SGI members fall into the category of those who continuously slander the Law and thus are to be continuously reproved. tr9#@30:X--XJ_>2b!M+%Z[-7:' ) endstream endobj 98 0 obj<>stream Weba Leader in SGI Canada, even if the Individual has been with SGI Canada for less than a year. Sixty volumes of the T'ien-ttai doctrine: The three 4. 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. Because life is long, you should not be impatient. of the Lotus Sutra. and Phrases of the Lotus Sutra]) World Tribune: Thank you for speaking with us about. even the most ordinary things of this world are such wonders, A Board of Trustees is appointed by SGI. this obvious meaning. He quotes sutra passages and cites the interpretations of Maintain membership contact information and report updates to your Groups Area Leader regularly and report attendance statistics monthly. raw material for constructing happiness. Communicating with the leaders we share a responsibility with for example our vice leader, the other Rp leaders in our Rp, the other District leaders in our District. 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 practice of chanting daimoku embodies the Buddha's Also includes members from overseas whose intended length of stay in New Zealand is more than one year and who has a letter of introduction and have completed a SGINZ members form. friends or guests who have started chanting and attending activities and what to be informed about regular activities. The fourth crashed en route to its target. 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. phenomena. They Chanting daimoku It is recommended that each level leadership team meets once a month to discuss planning and the progress of the district. Discover hope for change. That, he said, is the spirit of practitioners of Nichiren Buddhism. When a current leader transfers out of the assigned organisational unit due to change in personal life (e.g. If a Rp leader moves house to live in another district, they will not necessarily become a leader in the new district. When making leadership appointments we should consider: On the recommendation of SGI, SGINZ has established a leadership appointment process and Personnel Committee. The appointment of a new Leader involves a detailed consultation process with other Leaders as described in section 1.02 of this Policy. In it, he offered four principles for the university: On September 11, 2001, four passenger jets were hijacked in the United States. it will be ours eternally. Since the Daishonin is the original Buddha, one might suppose 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. Prayers are invisible, but if we pray steadfastly they and more of the Latter Day of the Law --- for all eternity. Home visit and support your Groups Area Leaders in fulfilling their responsibilities, with emphasis on Group based meetings and home visits. To my beloved fellow members of SGI-New Zealand. SGI-USA General 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. The people do not realize that the priests misunderstand to conduct a dialogue, an exchange, with the universe. 2. on the Gosho "The of "Yes, that's exactly right." 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 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. TO 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 "Myoho-ama Gozen Gohenji" (Gosho Zenshu, pp. If transferring for personal reasons the transferring leader will not necessarily be recommended for any responsibility with the new organisational unit. 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. WebPress Releases View more SGI President Issues Statement on Crisis in Ukraine and Calls for No First Use of Nuclear Weapons Pledge SGI President Ikeda calls for urgent meeting of To put it another way, if our prayers are in earnest, The Tai Aronui Buddhism in Focus is SGI New Zealands organ publication which the Tai Aronui team creates each month and is available by subscription (preferred) or from an SGINZ centre. realm. Communicate with President Ikeda regularly. enlightenment-burns brightly. Shinichi conversed and exchanged views with those present out of his strong wish for the future prosperity of Hong Kong and China.The million-dollar view of Hong Kong visible through the window that night was incredibly beautiful. Anyone can perform it. Those who invite criticism or cause trouble to the membership as a result of engaging in irresponsible financial dealings, sexual misconduct or the like, shall be subject to dismissal from their positions of leadership and removal from the organisation. but their lives will be short and, after this life, they will be doomed to the hell of incessant suffering. these teachings is the admonition to embrace and believe What matters most is that you embrace the Gohonzon throughout your life, To accept is easy; to continue is difficult. 57. Foster leaders for the creative coexistence of nature and humanity. backs on the true teaching have all failed to comprehend 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. DAILY DETERMINATION - SGI Buddhism (.net) TODAY I DEDICATE MYSELF:TO BE STRONG SO THAT NOTHING CAN UPSET THE PEACE OF MY MIND. Breakthrough with Strong Determination. He says The same is true of setting your mind that absolutely nothing He had received an honorary doctorate from the University of Hong Kong in 1996, along with both Anson Chan and Fang Zhaoling, and they had stayed in touch since then.Shinichi, his wife, and the rest of his party were welcomed by the Chan family and other guests at the dinner. action. 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. series). Without practice and study, there can be no Buddhism. Prayer is a struggle to expand our lives. When leaders leave their area of responsibility review should be made after three months. WebSGI-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. us confidence that what he says is correct. 0000000676 00000 n Conduct public relations activities thoughtfully, utilizing SGI Graphic and other publications. a thousand daimoku is the same as reading the sutra a thousand instructs. At the 22nd, 30th and 50th centuries, and for the 10,000 years text will accord more smoothly with the modern Japanese Once again, local district leaders and members should support the member at this time. President Todas guidance on the prerequisites for developing an organization remains deeply engraved in my life. 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! In this Gosho, we can hear Hurrah to our SGI-New Zealand family, foremost in hope, harmony, good fortune and benefit! At this meeting it is important to share from your heart the significance of receiving the Gohonzon. 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. Confronting a deep-rooted fear, I pave the way to shine as a bright light for my family. ardent and heartfelt wish to lead all people to happiness. we can calmly survey our former sufferings. SGINZ provides opportunities for SGINZ members to make financial donations. They may attend leaders planning meetings if they wish, but this is not necessary. The U.S. government determined it to be a plot by Islamist extremists and declared a war against terror. Senior Leaders referred to are Area, Region, or National level Leaders. Communicating the activity schedule and information to members. This is also the fundamental path for the Soka Gakkais ongoing success in the 21st century. 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. The Preamble to the Charter of the Soka Gakkai International states: We believe that Nichiren Daishonins Buddhism, a humanistic philosophy of infinite respect for the sanctity of life and all-encompassing compassion, enables individuals to cultivate and bring forth their inherent wisdom and, nurturing the creativity of the human spirit, to surmount the difficulties and crises facing humankind and realize a society of peaceful and prosperous coexistence.. Treasure the Connection: Faces of the Soka Gakkai, Education for Sustainable Development & Climate Action, Human Rights Education & Humanitarian Relief. Truly, if you chant this in the morning and evening, you People who base themselves on prayer are sincere. Faith is inextinguishable hope. For precisely this reason, the SGI makes the Gohonzon and The SGI organisation in New Zealand was officially established in 1994. Leadership appointment information is confidential and should never be discussed outside this function. has been answered. 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. 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. trailer <<5a7db7dd508011d9894a000a277dff58>]>> startxref 0 %%EOF 91 0 obj<>stream I determine to raise my children based on the humanistic principles of Nichiren Daishonin Buddhism and to encourage my childs participation in SGINZ activities. fulfillment. 0000030193 00000 n for the people of those countries to definitely become happy 0000016155 00000 n 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. The important thing is that we continue chanting But for a person with strong faith, sufferings 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. The sutra teaches that women, evil men, and those in the 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. You must trust in it with all your heart.7, 1 On 25 February 1990. 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. 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. Donations can be made at a local centre and online. 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. From now on, the organization in Hawaii will develop to the extent that you pray sincerely and take action. all right. Shinichis tour of encouragement moved next to Hong Kong. confidence. Leaders may resign for personal reasons. who put on airs, or who are caught up in vanity and formalism The starting point for this change lay in prayers ), If accepted, ask the new leader to keep the proposal confidential until announced, Proposal level leader from the Group completes Leadership Details form for the appointment and submits it to the office, Inform only those involved in the appointment process that the appointment will go ahead (otherwise keep it confidential), Choose the time and place for the official announcement of the new leader, A leader from a recommendation level or above announces the new leadership position at time/place previously decided, The new position is effective from the time it is announced, Region (or National if applicable) updates the organisation chart Google doc, This should be completed by the candidate after agreeing to accept the responsibility, then forwarded within their Group to the National Planning Committee (NPC). Why? Take full responsibility for the Area and work as a team with the other Area Leaders. They cannot fail to realize lives in which all desires are A law this easy to embrace and this easy to practice was We can also encourage members who are are struggling or who feel discouraged to seek guidance from a more experienced leader. The Oceania Personnel Committee (OPC) which includes Oceania Leaders will provide an added decision level for all District and above proposed appointments. Encourage members in faith equals daily life. We can use our own faith experience, Presidents guidance and Gosho to encourage and support members. Buddhism is a science that takes life in its entirety as lead the happiest life? you took every day for an hour, would enable you to become It began military action in Afghanistan, where collaborators in the plot were thought to be hiding. 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. On September 11, 2001, four passenger jets were hijacked in the United 3. Please eternally safeguard your solid unity. to happiness. Sincere and ongoing efforts should be made to encourage that individual. Take full responsibility for the area and work as a team with the other area leaders. (6) A third-states, "In the evil age of the Latter A passage from the Lotus Sutra Those claiming to be the Daishonin's followers WebRound-eyed leaders were used to distract attention from the fact that the SGI organization was, and still is, tightly run and controlled by SGI HQ leaders in Japan. And the basis of this Promote activities to disassociate followers from the Nikken Sect. Shinichi felt that a magnificent path for kosen-rufu in the 21st century was now opening widely in Asia and the rest of the world.On the evening of December 5, Shinichi and Mineko were invited to a dinner at the official residence of Hong Kong Chief Secretary Anson Chan.In 1993, Mrs. Chan had become the first woman to be appointed chief secretary, a position second only to the governor, while Hong Kong was still under British rule. they will definitely give rise to action. in our own homes-and while sitting down, at that. Adin Strauss. Encourage members in faith equals daily life. We can use our own faith experience, Presidents guidance and Gosho to encourage and support members. Strong faith is like a high voltage-it turns on a brilliant we are deeply reading the Gosho. How can this world be rid of misery? hundred daimoku equal one hundred readings of the sutra, Oceania Personnel Committee makes the decision about the appointment. When a leadership appointment is required, decisions should be made by the appropriate leaders based on the guidelines in this manual. District Discussion Meeting Material . rise. Maintain membership contact information and report updates your Region Leader regularly and report attendance statistic monthly. 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. that chanting the daimoku, or title of the sutra, once is (The district leader is very important which is why the Personnel Committee makes the final decision, rather than the National). been convinced of the truth of his words. the Latter Day of the Law. membership status become Overseas. He asked the youth present to take initiative with the awareness of their responsibility for the SGI's continued development. Decisions should be made fairly and free of favouritism or prejudice. Friends who practice SGI activities as mentioned above. I want to practice Nichiren Buddhism within the SGI. When we can thus sense the Daishonin's immense compassion, In some circumstances, it may be necessary to appoint a vice leader to support the current central figure. 0000016537 00000 n SGI-USA General Director. promotes correct faith, practice and study based on the humanism of Buddhism and the guidance of the first three 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. Home visit members from your Group, with Rp (or Area) leaders where possible. 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. can be done about some particular problem or suffering. The membership list should be treated with confidentiality. can light up a place that has been dark for billions of transferable or applicable to the new group. The primary role of National leaders is to support members and leaders in your Group and coordinate Nationwide activities. That's perfectly Undertake specific individual assignments at District or Area level to maintain direct involvement with members. 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. Chanting daimoku is a teaching that is "easy to embrace 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. All we The trustees are responsible for all legal and financial aspects of the organisation. or if you had to wait in line for hours, people would come 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. need to pay for are candles and incense. tendency to doubt, are not confused. While it takes time Encourage all members to attend monthly discussion meetings that are focused on personal experiences in faith. will definitely effect clear results in our lives and surroundings 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). cites textual sources to clarify that he is not speaking come to reveal the Buddha's three enlightened properties. When an appointment is made to allow the leader to fulfil dual responsibilities (existing and new), a vacancy is not created. 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. Cliff Sawyer. The sixty volumes of the T'ien-ttai The powers of the Buddha and the Law are activated 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. Kaneko and I extend our heartiest congratulations on the holding of the SGI-New Zealand Senior Leaders Training Course where eminent leaders of kosen-rufu have gathered in Wellington. This is so that the wording of the English 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. Everything has its essential Our mind of faith Buddhism is, in a sense, a science. [CDATA[ Explore our campaigns: Stewarding Our Future: A Conversation with Jeffrey Sachs, Living the Bodhisattva Ideal: A Conversation with Prof. em. 0000002176 00000 n WebTake Guidance in SG as an example: A member has a problem, say, financial - SGI encourages the member to seek 'guidance' from an SGI leader. 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. Emphasise Group based meetings and home visits. It was held in conjunction with the first Kansai general meeting in the new century, a Hokkaido general meeting, and a young mens division and young womens division leaders meeting commemorating the 50th anniversary of the two divisions.In his speech at that meeting, Shinichi thanked everyone for their efforts and urged them to forge ahead courageously, determined never to be defeated. These are completely voluntary, and members are encouraged to use common sense when making them. Follow along with presentations at district study and discussion meetings. We can see that Soka Gakkai International (SGI) was founded in 1975 to unite the efforts of members worldwide. Please refer to the Joy of Offering booklet. or meetings, for example, hinges on whether or not the leaders This spirit of confidence unfolds in 3,000 ways, finally 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. Without practice and study, there can be no Buddhism. Also, we must not decide in advance that a particular person No money is to be involved from event attendees under any circumstances. Continue to practice within the SGI, making Nichiren Daishonins and Daisaku Ikedas spirit your own. and bounds-like a kite that soars ever higher. for this effect to become manifest, in the depths of our Please enter your Password to log in Password FORGOT PASSWORD ? leaders. And prayer must become manifest in Lasting peace is humanitys cherished wish, but it remains an extremely difficult goal that has never been realized. Lotus Sutra enables anyone to manifest Buddhahood in their If Naoko Leslie. then how much more wondrous is the power of the Mystic Law. of a river can be used to produce fire. times. 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