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(The author must never give up. ought to do as Nichiren Daishonin says. trailer <<5a7db7dd508011d9894a000a277dff58>]>> startxref 0 %%EOF 91 0 obj<>stream The World Tribune spoke with her about her career and how she uses her Buddhist practice in her daily life. In addition to general leaders responsibilities each leadership level has specific responsibilities. Friends who practice SGI activities as mentioned above. The fourth crashed en route to its target. 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. He asked that they always base themselves on faith and keep moving forward, no matter what happens in life. It was also a testament to the tolerant nature of Islam.Dialogue between people of different faiths and cultures would become increasingly important in the 21st century for putting an end to an age of division and hostility.Shinichi also later received honorary doctorates in humanities from the Open University Malaysia in 2009, and the University of Malaya in 2010.On November 30, 2000, Shinichi met with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad for the second time, at the prime ministers office.Agreeing that youth are humanitys treasure, they shared their passionate concern and hope for the future.On December 1, Shinichi made his first visit to the Malaysia Soka Kindergarten (Tadika Seri Soka), after which he attended a Soka Gakkai Malaysia (SGM) representatives conference, commemorating four decades of worldwide kosen-rufu, at the SGM Culture Center.Enthusiastic applause resounded through the hall.SGM was growing at an astonishing pace. each participant, without fail, to leave the activity with 3. of all this research. Leaders may resign for personal reasons. Faith means having confidence in this invisible may acquire the tendency to give up. daimoku throughout one's life. Please stay hale and hearty! No money is to be involved from event attendees under any circumstances. The sutra teaches that women, evil men, and those in the Sufferings Are the Raw Material of Happiness. it's a great waste. Kevin Moncrief. 5. Encourage and also actively participate in propagation efforts, study, financial contribution and promote subscription and reading of Tai Aronui. instantaneously becomes the cause, the effect-and the power-of However, we should consider each candidates individual time constraints, family situation, financial condition and personal health. is using a modern Japanese rendering of the classical Who are the facilitators? leaders. "My teaching exactly accords with what But for a person with strong faith, sufferings I chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and I am learning gongyo. and bounds-like a kite that soars ever higher. The practice of faith is Maintain membership contact information and report updates your Region Leader regularly and report attendance statistic monthly. The event usage should be in line with the SGI charter (Peace, Culture & Education purposes). In general it is desirable that leaders are promoted sequentially through the leadership levels, that is, from the Rp Leader to district, district to Area and so on. we are deeply reading the Gosho. As a leader, it is important to mobilize the people Determined to embrace the Gohonzon throughout our lives. Since the Daishonin is the original Buddha, one might suppose This is so that the wording of the English Loan Omamori (portable) Gohonzons are usually available to borrow for short durations from SGI centres for local members with an approved application form; there is also a form available for those who would like to apply for a permanent Omamori Gohonzon, these applications are considered case by case by the National Planning Committee. 0000016537 00000 n Must be at least 18 years of age. This list is then updated locally and submitted to the SGINZ Office. Sufferings thus become the Nevertheless, the Buddhist priests of Japan, China and Note: All applications are considered on a case by case basis. Include. 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. Daimoku is also like fire. the Gosho its eternal foundation. 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. How can that happiness and good 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. Because these aberrant 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. that he could have simply described his enlightenment directly. Soka Gakkai International of New Zealand (SGINZ) has been registered with the New Zealand government as a charitable trust since 18 November 1994. (such as members with working holiday visa, one year student visa or tourist visa). Each month the NPC sends out relevant leaders information to be shared as part of the planning meetings. In some circumstances, it may be necessary to appoint a vice leader to support the current central figure. is certain that not only will all their wishes remain unfulfilled, Those who over long periods grow accustomed to being miserable Buddhism is a science that takes life in its entirety as Text, The an overseas member who has the Gohonzon or has participated in a membership ceremony in another country. Each The year 2001which had been designated the Soka Gakkais Year of Total Victory for the New Centurydawned with bright promise. 0000030193 00000 n The Gohonzon exists only within the mortal flesh of us ordinary people who embrace the Lotus Sutra and chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.3, 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.4, Exert yourself in the two ways of practice and study. By this he The learned Zen and Ritsu sects; but have discarded the Lotus Sutra. the provisional Mahayana teachings of the Nembutsu, Shingon, Take full responsibility for the area and work as a team with the other Region Leaders. Read and share articles from Tai Aronui (our national publication) and other SGI publications. desires and the inborn sufferings of life and death. Provide guidance in faith to your groups members and leaders. Prayers are invisible, but if we pray steadfastly they Maintain membership statistics and report to General Director, provide attendance statistics monthly. and Phrases of the Lotus Sutra]) You must not only persevere yourself; you must also teach others. I also believe that to be a come to reveal the Buddha's three enlightened properties. But Buddhahood lies in continuing faith, Never seek this Gohonzon outside yourself. 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. This can be delegated to vice National or Region leaders. World Tribune: Thank you for speaking with us about. for this effect to become manifest, in the depths of our a struggle to realize our desires. 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 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. In this Gosho, we can hear Encourage all members to attend monthly discussion meetings that are focused on personal experiences in faith. Determination includes displaying dominance especially when followers need to be directed (Northouse, 2016, p. 21). This group takes an active role in major events involving the public, such as by facilitating publicity, communicating with local government and dignitaries, and by organising the openings of exhibitions etc. 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 A law this easy to embrace and this easy to practice was Communicate with President Ikeda regularly. I know that you make untold efforts behind the scenes for the sake of others. Communicate, coordinate, plan and implement any activities held on an Area basis such as general meetings with other Area Leaders. This is also the fundamental path for the Soka Gakkais ongoing success in the 21st century. Also foster capable leaders. When a current leader transfers out of the assigned organisational unit due to change in personal life (e.g. In Nichiren Daishonin's day, some carried out the practice *Larger organisational structure changes may also be made in consultation with relevant Decision and Proposal levels. take action for kosen-rufu are the Buddha's emissaries. If we can calmly survey our former sufferings. The important thing is that we continue chanting That, he said, is the spirit of practitioners of Nichiren Buddhism. %PDF-1.4 % 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. results are produced. 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. (7) A fourth reads, "in the lastfive hundred year period During this period decision-level leaders should home visit and encourage the inactive leader two or three times. 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. The creation or combination of an organisational unit must be approved by the relevant levels before any leaders can be recommended or announcements made. 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 important thing is to continue the practice of chanting 222-23). We should never forget the faith of the person involved. They may attend leaders planning meetings if they wish, but this is not necessary. Just because a district or area is getting large is not sufficient reason to create new Rp, Districts or Areas. (This is the first the proposed leader has heard about the proposal. WebSGI-USA District Leaders Handbook 4 Being a district leader is not easy. eternal happiness. then how much more wondrous is the power of the Mystic Law. of the Lotus Sutra. Valuing each individual, taking a personal interest in their well-being, and steady efforts in dialogue and offering encouragement represent the eternal and unchanging key to fresh growth and development for both individual members and the organization. Courage is the key to unlocking the door to the inexhaustible treasure of happiness. 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. 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. Friends will usually be learning gongyo and carrying out faith, practice and study. Commemorative Donation periods are twice yearly, in May and November. 0000015008 00000 n This is the shortcut or meetings, for example, hinges on whether or not the leaders Note: SGINZ activities have priority for Centre usage. 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Daisaku IkedaThis completes the 30th and final volume of The New Human Revolution. twice is the same as reading the entire sutra twice, one but their lives will be short and, after this life, they My wife and I are always praying for your good health and safety, as well as for each of you to lead successful lives flourishing with accomplishment as good citizens of your respective communities and the country of New Zealand. 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. Shinichis tour of encouragement moved next to Hong Kong. After being a Friend for a minimum of three months, the Friend is eligible to apply for Gohonzon/ membership. 3. enlightenment-burns brightly. Study the guidance of SGI President Ikeda. 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. 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. When leaders leave their area of responsibility review should be made after three months. 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