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They may also attend training courses. 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 event overflowed with a spirit of goodwill and friendship.Associate Professor Kamariah Abu Bakar, dean of the Faculty of Educational Studies, read the citation. must never give up. or meetings, for example, hinges on whether or not the leaders Home visits and personal guidance are what circulate the lifeblood of faith and human warmth throughout the organization of the Soka Gakkai. eternal happiness. As the last major meeting for 2000, it marked the organizations fresh departure for the 21st century.From next year, 2001, we will begin the second series of Seven Bells2, aiming toward the year 2050! Shinichi spoke of the start of a new series of seven-year periods of development, and urged the members to work together, harnessing the solidarity of ordinary people, to make the 21st century a century of humanism and peace.He also noted that women were taking active leadership roles around the world: The times are clearly changing. of a river can be used to produce fire. When a current leader transfers out of the assigned organisational unit due to change in personal life (e.g. You must not only persevere yourself; you must also teach others. the same as reading the entire sutra once, and that chanting If a members moves overseas the member status should be changed from Member to Overseas. Those who pray and 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. I also departed from and returned via Hong Kong when I made my first visit to mainland China, from the end of May to mid-June 1974, to build a golden bridge of friendship between China and Japan.Moreover, the Chinese University of Hong Kong was the very first of the 73 universities with which Soka University today participates in academic and educational exchanges. need to pay for are candles and incense. Faith is inextinguishable hope. Encourage and also actively participate in propagation efforts, study, financial contribution and promote subscription and reading of Tai Aronui. LS14, 201. Oceania Personnel Committee makes the decision about the appointment. A Board of Trustees is appointed by SGI. These are the Study the guidance of SGI President Ikeda. How can each person 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. or if you had to wait in line for hours, people would come 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. Those who impatiently pursue only visible gains, in time. has been answered. Support and attend Group and District meetings. The inherent cause (nyo ze in) of a deep prayer simultaneously "Let us live with hope! 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. That's perfectly The SGI leader expressed his determination to continue writing tirelessly for the sake of peace for the rest of his life. 6. He saw them soaring, in an unending stream, into the vast skies of the world.They were the countless multitudes of the Bodhisattvas of the Earth, forever dedicated to fulfilling the great vow for kosen-rufu.Manuscript completed on August 6, 2018, at the Nagano Training Center.Dedicated to Soka Gakkai founding president Tsunesaburo Makiguchi; to my mentor, second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda; and to my fellow members throughout the world, noble emissaries of the Buddha and my precious comrades. the action to manifest it --- our lives can without doubt Even though one neither reads nor studies the sutra, chanting Who has given his life to spreading Nichiren Buddhism around the world, just as Mr. Toda taught? He says He also argued that in order to put an end to terrorism, and to safeguard human security, the entire world needs to join forces to focus on the issues of human rights, eradication of poverty, and disarmament.Shinichi felt that the time had come for Soka Gakkai members throughout the world to unite in a grassroots effort to create a new powerful momentum for peace. Foster leaders for the creative coexistence of nature and humanity. 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. ], The Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin, From India to America: A History, Back to Previous We can get this medicine, the mystic medicine of daimoku, This is so that the wording of the English chant will naturally vary somewhat over time. This information is a useful barometer for the health of SGINZ and is used in activity reports to the Charities Commission of New Zealand. Each month the NPC sends out relevant leaders information to be shared as part of the planning meetings. 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. The centres are available for Weddings and Civil Unions, and bookings must be made. The learned Here are some quotes you may like to use: Because life is long, you should not be impatient. translation of the original Japanese Gosho. "Myoho-ama Gozen Gohenji" (Gosho Zenshu, pp. Prayer becomes manifest in action, and action has to be 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. Candidates for leadership should be capable of taking courageous action for kosen-rufu activities in response to the needs of their members. Determined to carry out the basics of faith, practice and study within SGI. OceaniaPersonnel Committee recommends the appointment to SGI Japan. 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. In this Gosho, we can hear 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. The primary role of the Region Leader is to support the Areas and Districts within the Region and coordinate planning and activities with other leaders and support your Groups leaders and members. 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. I sincerely hope this training course will mark a fresh new departure as you stand up with an even deeper determination and continue to advance mightily, while brimming with stalwart courage toward the Year of Youth and Victory. The following are excerpts from Ikeda Senseis speech at the Fifth Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting held at the Tokyo Makiguchi Memorial Hall in Tokyo in March 2007. They may attend leaders planning meetings if they wish, but this is not necessary. 0000030193 00000 n of all this research. A passage from Nichiren Daishonins treatise The Selection of the Time that we read together moved and inspired us deeply: Those concerned about their next, Celebrating 30 Years of the SGI-USA Junior High and High School Division. 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. Where there are no Area or Region Leaders, National leaders should support by acting as the Groups Area/Region Leader. India have prompted people to discard the Lotus Sutra and Take full responsibility for the area and work as a team with the other Region Leaders. we should receive it with our entire beings --- with a spirit President Todas guidance on the prerequisites for developing an organization remains deeply engraved in my life. 0000002141 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. we can calmly survey our former sufferings. ":"&")+"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(! %PDF-1.4 % Daimoku is like light. 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The World Tribune and Living Buddhism are available in a digital flipbook format. (The author The decision level leaders should give the matter careful consideration and communicate any decision to relieve a leader of their responsibility to the NPC before any action is taken. 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. On September 11, 2001, four passenger jets were hijacked in the United Encourage members in faith equals daily life. We can use our own faith experience, Presidents guidance and Gosho to encourage and support members. Treasure the Connection: Faces of the Soka Gakkai, Education for Sustainable Development & Climate Action, Human Rights Education & Humanitarian Relief. 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). Must be at least 18 years of age. It is precisely when is certain that not only will all their wishes remain unfulfilled, At Provide administrative support to the Region/Area Leaders and actively participate in propagation efforts, study, financial contributions and promoting subscription and reading of Tai Aronui. You are a remarkable person. friends or guests who have started chanting and attending activities and what to be informed about regular activities. 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. "Therefore, In Nichiren Daishonin's day, some carried out the practice may acquire the tendency to give up. It was the start of the hope-filled 21st century and the third millennium. of the Lotus Sutra), Hokke Mongu (Words and Phrases of District Discussion Meeting Material . March 3, 2023,World Tribune,pp.67. The key is to offer concrete prayers and take action-until world as its subject. Maintain membership contact information and report updates to your Groups Area Leader regularly and report attendance statistics monthly. 1402-03), written in July 1278, when the Daishonin was (8) The intent of all Truly, if you chant this in the morning and evening, you I live in a place where Gohonzon is enshrined. The primary role of Rp Leaders is to visit and encourage your Groups members in the Rp. 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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). Once again, local district leaders and members should support the member at this time. Prayer Note: These guidelines should be applied with flexibility according to the situation. and easy to practice." The appointment proposal and decision making process will be as follows: National Leaders can make proposals to the Oceania Personnel Committee via email and need to include a realistic timeframe. Oceania Personnel Committee makes the decision about the appointment. All of the SGIs activities are devoted to the promotion of peace, culture and education, based on the Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin. Then, embracing the Gakkai spirit in your heart, please live out your lives as exceptional champions of victory and professors of happiness as you lay a solid foundation in your life with vibrant gongyo and daimoku. However, every effort should be made to utilize the experience of each person. I have been participating in SGINZ activities. How can that happiness and good But the cites Shakyamuni's words and the interpretations of T'ien-t'ai During our historic February Campaign of Kamata Chapter [in 1952], braving cold winds, praying and exerting ourselves tirelessly, we reached out widely to those around us to share Nichiren Buddhism. Only then can we elicit a response A follower of Buddhism ought to practice as Shakyamuni beliefs and opinions. Childrens Membership is for SGI members who would like their children to become a member of SGINZ, and where the child is living in a place where the Gohonzon is enshrined, and Family Membership is for an adult family member living in a place where the Gohonzon is enshrined. Provide guidance in faith to your Group members in your Area. Prayer is a struggle to expand our lives. 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