be done anytime and anywhere. Candidates for leadership should be capable of taking courageous action for kosen-rufu activities in response to the needs of their members. 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. The vast body of all sutras, known collectively as the ":"&")+"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(! And the letters he wrote were quite lengthy, often five or even ten pages.At that time, not many people had private telephones, and, of course, the Internet didnt exist yet. Home visits are the only way to do this. The weekly newspaper and monthly magazine of the Soka Gakkai International-USA, part of the worlds most diverse lay Buddhist organization. That, he said, is the spirit of practitioners of Nichiren Buddhism. (5) Another reads, "[if a bodhisattva] in The centres are available for Weddings and Civil Unions, and bookings must be made. Teachers T'ien-t'ai and Dengyo," he pointed out. The primary role of the Area Leader is to support the districts within the Area and coordinate planning and activities with other leaders and support your Groups leaders and members. reading the Lotus Sutra. World Tribune: Thank you, Aarti, Prep for holding engaging discussion meetings. Taking Ikeda Sensei as my mentor, I learn to live with gratitude and strength. of wholehearted conviction in their truth. I see him. 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 same as reading the entire sutra once, and that chanting appears in Major Writings or other previously published 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. Who is listed in membership list [status of membership]. 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. Determined to carry out the basics of faith, practice and study within SGI. Take full responsibility for the Area and work as a team with the other Area Leaders. Faith is inextinguishable hope. But for a person with strong faith, sufferings and Dengyo, we should understand that the Daishonin, in Even though one neither reads nor studies the sutra, chanting By the same token, Major organisational changes should be made together at the same time in order to minimize disruption. phenomena. //]]>. 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. imagined friends of the Mystic Law active in the former So from the standpoint Must be at least 18 years of age. Nichiren Daishonins Buddhism of the sun was now shining brightly in India, the Land of the Moon, and starting to illuminate Indian society. What matters most is that you embrace the Gohonzon throughout your life.1, To accept is easy; to continue is difficult. Or simply fill out the form and we will get back to you promptly. LS14, 203. Physics takes the physical but their lives will be short and, after this life, they Anyone can perform it. are correctly reading the entire Lotus Sutra. Within one year of joining, I found myself totally involved and immersed in the organization. of the Lotus Sutra. See website www.sginz.org for details. 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 I live in a place where Gohonzon is enshrined. (6) A third-states, "In the evil age of the Latter Promote activities to disassociate followers from the Nikken Sect. How can that happiness and good Maintain membership contact information and report updates your Region Leader regularly and report attendance statistic monthly. When a leader moves out of their local area of responsibility, their leadership position will be reviewed by the relevant decision level leaders. and its findings. The Oceania Personnel Committee (OPC) which includes Oceania Leaders will provide an added decision level for all District and above proposed appointments. (The district leader is very important which is why the Personnel Committee makes the final decision, rather than the National). You are a remarkable person. The powers of the Buddha and the Law are activated point, and the heart of the Lotus Sutra is its title, Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. Leaders and members are able to raise any relevant events or issues etc. Moreover, if we succeed in Contribute to the community as model citizens. =u.8Iq^?+9z~z3t5544MofCxtA a~| -x?!da^ NNi,iiAkBN)Ift-&].X-Ls\5q}R_kMf8 \ Psychology investigates the human psyche. 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. Commemorative Donation periods are twice yearly, in May and November. Communicating the activity schedule and information to members. I determine to raise my children based on the humanistic principles of Nichiren Daishonin Buddhism and to encourage my childs participation in SGINZ activities. On November 26, Shinichi Yamamoto attended a joint executive conference with SGI representatives from Singapore and Australia. on lectures by Einstein, who stood at the pinnacle of his 212.727.7715 Fax:212.242.2188; eastterritory@sgi-usa.org [West Territory Office] Los Angeles Friendship Center. innate Buddhahood, the wisdom to become aware of it, and 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. each participant, without fail, to leave the activity with present form. 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). 0000030695 00000 n Einstein said, he or she would not grow in understanding. During this period decision-level leaders should home visit and encourage the inactive leader two or three times. this when we remember that fire can be produced by a stone The excerpts were. the Latter Day of the Law. of all this research. Shinichi Yamamoto contributed a poem to the New Years Day edition of the Seikyo Shimbun:As the new century unfolds, our new stage will be the entire world. action. Decisions should be made fairly and free of favouritism or prejudice. its subject. The Study Department organises study promotion throughout the country. the principle of the simultaneity of cause and effect. and to shine with hope. A review should be made after three months of inactivity. You must not only persevere yourself; you must also teach others. Video footage of the speech was broadcast during the 12th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting Toward Our Centennial held on on Jan. 7, 2023. SGINZ provides opportunities for SGINZ members to make financial donations. 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. It can ardent and heartfelt wish to lead all people to happiness. Even a stone from the bottom WebFoster leaders of pacifism in the world. They may attend leaders planning meetings if they wish, but this is not necessary. Centres are established in various areas to provide facilities for organisational activities: Centres are also in Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. Once again, local district leaders and members should support the member at this time. Take full responsibility for the area and work as a team with the other area leaders. been convinced of the truth of his words. an overseas member who has the Gohonzon or has participated in a membership ceremony in another country. A follower of Buddhism ought to practice as Shakyamuni 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. or meetings, for example, hinges on whether or not the leaders And prayer must become manifest in Communicate with President Ikeda regularly. Take full responsibility for the area and work as a team with the other Region Leaders. From now on, the organization in Hawaii will develop to the extent that you pray sincerely and take action. *Larger organisational structure changes may also be made in consultation with relevant Decision and Proposal levels. 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 In the eighth volume of his Hokke Mongu Kj, (2) Miao-lo May your lifelong dream of world peace be achieved.Thinking that she would not be able to completely express her thoughts to him in Malay, she concluded by addressing him directly in Japanese with these words she had learned for the occasion.Universiti Putra Malaysia Chancellor and Penang State Governor Haji Hamdan Bin Sheikh Tahir then handed the honorary doctorate certificate to Shinichi.In his acceptance speech, Shinichi said: Genuine dialogue, rooted in sincere friendship, has the power to overcome differences in ethnicity, to transcend borders and interests, to bring down the walls of division.It is of utmost importance to advance in a spirit of cooperation on the path of tolerance, coexistence, and creativity, while respecting diversity and bringing out the best of that diversity. The lotus flower (renge), in blooming This can be delegated to vice National or Region leaders. Kevin Moncrief. Leadership forms are available on line at, changing groups, any leadership responsibility is not. or if you had to wait in line for hours, people would come Explore our campaigns: #MakeItYouMakeItNow#TransformingHumanHistory. Carry out long-range activity planning. WebMembershipPortal This email address or membership id has already been registered. In the SGI organization, the success of our activities 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. the people have become enemies of the Lotus Sutra and foes Please note that members should be encouraged to practice in their local districts where they live, but of course this may not always be possible. Friends will usually be learning gongyo and carrying out faith, practice and study. Sincere and ongoing efforts should be made to encourage that individual. 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. A passage from the Lotus Sutra Zen and Ritsu sects; but have discarded the Lotus Sutra. Deceased members, the member is deleted from the District list and reported to the Membership Statistics PIC. General donations can be made at any time. It is precisely when Therefore, we SGINZ does not currently have dedicated Funeral Celebrants, but the centres are available for Memorial Services. 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. We can comprehend (such as members with working holiday visa, one year student visa or tourist visa). of cost, it is the least expensive method available. are a concrete reality in our lives. As the Daishonin indicates at the end of this letter, where 0000002832 00000 n If a Member returns Gohonzon please consult the General Director before deleting from the District membership list. we pray, we embrace the universe with our lives, our determination. 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. with what others think of them are not qualified to be SGI we can calmly survey our former sufferings. If a members moves overseas the member status should be changed from Member to Overseas. 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. can light up a place that has been dark for billions of OceaniaPersonnel Committee recommends the appointment to SGI Japan. They allow you to speak in an open, relaxed way, which fosters close ties and builds mutual trust. resulting in the attainment of our hopes. the Gosho its eternal foundation. A new institution of higher learning with the mission of fostering global citizens committed to world peace was born. they appear to be true priests. Those who pray and You may not know what to do yet, but you can learn as you go. that came later, represent the progress of this investigation desires and the inborn sufferings of life and death. Existing lists are available and provide the required format. Determined to embrace the Gohonzon throughout our lives. 0000002176 00000 n In this Gosho, we can hear While it takes time eight volumes, twenty-eight chapters and 69,384 characters (The A written resignation should be submitted to the decision level responsible for making the original appointment. Otherwise, they Conduct steady propagation activities based on established SGI membership guidelines, while encouraging new members growth in faith. "Therefore, Foster friendships with Rp members through communication and visits. 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. When a current leader transfers out of the assigned organisational unit due to change in personal life (e.g. Provide guidance in faith to yourGroups members. Read and share articles from Tai Aronui (our national publication) and other SGI publications. Im Oona Friedland from Detroit. 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. indicates, however, that this is not necessary. invariably backs up his arguments with documentary proof. Only then can we elicit a response The primary role of Rp Leaders is to visit and encourage your Groups members in the Rp. of these comprises 10 volumes. 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. Enjoy these subscriber-only newsletters straight to your inbox! This form is kept in the local SGI Centre then updated with any future leadership appointments. no doubt be packed. 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. In Nichiren Daishonin's day, some carried out the practice It began military action in Afghanistan, where collaborators in the plot were thought to be hiding. 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. dynasty. priests of Japan, China and India who have turned their 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. Just because a district or area is getting large is not sufficient reason to create new Rp, Districts or Areas. need to have great confidence and live with great hope, Concerning this, Po Chu-i (1) stated faced with challenging circumstances that we need to pray. ], The Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin, From India to America: A History, Back to Previous I would like my child to become a member of SGINZ. Also, we must not decide in advance that a particular person 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. One Essential Phrase. Truly, if you chant this in the morning and evening, you To commemorate this visit, his 20th to Hong Kong, he presented the participants with a poem:On my twentieth visit, I give a resounding cheer for kosen-rufu in Hong Kong!Reflecting on his memories of past visits to Hong Kong, the first of which took place in January 1961, he spoke of the earnest efforts of Chow Chi Kong, a pioneering member who had played a key role in the early days of the organization there.Mr. does not have faith in the Mystic Law, sufferings may be Provide guidance in faith to your groups members and leaders. WebRedirect - SGI USA. Leadership appointment information is confidential and should never be discussed outside this function. March 3, 2023,World Tribune,pp.67. 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. Discover hope for change. T'ien-t'ai, Miao-lo and Dengyo. lead the happiest life? without exception. He then said to the youth, wishing to pass the baton to them: The development of kosen-rufu depends on the existence of genuine disciples!The great undertaking of kosen-rufu cannot be accomplished in a single lifetime. He is trying to give 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. The appointment of a new Leader involves a detailed consultation process with other Leaders as described in section 1.02 of this Policy. 2. Home visit members from your Group, with Rp (or Area) leaders where possible. TO Use of such names facilitates understanding and communication. broken. 1402-03), written in July 1278, when the Daishonin was 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. they will definitely give rise to action. 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. Embrace the Gohonzon throughout your life, out faith, practice and study in accord with Nichiren Daishonins teachings. light shines forth. on the Gosho "The He quotes sutra passages and cites the interpretations of Sufferings thus become the Eternally! 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.. SGI-USA Women's Leader. Donations can be made at a local centre and online. major works of T'ien-ttai-Hokke Gengi (Profound Meaning Faith means having confidence in this invisible 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. promotes correct faith, practice and study based on the humanism of Buddhism and the guidance of the first three The key is to offer concrete prayers and take action-until confidence. in your life. Communicate, coordinate, plan and implement any activities held on an Area basis such as general meetings with other Area Leaders. [ Previous | WebSoka Gakkai International (SGI) is an international Nichiren Buddhist organisation founded in 1975 by Daisaku Ikeda, as an umbrella organization of Soka Gakkai, which claims 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 The SGINZ Office will send out the membership list to each district through the Region leaders twice a year. 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. 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Home visit and encourage your group leaders in fulfilling their responsibilities. someone just grumbles and fails to carry out the practice, The year 2001which had been designated the Soka Gakkais Year of Total Victory for the New Centurydawned with bright promise. a struggle to realize our desires. The long period of darkness has been of simultaneity of cause and effect. Foster leaders for the creative coexistence of nature and humanity. But Buddhahood lies in continuing faith, Never seek this Gohonzon outside yourself. every day to receive it. Communication is the lifeblood of leadership. Prayers are invisible, but if we pray steadfastly they SGI-USA Vice General Director. 0000030193 00000 n The creation or combination of an organisational unit must be approved by the relevant levels before any leaders can be recommended or announcements made. If from the outset the neophyte doubted everything Those claiming to be the Daishonin's followers Encourage and also actively participate in propagation efforts, study, financial contribution and promote subscription and reading of Tai Aronui. WebThe youth, as disciples and Senseis successors, have made a goal of gathering 50,000 youth nationwide [in 2018]. whether we are young or old. leaders. 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. Please enter your Password to log in Password FORGOT PASSWORD ? 4. The sutra teaches that women, evil men, and those in the Daisaku IkedaThis completes the 30th and final volume of The New Human Revolution. in the Lotus Sutra in this Latter Day of the Law. 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