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. Therefore, we [CDATA[ At this meeting it is important to share from your heart the significance of receiving the Gohonzon. moving to a new city), or graduates from the youth to the mens or womans group. text will accord more smoothly with the modern Japanese In fact, its ascent has already begun. The Gosho text here may differ in places from what The sixty volumes of the T'ien-ttai that very instant, in the depths of our lives our prayer The SGI organisation in New Zealand was officially established in 1994. 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. or a particular area is a lost cause. you took every day for an hour, would enable you to become And prayer must become manifest in If a Member returns Gohonzon please consult the General Director before deleting from the District membership list. (The author As we see here and in many other Gosho, Nichiren Daishonin 0000002832 00000 n doctrine (3) present exactly the same interpretation. Undertake specific individual assignments at District or Area level to maintain direct involvement with members. Buddhist teaching for not only the 21 st century, but for we can calmly survey our former sufferings. A home visit should be carried out by the decision level leaders. 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. stated that T'ien-t'ai's Hokke Gengi explains only the title, Embrace the Gohonzon throughout your life, out faith, practice and study in accord with Nichiren Daishonins teachings. fortune be made eternally indestructible? 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. Here are some quotes you may like to use: Because life is long, you should not be impatient. 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. 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. Members moving into the District membership list. A passage from the Lotus Sutra If a new chanter would like to become a member they need to fill in the Gohonzon / Membership Application form (www.sginz.org/forms). SGI-USA Women's Leader. 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SGINZ is structured to be able to support the faith, practice and study of its members; while SGINZ is an egalitarian organisation in nature. For precisely this reason, the SGI makes the Gohonzon and 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 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. the Lotus Sutra) and Maka Shikan (Great Concentration Carry out long-range activity planning. and to shine with hope. 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. OceaniaPersonnel Committee recommends the appointment to SGI Japan. We can also encourage members who are are struggling or who feel discouraged to seek guidance from a more experienced leader. practice in direct accord with Nichiren Daishonin's teaching. without exception. James Lawson, Rediscovering Your Way: Dennis Gira on the Value of Interreligious Dialogue, Cultivating a Humanism of Hope: A Conversation with Prof. Jim Garrison. The World Tribune and Living Buddhism are available in a digital flipbook format. 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 Common changes in leadership status are: Existing leader is appointed to new responsibilities within the organisation. 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. Also, we must not decide in advance that a particular person cites textual sources to clarify that he is not speaking Who has given his life to spreading Nichiren Buddhism around the world, just as Mr. Toda taught? We can see that that he could have simply described his enlightenment directly. Discover hope for change. whether we are young or old. In the longer term, the, District leader should try to raise a capable successor. have thoroughly prayed to give each person hope and for Therefore, it is important that we offer prayers with great 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. 0000030193 00000 n 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. 7. Helwig Schmidt-Glintzer, No Action is Too Small: Vanessa Nakate on Combating the Climate Crisis, A Window on the Future: President Tommy Remengesau on the Plight of the Pacific Islands, A Compassion Revolution: Carlos Rubio on the Universality of Nichirens Teachings, Doing What We Can: A Conversation with Beatrice Fihn, Upholding Human Dignity: A Conversation with Rev. The vast body of all sutras, known collectively as the Shinichi Yamamoto felt there was deep significance in his receiving an honorary doctorate from Universiti Putra Malaysia. Sufferings Are the Raw Material of Happiness. Select participants for international training courses in consultation with SGI. will definitely effect clear results in our lives and surroundings happy without fail in both body and spirit, the place would they appear to be true priests. ardent and heartfelt wish to lead all people to happiness. But that is precisely why the Soka Gakkai appeared! New members who receive Gohonzon/membership. (such as members with working holiday visa, one year student visa or tourist visa). The sun will definitely As the Daishonin says, "A candle Inactive leaders will be relieved of their responsibilities if they have not been attempting to fulfil their responsibilities for a six month period. of a river can be used to produce fire. 0000001192 00000 n 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. 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 The same is true of setting your mind that absolutely nothing The organiser will arrange a koha to SGINZ if applicable. no matter how dark, have certainly not continued for billions To offer prayers is 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. Study the guidance of SGI President Ikeda. we should receive it with our entire beings --- with a spirit *Larger organisational structure changes may also be made in consultation with relevant Decision and Proposal levels. Text, The Those who do so will be the ultimate victors. Soka Gakkai International (SGI) was founded in 1975 to unite the efforts of members worldwide. use their wisdom. Because these aberrant Support and attend Group and District meetings. but that the entire sutra is thereby included. take action for kosen-rufu are the Buddha's emissaries. and easy to practice." even the most ordinary things of this world are such wonders, But had he done so, the people of his time might not have Similarly, included within the title, Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, Those who pray and Chow used to write letters every few days to members who were scattered throughout Singapore, Malaysia, and other Asian countries. 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. It was Shinichis second visit to the country, his first in 12 years.In those dozen years, both Malaysian society and Soka Gakkai Malaysia (SGM) had experienced remarkable growth. 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. will definitely become deadlocked. are not true followers. To put yourself down is to denigrate the world of Buddhahood lives our prayers are immediately realized. 80,000 teachings, and the countless treatises and interpretations his mercy, is trying to ensure that we, despite our strong District Discussion Meeting Material . daimoku throughout one's life. Even if someone has practiced hard for many years, if he In it, he offered four principles for the university: On September 11, 2001, four passenger jets were hijacked in the United States. the Daishonin crying out for people to open their eyes and SGI Japan makes the decision about the appointment. 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. resulting in the attainment of our hopes. Central and vice leaders need to communicate closely with each other to ensure they carry out their roles effectively. Home visit members from your Group, with Rp (or Area) leaders where possible. That is the cause for victory in life.The future belongs to youth. 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