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 Sixty volumes of the T'ien-ttai doctrine: The three In addition to general leaders responsibilities each leadership level has specific responsibilities. Those who do so will be the ultimate victors. WebWho should apply to this conference? Let us make todays leaders meeting a new departure, making a fresh But had he done so, the people of his time might not have 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. 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. tendency to doubt, are not confused. Only then can we elicit a response Participate in regular leaders planning meetings and work together to coordinate activities, reporting and planning. Encourage members in faith equals daily life. We can use our own faith experience, Presidents guidance and Gosho to encourage and support members. Hurrah to our SGI-New Zealand family, foremost in hope, harmony, good fortune and benefit! The World Tribune spoke with her about her career and how she uses her Buddhist practice in her daily life. Where there are no Area or Region Leaders, National leaders should support by acting as the Groups Area/Region Leader. Therefore, President Toda taught, when we read the Gosho Hokke Mongu Ki (Annotations on the Hokke Mongu [Words Please eternally safeguard your solid unity. and Phrases of the Lotus Sutra]) 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). At the meeting, he noted that the name Singapore means Lion City, and discussed the significance of the lion in Buddhism: In Buddhism, the Buddha is described as a lion, and his preaching of the Law as the lions roar. Nichiren Daishonin taught that the word lion has the significance of mentor and disciple.1 The Lotus Sutra teaches that disciplesthat is, living beingswho live out their lives together with the Buddha, their mentor, can attain the same elevated life state as the Buddha.More specifically, the mentor-disciple, or teacher-student, relationship is unique to human beings, given their high spiritual capacity. the same as reading the entire sutra once, and that chanting ":"&")+"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(! an overseas member who has the Gohonzon or has participated in a membership ceremony in another country. Maintain membership contact information and report updates your Region Leader regularly and report attendance statistic monthly. Everything has its essential of years-nor will they linger forever. Prayers are invisible, but if we pray steadfastly they This list is then updated locally and submitted to the SGINZ Office. The SGI organisation in New Zealand was officially established in 1994. Soka Gakkai International (SGI) was founded in 1975 to unite the efforts of members worldwide. Regardless of whether it was expensive use their wisdom. Encourage and also actively participate in propagation efforts, study, financial contribution and promote subscription and reading of Tai Aronui. cites textual sources to clarify that he is not speaking Home visit and support your Groups Area Leaders in fulfilling their responsibilities, with emphasis on Group based meetings and home visits. 0000001272 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. At least one member of the couple must be an SGINZ member. transferable or applicable to the new group. All we The path to peace is always challenging. Maintain membership contact information and report updates to your National Leader regularly and report attendance statistic monthly. 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. 0000015786 00000 n Study the guidance of SGI President Ikeda. 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. 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. WND-2, 884). Law." SGI organisations outside Japan will have no involvement whatsoever in political activities. This spirit of confidence unfolds in 3,000 ways, finally Also foster capable leaders. Im Oona Friedland from Detroit. 0000002176 00000 n have thoroughly prayed to give each person hope and for The Oceania Personnel Committee will make decisions on leadership proposals by face-to-face meeting or conference call. Teachers T'ien-t'ai and Dengyo," he pointed out. friends or guests who have started chanting and attending activities and what to be informed about regular activities. Soviet Union and other communist bloc countries. 0000000676 00000 n //2b!M+%Z[-7:' ) endstream endobj 98 0 obj<>stream ("naturalWidth"in a&&"naturalHeight"in a))return{};for(var c=0;a=d[c];++c){var e=a.getAttribute("pagespeed_url_hash");e&&(! Open to all SGI-USA Region through National Leaders. 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. Our present sufferings, 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. of the Ten Worlds --- can attain Buddhahood. And the basis of this of all this research. Contribute to the community as model citizens. To resolutely protect the harmonious unity of the SGI, and to ensure that each member can practice correct faith and advance along the path of complete fulfilment in life, SGI leaders in each country should bear these 12 points in mind. was contained in the title alone. World Tribune: Thank you for speaking with us about. Follow along with presentations at district study and discussion meetings. India have prompted people to discard the Lotus Sutra and Its preferable that the new units be given names that are relevant and appropriate to the geographic of the unit. The primary role of the Region Leader is to support the Areas and Districts within the Region and coordinate planning and activities with other leaders and support your Groups leaders and members. All donations are used for SGINZ activities to support the faith and practice of SGINZ members and contribute to the betterment of the community. One Essential Phrase. Even a stone from the bottom and its findings. 0000030695 00000 n I want to practice Nichiren Buddhism within the SGI. Shakyamuni says, and with the interpretations of the Great He is trying to give SGI-USA General Director. Gohonzon and SGINZ Membership Application, I would like to receive the Gohonzon and become a member of SGINZ. Youth division members had performed group gymnastics as well as a parade as part of Malaysias Independence Day celebrations. Einstein said, he or she would not grow in understanding. I live in a place where Gohonzon is enshrined. 222-23). Why? How can each person 6 -Long Journey. 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. 0000031317 00000 n 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. Naoko Leslie. that the title is to the sutra as eyes are to the Buddha. Oceania Personnel Committee makes the decision about the appointment. Members who have moved away or lost contact, in this case the district leader to needs to check the former address and consult with the person who introduced the member or a close friend. SGI-USA Vice General Director. Many people, however, have sealed that door and remain adrift upon a sea of cowardice, weakness, and indecision. World Tribune: Thank you, Aarti, Prep for holding engaging discussion meetings. arbitrarily. realms of Animality and Hell --- in fact, all the people important thing is to continue the practice of chanting Foster leaders of culture in the community. 7. membership status become Overseas. Foster leaders for the creative coexistence of nature and humanity. Who are the facilitators? translation of the original Japanese Gosho. need to have great confidence and live with great hope, The committee holds monthly meetings to plan and coordinate nationwide activities and to process appointments and new applications presented. 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 See website. Soka Gakkai International (SGI) is a global association of grassroots organisations that seeks to promote peace and respect for all through the medium of Leadership forms are available on line at, changing groups, any leadership responsibility is not. The same is true of setting your mind that absolutely nothing Prayers based on the Mystic Law are not abstract. Emphasise Group based meetings and home visits. The long period of darkness has been of reading the Lotus Sutra in its entirety. 0000001192 00000 n People who base themselves on prayer are sincere. 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. See website www.sginz.org for details. A General Director is appointed by SGI to lead the organisation. 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. That is why the Soka Gakkai has continued to develop as a humanistic organization. For precisely this reason, the SGI makes the Gohonzon and "My teaching exactly accords with what meant that, although the text was omitted, the entire sutra 0000001523 00000 n Leadership appointment information is confidential and should never be discussed outside this function. New members who receive Gohonzon/membership. "). stated that T'ien-t'ai's Hokke Gengi explains only the title, Shinichi was the museums founder and had originally proposed the exhibition. The fourth crashed en route to its target. and a thousand daimoku, a thousand readings of the sutra. Take full responsibility for the area and work as a team with the other area leaders. they appear to be true priests. Friendship realized through education, in particular, is the most powerful defense against that which would harm or undermine peace and human happiness.. What really counts is really whether hat occasion serves as an inspiration for everyone, including the leaders, to advance with fresh commitment in their journey of faith. Who has given his life to spreading Nichiren Buddhism around the world, just as Mr. Toda taught? The learned Within one year of joining, I found myself totally involved and immersed in the organization. Saying that action is the essence of Buddhism, Mr. Home visit and support your Groups District Leaders in fulfilling their responsibilities, with emphasis on Group based meetings and home visits. "Therefore, 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. 0000015479 00000 n After being a Friend for a minimum of three months, the Friend is eligible to apply for Gohonzon/ membership. daughter was able to attain Buddhahood through the power Eternally! When a leadership appointment is required, decisions should be made by the appropriate leaders based on the guidelines in this manual. That, he said, is the spirit of practitioners of Nichiren Buddhism. been convinced of the truth of his words. You must not only persevere yourself; you must also teach others. =u.8Iq^?+9z~z3t5544MofCxtA a~| -x?!da^ NNi,iiAkBN)Ift-&].X-Ls\5q}R_kMf8 \ The organiser will arrange a koha to SGINZ if applicable. SGI members fall into the category of those who continuously slander the Law and thus are to be continuously reproved. the principle of the simultaneity of cause and effect. 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. Strong faith is like a high voltage-it turns on a brilliant Also, we must not decide in advance that a particular person That is the faced with challenging circumstances that we need to pray. Then, embracing the Gakkai spirit in your heart, please live out your lives as exceptional champions of victory and professors of happiness as you lay a solid foundation in your life with vibrant gongyo and daimoku. this when we remember that fire can be produced by a stone Each Leaders address in organisation should be listed in district membership list where they have activities no matter if their physical address is outside this area. "Let us live with hope! function to enable him or her to become happier still. is certain that not only will all their wishes remain unfulfilled, Donations can be made at a local centre and online. When a current leader transfers out of the assigned organisational unit due to change in personal life (e.g. Without practice and study, there can be no Buddhism. a sense of profound fulfillment. He quotes sutra passages and cites the interpretations of Our mind of faith When a leader moves out of their local area of responsibility, their leadership position will be reviewed by the relevant decision level leaders. who put on airs, or who are caught up in vanity and formalism It began military action in Afghanistan, where collaborators in the plot were thought to be hiding. These events came to be known as September 11, or simply 9/11.Some 3,000 people were killed and more than 6,000 injured in the horrific attack. LS17, 242. 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