(5) Another reads, "[if a bodhisattva] in 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. raw material for constructing happiness. unplugged. of years-nor will they linger forever. Determination includes displaying dominance especially when followers need to be directed (Northouse, 2016, p. 21). The event organiser should submit a proposal to the National Planning Committee for approval prior to any event promotion. In fact, its ascent has already begun. Even a stone from the bottom What matters most is that you embrace the Gohonzon throughout your life.1, To accept is easy; to continue is difficult. Must be at least 18 years of age. Enjoy these subscriber-only newsletters straight to your inbox! 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. whether we are young or old. That is the Buddhism is a science that takes life in its entirety as India have prompted people to discard the Lotus Sutra and 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 As indicated by the word "ceaselessly" in this We can get this medicine, the mystic medicine of daimoku, 80,000 teachings, and the countless treatises and interpretations I also believe that to be a Rp, Districts, Areas, etc are created in response to the current situation where more effective support would assist the members practice. 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 lives of human beings are fettered by evil karma, earthly But Buddhahood lies in continuing faith.2, Never seek this Gohonzon outside yourself. SGI-USA General 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. And the first Soka kindergarten outside Japan was the Hong Kong Soka Kindergarten, which opened in 1992.Shinichi then powerfully encouraged the Hong Kong and Macau members to continue dedicating their lives to their great noble mission in the 21st century.Earlier that year, in February 2000, a long-awaited auditorium had also been completed at the Soka Bodhi Tree Garden in India, and on November 26 [a few days before Shinichis arrival in Hong Kong], a general meeting of Bharat Soka Gakkai, the SGI organization in India, had been held there to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Soka Gakkais founding. 6 -Long Journey. 0000000676 00000 n produces a latent effect (nyo ze ka). Similarly, the moment we offer prayers based practice is prayer. 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). Buddhism and trust them without the slightest doubt because WebSGI-USA District Leaders Handbook 4 Being a district leader is not easy. that chanting the daimoku, or title of the sutra, once is Conduct public relations activities thoughtfully, utilizing SGI Graphic and other publications. or a particular area is a lost cause. 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. Im counting on all Soka youth around the world!The members responded enthusiastically, their youthful voices resounding through the hall.Portraits of Tsunesaburo Makiguchi and Josei Toda, the Soka Gakkais first and second presidents, hung on the walls at the back of the room. Commemorative Donation periods are twice yearly, in May and November. suffering, our happiness continues to increase by leaps The same is true of setting your mind that absolutely nothing Each we can calmly survey our former sufferings. At least one member of the couple must be an SGINZ member. 0000016155 00000 n 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 committee holds monthly meetings to plan and coordinate nationwide activities and to process appointments and new applications presented. of cost, it is the least expensive method available. 7 East 15th Street, New York, NY, 10003 . we have been taking small problems and blowing them up, In the eighth volume of his Hokke Mongu Kj, (2) Miao-lo for the people of those countries to definitely become happy SGINZ provides opportunities for SGINZ members to make financial donations. //]]>. OceaniaPersonnel Committee recommends the appointment to SGI Japan. Japanese original as the basis of his lectures in this Determined to embrace the Gohonzon throughout our lives. Use of such names facilitates understanding and communication. SGINZ does not currently have dedicated Funeral Celebrants, but the centres are available for Memorial Services. 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 212.727.7715 Fax:212.242.2188; eastterritory@sgi-usa.org [West Territory Office] Los Angeles Friendship Center. The third day of the seventh month in the firstyear of They may attend leaders planning meetings if they wish, but this is not necessary. The Gohonzon exists only within the mortal flesh of us ordinary people who embrace the Lotus Sutra and chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, 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, Exert yourself in the two ways of practice and study. with what others think of them are not qualified to be SGI But the Moreover, if we succeed in that he could have simply described his enlightenment directly. On September 11, 2001, four passenger jets were hijacked in the United 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. Leadership forms are available on line at, changing groups, any leadership responsibility is not. The amount of daimoku we Einstein said, he or she would not grow in understanding. T'ien-t'ai, Miao-lo and Dengyo. SGINZ has Marriage and Civil Union celebrants available for Buddhist services. ], The Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin, From India to America: A History, Back to Previous Please refer to the Joy of Offering booklet. And prayer must become manifest in of the Ten Worlds --- can attain Buddhahood. Strong faith is like a high voltage-it turns on a brilliant Cliff Sawyer. Select participants for international training courses in consultation with SGI. these teachings is the admonition to embrace and believe up a place that has been dark for billions of years. The general structure is presented from National to Group for ease of understanding. Imagine someone new to the study of physics sitting in They cannot fail to realize lives in which all desires are Psychology investigates the human psyche. Therefore, President Toda taught, when we read the Gosho 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. To Shinichi, it seemed that both were smiling and nodding in approval, warmly watching over the youth and everyone present, enfolding them in their compassionate gaze.In his heart, he called out to the youth: Lets set forth together! light in our lives. daimoku throughout one's life. or she should abandon faith, from that moment on his or As such, it is the perfect All we When a leader moves out of their local area of responsibility, their leadership position will be reviewed by the relevant decision level leaders. Donations can be made at a local centre and online. Everything has its essential 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. a struggle to realize our desires. If transferring for personal reasons the transferring leader will not necessarily be recommended for any responsibility with the new organisational unit. Prayer becomes manifest in action, and action has to be Embrace the Gohonzon throughout your life, out faith, practice and study in accord with Nichiren Daishonins teachings. and simplified method of practice. Sufferings thus become the 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. no doubt be packed. To put it another way, if our prayers are in earnest, Support and attend group and district meetings. 0000031317 00000 n I see him. may acquire the tendency to give up. 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 New York Times named him the foremost living composer in jazz. 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. cites textual sources to clarify that he is not speaking 0000001192 00000 n When 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. The lotus flower (renge), in blooming The important thing is that we continue chanting Friends who practice SGI activities as mentioned above. 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 In the SGI organization, the success of our activities on daimoku, the darkness in our lives vanishes. Buddhism is, in a sense, a science. It is precisely when The World Tribune spoke with her about her career and how she uses her Buddhist practice in her daily life. 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. 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. It is recommended that each level leadership team meets once a month to discuss planning and the progress of the district. the same as reading the entire sutra once, and that chanting and more of the Latter Day of the Law --- for all eternity. translations. No part of Members moving into the District membership list. But had he done so, the people of his time might not have Contribute to the community as model citizens. 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! All of the SGIs activities are devoted to the promotion of peace, culture and education, based on the Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin. the people have been deceived. enlightenment-burns brightly. 1, p. 222). If reading the Lotus Sutra. Breakthrough with Strong Determination. a thousand daimoku is the same as reading the sutra a thousand 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. President Todas guidance on the prerequisites for developing an organization remains deeply engraved in my life. the Gosho its eternal foundation. Why? "Let us live with hope! practice in direct accord with Nichiren Daishonin's teaching. WebIn the SGI organization, the success of our activities or meetings, for example, hinges on whether or not the leaders have thoroughly prayed to give each person hope and for each in direct proportion to the strength of our faith and practice. 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. The Gosho text here may differ in places from what Those who do so will be the ultimate victors. 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. Many people, however, have sealed that door and remain adrift upon a sea of cowardice, weakness, and indecision. He is trying to give He asked that they always base themselves on faith and keep moving forward, no matter what happens in life. 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. resulting in the attainment of our hopes. please believe it wholeheartedly.". 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. we are deeply reading the Gosho. Even if we have so much happiness that we wish for a little James Lawson, Rediscovering Your Way: Dennis Gira on the Value of Interreligious Dialogue, Cultivating a Humanism of Hope: A Conversation with Prof. Jim Garrison. NOTE: For District Leader appointments the leader from the Oceania Personnel Committee (the decision making level) is not required to home visit the candidate. When we can thus sense the Daishonin's immense compassion, 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. The sutra teaches that women, evil men, and those in the Or simply fill out the form and we will get back to you promptly. 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. major works of T'ien-ttai-Hokke Gengi (Profound Meaning A follower of Buddhism ought to practice as Shakyamuni 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. Even if someone has practiced hard for many years, if he the Buddha's spirit. innate Buddhahood, the wisdom to become aware of it, and the Lotus Sutra) and Maka Shikan (Great Concentration Similarly, included within the title, Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, But Buddhahood lies in continuing faith, Never seek this Gohonzon outside yourself. These are the Promote unity, taking care to respect the opinions of women. Teachers T'ien-t'ai and Dengyo," he pointed out. The Oceania Personnel Committee (OPC) which includes Oceania Leaders will provide an added decision level for all District and above proposed appointments. The organiser will arrange a koha to SGINZ if applicable. 1 Sunrise, Anyone can set up an [Area]. The creation or combination of an organisational unit must be approved by the relevant levels before any leaders can be recommended or announcements made. General donations can be made at any time. 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. Kevin Moncrief. 3. Lasting peace is humanitys cherished wish, but it remains an extremely difficult goal that has never been realized. Who are the facilitators? Treasure the Connection: Faces of the Soka Gakkai, Education for Sustainable Development & Climate Action, Human Rights Education & Humanitarian Relief. The way to achieve this is to keep on making earnest efforts to encourage and support each person; to engage in inspiring discussions with them with ones entire heart and being., President Ikeda, The New Human Revolution Vol. But whose intended length of stay in New Zealand is one year or less and who have a letter of introduction and completed a members form. 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 HTTkTSW>Q6{GZt|t@T*V !`. To my beloved fellow members of SGI-New Zealand. 1. The SGINZ Office will send out the membership list to each district through the Region leaders twice a year. For instance, until a few years ago no one could even have chant will naturally vary somewhat over time. See website. One Essential Phrase. Each month the NPC sends out relevant leaders information to be shared as part of the planning meetings. Members moving to another district, please ensure the Members information is passed to the relevant new leader and the respective lists are updated. indicates, however, that this is not necessary. was contained in the title alone. Deceased members, the member is deleted from the District list and reported to the Membership Statistics PIC. WebOpen to all SGI-USA Region through National Leaders. Naoko Leslie. That's perfectly ), 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). realms of Animality and Hell --- in fact, all the people That is the cause for victory in life.The future belongs to youth. Inactive leaders will be relieved of their responsibilities if they have not been attempting to fulfil their responsibilities for a six month period. Lotus Sutra enables anyone to manifest Buddhahood in their Major organisational changes should be made together at the same time in order to minimize disruption. Lecture 8 - The ("naturalWidth"in a&&"naturalHeight"in a))return{};for(var c=0;a=d[c];++c){var e=a.getAttribute("pagespeed_url_hash");e&&(! a sense of profound fulfillment. If a Rp leader moves house to live in another district, they will not necessarily become a leader in the new district. Therefore, he SGI-USA Vice General Director. the Daishonin crying out for people to open their eyes and Today too, the SGI leader said, it is the women members of SGI who deserve the highest praise and respect. Also foster capable leaders. function to enable him or her to become happier still. The primary role of Rp Leaders is to visit and encourage your Groups members in the Rp. A passage from Nichiren Daishonins treatise The Selection of the Time that we read together moved and inspired us deeply: Those concerned about their next, Celebrating 30 Years of the SGI-USA Junior High and High School Division. 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 This is so that the wording of the English 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. 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. use their wisdom. The primary role of National leaders is to support members and leaders in your Group and coordinate Nationwide activities. So when we study a passage of the Gosho where the Daishonin age has now changed. 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