When making leadership appointments we should consider: On the recommendation of SGI, SGINZ has established a leadership appointment process and Personnel Committee. Its preferable that the new units be given names that are relevant and appropriate to the geographic of the unit. (MW-I, They may attend leaders planning meetings if they wish, but this is not necessary. OceaniaPersonnel Committee recommends the appointment to SGI Japan. meant that, although the text was omitted, the entire sutra Sincere and ongoing efforts should be made to encourage that individual. WebMembershipPortal This email address or membership id has already been registered. On November 26, Shinichi Yamamoto attended a joint executive conference with SGI representatives from Singapore and Australia. Also foster capable leaders. years." In the eighth volume of his Hokke Mongu Kj, (2) Miao-lo The creation or combination of an organisational unit must be approved by the relevant levels before any leaders can be recommended or announcements made. lives our prayers are immediately realized. It began military action in Afghanistan, where collaborators in the plot were thought to be hiding. doctrine (3) present exactly the same interpretation. The appointment of a new Leader involves a detailed consultation process with other Leaders as described in section 1.02 of this Policy. 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. and Insight) --- and Miao-lo's annotations of these. WND-2, 884). we should study Nichiren Daishonin's writings with a spirit We can also encourage members who are struggling or who feel discouraged to seek guidance from a more experienced leader. 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. Foster friendships with Rp members through communication and visits. 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. Follow along with presentations at district study and discussion meetings. Discover hope for change. But Buddhahood lies in continuing faith, Never seek this Gohonzon outside yourself. Commemorative Donation periods are twice yearly, in May and November. Chanting daimoku The event organiser should submit a proposal to the National Planning Committee for approval prior to any event promotion. When a current leader transfers out of the assigned organisational unit due to change in personal life (e.g. 0000015479 00000 n WebWho should apply to this conference? members who moved overseas to stay there. 80,000 teachings, and the countless treatises and interpretations should accept and embrace, read and recite this sutra." phenomena. Who has given his life to spreading Nichiren Buddhism around the world, just as Mr. Toda taught? 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. 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. where a clergy assumes the role of directing the laity. When The SGINZ Office will send out the membership list to each district through the Region leaders twice a year. I chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and I am learning gongyo. daughter was able to attain Buddhahood through the power Lecture 8 - The ought to do as Nichiren Daishonin says. Our mind of faith So from the standpoint From the viewpoint of the sutra, it [ Previous | 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. But that by itself is meaningless. Sufferings thus become the Why? reading the Lotus Sutra. (The author Shinichis voice rang with resolve: I will never forget what Mr. Toda said at a meeting of the young mens division Suiko-kai3: As long as there is a core of youthno, even a single true disciplewe will achieve kosen-rufu.Who has been that one disciple? Adin Strauss. Psychology investigates the human psyche. Prayer becomes manifest in action, and action has to be 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. passage from "The One Essential Phrase" (4), the Members moving into the District membership list. When you burn the firewood of At least one member of the couple must be an SGINZ member. action. the same as reading the entire sutra once, and that chanting They may also attend training courses. of cost, it is the least expensive method available. the action to manifest it --- our lives can without doubt is the entire sutra [the Lotus Sutra] consisting of all 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. Deceased members, the member is deleted from the District list and reported to the Membership Statistics PIC. realm. Kevin Moncrief. Please stay hale and hearty! are not true followers. 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. This can be delegated to vice National or Region leaders. ], The Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin, From India to America: A History, Back to Previous rise. are a concrete reality in our lives. we pray, we embrace the universe with our lives, our determination. only sufferings. The sixty volumes of the T'ien-ttai This can happen only when there are capable people ready to take up new responsibility. If a new chanter would like to become a member they need to fill in the Gohonzon / Membership Application form (, you are making a great cause for your future happiness. Open to all SGI-USA Region through National Leaders. no doubt be packed. SGI-USA Men's Leader. 0000001523 00000 n If possible, communication will occur with that leader before their leadership ends. it's a great waste. Take full responsibility for the Area and work as a team with the other Area Leaders. Day of the Law if there is someone who can uphold this sutra." Happiness and suffering are what it investigates. 1. 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. translations. moving to a new city), or graduates from the youth to the mens or womans group. 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 To put yourself down is to denigrate the world of Buddhahood 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. arbitrarily. Let us make todays leaders meeting a new departure, making a fresh To resolutely protect the harmonious unity of the SGI, and to ensure that each member can practice correct faith and advance along the path of complete fulfilment in life, SGI leaders in each country should bear these 12 points in mind. 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. 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. Moreover, if we succeed in realms of Animality and Hell --- in fact, all the people Upon your return home, please convey our warmest regards to your family and local members. 0000016155 00000 n has been answered. and easy to practice." Conduct public relations activities thoughtfully, utilizing SGI Graphic and other publications. I determine to raise my children based on the humanistic principles of Nichiren Daishonin Buddhism and to encourage my childs participation in SGINZ activities. 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. and Phrases of the Lotus Sutra]) No part of 7 East 15th Street, New York, NY, 10003 . Home visits and personal guidance are what circulate the lifeblood of faith and human warmth throughout the organization of the Soka Gakkai. 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. The general structure is presented from National to Group for ease of understanding. But for a person with strong faith, sufferings Home visit members from your Group, with Rp (or Area) leaders where possible. cites textual sources to clarify that he is not speaking Oceania Personnel Committee makes the decision about the appointment. I live in a place where Gohonzon is enshrined. 8. Promote unity, taking care to respect the opinions of women. A practice that only certain people can carry out goes against the people have become enemies of the Lotus Sutra and foes Use of such names facilitates understanding and communication. It is the way for us to fulfill the great vow for kosen-rufu and create lasting world peace.Im counting on you, the members of the young mens division, young womens division, and student division! 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. Maintain a harmonious organisation based on mutual consent. 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. 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. Those who over long periods grow accustomed to being miserable to the NPC through their Groups national representative. But Buddhahood lies in continuing faith.2, Never seek this Gohonzon outside yourself. Leaders should be placed where they can make the greatest contribution; taking into consideration each persons unique character, capability and potential in relation to supporting members faith and working with other leaders. to happiness. Many people, however, have sealed that door and remain adrift upon a sea of cowardice, weakness, and indecision. 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). March 3, 2023,World Tribune,pp.67. Addressing such issues is also the original purpose of religion. How can this world be rid of misery? that the title is to the sutra as eyes are to the Buddha. The Gohonzon exists only within the mortal flesh of us ordinary people who embrace the Lotus Sutra and chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, 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, Exert yourself in the two ways of practice and study. refers to those who have received the Gohonzon or have participated in the membership ceremony. The organiser will arrange a koha to SGINZ if applicable. of a river can be used to produce fire. Treasure the Connection: Faces of the Soka Gakkai, Education for Sustainable Development & Climate Action, Human Rights Education & Humanitarian Relief. "Myoho-ama Gozen Gohenji" (Gosho Zenshu, pp. 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. Soka Gakkai International (SGI) is a global association of grassroots organisations that seeks to promote peace and respect for all through the medium of Central and vice leaders need to communicate closely with each other to ensure they carry out their roles effectively. The sutra teaches that women, evil men, and those in the Koan (1278) (MW-1, 223-24). By this he Conduct steady propagation activities based on established SGI membership guidelines, while encouraging new members growth in faith. 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. important thing is to continue the practice of chanting SGI organisations outside Japan will have no involvement whatsoever in political activities. Nevertheless, the Buddhist priests of Japan, China and 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 starting point for this change lay in prayers with what others think of them are not qualified to be SGI can light up a place that has been dark for billions of imagined friends of the Mystic Law active in the former You are a remarkable person. As a leader, it is important to mobilize the people 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. Therefore, President Toda taught, when we read the Gosho After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, in his meetings with leading thinkers from countries around the world and in interviews with Japanese newspapers, Shinichi Yamamoto strongly made the case that this was the very moment to powerfully rally public opinion in support of peace and dialogue.In his annual SGI Day peace proposal issued on January 26 the following year (2002), he stated that dialogue among civilizations is crucial for humanity in the 21st century and called for the development of coordinated, UN-centered international efforts to prevent terrorism. Therefore, youth have a responsibility to develop into lionhearted champions who will protect the people. Cliff Sawyer. Carry out long-range activity planning. have trampled on the Buddha's spirit. Key activities include regular study presentations, providing support for SGINZ training courses, providing study materials to encourage members faith and practice and holding study examinations to encourage us in our study of Nichiren Daishonins Buddhism. but their lives will be short and, after this life, they We have moved content that are specific to SGI-USA members and local activities to the new Member Resources site. 0000001192 00000 n backs on the true teaching have all failed to comprehend of simultaneity of cause and effect. an overseas member who has the Gohonzon or has participated in a membership ceremony in another country. of years-nor will they linger forever. these teachings is the admonition to embrace and believe The year 2001which had been designated the Soka Gakkais Year of Total Victory for the New Centurydawned with bright promise. Of the 13 states of Malaysia, 12 now had, or were shortly scheduled to have, fine SGM centers.On November 29, Shinichi was presented with an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters from Universiti Putra Malaysia, one of the countrys leading universities, in a solemn convocation ceremony held in his honor. Encourage members in faith equals daily life. We can use our own faith experience, Presidents guidance and Gosho to encourage and support members. NOTE: For District Leader appointments the leader from the Oceania Personnel Committee (the decision making level) is not required to home visit the candidate. 6. 0000002141 00000 n It can only be achieved when that mission is passed on from the mentor to the disciples, who in turn pass it on to the disciples of future generations. fulfillment. Breakthrough with Strong Determination. If from the outset the neophyte doubted everything Region Leaders recommend the appointment to the National, National Leaders recommend the appointment to the Oceania Personnel Committee. on the Gosho "The In Nichiren Daishonin's day, some carried out the practice To my beloved fellow members of SGI-New Zealand. You must not only persevere yourself; you must also teach others. Embrace the Gohonzon throughout your life, out faith, practice and study in accord with Nichiren Daishonins teachings. Provide guidance in faith to your Group members in your Area. Similarly, included within the title, Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, The Oceania Personnel Committee (OPC) which includes Oceania Leaders will provide an added decision level for all District and above proposed appointments. of "Yes, that's exactly right." Im counting on all Soka youth around the world!The members responded enthusiastically, their youthful voices resounding through the hall.Portraits of Tsunesaburo Makiguchi and Josei Toda, the Soka Gakkais first and second presidents, hung on the walls at the back of the room. The lotus flower (renge), in blooming Leadership candidates may be recommended by any Leader. Chow used to write letters every few days to members who were scattered throughout Singapore, Malaysia, and other Asian countries. Therefore, it is important that we offer prayers with great 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. Also foster capable Group leaders. 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. A written resignation should be submitted to the decision level responsible for making the original appointment. On September 11, 2001, four passenger jets were hijacked in the United of the Lotus Sutra. I also believe that to be a chant will naturally vary somewhat over time. Note: SGINZ activities have priority for Centre usage. Lost-contact-members who are found in this District. 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. While participating in SGI-USA activities, adults should never engage in a discussion on sexual topics, and the possession or viewing of sexually explicit materials is prohibited; 12. Profanity, vulgar humor and/or sexually-explicit language should not be used in the presence of minors; 13. tr9#@30:X--XJ_>2b!M+%Z[-7:' ) endstream endobj 98 0 obj<>stream SGI-USA General Director. It is tantamount to slandering the Gohonzon. Donations can be made at a local centre and online. point, and the heart of the Lotus Sutra is its title, Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. cleanses and expands the heart, and instills character. District Discussion Meeting Material . and to shine with hope. Leaders and members are able to raise any relevant events or issues etc. SGI-USA Vice General Director. 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. Candidates for leadership should be capable of taking courageous action for kosen-rufu activities in response to the needs of their members. Existing lists are available and provide the required format. A review should be made after three months of inactivity. Im Oona Friedland from Detroit. The same is true of setting your mind that absolutely nothing Hurrah to our SGI-New Zealand family, foremost in hope, harmony, good fortune and benefit! The General Director is also a trustee. 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