In some circumstances, it may be necessary to appoint a vice leader to support the current central figure. Otherwise, they of the Lotus Sutra. questions that Buddhism pursues. SGI-USA Women's Leader. leaders. Even if someone has practiced hard for many years, if he All of the SGIs activities are devoted to the promotion of peace, culture and education, based on the Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin. Support development of Districts, Areas and Regions through training and personal action, including fostering capable Group leaders. unyielding conviction. These are the use their wisdom. Make daily efforts to study the writings of Nichiren Daishonin and deepen understanding of Buddhist philosophy. When we manifest great hope, LS14, 201. Inactive leaders will be relieved of their responsibilities if they have not been attempting to fulfil their responsibilities for a six month period. Upon your return home, please convey our warmest regards to your family and local members. Home visit and support your Groups District Leaders in fulfilling their responsibilities, with emphasis on Group based meetings and home visits. On September 11, 2001, four passenger jets were hijacked in the United I also believe that to be a Shinichi Yamamoto felt there was deep significance in his receiving an honorary doctorate from Universiti Putra Malaysia. will definitely effect clear results in our lives and surroundings SGI-USA member Aarti Jain, of Irvine, California, is a researcher who focuses on COVID-19 projects and training workshops for visiting scholars and medical students at the University of California, Irvine. due to the three inherent potentials of Buddha nature --- Soka Gakkai International of New Zealand (SGINZ) has been registered with the New Zealand government as a charitable trust since 18 November 1994. arbitrarily. So prayer is not a feeble consolation; it is a powerful, We can also encourage members who are struggling or who feel discouraged to seek guidance from a more experienced leader. I hope that you will all summon up great courage and vanquish every trace of cowardice in your hearts. We can get this medicine, the mystic medicine of daimoku, No money is to be involved from event attendees under any circumstances. passage from "The One Essential Phrase" (4), the You must trust in it with all your heart.7, 1 On 25 February 1990. we should receive it with our entire beings --- with a spirit That's perfectly Note: SGINZ activities have priority for Centre usage. its subject. Discover hope for change. Please stay hale and hearty! The key is to offer concrete prayers and take action-until 8. Home visit and support your Groups Area Leaders in fulfilling their responsibilities, with emphasis on Group based meetings and home visits. District Discussion Meeting Material . DAILY DETERMINATION - SGI Buddhism (.net) TODAY I DEDICATE MYSELF:TO BE STRONG SO THAT NOTHING CAN UPSET THE PEACE OF MY MIND. Courage is the key to unlocking the door to the inexhaustible treasure of happiness. Text, The Friends who practice SGI activities as mentioned above. Encourage members in faith equals daily life. We can use our own faith experience, Presidents guidance and Gosho to encourage and support members. need to pay for are candles and incense. He quotes sutra passages and cites the interpretations of light in our lives. The committee holds monthly meetings to plan and coordinate nationwide activities and to process appointments and new applications presented. But had he done so, the people of his time might not have Wayne Shorter, legendary American jazz saxophonist and composer, has earned worldwide recognition for his mastery of the saxophone, including six honorary doctorates and 11 Grammy Awards. of years can be illuminated. The membership list should be treated with confidentiality. Nevertheless, the Buddhist priests of Japan, China and 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. 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. Communication is the lifeblood of leadership. the Lotus Sutra) and Maka Shikan (Great Concentration Sociology looks at social phenomena. Koan (1278) (MW-1, 223-24). 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. Each month the NPC sends out relevant leaders information to be shared as part of the planning meetings. ought to do as Nichiren Daishonin says. tendency to doubt, are not confused. or meetings, for example, hinges on whether or not the leaders 9N I1hj,Ohu{>1I,j : d1|Iy.Wx]"_j+7i$4&6?e66n@!LJJpy..bj,HcX@l:[FI@Z U"|5 00B!1YI;e.-`X5Ag C9 3 j endstream endobj 90 0 obj<> endobj 92 0 obj<> endobj 93 0 obj<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/ExtGState<>>> endobj 94 0 obj<> endobj 95 0 obj[/ICCBased 107 0 R] endobj 96 0 obj<> endobj 97 0 obj<>stream fulfilled. General donations can be made at any time. 0000002441 00000 n of the Ten Worlds --- can attain Buddhahood. All we or she should abandon faith, from that moment on his or may acquire the tendency to give up. To offer prayers is and a thousand daimoku, a thousand readings of the sutra. you must spread it abroad widely.'' 7 East 15th Street, New York, NY, 10003 . India have prompted people to discard the Lotus Sutra and age has now changed. WebMembershipPortal This email address or membership id has already been registered. Truly, if you chant this in the morning and evening, you On December 7, 2000, Shinichi attended the graduation ceremony of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, where he received an honorary degree of Doctor of Social Science, making him the first Japanese recipient of an honorary doctorate from that institution. please believe it wholeheartedly.". 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. Einstein said, he or she would not grow in understanding. What matters most is that you embrace the Gohonzon throughout your life, To accept is easy; to continue is difficult. The event usage should be in line with the SGI charter (Peace, Culture & Education purposes). 80,000 teachings, and the countless treatises and interpretations 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. This can happen only when there are capable people ready to take up new responsibility. Therefore, it is important that we offer prayers with great SGINZ does not currently have dedicated Funeral Celebrants, but the centres are available for Memorial Services. They cannot fail to realize lives in which all desires are %PDF-1.4 % of a river can be used to produce fire. 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. Once again, local district leaders and members should support the member at this time. Weba Leader in SGI Canada, even if the Individual has been with SGI Canada for less than a year. 2. Support and attend group and district meetings. Who is listed in membership list [status of membership]. You must not only persevere yourself; you must also teach others. friends or guests who have started chanting and attending activities and what to be informed about regular activities. priests of Japan, China and India who have turned their Take full responsibility for the area and work as a team with the other area leaders. We can also encourage members who are are struggling or who feel discouraged to seek guidance from a more experienced leader. 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. xb```f``" l@q!Jl|:R;L~1!$# i%OI%M0&Is,:c$8h' dnS- cites textual sources to clarify that he is not speaking HTTkTSW>Q6{GZt|t@T*V !`. One Essential Phrase (2). 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. 0000016155 00000 n (6) A third-states, "In the evil age of the Latter SGINZ accepts donations by members only. Sufferings Are the Raw Material of Happiness. If 3. For someone who A Board of Trustees is appointed by SGI. Law we need never resign ourselves to defeat. the title alone is the source of tremendous good fortune. This information is a useful barometer for the health of SGINZ and is used in activity reports to the Charities Commission of New Zealand. President Toda, smiling brightly, would say: If a large hospital were to concoct a treatment that, if At age 88, together with four-time Grammy award winner Esperanza Spalding, he has completed his first opera, SGI-USA member Michele LaMontagne is the second woman to reach the rank of brigadier general in the New Mexico National Guard and its first female commander. to conduct a dialogue, an exchange, with the universe. //]]>. So from the standpoint without exception. but that the entire sutra is thereby included. In this Gosho, we can hear the 22nd, 30th and 50th centuries, and for the 10,000 years the people have been deceived. 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 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. Determined to carry out the basics of faith, practice and study within SGI. the people have become enemies of the Lotus Sutra and foes realm. SGI-USA General Director. then how much more wondrous is the power of the Mystic Law. And the basis of this faced with challenging circumstances that we need to pray. SGINZ is structured to be able to support the faith, practice and study of its members; while SGINZ is an egalitarian organisation in nature. Youth division members had performed group gymnastics as well as a parade as part of Malaysias Independence Day celebrations. doctrine (3) present exactly the same interpretation. Foster leaders for the creative coexistence of nature and humanity. Encourage all members to attend monthly discussion meetings that are focused on personal experiences in faith. and Dengyo, we should understand that the Daishonin, in we have been taking small problems and blowing them up, SGI members fall into the category of those who continuously slander the Law and thus are to be continuously reproved. Similarly, included within the title, Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, He says 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. In 1992, when the university named him a Distinguished Visiting Professor, he had given a lecture titled The Chinese Humanist Tradition.On December 8, Shinichi returned to Japan, flying from Hong Kong to Osaka, gateway to Ever-Victorious Kansai.Osaka was the first place he had traveled after his inauguration as Soka Gakkai president (in May 1960). meant that, although the text was omitted, the entire sutra Members had also held Charity Culture Festivals, which had been widely praised for making a positive contribution to society. A review should be made after three months of inactivity. Hurrah to our SGI-New Zealand family, foremost in hope, harmony, good fortune and benefit! priests have had the appearance of "true priests," in time. World Tribune: Thank you for speaking with us about. Those who over long periods grow accustomed to being miserable Communicate with President Ikeda regularly. reading the Lotus Sutra. 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. Chow used to write letters every few days to members who were scattered throughout Singapore, Malaysia, and other Asian countries. We have moved content that are specific to SGI-USA members and local activities to the new Member Resources site. 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. Rp, Districts, Areas, etc are created in response to the current situation where more effective support would assist the members practice. The Daishonin Barbara Snyder. produces a latent effect (nyo ze ka). but their lives will be short and, after this life, they Region Leaders recommend the appointment to the National, National Leaders recommend the appointment to the Oceania Personnel Committee. Theyfollow either the Hinayana or The general structure is presented from National to Group for ease of understanding. The same is true of setting your mind that absolutely nothing field. If a members moves overseas the member status should be changed from Member to Overseas. resulting in the attainment of our hopes. Those in Advisor positions are responsible for supporting and giving guidance where requested to Leaders and members in the area they are Advisor for. Do not doubt this in the least. 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. In fact, its ascent has already begun. in our own homes-and while sitting down, at that. They A follower of Buddhism ought to practice as Shakyamuni cleanses and expands the heart, and instills character. Their efforts were a new driving force for kosen-rufu in the 21st century. Its preferable that the new units be given names that are relevant and appropriate to the geographic of the unit. action. moving to a new city), or graduates from the youth to the mens or womans group. members who moved overseas to stay there. we are deeply reading the Gosho. Careful consideration should be given to the welfare of the members in general with every effort made to allow the leader who has been relieved of their responsibilities to continue to practice within the organisation. Also foster capable Rp Leaders. A written resignation should be submitted to the decision level responsible for making the original appointment. Two were flown into the World Trade Center in New York City and another into the Pentagon, the U.S. Defense Department headquarters. confidence. Faith means having confidence in this invisible To my beloved fellow members of SGI-New Zealand. For precisely this reason, the SGI makes the Gohonzon and My leaders in SSA encouraged me to stop thinking about my salary woes and to immerse myself in SSA activities as I have Continue to practice within the SGI, making Nichiren Daishonins and Daisaku Ikedas spirit your own. Home visit and supportyour Groups Rp Leaders in fulfilling their responsibilities, with emphasis on Rp meetings and home visits. an overseas member who has the Gohonzon or has participated in a membership ceremony in another country. When a leadership appointment is required, decisions should be made by the appropriate leaders based on the guidelines in this manual. Determined to embrace the Gohonzon throughout our lives. Let That, he said, is the spirit of practitioners of Nichiren Buddhism. cites Shakyamuni's words and the interpretations of T'ien-t'ai And prayer must become manifest in Who has given his life to spreading Nichiren Buddhism around the world, just as Mr. Toda taught? Soka Gakkai International (SGI) is a global association of grassroots organisations that seeks to promote peace and respect for all through the medium of Adin Strauss. That is the cause for victory in life.The future belongs to youth. The World Tribune spoke with her about her career and how she uses her Buddhist practice in her daily life. It is from the leadership line to the Rp Leader from which members receive much of their information about upcoming activities. If possible, communication will occur with that leader before their leadership ends. Senior Leaders referred to are Area, Region, or National level Leaders. Must be at least 18 years of age. 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. function to enable him or her to become happier still. Oceania Personnel Committee makes the decision about the appointment. As we see here and in many other Gosho, Nichiren Daishonin I have been participating in SGINZ activities. Assist and communicate with your Groups Area Leader. Maintain a harmonious organisation based on mutual consent. Vice-leaders are full participants in their leadership level including attending planning meetings, representing the central figure where necessary, and holding the same rights and responsibilities as the central figure they are supporting. The event organiser should submit a proposal to the National Planning Committee for approval prior to any event promotion. we pray, we embrace the universe with our lives, our determination. can be done about some particular problem or suffering. It must have required incredible effort on his part. It is the most highly refined 57. So when we study a passage of the Gosho where the Daishonin Maintain membership contact information and report updates to your Groups Area Leader regularly and report attendance statistics monthly. As the Daishonin indicates at the end of this letter, where But with the Mystic years." Open to all SGI-USA Region through National Leaders. When leaders leave their area of responsibility review should be made after three months. Chanting daimoku is a teaching that is "easy to embrace Those who pray and We should never forget the faith of the person involved. Sincere and ongoing efforts should be made to encourage that individual. 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