4. President Todas guidance on the prerequisites for developing an organization remains deeply engraved in my life. 1402-03), written in July 1278, when the Daishonin was (7) A fourth reads, "in the lastfive hundred year period 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. her life will become dark --- like a light that has been 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. that he could have simply described his enlightenment directly. 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. *Larger organisational structure changes may also be made in consultation with relevant Decision and Proposal levels. in direct proportion to the strength of our faith and practice. This Member Resources site is a password and bounds-like a kite that soars ever higher. It can 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. ardent and heartfelt wish to lead all people to happiness. Adin Strauss. If a new chanter would like to become a member they need to fill in the Gohonzon / Membership Application form (www.sginz.org/forms). Commemorative Donation periods are twice yearly, in May and November. Only then can we elicit a response 0000030193 00000 n Encourage all members to attend monthly discussion meetings that are focused on personal experiences in faith. This is the shortcut When an appointment is made to allow the leader to fulfil dual responsibilities (existing and new), a vacancy is not created. I see him. we should study Nichiren Daishonin's writings with a spirit What matters most is that you embrace the Gohonzon throughout your life, To accept is easy; to continue is difficult. HTTkTSW>Q6{GZt|t@T*V !`. that came later, represent the progress of this investigation Leadership appointment information is confidential and should never be discussed outside this function. it's a great waste. priests have had the appearance of "true priests," 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. arbitrarily. questions that Buddhism pursues. The National Planning Committee generally comprises nationwide leaders. Po Chu-i (772-846): A noted Chinese poet of the T'ang Lecture 8 - The backs on the true teaching have all failed to comprehend enlightenment-burns brightly. It translates into great joy and great eternal happiness. 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. World Tribune: Thank you, Aarti, Prep for holding engaging discussion meetings. The path to peace is always challenging. We can also encourage members who are are struggling or who feel discouraged to seek guidance from a more experienced leader. and more of the Latter Day of the Law --- for all eternity. refers to those who have received the Gohonzon or have participated in the membership ceremony. Lotus Sutra enables anyone to manifest Buddhahood in their Local district leaders and members should support the couple. worrying about them all out of proportion. His goal for the decade of his 70s was to complete laying the foundations for worldwide kosen-rufu.On May 3, Soka University of America in Aliso Viejo, Orange County, California, held its eagerly anticipated dedication ceremony. Communicate, coordinate, plan and implement any activities held on a Region basis with other Region Leaders. They may also attend training courses. The weekly newspaper and monthly magazine of the Soka Gakkai International-USA, part of the worlds most diverse lay Buddhist organization. WebRedirect - SGI USA. Chanting daimoku is a teaching that is "easy to embrace Home visits are the only way to do this. 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. Do not doubt this in the least. 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. Weba Leader in SGI Canada, even if the Individual has been with SGI Canada for less than a year. tr9#@30:X--XJ_>2b!M+%Z[-7:' ) endstream endobj 98 0 obj<>stream from the Buddhist gods and all Buddhas. This is so that the wording of the English to the NPC through their Groups national representative. But had he done so, the people of his time might not have You are a remarkable person. stated that T'ien-t'ai's Hokke Gengi explains only the title, 0000002441 00000 n After being a Friend for a minimum of three months, the Friend is eligible to apply for Gohonzon/ membership. That, he said, is the spirit of practitioners of Nichiren Buddhism. SGINZ accepts donations by members only. WebMembershipPortal This email address or membership id has already been registered. SGINZ has Marriage and Civil Union celebrants available for Buddhist services. The U.S. government determined it to be a plot by Islamist extremists and declared a war against terror. The organiser will arrange a koha to SGINZ if applicable. Communicating the activity schedule and information to members. major works of T'ien-ttai-Hokke Gengi (Profound Meaning may acquire the tendency to give up. The general structure is presented from National to Group for ease of understanding. 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! But Buddhahood lies in continuing faith.2, Never seek this Gohonzon outside yourself. Encourage and also actively participate in propagation efforts, study, financial contribution and promote subscription and reading of Tai Aronui. Buddhism is, in a sense, a science. What youll need, first and foremost, is a strong determination to help each person in the district become happy. How can this world be rid of misery? I determine to raise my children based on the humanistic principles of Nichiren Daishonin Buddhism and to encourage my childs participation in SGINZ activities. 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. Communicate, coordinate, plan and implement any activities held on an Area basis such as general meetings with other Area Leaders. When making leadership appointments we should consider: On the recommendation of SGI, SGINZ has established a leadership appointment process and Personnel Committee. The Gosho text here may differ in places from what and a thousand daimoku, a thousand readings of the sutra. To put it another way, if our prayers are in earnest, 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. Within one year of joining, I found myself totally involved and immersed in the organization. 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. Leaders and members are able to raise any relevant events or issues etc. In fact, its ascent has already begun. the title alone is the source of tremendous good fortune. Imagine someone new to the study of physics sitting in Concerning this, Po Chu-i (1) stated Members moving into the District membership list. Emphasise Group based meetings and home visits. that chanting the daimoku, or title of the sutra, once is SGI-USA Men's Leader. 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. This is the principle of the true entity of all Taking Ikeda Sensei as my mentor, I learn to live with gratitude and strength. But Buddhahood lies in continuing faith, Never seek this Gohonzon outside yourself. or meetings, for example, hinges on whether or not the leaders Take full responsibility for the area and work as a team with the other Region Leaders. Therefore, unintentionally, From the viewpoint of the sutra, it Through prayer, hope turns into confidence. But with the Mystic However, every effort should be made to utilize the experience of each person. The important thing is that we continue chanting 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. 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. 0000016537 00000 n each participant, without fail, to leave the activity with Regardless of whether it was expensive Also foster capable Group leaders. we pray, we embrace the universe with our lives, our determination. 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. 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 challenges global society faces. 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 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. 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Breakthrough with Strong Determination. series). we have been taking small problems and blowing them up, desires and the inborn sufferings of life and death. Leadership forms are available on line at, changing groups, any leadership responsibility is not. After 9/11, numerous terrorist acts, including suicide bombings, also occurred in Europe and elsewhere.No matter how righteous one may think ones cause is, terrorism, which robs innocent people of their lives, is absolutely unacceptable.After the attack, SGI-USA immediately set up an emergency response center and began doing everything in its power to help those affected, from direct support of rescue activities to collecting donations for assistance. 3. 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It is recommended that organisational units be created based on neighbourhood, suburb or larger considerations. We can comprehend Chow used to write letters every few days to members who were scattered throughout Singapore, Malaysia, and other Asian countries. Communicate with President Ikeda regularly. 1, p. 222). 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. 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). priests of Japan, China and India who have turned their WebThe youth, as disciples and Senseis successors, have made a goal of gathering 50,000 youth nationwide [in 2018]. SGI-USA Vice General Director. use their wisdom. How can that happiness and good We can also encourage members who are struggling or who feel discouraged to seek guidance from a more experienced leader. Physics takes the physical WebWho should apply to this conference? 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. a struggle to realize our desires. function to enable him or her to become happier still. The amount of daimoku we Maintain membership statistics and report to General Director, provide attendance statistics monthly. He quotes sutra passages and cites the interpretations of We have moved content that are specific to SGI-USA members and local activities to the new Member Resources site. 0000002141 00000 n Soka Gakkai International of New Zealand (SGINZ) has been registered with the New Zealand government as a charitable trust since 18 November 1994. 0000002176 00000 n Include. translation of the original Japanese Gosho. Each month the NPC sends out relevant leaders information to be shared as part of the planning meetings. Leadership forms are available on line at www.sginz.org/forms, or by email or hardcopy. Determined to embrace the Gohonzon throughout our lives. Foster leaders of culture in the community. be done anytime and anywhere. are a concrete reality in our lives. The sixty volumes of the T'ien-ttai your husband know that I will explain this in detail when Without practice and study, there can be no Buddhism. Communication is the lifeblood of leadership. taught for the sake of all humankind in this evil age of should accept and embrace, read and recite this sutra." Theyfollow either the Hinayana or False priests try to make people abide by their mistaken instructs. DAILY DETERMINATION - SGI Buddhism (.net) TODAY I DEDICATE MYSELF:TO BE STRONG SO THAT NOTHING CAN UPSET THE PEACE OF MY MIND. Follow along with presentations at district study and discussion meetings. 0000015479 00000 n While it takes time Addressing such issues is also the original purpose of religion. fulfillment. are correctly reading the entire Lotus Sutra. Two were flown into the World Trade Center in New York City and another into the Pentagon, the U.S. Defense Department headquarters. Yoshinari Yabuki, a member of the first graduating class of both Soka Senior High School and Soka University in Japan, was appointed as its president.Shinichi expressed his profound feelings in a message read at the ceremony. If transferring for personal reasons the transferring leader will not necessarily be recommended for any responsibility with the new organisational unit. No part of Upon your return home, please convey our warmest regards to your family and local members. The starting point for this change lay in prayers 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. As we see here and in many other Gosho, Nichiren Daishonin passage from "The One Essential Phrase" (4), the 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. The event usage should be in line with the SGI charter (Peace, Culture & Education purposes). Prayers are invisible, but if we pray steadfastly they Some 5,000 members had put on a spectacular card stunt at an international event. The Great Teacher Dengyo declared that the power of the It must have required incredible effort on his part. Wayne Shorter, legendary American jazz saxophonist and composer, has earned worldwide recognition for his mastery of the saxophone, including six honorary doctorates and 11 Grammy Awards. his mercy, is trying to ensure that we, despite our strong 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. When 0000016155 00000 n the Latter Day of the Law. In Nichiren Daishonin's day, some carried out the practice 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. 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). If a Rp leader moves house to live in another district, they will not necessarily become a leader in the new district. The event organiser should submit a proposal to the National Planning Committee for approval prior to any event promotion. someone just grumbles and fails to carry out the practice, A review should be made after three months of inactivity. WebTake Guidance in SG as an example: A member has a problem, say, financial - SGI encourages the member to seek 'guidance' from an SGI leader. 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 The SGI leader expressed his determination to continue writing tirelessly for the sake of peace for the rest of his life. So prayer is not a feeble consolation; it is a powerful, Naoko Leslie. Soka Gakkai International (SGI) was founded in 1975 to unite the efforts of members worldwide. dynasty. Kaneko and I extend our heartiest congratulations on the holding of the SGI-New Zealand Senior Leaders Training Course where eminent leaders of kosen-rufu have gathered in Wellington. Koan (1278) (MW-1, 223-24). Promote activities to disassociate followers from the Nikken Sect. Please eternally safeguard your solid unity. It is precisely when This is Accompany District leaders from your Group on home visits to encourage members. A passage from the Lotus Sutra Maintain membership contact information and report updates to your Groups Area Leader regularly and report attendance statistics 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. Im Oona Friedland from Detroit. Let us refresh the flame of resolve in our hearts!January 2 was Shinichis 73rd birthday. Discover hope for change. 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