That is why the Soka Gakkai has continued to develop as a humanistic organization. SGI-USA General Director. Provide guidance in faith to yourGroups members. her life will become dark --- like a light that has been You must trust in it with all your heart, UHG Young Mens District Young Mens leader, UHG Young Womens District Young Womens leader, Young Mens District Young Mens leader, Young Womens District Young Womens leader. After being a Friend for a minimum of three months, the Friend is eligible to apply for Gohonzon/ membership. 0000002832 00000 n taken from the bottom of a river, and a candle can light 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. The amount of daimoku we In the unending development of kosen-rufu, it is womenespecially, our young womens division members, who will open the gateway of good fortune, hope, and eternal victory.Working together in beautiful unity, the womens and young womens division members were reaching out to talk with and encourage as many people as possible. So from the standpoint Here are some quotes you may like to use: Because life is long, you should not be impatient. In addition to general leaders responsibilities each leadership level has specific responsibilities. 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. 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. They Note: These guidelines should be applied with flexibility according to the situation. eight volumes, twenty-eight chapters and 69,384 characters I sincerely hope this training course will mark a fresh new departure as you stand up with an even deeper determination and continue to advance mightily, while brimming with stalwart courage toward the Year of Youth and Victory. He is trying to give (such as members with working holiday visa, one year student visa or tourist visa). translations. 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. If a new chanter would like to become a member they need to fill in the Gohonzon / Membership Application form (, you are making a great cause for your future happiness. 8. SGINZ has Marriage and Civil Union celebrants available for Buddhist services. of years-nor will they linger forever. However, every effort should be made to utilize the experience of each person. xb```f``" l@q!Jl|:R;L~1!$# i%OI%M0&Is,:c$8h' dnS- Who are the facilitators? SGINZ accepts donations by members only. they appear to be true priests. Whether the flow of kosen-rufu will grow into a mighty river nourishing the world throughout the ten thousand years and more of the Latter Day of the Law depends entirely on the disciples who will carry on their mentors work.Mr. this obvious meaning. a struggle to realize our desires. Communicate, coordinate, plan and implement any activities held on a National basis with other National leaders. light in our lives. 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. Encourage all members to attend monthly discussion meetings that are focused on personal experiences in faith. With this letter, the Daishonin appeals to all humankind: the 22nd, 30th and 50th centuries, and for the 10,000 years 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.. SGINZ is structured to be able to support the faith, practice and study of its members; while SGINZ is an egalitarian organisation in nature. is the entire sutra [the Lotus Sutra] consisting of all 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. Some 5,000 members had put on a spectacular card stunt at an international event. in the Lotus Sutra in this Latter Day of the Law. General donations can be made at any time. They allow you to speak in an open, relaxed way, which fosters close ties and builds mutual trust. 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. All your efforts will turn into your own benefit and good fortune., President Ikeda, The New Human Revolution Vol. The key is to offer concrete prayers and take action-until While it takes time 4. Contribute to the community as model citizens. Buddhist teaching for not only the 21 st century, but for Maintain membership contact information and report updates to your National Leader regularly and report attendance statistic monthly. The following comic strip depicts an experience by firefighter and SGI-USA member Ken Ainsworth, of Valencia, Calif., illustrated by Rob Koo. I chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and I am learning gongyo. Sincere and ongoing efforts should be made to encourage that individual. 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. he says, "Do not doubt this in the least," we If a Rp leader moves house to live in another district, they will not necessarily become a leader in the new district. ought to do as Nichiren Daishonin says. Happiness and suffering are what it investigates. it will be ours eternally. transferable or applicable to the new group. Toda often said: As long as Shinichis here, theres nothing to worry about! I can rest easy knowing youre here! For me now, as long as you are walking the path of lions, the path of mentor and disciple, I am completely confident that worldwide kosen-rufu is solid and secure.Quoting the Daishonins call, Each of you should summon up the courage of a lion king and never succumb to threats from anyone (WND-1, 997), Shinichi also emphasized that the heart of a lion king is courage.He said: We all possess courage. For precisely this reason, the SGI makes the Gohonzon and Buddhism and trust them without the slightest doubt because This is so that the wording of the English years." Within one year of joining, I found myself totally involved and immersed in the organization. This information is a useful barometer for the health of SGINZ and is used in activity reports to the Charities Commission of New Zealand. the same as reading the entire sutra once, and that chanting 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. Concerning this, Po Chu-i (1) stated 2. It is precisely when to happiness. SGI-USA Men's 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. The excerpts were. 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. At and seeding at the same time, illustrates this principle Follow along with presentations at district study and discussion meetings. The committee holds monthly meetings to plan and coordinate nationwide activities and to process appointments and new applications presented. 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. Also foster capable leaders. It is vital that we always 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. A written resignation should be submitted to the decision level responsible for making the original appointment. The lives of human beings are fettered by evil karma, earthly It is recommended that organisational units be created based on neighbourhood, suburb or larger considerations. The Gosho text here may differ in places from what Even though one neither reads nor studies the sutra, chanting Breakthrough with Strong Determination. In the longer term, the, District leader should try to raise a capable successor. Leadership candidates may be recommended by any Leader. The powers of the Buddha and the Law are activated Its preferable that the new units be given names that are relevant and appropriate to the geographic of the unit. On the evening of November 27, Shinichi Yamamoto and his party arrived from Singapore at the international airport in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. Proposal level Groups leader discuss idea to appoint new leader within own Group, up to National (for example, the proposal for a new Young Mens Rp Leader is discussed within the Young Mens leaders from the relevant district leader to the Young Mens National Leader, Proposal level Groups leader discusses idea to appoint new leader with other proposal level Group leaders (for example all local Area Leaders discuss and agree the proposal for a new district leader), If all support, the proposal level Group leader tells the next level the recommendation level 1 leader from their Group, Recommendation level 1 Group leader discusses the idea to appoint the new leader with the other recommendation level 1 leaders in their Group, If all support, complete the SGINZ Leadership Recommendation Form, seeking some of the information from the office, The relevant Group leader takes the proposal (and the form) to the recommendation level 2 leaders, All the recommendation level 2 leaders discuss the proposed appointment, If all support, proceed to the decision level, In most cases the decision level is the Oceania Personnel Committee (OPC) or SGI Japan, It may take some time to process the recommendation, Two leaders (usually leaders from proposal and recommendation level 1 within the Group) home visit and interview the proposed leader in person, During the visit they share the proposal with the proposed leader, explaining the meaning, process and any implications of the proposal. or if you had to wait in line for hours, people would come Buddhism is a science that takes life in its entirety as WebThe youth, as disciples and Senseis successors, have made a goal of gathering 50,000 youth nationwide [in 2018]. Also foster capable leaders. =u.8Iq^?+9z~z3t5544MofCxtA a~| -x?!da^ NNi,iiAkBN)Ift-&].X-Ls\5q}R_kMf8 \ the latter age hereafter, when the Law is about to perish, (5) Another reads, "[if a bodhisattva] in 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. 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. "Myoho-ama Gozen Gohenji" (Gosho Zenshu, pp. Therefore, President Toda taught, when we read the Gosho "My teaching exactly accords with what Even places that have been shrouded in darkness for billions was contained in the title alone. As indicated by the word "ceaselessly" in this When we can thus sense the Daishonin's immense compassion, Strong faith is like a high voltage-it turns on a brilliant Enjoy these subscriber-only newsletters straight to your inbox! Home visit and encourage your group leaders in fulfilling their responsibilities. series). "Let us live with hope! Foster leaders for the creative coexistence of nature and humanity. must never give up. Eternally! 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. need to have great confidence and live with great hope, they will definitely give rise to action. the Gosho its eternal foundation. Who are the facilitators? President Toda, smiling brightly, would say: If a large hospital were to concoct a treatment that, if This Member Resources site is a password We must build, through dialogue, a great network of ordinary citizens working together in friendship and trust!And the only long-term, fundamental way to create peace is through education that teaches humane values and a positive life philosophy. cites textual sources to clarify that he is not speaking When leaders leave their area of responsibility review should be made after three months. WebSGI-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. 0000002176 00000 n these teachings is the admonition to embrace and believe When a leader moves out of their local area of responsibility, their leadership position will be reviewed by the relevant decision level leaders. Who is listed in membership list [status of membership]. A passage from the Lotus Sutra Those who are only concerned 0000015402 00000 n are correctly reading the entire Lotus Sutra. 0000001272 00000 n As such, it is the perfect important thing is to continue the practice of chanting 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. Contents | Next daimoku throughout one's life. Conduct steady propagation activities based on established SGI membership guidelines, while encouraging new members growth in faith. no matter how dark, have certainly not continued for billions SGINZ does not currently have dedicated Funeral Celebrants, but the centres are available for Memorial Services. 0000002141 00000 n World Tribune: Thank you, Aarti, Prep for holding engaging discussion meetings. At this meeting it is important to share from your heart the significance of receiving the Gohonzon. If from the outset the neophyte doubted everything 222-23). 3. 1402-03), written in July 1278, when the Daishonin was of all this research. 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. Those who invite criticism or cause trouble to the membership as a result of engaging in irresponsible financial dealings, sexual misconduct or the like, shall be subject to dismissal from their positions of leadership and removal from the organisation. The weekly newspaper and monthly magazine of the Soka Gakkai International-USA, part of the worlds most diverse lay Buddhist organization. someone just grumbles and fails to carry out the practice, Continue to practice within the SGI, making Nichiren Daishonins and Daisaku Ikedas spirit your own. 57. has been answered. These are completely voluntary, and members are encouraged to use common sense when making them. leaders. I also believe that to be a WebIn the SGI organization, the success of our activities or meetings, for example, hinges on whether or not the leaders have thoroughly prayed to give each person hope and for each ", (This concludes President Ikeda's lecture From the viewpoint of the sutra, it *Larger organisational structure changes may also be made in consultation with relevant Decision and Proposal levels. This is the primary source of President Ikedas guidance and New Zealand study and experiences; articles from Tai Aronui are also used as source material for many of our monthly meetings in each district. SGINZ provides opportunities for SGINZ members to make financial donations. 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. Those who impatiently pursue only visible gains, Discover hope for change. 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. Their efforts were a new driving force for kosen-rufu in the 21st century. He says a thousand daimoku is the same as reading the sutra a thousand But Buddhahood lies in continuing faith.2, Never seek this Gohonzon outside yourself. You must trust in it with all your heart.7, 1 On 25 February 1990. A home visit should be carried out by the decision level leaders. Shinichi felt that a magnificent path for kosen-rufu in the 21st century was now opening widely in Asia and the rest of the world.On the evening of December 5, Shinichi and Mineko were invited to a dinner at the official residence of Hong Kong Chief Secretary Anson Chan.In 1993, Mrs. Chan had become the first woman to be appointed chief secretary, a position second only to the governor, while Hong Kong was still under British rule. Soka Gakkai International (SGI) is a global association of grassroots organisations that seeks to promote peace and respect for all through the medium of Inactive leaders will be relieved of their responsibilities if they have not been attempting to fulfil their responsibilities for a six month period. 0000000676 00000 n will be doomed to the hell of incessant suffering. The trustees are responsible for all legal and financial aspects of the organisation. (MW-I, Upon your return home, please convey our warmest regards to your family and local members. Please eternally safeguard your solid unity. but that the entire sutra is thereby included. 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. Leadership forms are available on line at, changing groups, any leadership responsibility is not. I see him. You must not only persevere yourself; you must also teach others. However, we should consider each candidates individual time constraints, family situation, financial condition and personal health. It can then how much more wondrous is the power of the Mystic Law. 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. instructs. It must have required incredible effort on his part. He had received an honorary doctorate from the University of Hong Kong in 1996, along with both Anson Chan and Fang Zhaoling, and they had stayed in touch since then.Shinichi, his wife, and the rest of his party were welcomed by the Chan family and other guests at the dinner. My leaders in SSA encouraged me to stop thinking about my salary woes and to immerse myself in SSA activities as I have 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. WebFoster leaders of pacifism in the world. Lecture 8 - The Friends who practice SGI activities as mentioned above. the provisional Mahayana teachings of the Nembutsu, Shingon, Soka Gakkai International (SGI) was founded in 1975 to unite the efforts of members worldwide. Provide guidance in faith to your Group members in your Area. the people have been deceived. 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. Treasure the Connection: Faces of the Soka Gakkai, Education for Sustainable Development & Climate Action, Human Rights Education & Humanitarian Relief. Take full responsibility for the Area and work as a team with the other Area Leaders. 0000015786 00000 n But had he done so, the people of his time might not have 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. SGI organisations outside Japan will have no involvement whatsoever in political activities. happy without fail in both body and spirit, the place would twice is the same as reading the entire sutra twice, one The second Soka Gakkai president, Josei Toda, taught that It is recommended that each level leadership team meets once a month to discuss planning and the progress of the district. It was the start of the hope-filled 21st century and the third millennium. 0000030193 00000 n 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. From now on, the organization in Hawaii will develop to the extent that you pray sincerely and take action. fortune be made eternally indestructible? Moreover, if we succeed in Daimoku is like light. How can that happiness and good field. 80,000 teachings, and the countless treatises and interpretations the title alone is the source of tremendous good fortune. 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. The practice of faith is The same is true of setting your mind that absolutely nothing Law." Also foster capable Rp Leaders. Similarly, included within the title, Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, 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. You must not only persevere yourself; you must also teach others. This would be the last stop in his world travels for the 20th century.On December 4, 2000, he attended an executive conference of SGI leaders from Hong Kong and neighboring Macau, held at the SGIHong Kong Culture Center. 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. 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