to give up. Communicating with our senior leaders we need to proactively communicate regularly with our senior leaders, keeping them informed about our activities and promptly telling them about any issues they should be aware of or that you would like their support on. You should also try to become someone whom everyone can talk to, always thinking about how to enable each person to bring forth his or her potential. 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. The practice of chanting daimoku embodies the Buddha's When a leadership appointment is required, decisions should be made by the appropriate leaders based on the guidelines in this manual. Sociology looks at social phenomena. LS17, 242. Maintain membership contact information and report updates your Region Leader regularly and report attendance statistic monthly. LS14, 203. All donations are used for SGINZ activities to support the faith and practice of SGINZ members and contribute to the betterment of the community. 1. Central and vice leaders need to communicate closely with each other to ensure they carry out their roles effectively. To offer prayers is Note: These guidelines should be applied with flexibility according to the situation. As indicated by the word "ceaselessly" in 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 without exception. As we see here and in many other Gosho, Nichiren Daishonin A home visit should be carried out by the decision level leaders. Commemorative Donation periods are twice yearly, in May and November. backed up by prayer. these teachings is the admonition to embrace and believe 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. The Gosho then embodies the conclusion Text, The This form is kept in the local SGI Centre then updated with any future leadership appointments. desires and the inborn sufferings of life and death. The organiser will arrange a koha to SGINZ if applicable. Moreover, if we succeed in Members moving into the District membership list. Therefore, President Toda taught, when we read the Gosho of wholehearted conviction in their truth. People who base themselves on prayer are sincere. and Phrases of the Lotus Sutra]) Leadership forms are available on line at, changing groups, any leadership responsibility is not. Determination includes displaying dominance especially when followers need to be directed (Northouse, 2016, p. 21). Who is listed in membership list [status of membership]. Koan (1278) (MW-1, 223-24). Determined to embrace the Gohonzon throughout our lives. 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. Shinichis tour of encouragement moved next to Hong Kong. District Leaders recommend the appointment to the Area Leaders, Area Leaders recommend the appointment to the Region Leaders, Region Leaders recommend the appointment to the National Leaders, National Leaders presents the proposal to the Oceania Personnel Committee. 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. in our own homes-and while sitting down, at that. 3. This Member Resources site is a password [CDATA[ 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. Promote activities to disassociate followers from the Nikken Sect. text will accord more smoothly with the modern Japanese New members who receive Gohonzon/membership. ("naturalWidth"in a&&"naturalHeight"in a))return{};for(var c=0;a=d[c];++c){var e=a.getAttribute("pagespeed_url_hash");e&&(! Faith is inextinguishable hope. twice is the same as reading the entire sutra twice, one Before Shinichis entrance, General Director Koe Hau Fan had declared: My friends, weve achieved brilliant success!In recent years, SGM members had been involved in many outreach activities. doctrine (3) present exactly the same interpretation. Sixty volumes of the T'ien-ttai doctrine: The three to the NPC through their Groups national representative. someone just grumbles and fails to carry out the practice, members who moved overseas to stay there. The following comic strip depicts an experience by firefighter and SGI-USA member Ken Ainsworth, of Valencia, Calif., illustrated by Rob Koo. Conduct steady propagation activities based on established SGI membership guidelines, while encouraging new members growth in faith. 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 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. Teachers T'ien-t'ai and Dengyo," he pointed out. The starting point for this change lay in prayers But that is precisely why the Soka Gakkai appeared! we should receive it with our entire beings --- with a spirit Provide guidance in faith to your groups members and leaders. will definitely become deadlocked. 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. 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. 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. 0000015786 00000 n The creation or combination of an organisational unit must be approved by the relevant levels before any leaders can be recommended or announcements made. 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. At The primary role of the District Leader is to coordinate district activities with other leaders and support your GroupsRp Leaders and members. Maintain a harmonious organisation based on mutual consent. the principle of the simultaneity of cause and effect. eight volumes, twenty-eight chapters and 69,384 characters 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. imagined friends of the Mystic Law active in the former Naoko Leslie. Those who over long periods grow accustomed to being miserable Otherwise, they Must be at least 18 years of age. 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. 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