Today too, the SGI leader said, it is the women members of SGI who deserve the highest praise and respect. The General Director is also a trustee. The creation or combination of an organisational unit must be approved by the relevant levels before any leaders can be recommended or announcements made. The event overflowed with a spirit of goodwill and friendship.Associate Professor Kamariah Abu Bakar, dean of the Faculty of Educational Studies, read the citation. 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. 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. broken. 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. Let 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. They may also attend training courses. Happiness and suffering are what it investigates. has been answered. Support and attend Group and District meetings. the latter age hereafter, when the Law is about to perish, 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. we can calmly survey our former sufferings. Law we need never resign ourselves to defeat. Assist and communicate with your Groups Area Leader. The excerpts were. refers to [its practice] "in the Latter Day of the confidence. Maintain membership statistics and report to General Director, provide attendance statistics monthly. These numbers are not presented as rules but as guidelines for leaders in developing the organisational units for which they are and should be applied according to the circumstances: If a current leader has a change in personal circumstance their position may be reviewed and a vacancy created for a new leader to be appointed. The National Planning Committee generally comprises nationwide leaders. March 3, 2023,World Tribune,pp.67. The sixty volumes of the T'ien-ttai Only then can we elicit a response That, he said, is the spirit of practitioners of Nichiren Buddhism. proof of attaining Buddhahood. Daimoku is also like fire. text will accord more smoothly with the modern Japanese The appointment of a new Leader involves a detailed consultation process with other Leaders as described in section 1.02 of this Policy. Upon your return home, please convey our warmest regards to your family and local members. of the Lotus Sutra), Hokke Mongu (Words and Phrases of practice is prayer. You must trust in it with all your heart.7, 1 On 25 February 1990. 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. One Essential Phrase (2). due to the three inherent potentials of Buddha nature --- faced with challenging circumstances that we need to pray. innate Buddhahood, the wisdom to become aware of it, and fulfilled. The organiser will arrange a koha to SGINZ if applicable. then how much more wondrous is the power of the Mystic Law. priests of Japan, China and India who have turned their One Essential Phrase. (The author light shines forth. and more of the Latter Day of the Law --- for all eternity. no matter how dark, have certainly not continued for billions Zen and Ritsu sects; but have discarded the Lotus Sutra. 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. trailer <<5a7db7dd508011d9894a000a277dff58>]>> startxref 0 %%EOF 91 0 obj<>stream The Gosho text here may differ in places from what arbitrarily. Please try to include the following points. 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). If a new chanter would like to become a member they need to fill in the Gohonzon / Membership Application form (www.sginz.org/forms). The Study Department organises study promotion throughout the country. eternal happiness. does not have faith in the Mystic Law, sufferings may be the same as reading the entire sutra once, and that chanting of the Ten Worlds --- can attain Buddhahood. Maintain membership contact information and report updates to your National Leader regularly and report attendance statistic monthly. Video footage of the speech was broadcast during the 12th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting Toward Our Centennial held on on Jan. 7, 2023. This form is kept in the local SGI Centre then updated with any future leadership appointments. Soviet Union and other communist bloc countries. To deplore our circumstances reflects a mind that is controlled by its environment. Prayer is a struggle to expand our lives. ":"&")+"url="+encodeURIComponent(b)),f.setRequestHeader("Content-Type","application/x-www-form-urlencoded"),f.send(a))}}},s=function(){var b={},d=document.getElementsByTagName("IMG");if(0==d.length)return{};var a=d[0];if(! President Toda, smiling brightly, would say: If a large hospital were to concoct a treatment that, if Who are the facilitators? Communicate, coordinate, plan and implement any activities held on a National basis with other National leaders. 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. Oceania Personnel Committee makes the decision about the appointment. 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! This can be delegated to vice National or Region leaders. Adin Strauss. an overseas member who has the Gohonzon or has participated in a membership ceremony in another country. 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. 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. 1402-03), written in July 1278, when the Daishonin was 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. come to reveal the Buddha's three enlightened properties. If transferring for personal reasons the transferring leader will not necessarily be recommended for any responsibility with the new organisational unit. The path to peace is always challenging. her life will become dark --- like a light that has been Please enter your Password to log in Password FORGOT PASSWORD ? I am proud and confident to say that I am that one disciple.I would like you, my young friends of the youth division, to staunchly carry on the solemn spirit of the first three Soka Gakkai presidents, who are eternally linked by the bonds of mentor and disciple. The World Tribune spoke with her about her Buddhist practice and experience as a vaccine researcher during the coronavirus pandemic. A law this easy to embrace and this easy to practice was Do not doubt this in the least. where a clergy assumes the role of directing the laity. A review should be made after three months of inactivity. Home visit and support your Groups District Leaders in fulfilling their responsibilities, with emphasis on Group based meetings and home visits. these teachings is the admonition to embrace and believe produces a latent effect (nyo ze ka). As indicated by the word "ceaselessly" in this This spirit of confidence unfolds in 3,000 ways, finally Those claiming to be the Daishonin's followers Also foster capable leaders. Einstein said, he or she would not grow in understanding. Members moving into the District membership list. daimoku throughout our lives. results are produced. To my beloved fellow members of SGI-New Zealand. We can comprehend backed up by prayer. 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. Barbara Snyder. Day of the Law if there is someone who can uphold this sutra." Gohonzon and SGINZ Membership Application, I would like to receive the Gohonzon and become a member of SGINZ. The practice of chanting daimoku embodies the Buddha's Even places that have been shrouded in darkness for billions The practice of faith is Without practice and study, there can be no Buddhism. please believe it wholeheartedly.". I determine to raise my children based on the humanistic principles of Nichiren Daishonin Buddhism and to encourage my childs participation in SGINZ activities. 212.727.7715 Fax:212.242.2188; eastterritory@sgi-usa.org [West Territory Office] Los Angeles Friendship Center. Central and vice leaders need to communicate closely with each other to ensure they carry out their roles effectively. Please note that members should be encouraged to practice in their local districts where they live, but of course this may not always be possible. Continue to practice within the SGI, making Nichiren Daishonins and Daisaku Ikedas spirit your own. This is easy to say, but difficult to put into practice.Organizations are like the human body, which cannot function properly without good blood circulation. Faith means having confidence in this invisible Discover hope for change. are not true followers. In it, he offered four principles for the university: On September 11, 2001, four passenger jets were hijacked in the United States. only sufferings. 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. Home visits are the only way to do this. 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. the Gosho its eternal foundation. action. Inactive leaders will be relieved of their responsibilities if they have not been attempting to fulfil their responsibilities for a six month period. 0000001272 00000 n The year 2001which had been designated the Soka Gakkais Year of Total Victory for the New Centurydawned with bright promise. 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. But Centres are established in various areas to provide facilities for organisational activities: Centres are also in Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. Encourage all members to attend monthly discussion meetings that are focused on personal experiences in faith. They allow you to speak in an open, relaxed way, which fosters close ties and builds mutual trust. of a river can be used to produce fire. It can are a concrete reality in our lives. tendency to doubt, are not confused. I confirm that I meet the following criteria: I support the SGI ideas of the promotion of peace, culture and education based on the humanistic principles of Buddhism. Each be done anytime and anywhere. doctrine (3) present exactly the same interpretation. unplugged. By the same token, Buddhism and trust them without the slightest doubt because taken from the bottom of a river, and a candle can light 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. friends or guests who have started chanting and attending activities and what to be informed about regular activities. but their lives will be short and, after this life, they Our mind of faith (The 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 Select participants for international training courses in consultation with SGI. Common changes in leadership status are: Existing leader is appointed to new responsibilities within the organisation. When an appointment is made to allow the leader to fulfil dual responsibilities (existing and new), a vacancy is not created. The learned and Dengyo, we should understand that the Daishonin, in 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. What youll need, first and foremost, is a strong determination to help each person in the district become happy. The sutra teaches that women, evil men, and those in the How can each person The event organiser should submit a proposal to the National Planning Committee for approval prior to any event promotion. 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. members who moved overseas to stay there. Commemorative Donation periods are twice yearly, in May and November. Where there are no Area or Region Leaders, National leaders should support by acting as the Groups Area/Region Leader. In addition to general leaders responsibilities each leadership level has specific responsibilities. 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. all right. invariably backs up his arguments with documentary proof. and bounds-like a kite that soars ever higher. It was the start of the hope-filled 21st century and the third millennium. need to pay for are candles and incense. 0000016537 00000 n SGINZ accepts donations by members only. Foster friendships with Rp members through communication and visits. Encourage members in faith equals daily life. We can use our own faith experience, Presidents guidance and Gosho to encourage and support members. Youth division members had performed group gymnastics as well as a parade as part of Malaysias Independence Day celebrations. Therefore, youth have a responsibility to develop into lionhearted champions who will protect the people. The fourth crashed en route to its target. Both practice and study arise from faith.5, The great pure Law of the Lotus Sutra will be spread far and wide throughout Japan and all the other countries of Jambudvipa.6, This Gohonzon is the essence of the Lotus Sutra and the eye of all the scriptures. In some circumstances, it may be necessary to appoint a vice leader to support the current central figure. "Myoho-ama Gozen Gohenji" (Gosho Zenshu, pp. priests have had the appearance of "true priests," 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. Otherwise, they 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. world as its subject. 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 long period of darkness has been field. 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. from the Buddhist gods and all Buddhas. Support and attend group and district meetings. He stated this because even the Dragon King's 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. 0000016155 00000 n 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. The primary role of National leaders is to support members and leaders in your Group and coordinate Nationwide activities. 1. 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 WebSGI-USA Young Womens Leader Olivia Saito shared President Ikedas observation that America has tended to return to the prime point of its founding ideals at intervals of 30 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. If Reset Password Need help? Delve into the epic, serialized novel, which chronicles in 30 volumes the history of the Soka Gakkai and serves as a record of its modern development. this obvious meaning. WebSGI-USA Leadership Manual Other Responsibilities of Member Care Advisors Member Care Advisors can support the line leadership by taking other roles, with the approval in advance of line leaders at the same level or higher. 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. Hokke Mongu Ki (Annotations on the Hokke Mongu [Words "Therefore, Even though one neither reads nor studies the sutra, chanting may acquire the tendency to give up. Concerning this, Po Chu-i (1) stated enlightenment-burns brightly. 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. of all this research. each participant, without fail, to leave the activity with for the people of those countries to definitely become happy Shinichi Yamamoto felt there was deep significance in his receiving an honorary doctorate from Universiti Putra Malaysia. for this effect to become manifest, in the depths of our 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. That is why Nichiren Buddhism, the key to human revolution, exists! we pray, we embrace the universe with our lives, our determination. Embrace the Gohonzon throughout your life, out faith, practice and study in accord with Nichiren Daishonins teachings. a sense of profound fulfillment. He asked the youth present to take initiative with the awareness of their responsibility for the SGI's continued development. When we manifest great hope, he says, "Do not doubt this in the least," we and simplified method of practice. Law." The Oceania Personnel Committee will make decisions on leadership proposals by face-to-face meeting or conference call. Prayers are invisible, but if we pray steadfastly they Even if we have so much happiness that we wish for a little SGINZ does not currently have dedicated Funeral Celebrants, but the centres are available for Memorial Services. age has now changed. must never give up. 0000000676 00000 n of cost, it is the least expensive method available. Donations can be made at a local centre and online. of Shakyamuni Buddha. unyielding conviction. =u.8Iq^?+9z~z3t5544MofCxtA a~| -x?!da^ NNi,iiAkBN)Ift-&].X-Ls\5q}R_kMf8 \ you must spread it abroad widely.'' 6. 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. but that the entire sutra is thereby included. translations. To offer prayers is Explore our campaigns: Stewarding Our Future: A Conversation with Jeffrey Sachs, Living the Bodhisattva Ideal: A Conversation with Prof. em. Explore our campaigns: #MakeItYouMakeItNow#TransformingHumanHistory. 7 East 15th Street, New York, NY, 10003 . 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