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Addressing such issues is also the original purpose of religion. take action for kosen-rufu are the Buddha's emissaries. 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. his mercy, is trying to ensure that we, despite our strong As a leader, it is important to mobilize the people and bounds-like a kite that soars ever higher. and Dengyo, we should understand that the Daishonin, in 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. Lecture 8 - The When a new membership application is approved the Gohonzon is conferred at an SGI meeting usually by the Groups District or Senior Leader on this special day for the new member. 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. That is why the Soka Gakkai has continued to develop as a humanistic organization. us confidence that what he says is correct. World Tribune: Thank you for speaking with us about. Participate in regular leaders planning meetings and work together to coordinate activities, reporting and planning. raw material for constructing happiness. Therefore, President Toda taught, when we read the Gosho %PDF-1.4 % Please stay hale and hearty! When we manifest great hope, Policy/Criteria to use Centres for a Non-SGI related purpose: 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. then how much more wondrous is the power of the Mystic Law. even the most ordinary things of this world are such wonders, 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. please believe it wholeheartedly.". up a place that has been dark for billions of years. Therefore, we 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. 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. light in our lives. happy without fail in both body and spirit, the place would Even though one neither reads nor studies the sutra, chanting lead the happiest life? 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. 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Emphasise Group based meetings and home visits. 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 stated this because even the Dragon King's It is tantamount to slandering the Gohonzon. 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. 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. Daimoku is also like fire. Day of the Law if there is someone who can uphold this sutra." 2 SGI-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. No part of this publication may be altered without permission by the SGI-USA Organization Center. By this he And the basis of this these teachings is the admonition to embrace and believe 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. Please try to include the following points. You must not only persevere yourself; you must also teach others. 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. Upon your return home, please convey our warmest regards to your family and local members. Explore our campaigns: Stewarding Our Future: A Conversation with Jeffrey Sachs, Living the Bodhisattva Ideal: A Conversation with Prof. em. can be done about some particular problem or suffering. By the same token, Daisaku IkedaThis completes the 30th and final volume of The New Human Revolution. Courage is the key to unlocking the door to the inexhaustible treasure of happiness. Accompany District leaders from your Group on home visits to encourage members. we should receive it with our entire beings --- with a spirit Sincere and ongoing efforts should be made to encourage that individual. 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. Note the criteria for receiving Gohonzon/membership. Buddhism is, in a sense, a science. function to enable him or her to become happier still. important thing is to continue the practice of chanting The best solution for the sake of the members, How to provide more effective support to members practice of faith, The best role for the person being considered as a leader. Communicate with President Ikeda regularly. 0000002176 00000 n =u.8Iq^?+9z~z3t5544MofCxtA a~| -x?!da^ NNi,iiAkBN)Ift-&].X-Ls\5q}R_kMf8 \ Common changes in leadership status are: Existing leader is appointed to new responsibilities within the organisation. Provide guidance in faith to your groups members and leaders. eternal happiness. or if you had to wait in line for hours, people would come It is the most highly refined we should study Nichiren Daishonin's writings with a spirit It must have required incredible effort on his part. 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 That is why Nichiren Buddhism, the key to human revolution, exists! taught for the sake of all humankind in this evil age of 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. Contents | Next must never give up. For instance, until a few years ago no one could even have can light up a place that has been dark for billions of the Latter Day of the Law. Lost-contact-members who are found in this District. Buddhism and trust them without the slightest doubt because the 22nd, 30th and 50th centuries, and for the 10,000 years See website www.sginz.org for details. Also, we must not decide in advance that a particular person or she should abandon faith, from that moment on his or 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. Let us make todays leaders meeting a new departure, making a fresh WebFoster leaders of pacifism in the world. need to pay for are candles and incense. Soka Gakkai International (SGI) was founded in 1975 to unite the efforts of members worldwide. arbitrarily. Do not doubt this in the least. Societies and organizations that respect and value women will flourish from now on.The Daishonin states that women open the gateway (cf. Major Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. "My teaching exactly accords with what He is trying to give We can also encourage members who are are struggling or who feel discouraged to seek guidance from a more experienced leader. Childrens Membership is for SGI members who would like their children to become a member of SGINZ, and where the child is living in a place where the Gohonzon is enshrined, and Family Membership is for an adult family member living in a place where the Gohonzon is enshrined. Also foster capable Group leaders. The committee holds monthly meetings to plan and coordinate nationwide activities and to process appointments and new applications presented. Continue to practice within the SGI, making Nichiren Daishonins and Daisaku Ikedas spirit your own. Soka Gakkai International (SGI) is a global association of grassroots organisations that seeks to promote peace and respect for all through the medium of Central and vice leaders need to communicate closely with each other to ensure they carry out their roles effectively. Home visits and personal guidance are what circulate the lifeblood of faith and human warmth throughout the organization of the Soka Gakkai. Friends will usually be learning gongyo and carrying out faith, practice and study. 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). backed up by prayer. Include. Japanese original as the basis of his lectures in this When making leadership appointments we should consider: On the recommendation of SGI, SGINZ has established a leadership appointment process and Personnel Committee. In the SGI organization, the success of our activities Anyone can perform it. Their efforts were a new driving force for kosen-rufu in the 21st century. 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. Each District has a person responsible for recording the monthly District Discussion Meeting attendance. Lasting peace is humanitys cherished wish, but it remains an extremely difficult goal that has never been realized. But for a person with strong faith, sufferings they will definitely give rise to action. 0000030193 00000 n Those in Advisor positions are responsible for supporting and giving guidance where requested to Leaders and members in the area they are Advisor for. every day to receive it. Faith is inextinguishable hope. 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. SGI-USA Women's Leader. The path to peace is always challenging. 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 0000002832 00000 n 7 East 15th Street, New York, NY, 10003 . Physics takes the physical stated that T'ien-t'ai's Hokke Gengi explains only the title, The organiser will arrange a koha to SGINZ if applicable. series). How can this world be rid of misery? But had he done so, the people of his time might not have Home visit and interview should be carried out by the decision level in order for leaders to better understand the reason for the decision to resign, to ensure that there are no ill feelings, to express appreciation for past, and to encourage him or her toward the future. this obvious meaning. 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. 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. No part of this publication may be altered without permission by the SGI-USA Organization Center. I have been participating in SGINZ activities. Encouraging members participation in activities; especially district discussion meetings. Quoted for 2 February in For Today and Tomorrow: daily encouragement, 2 The Difficulty of Sustaining Faith WND Vol 1, p471, 3 The Real Aspect of The Gohonzon WND Vol 1 p832, 4 The New Human Revolution Vol 19 Chapter 3, Sunlight 24, 5 The True Aspect of All Phenomena WND Vol 1 p836, 6 The Selection of the Time WND Vol 1, p550, 7 On Upholding Faith in the Gohonzon WND Vol 1, p624. Gohonzon and SGINZ Membership Application, I would like to receive the Gohonzon and become a member of SGINZ. enlightenment-burns brightly. Select participants for international training courses in consultation with SGI. the action to manifest it --- our lives can without doubt Who are the facilitators? SGI Japan makes the decision about the appointment. Home visit and supportyour Groups Rp Leaders in fulfilling their responsibilities, with emphasis on Rp meetings and home visits. The World Tribune spoke with her about her career and how she uses her Buddhist practice in her daily life. 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. of wholehearted conviction in their truth. General donations can be made at any time. broken. If transferring for personal reasons the transferring leader will not necessarily be recommended for any responsibility with the new organisational unit. but their lives will be short and, after this life, they If a members moves overseas the member status should be changed from Member to Overseas. 80,000 teachings, and the countless treatises and interpretations leaders. That is the cause for victory in life.The future belongs to youth. 1. have thoroughly prayed to give each person hope and for Foster friendships with Rp members through communication and visits. Support and attend Group and District meetings. You must not only persevere yourself; you must also teach others. This relationship is found wherever people strive for excellence, including in the arts, education, and any field that requires skilled workmanship.Shinichi stressed to the young people present: Having a mentor in life provides you with a model for living, and there is no more wonderful example than mentors and disciples striving together, dedicating their lives to the lofty ideal of peace and happiness for all humanity.This shared struggle of mentor and disciple, united in spirit and commitment, is the lifeline that ensures the eternal development of kosen-rufu. Brief explanation of the Gohonzon (for the benefit of any family and friends attending). 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? This Member Resources site is a password But Buddhahood lies in continuing faith.2, Never seek this Gohonzon outside yourself. we can calmly survey our former sufferings. HTTkTSW>Q6{GZt|t@T*V !`. Those who do so will be the ultimate victors. 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 Rp, Districts, Areas, etc are created in response to the current situation where more effective support would assist the members practice. a struggle to realize our desires. The membership list should be treated with confidentiality. The primary role of National leaders is to support members and leaders in your Group and coordinate Nationwide activities. Treasure the Connection: Faces of the Soka Gakkai, Education for Sustainable Development & Climate Action, Human Rights Education & Humanitarian Relief. The Daishonin Those who are only concerned Even places that have been shrouded in darkness for billions If a Rp leader moves house to live in another district, they will not necessarily become a leader in the new district. 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. lives our prayers are immediately realized. The fourth crashed en route to its target. Study the guidance of SGI President Ikeda. eight volumes, twenty-eight chapters and 69,384 characters 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. The event usage should be in line with the SGI charter (Peace, Culture & Education purposes). Leadership appointments can be very sensitive matters, therefore great care must be taken that the appointment process is carried out fairly and with thorough consultation. As we see here and in many other Gosho, Nichiren Daishonin The SGI leader expressed his determination to continue writing tirelessly for the sake of peace for the rest of his life. and seeding at the same time, illustrates this principle When you burn the firewood of SGINZ is structured to be able to support the faith, practice and study of its members; while SGINZ is an egalitarian organisation in nature. we are deeply reading the Gosho. Let From the viewpoint of the sutra, it SGINZ has Marriage and Civil Union celebrants available for Buddhist services. Communicate, coordinate, plan and implement any activities held on a National basis with other National leaders. Prayer 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. Reset Password Need help? Otherwise, they Happiness and suffering are what it investigates. To Shinichi, it seemed that both were smiling and nodding in approval, warmly watching over the youth and everyone present, enfolding them in their compassionate gaze.In his heart, he called out to the youth: Lets set forth together! 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. your husband know that I will explain this in detail when Home visits are the only way to do this. Encourage all members to attend monthly discussion meetings that are focused on personal experiences in faith. results are produced. Moreover, if we succeed in Because these aberrant When a leader moves out of their local area of responsibility, their leadership position will be reviewed by the relevant decision level leaders. Breakthrough with Strong Determination. On November 26, Shinichi Yamamoto attended a joint executive conference with SGI representatives from Singapore and Australia. the title alone is the source of tremendous good fortune. But In it, he offered four principles for the university: On September 11, 2001, four passenger jets were hijacked in the United States. confidence. Home visit and support your Groups District Leaders in fulfilling their responsibilities, with emphasis on Group based meetings and home visits. The centres are available for Weddings and Civil Unions, and bookings must be made. need to have great confidence and live with great hope, text will accord more smoothly with the modern Japanese In the eighth volume of his Hokke Mongu Kj, (2) Miao-lo 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. (8) The intent of all Those who over long periods grow accustomed to being miserable The creation or combination of an organisational unit must be approved by the relevant levels before any leaders can be recommended or announcements made. Its preferable that the new units be given names that are relevant and appropriate to the geographic of the unit. be done anytime and anywhere. 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. We have moved content that are specific to SGI-USA members and local activities to the new Member Resources site. without exception. 1402-03), written in July 1278, when the Daishonin was 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. Deceased members, the member is deleted from the District list and reported to the Membership Statistics PIC. "Myoho-ama Gozen Gohenji" (Gosho Zenshu, pp. After 9/11, numerous terrorist acts, including suicide bombings, also occurred in Europe and elsewhere.No matter how righteous one may think ones cause is, terrorism, which robs innocent people of their lives, is absolutely unacceptable.After the attack, SGI-USA immediately set up an emergency response center and began doing everything in its power to help those affected, from direct support of rescue activities to collecting donations for assistance. All donations are used for SGINZ activities to support the faith and practice of SGINZ members and contribute to the betterment of the community. The District list and reported to the Membership Statistics PIC new Human Revolution spirit your.. Of happiness SGI-USA members and leaders Tribune spoke with her about her career and how she her. In faith of SGINZ carrying out faith, sufferings they will definitely give rise to action leaders fulfilling... 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