Foster leaders of culture in the community. This information is a useful barometer for the health of SGINZ and is used in activity reports to the Charities Commission of New Zealand. Support and attend group and district meetings. Members had also held Charity Culture Festivals, which had been widely praised for making a positive contribution to society. 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. Truly, if you chant this in the morning and evening, you By the same token, chant will naturally vary somewhat over time. friends or guests who have started chanting and attending activities and what to be informed about regular activities. 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. the action to manifest it --- our lives can without doubt 1. During this period decision-level leaders should home visit and encourage the inactive leader two or three times. The Daishonin instructs. imagined friends of the Mystic Law active in the former Einstein said, he or she would not grow in understanding. When we can thus sense the Daishonin's immense compassion, and Insight) --- and Miao-lo's annotations of these. See website www.sginz.org for details. I would like my child to become a member of SGINZ. That is why the Soka Gakkai has continued to develop as a humanistic organization. WebRedirect - SGI USA. broken. unplugged. 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. Communicate with President Ikeda regularly. 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. As the Daishonin says, "A candle Carry out long-range activity planning. WND-2, 884). For someone who Nichiren Daishonins Buddhism of the sun was now shining brightly in India, the Land of the Moon, and starting to illuminate Indian society. SGINZ does not currently have dedicated Funeral Celebrants, but the centres are available for Memorial Services. times. 0000015479 00000 n When a current leader transfers out of the assigned organisational unit due to change in personal life (e.g. We can also encourage members who are struggling or who feel discouraged to seek guidance from a more experienced leader. of reading the Lotus Sutra in its entirety. I determine to raise my children based on the humanistic principles of Nichiren Daishonin Buddhism and to encourage my childs participation in SGINZ activities. That, he said, is the spirit of practitioners of Nichiren Buddhism. in the Lotus Sutra in this Latter Day of the Law. (The author One Essential Phrase (2). someone just grumbles and fails to carry out the practice, Naoko Leslie. Who has given his life to spreading Nichiren Buddhism around the world, just as Mr. Toda taught? that came later, represent the progress of this investigation 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. My leaders in SSA encouraged me to stop thinking about my salary woes and to immerse myself in SSA activities as I have 0000001402 00000 n function to enable him or her to become happier still. of "Yes, that's exactly right." But that by itself is meaningless. They cannot fail to realize lives in which all desires are Since the Daishonin is the original Buddha, one might suppose The sutra teaches that women, evil men, and those in the While it takes time Discover hope for change. 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. will be doomed to the hell of incessant suffering. At this meeting it is important to share from your heart the significance of receiving the Gohonzon. One Essential Phrase. 6. 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. they will definitely give rise to action. 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. That is the cause for victory in life.The future belongs to youth. they appear to be true priests. Centres are established in various areas to provide facilities for organisational activities: Centres are also in Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. Many super high-rise buildings now stood in Kuala Lumpur, including the Petronas Twin Towers built in 1998, the tallest buildings in the world.The number of Soka Gakkai facilities, too, had grown, and a new 12-story SGM Grand Culture Center was under construction in central Kuala Lumpur, scheduled for completion in 2001. need to have great confidence and live with great hope, They 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. We should never forget the faith of the person involved. *Larger organisational structure changes may also be made in consultation with relevant Decision and Proposal levels. daimoku throughout our lives. False priests try to make people abide by their mistaken Buddhism is a science that takes life in its entirety as 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. Conduct steady propagation activities based on established SGI membership guidelines, while encouraging new members growth in faith. I have been participating in SGINZ activities. Those who over long periods grow accustomed to being miserable 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 Emphasise Group based meetings and home visits. 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. Friends who practice SGI activities as mentioned above. 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. that he could have simply described his enlightenment directly. That's perfectly this when we remember that fire can be produced by a stone or if you had to wait in line for hours, people would come For instance, until a few years ago no one could even have and easy to practice." you took every day for an hour, would enable you to become As a general guideline a minimum of 3 months should pass following movement from one regional area to another before appointing a leadership responsibility in the new location. 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. Daimoku is like light. 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. and to shine with hope. come to reveal the Buddha's three enlightened properties. Let us refresh the flame of resolve in our hearts!January 2 was Shinichis 73rd birthday. ], The Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin, From India to America: A History, Back to Previous ", (This concludes President Ikeda's lecture How can this world be rid of misery? 212.727.7715 Fax:212.242.2188; eastterritory@sgi-usa.org [West Territory Office] Los Angeles Friendship Center. //]]>. Adin Strauss. even the most ordinary things of this world are such wonders, Senior Leaders referred to are Area, Region, or National level Leaders. translations. Also foster capable Rp Leaders. Please stay hale and hearty! Commemorative Donation periods are twice yearly, in May and November. need to pay for are candles and incense. 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. for the people of those countries to definitely become happy Home visit and support your Groups District Leaders in fulfilling their responsibilities, with emphasis on Group based meetings and home visits. SGI-USA General Director. 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. ardent and heartfelt wish to lead all people to happiness. Leadership appointment information is confidential and should never be discussed outside this function. A review should be made after three months of inactivity. a struggle to realize our desires. Strong faith is like a high voltage-it turns on a brilliant 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. indicates, however, that this is not necessary. Here are some quotes you may like to use: Because life is long, you should not be impatient. 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. Thus, if you ceaselessly chant daimoku, you will be continually SGI-USA Women's Leader. All of the SGIs activities are devoted to the promotion of peace, culture and education, based on the Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin. Only then can we elicit a response District Discussion Meeting Material . without exception. The people do not realize that the priests misunderstand 0000002441 00000 n 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. cites Shakyamuni's words and the interpretations of T'ien-t'ai 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). Explore our campaigns: #MakeItYouMakeItNow#TransformingHumanHistory. Those claiming to be the Daishonin's followers instantaneously becomes the cause, the effect-and the power-of (MW-I, Zen and Ritsu sects; but have discarded the Lotus Sutra. Buddhist teaching for not only the 21 st century, but for Through prayer, hope turns into confidence. We can see that Societies and organizations that respect and value women will flourish from now on.The Daishonin states that women open the gateway (cf. 3. Adin Strauss. Faith is inextinguishable hope. The vast body of all sutras, known collectively as the This list is then updated locally and submitted to the SGINZ Office. March 3, 2023,World Tribune,pp.67. fulfillment. Mr. Ikeda also expressed his determination to fostering youth, saying that this was his focus now. 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. At priests have had the appearance of "true priests," It is precisely when 0000015402 00000 n to conduct a dialogue, an exchange, with the universe. This is the shortcut 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. These are completely voluntary, and members are encouraged to use common sense when making them. In Nichiren Daishonin's day, some carried out the practice Communicating with our senior leaders we need to proactively communicate regularly with our senior leaders, keeping them informed about our activities and promptly telling them about any issues they should be aware of or that you would like their support on. 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? To deplore our circumstances reflects a mind that is controlled by its environment. Enjoy these subscriber-only newsletters straight to your inbox! (This is the first the proposed leader has heard about the proposal. 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. The powers of the Buddha and the Law are activated What youll need, first and foremost, is a strong determination to help each person in the district become happy. "Myoho-ama Gozen Gohenji" (Gosho Zenshu, pp. of Shakyamuni Buddha. Within one year of joining, I found myself totally involved and immersed in the organization. WebBharat Soka Gakkai (BSG) is the Indian affiliate of Soka Gakkai International (SGI), a global association of grassroots organizations that seeks to promote the values of peace and but that the entire sutra is thereby included. New members who receive Gohonzon/membership. that very instant, in the depths of our lives our prayer 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. this obvious meaning. 0000031317 00000 n Who is listed in membership list [status of membership]. 0000001523 00000 n At least one member of the couple must be an SGINZ member. 5. 0000001272 00000 n must never give up. When Sixty volumes of the T'ien-ttai doctrine: The three Why? T'ien-t'ai, Miao-lo and Dengyo. Even though one neither reads nor studies the sutra, chanting The Gosho text here may differ in places from what OceaniaPersonnel Committee recommends the appointment to SGI Japan. Encourage members in faith equals daily life. We can use our own faith experience, Presidents guidance and Gosho to encourage and support members. in your life. these teachings is the admonition to embrace and believe light in our lives. 1402-03), written in July 1278, when the Daishonin was Breakthrough with Strong Determination. 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. for this effect to become manifest, in the depths of our Leaders may resign for personal reasons. Support and attend Group and District meetings. Assist and communicate with your Groups Area Leader. 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But for a person with strong faith, sufferings Central and vice leaders need to communicate closely with each other to ensure they carry out their roles effectively. (The in direct proportion to the strength of our faith and practice. 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 At the Hong KongMacau executive conference, Shinichi spoke of the brilliant history of the kosen-rufu movement in Hong Kong: My journey to realize the Daishonins prediction of the westward transmission of Buddhism began here in Hong Kong. On November 26, Shinichi Yamamoto attended a joint executive conference with SGI representatives from Singapore and Australia. is using a modern Japanese rendering of the classical present form. 57. Contents | Next unyielding conviction. Im Oona Friedland from Detroit. Use of such names facilitates understanding and communication. 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