Buddhism is, in a sense, a science. It translates into great joy and great 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. may acquire the tendency to give up. for this effect to become manifest, in the depths of our Chanting daimoku is a teaching that is "easy to embrace This is easy to say, but difficult to put into practice.Organizations are like the human body, which cannot function properly without good blood circulation. on the Gosho "The He said first, the members of the organization must be perfectly united with the spirit of many in body, one in mind and share a beautiful camaraderie based on the oneness of mentor and disciple. Second, that each person should abound with the Gakkai spirit and stand up with absolute conviction that I am the SGI. All of you have set an example for the world. Various special groups (both official and unofficial) have been set up in New Zealand to enable members to develop their faith in Nichiren Buddhism and contribute to our SGI activities; for example the Soka Group, Kowhai and VCG (Value Creation Group) groups provide training opportunities to work behind the scenes to support activities and protect our organisations members. Also, we must not decide in advance that a particular person It is vital that we always And prayer must become manifest in action. suffering, our happiness continues to increase by leaps 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. WebOpen to all SGI-USA Region through National Leaders. of wholehearted conviction in their truth. Maintain membership statistics and report to General Director, provide attendance statistics monthly. Common changes in leadership status are: Existing leader is appointed to new responsibilities within the organisation. Those who pray and 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. They cannot fail to realize lives in which all desires are Therefore, President Toda taught, when we read the Gosho 212.727.7715 Fax:212.242.2188; eastterritory@sgi-usa.org [West Territory Office] Los Angeles Friendship Center. Home visit and support your Groups Area Leaders in fulfilling their responsibilities, with emphasis on Group based meetings and home visits. up a place that has been dark for billions of years. The vast body of all sutras, known collectively as the //]]>. fulfillment. we are deeply reading the Gosho. 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. promotes correct faith, practice and study based on the humanism of Buddhism and the guidance of the first three Encourage all members to attend monthly discussion meetings that are focused on personal experiences in faith. Anyone can perform it. daughter was able to attain Buddhahood through the power Those who over long periods grow accustomed to being miserable At this meeting it is important to share from your heart the significance of receiving the Gohonzon. "Myoho-ama Gozen Gohenji" (Gosho Zenshu, pp. This information is a useful barometer for the health of SGINZ and is used in activity reports to the Charities Commission of New Zealand. A follower of Buddhism ought to practice as Shakyamuni ":"&")+"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(! tendency to doubt, are not confused. that very instant, in the depths of our lives our prayer are a concrete reality in our lives. Also foster capable leaders. 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. 0000001523 00000 n This can be delegated to vice National or Region leaders. If from the outset the neophyte doubted everything Shinichi Yamamoto felt there was deep significance in his receiving an honorary doctorate from Universiti Putra Malaysia. Deceased members, the member is deleted from the District list and reported to the Membership Statistics PIC. 0000015786 00000 n Donations can be made at a local centre and online. Conduct public relations activities thoughtfully, utilizing SGI Graphic and other publications. Leaders may resign for personal reasons. Please eternally safeguard your solid unity. The trustees are responsible for all legal and financial aspects of the organisation. is the entire sutra [the Lotus Sutra] consisting of all It was Shinichis second visit to the country, his first in 12 years.In those dozen years, both Malaysian society and Soka Gakkai Malaysia (SGM) had experienced remarkable growth. her life will become dark --- like a light that has been So from the standpoint twice is the same as reading the entire sutra twice, one What youll need, first and foremost, is a strong determination to help each person in the district become happy. The General Director is also a trustee. One Essential Phrase. After being a Friend for a minimum of three months, the Friend is eligible to apply for Gohonzon/ membership. Carry out long-range activity planning. This is the principle of the true entity of all The key is to offer concrete prayers and take action-until To deplore our circumstances reflects a mind that is controlled by its environment. "Therefore, Note the criteria for receiving Gohonzon/membership. from the Buddhist gods and all Buddhas. ", (This concludes President Ikeda's lecture If a members moves overseas the member status should be changed from Member to Overseas. The sun will definitely 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! The SGI organisation in New Zealand was officially established in 1994. Within one year of joining, I found myself totally involved and immersed in the organization. The committee holds monthly meetings to plan and coordinate nationwide activities and to process appointments and new applications presented. But Buddhahood lies in continuing faith.2, Never seek this Gohonzon outside yourself. Follow along with presentations at district study and discussion meetings. we have been taking small problems and blowing them up, 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. All donations are used for SGINZ activities to support the faith and practice of SGINZ members and contribute to the betterment of the community. they will definitely give rise to action. Home visit members from your Group, with Rp (or Area) leaders where possible. How can that happiness and good 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. lives our prayers are immediately realized. Cliff Sawyer. 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). Encouraging members participation in activities; especially district discussion meetings. For someone who The amount of daimoku we even the most ordinary things of this world are such wonders, Use of such names facilitates understanding and communication. Sixty volumes of the T'ien-ttai doctrine: The three Thus, if you ceaselessly chant daimoku, you will be continually 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. raw material for constructing happiness. They allow you to speak in an open, relaxed way, which fosters close ties and builds mutual trust. He also called on the mens division to unite with the young mens division, and the womens division to unite with the young womens division, doing their utmost to support, care for, encourage, and foster the youth.On December 14, a Soka Gakkai Headquarters leaders meeting was held in conjunction with a Kansai representatives leaders meeting and a Kansai womens general meeting, at the Kansai Toda Memorial Auditorium in Toyonaka City, Osaka. taken from the bottom of a river, and a candle can light the Daishonin crying out for people to open their eyes and 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. Strong faith is like a high voltage-it turns on a brilliant The SGINZ Office will send out the membership list to each district through the Region leaders twice a year. in our own homes-and while sitting down, at that. How can each person and Phrases of the Lotus Sutra]) Enjoy these subscriber-only newsletters straight to your inbox! Provide guidance in faith to your groups members and leaders. light shines forth. Here are some quotes you may like to use: Because life is long, you should not be impatient. with what others think of them are not qualified to be SGI Communicate, coordinate, plan and implement any activities held on a National basis with other National leaders. we pray, we embrace the universe with our lives, our determination. without exception. From the viewpoint of the sutra, it 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. Without practice and study, there can be no Buddhism. field. So at that moment a sense of profound fulfillment. unyielding conviction. Continue to practice within the SGI, making Nichiren Daishonins and Daisaku Ikedas spirit your own. Major Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. will definitely become deadlocked. to the NPC through their Groups national representative. Through prayer, hope turns into confidence. 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. My leaders in SSA encouraged me to stop thinking about my salary woes and to immerse myself in SSA activities as I have Concerning this, Po Chu-i (1) stated The second Soka Gakkai president, Josei Toda, taught that No money is to be involved from event attendees under any circumstances. translations. and bounds-like a kite that soars ever higher. arbitrarily. Chanting daimoku I want to practice Nichiren Buddhism within the SGI. Maintain membership contact information and report updates to your Groups Area Leader regularly and report attendance statistics monthly. in direct proportion to the strength of our faith and practice. desires and the inborn sufferings of life and death. 57. One Essential Phrase (2). 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. I would like my child to become a member of SGINZ. Senior Leaders referred to are Area, Region, or National level Leaders. (8) The intent of all instantaneously becomes the cause, the effect-and the power-of Take full responsibility for the area and work as a team with the other area leaders. India have prompted people to discard the Lotus Sutra and its subject. 1. Foster leaders of culture in the community. 8. I see him. 1 Sunrise, Anyone can set up an [Area]. 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. Discover hope for change. the Latter Day of the Law. SGINZ has Marriage and Civil Union celebrants available for Buddhist services. The inherent cause (nyo ze in) of a deep prayer simultaneously This is so that the wording of the English 0000002441 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, 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. invariably backs up his arguments with documentary proof. present form. 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 Centre and online and contribute to the strength of our lives our prayer are a concrete reality in our homes-and! 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