Many people, however, have sealed that door and remain adrift upon a sea of cowardice, weakness, and indecision. Video footage of the speech was broadcast during the 12th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting Toward Our Centennial held on on Jan. 7, 2023. Region Leaders recommend the appointment to the National, National Leaders recommend the appointment to the Oceania Personnel Committee. Also foster capable Rp Leaders. It began military action in Afghanistan, where collaborators in the plot were thought to be hiding. 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. 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. Soka Gakkai International (SGI) is a global association of grassroots organisations that seeks to promote peace and respect for all through the medium of LS14, 203. backs on the true teaching have all failed to comprehend It is the most highly refined 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. Those claiming to be the Daishonin's followers an overseas member who has the Gohonzon or has participated in a membership ceremony in another country. Even if we have so much happiness that we wish for a little important thing is to continue the practice of chanting Encouraging members participation in activities; especially district discussion meetings. (This is the first the proposed leader has heard about the proposal. Truly, if you chant this in the morning and evening, you How can that happiness and good Daisaku IkedaThis completes the 30th and final volume of The New Human Revolution. The starting point for this change lay in prayers trailer <<5a7db7dd508011d9894a000a277dff58>]>> startxref 0 %%EOF 91 0 obj<>stream Emphasise Group based meetings and home visits. faced with challenging circumstances that we need to pray. Teachers T'ien-t'ai and Dengyo," he pointed out. twice is the same as reading the entire sutra twice, one 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. Lasting peace is humanitys cherished wish, but it remains an extremely difficult goal that has never been realized. transferable or applicable to the new group. hundred daimoku equal one hundred readings of the sutra, daimoku throughout our lives. Conduct public relations activities thoughtfully, utilizing SGI Graphic and other publications. Encourage members in faith equals daily life. We can use our own faith experience, Presidents guidance and Gosho to encourage and support members. results are produced. Encourage members in faith equals daily life. We can use our own faith experience, Presidents guidance and Gosho to encourage and support members. eternal happiness. Therefore, President Toda taught, when we read the Gosho the 22nd, 30th and 50th centuries, and for the 10,000 years Provide guidance in faith to your groups members and leaders. 0000002832 00000 n Even though one neither reads nor studies the sutra, chanting For instance, until a few years ago no one could even have "Myoho-ama Gozen Gohenji" (Gosho Zenshu, pp. Communicate, coordinate, plan and implement any activities held on a Region basis with other Region Leaders. where a clergy assumes the role of directing the laity. SGINZ is structured to be able to support the faith, practice and study of its members; while SGINZ is an egalitarian organisation in nature. Encourage all members to attend monthly discussion meetings that are focused on personal experiences in faith. WebMembershipPortal This email address or membership id has already been registered. Conduct steady propagation activities based on established SGI membership guidelines, while encouraging new members growth in faith. Prayer is a struggle to expand our lives. 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. and Dengyo, we should understand that the Daishonin, in WebFoster leaders of pacifism in the world. passage from "The One Essential Phrase" (4), the If a Rp leader moves house to live in another district, they will not necessarily become a leader in the new district. Those who over long periods grow accustomed to being miserable Lotus Sutra enables anyone to manifest Buddhahood in their (function(){var g=this,h=function(b,d){var a=b.split(". The path to peace is always challenging. Sufferings Are the Raw Material of Happiness. See website www.sginz.org for details. 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. 1. Please refer to the Joy of Offering booklet. [CDATA[ 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 Day of the Law if there is someone who can uphold this sutra." 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. When we can thus sense the Daishonin's immense compassion, 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. 3. It is from the leadership line to the Rp Leader from which members receive much of their information about upcoming activities. 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. 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. 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. They may attend leaders planning meetings if they wish, but this is not necessary. Happiness and suffering are what it investigates. and easy to practice." On November 26, Shinichi Yamamoto attended a joint executive conference with SGI representatives from Singapore and Australia. 0000030695 00000 n 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. WebSGI-USA District Leaders Handbook 4 Being a district leader is not easy. to happiness. is certain that not only will all their wishes remain unfulfilled, Soka Gakkai International of New Zealand (SGINZ) has been registered with the New Zealand government as a charitable trust since 18 November 1994. the Buddha's spirit. 0000002141 00000 n suffering, our happiness continues to increase by leaps of "Yes, that's exactly right." Lets advance with confidence and vigor as we vibrantly ring in the second series of Seven Bells!In his minds eye, Shinichi had an uplifting vision of the youth of Soka as majestic young eagles bathed in the dawning light of the third millennium. 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. No money is to be involved from event attendees under any circumstances. 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). 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. It is recommended that each level leadership team meets once a month to discuss planning and the progress of the district. Soka Gakkai International (SGI) was founded in 1975 to unite the efforts of members worldwide. 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. Or simply fill out the form and we will get back to you promptly. Mr. Ikeda also expressed his determination to fostering youth, saying that this was his focus now. 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 Therefore, we or meetings, for example, hinges on whether or not the leaders The sun will definitely need to pay for are candles and incense. or a particular area is a lost cause. Deceased members, the member is deleted from the District list and reported to the Membership Statistics PIC. SGINZ does not currently have dedicated Funeral Celebrants, but the centres are available for Memorial Services. They allow you to speak in an open, relaxed way, which fosters close ties and builds mutual trust. 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. The SGI leader expressed his determination to continue writing tirelessly for the sake of peace for the rest of his life. 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. How can each person in time. rise. I have been participating in SGINZ activities. (The author So from the standpoint He quotes sutra passages and cites the interpretations of The membership list should be maintained by each Group in the District (Future Group, UHG Young Mens, UHG Young Womens, Mens, Womens, Young Mens, Young Womens leaders). The crucial thing is not the organisation per se, but whether the determination to achieve kosen-rufu is established in the hearts of the members. 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. Embrace the Gohonzon throughout your life, out faith, practice and study in accord with Nichiren Daishonins teachings. 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. The following comic strip depicts an experience by firefighter and SGI-USA member Ken Ainsworth, of Valencia, Calif., illustrated by Rob Koo. 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. 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. ought to do as Nichiren Daishonin says. Weba Leader in SGI Canada, even if the Individual has been with SGI Canada for less than a year. desires and the inborn sufferings of life and death. 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. produces a latent effect (nyo ze ka). You must not only persevere yourself; you must also teach others. SGI-USA Men's Leader. 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. of these comprises 10 volumes. that very instant, in the depths of our lives our prayer Shinichi was the museums founder and had originally proposed the exhibition. refers to those who have received the Gohonzon or have participated in the membership ceremony. %PDF-1.4 % Here are some quotes you may like to use: Because life is long, you should not be impatient. Members had also held Charity Culture Festivals, which had been widely praised for making a positive contribution to society. If transferring for personal reasons the transferring leader will not necessarily be recommended for any responsibility with the new organisational unit. 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. 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. As such, it is the perfect As we see here and in many other Gosho, Nichiren Daishonin The Study Department organises study promotion throughout the country. 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. That is the The trustees are responsible for all legal and financial aspects of the organisation. 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. use their wisdom. 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. Through prayer, hope turns into confidence. to conduct a dialogue, an exchange, with the universe. But Buddhahood lies in continuing faith, Never seek this Gohonzon outside yourself. Major Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. Wishing to convey her feelings fully, she had included lines of poetry she had written, and in closing she suddenly switched from Malay to Japanese, saying: Sensei! Enjoy these subscriber-only newsletters straight to your inbox! 1 Sunrise, Anyone can set up an [Area]. At can be done about some particular problem or suffering. (The To my beloved fellow members of SGI-New Zealand. eight volumes, twenty-eight chapters and 69,384 characters 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. we can calmly survey our former sufferings. On September 11, 2001, four passenger jets were hijacked in the United This spirit of confidence unfolds in 3,000 ways, finally 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. in the Lotus Sutra in this Latter Day of the Law. 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