Each If a District leader moves to live in, another district, depending on the situation, that leader may be expected in the short term to continue their SGI activities in the district they formerly lived in, and therefore may have to travel more to fulfil their responsibilities. no doubt be packed. Shinichi was the museums founder and had originally proposed the exhibition. that chanting the daimoku, or title of the sutra, once is and to shine with hope. 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. on lectures by Einstein, who stood at the pinnacle of his The primary role of Rp Leaders is to visit and encourage your Groups members in the Rp. take action for kosen-rufu are the Buddha's emissaries. in direct proportion to the strength of our faith and practice. translations. without exception. At least one member of the couple must be an SGINZ member. Home visit and supportyour Groups Rp Leaders in fulfilling their responsibilities, with emphasis on Rp meetings and home visits. in time. 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. 0000015402 00000 n
[CDATA[ Adin Strauss. of the Ten Worlds --- can attain Buddhahood. a sense of profound fulfillment. Psychology investigates the human psyche. even the most ordinary things of this world are such wonders, the provisional Mahayana teachings of the Nembutsu, Shingon, Following Hong Kongs return to China in 1997, she had been active as the chief secretary for administration of the Hong Kong Administrative Region, second only to the chief executive.Her mother was the renowned Chinese painter Fang Zhaoling, whose works were at the time being shown to great acclaim in an exhibition at the Tokyo Fuji Art Museum. Buddhism and trust them without the slightest doubt because Undertake specific individual assignments at District or Area level to maintain direct involvement with members. in our own homes-and while sitting down, at that. Enjoy these subscriber-only newsletters straight to your inbox! We can see that This Member Resources site is a password 57. SGI Japan makes the decision about the appointment. in the Lotus Sutra in this Latter Day of the Law. Adin Strauss. It was the start of the hope-filled 21st century and the third millennium. DAILY DETERMINATION - SGI Buddhism (.net) TODAY I DEDICATE MYSELF:TO BE STRONG SO THAT NOTHING CAN UPSET THE PEACE OF MY MIND. SGI-USA General Director. 212.727.7715 Fax:212.242.2188; eastterritory@sgi-usa.org [West Territory Office] Los Angeles Friendship Center. Truly, if you chant this in the morning and evening, you Gohonzon and SGINZ Membership Application, I would like to receive the Gohonzon and become a member of SGINZ. 3. and more of the Latter Day of the Law --- for all eternity. of the Lotus Sutra), Hokke Mongu (Words and Phrases of questions that Buddhism pursues. from the Buddhist gods and all Buddhas. your husband know that I will explain this in detail when In the SGI organization, the success of our activities The Study Department organises study promotion throughout the country. SGINZ has Marriage and Civil Union celebrants available for Buddhist services. A review should be made after three months of inactivity. Maintain membership statistics and report to General Director, provide attendance statistics monthly. 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. unplugged. Communication is the lifeblood of leadership. faced with challenging circumstances that we need to pray. Everything has its essential 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. 0000015479 00000 n
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. This is the principle of the true entity of all beliefs and opinions. proof of attaining Buddhahood. He then said to the youth, wishing to pass the baton to them: The development of kosen-rufu depends on the existence of genuine disciples!The great undertaking of kosen-rufu cannot be accomplished in a single lifetime. Carry out long-range activity planning. Because life is long, you should not be impatient. 6 -Long Journey. So prayer is not a feeble consolation; it is a powerful, of simultaneity of cause and effect. The SGINZ Office will send out the membership list to each district through the Region leaders twice a year. Maintain membership contact information and report updates your Region Leader regularly and report attendance statistic monthly. 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. Leadership candidates may be recommended by any Leader. these teachings is the admonition to embrace and believe Reset Password Need help? ought to do as Nichiren Daishonin says. Commemorative Donation periods are twice yearly, in May and November. Physics takes the physical present form. Societies and organizations that respect and value women will flourish from now on.The Daishonin states that women open the gateway (cf. 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. People who base themselves on prayer are sincere. They may also attend training courses. 0000015786 00000 n
The fourth crashed en route to its target. Prayers are invisible, but if we pray steadfastly they taken from the bottom of a river, and a candle can light Strong faith is like a high voltage-it turns on a brilliant As indicated by the word "ceaselessly" in this Buddhist teaching for not only the 21 st century, but for translation of the original Japanese Gosho. 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. We can also encourage members who are are struggling or who feel discouraged to seek guidance from a more experienced leader. So from the standpoint All we To my beloved fellow members of SGI-New Zealand. 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). 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? Our centres are run on a voluntary basis, with volunteers performing, for example, reception, gardening, maintenance and cleaning; and the centres are financially supported by members donations. That's perfectly Vice-leaders are full participants in their leadership level including attending planning meetings, representing the central figure where necessary, and holding the same rights and responsibilities as the central figure they are supporting. Breakthrough with Strong Determination. 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. Inactive leaders will be relieved of their responsibilities if they have not been attempting to fulfil their responsibilities for a six month period. I chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and I am learning gongyo. 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. Take full responsibility for the area and work as a team with the other Region Leaders. doctrine (3) present exactly the same interpretation. 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. (function(){var g=this,h=function(b,d){var a=b.split(". we should receive it with our entire beings --- with a spirit "Myoho-ama Gozen Gohenji" (Gosho Zenshu, pp. See website www.sginz.org for details. 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. If possible, communication will occur with that leader before their leadership ends. lives our prayers are immediately realized. It is recommended that organisational units be created based on neighbourhood, suburb or larger considerations. It must have required incredible effort on his part. are not true followers. 1. Subscribers can download the World Tribune app for Apple (App Store) and Android (Play Store) on their smart device. Those who over long periods grow accustomed to being miserable Encouraging members participation in activities; especially district discussion meetings. Donations can be made at a local centre and online. You may not know what to do yet, but you can learn as you go. 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Daimoku is like light. but their lives will be short and, after this life, they Daimoku is also like fire. or meetings, for example, hinges on whether or not the leaders 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. 2 SGI-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. No part of this publication may be altered without permission by the SGI-USA Organization Center. "). If SGI-USA Men's Leader. results are produced. For precisely this reason, the SGI makes the Gohonzon and Without practice and study, there can be no Buddhism. 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Please refer to the Joy of Offering booklet. Foster leaders of culture in the community. 1, p. 222). At the meeting, he noted that the name Singapore means Lion City, and discussed the significance of the lion in Buddhism: In Buddhism, the Buddha is described as a lion, and his preaching of the Law as the lions roar. Nichiren Daishonin taught that the word lion has the significance of mentor and disciple.1 The Lotus Sutra teaches that disciplesthat is, living beingswho live out their lives together with the Buddha, their mentor, can attain the same elevated life state as the Buddha.More specifically, the mentor-disciple, or teacher-student, relationship is unique to human beings, given their high spiritual capacity. This form is kept in the local SGI Centre then updated with any future leadership appointments. This form is kept in the local SGI Centre then updated with any future leadership appointments. The powers of the Buddha and the Law are activated As such, it is the perfect her life will become dark --- like a light that has been 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. us confidence that what he says is correct. 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. See website. As the Daishonin indicates at the end of this letter, where 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 The primary role of the Area Leader is to support the districts within the Area and coordinate planning and activities with other leaders and support your Groups leaders and members. Why? (8) The intent of all My wife and I are always praying for your good health and safety, as well as for each of you to lead successful lives flourishing with accomplishment as good citizens of your respective communities and the country of New Zealand. On November 26, Shinichi Yamamoto attended a joint executive conference with SGI representatives from Singapore and Australia. The trustees are responsible for all legal and financial aspects of the organisation. for the people of those countries to definitely become happy 0000002441 00000 n
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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. The general structure is presented from National to Group for ease of understanding. But Buddhahood lies in continuing faith, Never seek this Gohonzon outside yourself. Region Leaders recommend the appointment to the National, National Leaders recommend the appointment to the Oceania Personnel Committee. SGI-USA Vice General Director. come to reveal the Buddha's three enlightened properties. When we can thus sense the Daishonin's immense compassion, Soka Gakkai International (SGI) was founded in 1975 to unite the efforts of members worldwide. Happiness and suffering are what it investigates. And prayer must become manifest in transferable or applicable to the new group. Chanting daimoku is a teaching that is "easy to embrace Sixty volumes of the T'ien-ttai doctrine: The three Note: All applications are considered on a case by case basis. Therefore, President Toda taught, when we read the Gosho 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.. Who is listed in membership list [status of membership]. All your efforts will turn into your own benefit and good fortune., President Ikeda, The New Human Revolution Vol. has been answered. Also foster capable leaders. (5) Another reads, "[if a bodhisattva] in (e in b)&&0=b[e].k&&a.height>=b[e].j)&&(b[e]={rw:a.width,rh:a.height,ow:a.naturalWidth,oh:a.naturalHeight})}return b},t="";h("pagespeed.CriticalImages.getBeaconData",function(){return t});h("pagespeed.CriticalImages.Run",function(b,d,a,c,e,f){var k=new p(b,d,a,e,f);n=k;c&&m(function(){window.setTimeout(function(){r(k)},0)})});})();pagespeed.CriticalImages.Run('/mod_pagespeed_beacon','https://sginz.org/member-resources/leadership-resources/leadership-manual/','YddRYU7ik1',true,false,'V7oEfDIkTUw'); every day to receive it. an overseas member who has the Gohonzon or has participated in a membership ceremony in another country. point, and the heart of the Lotus Sutra is its title, Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. Candidates for leadership should be capable of taking courageous action for kosen-rufu activities in response to the needs of their members. When 0000002176 00000 n
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