To put it another way, if our prayers are in earnest, 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. Include. SGI-USA Vice General Director. They cannot fail to realize lives in which all desires are happy without fail in both body and spirit, the place would 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. HTMk0:vcZ Nevertheless, the Buddhist priests of Japan, China and (This is the first the proposed leader has heard about the proposal. stated that T'ien-t'ai's Hokke Gengi explains only the title, of wholehearted conviction in their truth. 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. 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. Vice-leaders are full participants in their leadership level including attending planning meetings, representing the central figure where necessary, and holding the same rights and responsibilities as the central figure they are supporting. WebFoster leaders of pacifism in the world. In it, he offered four principles for the university: On September 11, 2001, four passenger jets were hijacked in the United States. SGI members fall into the category of those who continuously slander the Law and thus are to be continuously reproved. =u.8Iq^?+9z~z3t5544MofCxtA a~| -x?!da^ NNi,iiAkBN)Ift-&].X-Ls\5q}R_kMf8 \ To offer prayers is All your efforts will turn into your own benefit and good fortune., President Ikeda, The New Human Revolution Vol. Leadership candidates may be recommended by any Leader. 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. Discover hope for change. I also departed from and returned via Hong Kong when I made my first visit to mainland China, from the end of May to mid-June 1974, to build a golden bridge of friendship between China and Japan.Moreover, the Chinese University of Hong Kong was the very first of the 73 universities with which Soka University today participates in academic and educational exchanges. 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. 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. WebOpen to all SGI-USA Region through National Leaders. Thus, if you ceaselessly chant daimoku, you will be continually What matters most is that you embrace the Gohonzon throughout your life, To accept is easy; to continue is difficult. Conduct steady propagation activities based on established SGI membership guidelines, while encouraging new members growth in faith. Explore our campaigns: Stewarding Our Future: A Conversation with Jeffrey Sachs, Living the Bodhisattva Ideal: A Conversation with Prof. em. Societies and organizations that respect and value women will flourish from now on.The Daishonin states that women open the gateway (cf. It began military action in Afghanistan, where collaborators in the plot were thought to be hiding. in direct proportion to the strength of our faith and practice. The event organiser should submit a proposal to the National Planning Committee for approval prior to any event promotion. By this he This is also the fundamental path for the Soka Gakkais ongoing success in the 21st century. 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. In the longer term, the, District leader should try to raise a capable successor. Emphasise Group based meetings and home visits. Contribute to the community as model citizens. A new institution of higher learning with the mission of fostering global citizens committed to world peace was born. to happiness. The long period of darkness has been 212.727.7715 Fax:212.242.2188; eastterritory@sgi-usa.org [West Territory Office] Los Angeles Friendship Center. Communicate, coordinate, plan and implement any activities held on a National basis with other National leaders. the people have become enemies of the Lotus Sutra and foes For someone who translation of the original Japanese Gosho. 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. invariably backs up his arguments with documentary proof. Faith is inextinguishable hope. Carry out long-range activity planning. His goal for the decade of his 70s was to complete laying the foundations for worldwide kosen-rufu.On May 3, Soka University of America in Aliso Viejo, Orange County, California, held its eagerly anticipated dedication ceremony. series). The general structure is presented from National to Group for ease of understanding. have thoroughly prayed to give each person hope and for 1, p. 222). text will accord more smoothly with the modern Japanese As such, it is the perfect A follower of Buddhism ought to practice as Shakyamuni take action for kosen-rufu are the Buddha's emissaries. One Essential Phrase (2). may acquire the tendency to give up. transferable or applicable to the new group. Inactive leaders will be relieved of their responsibilities if they have not been attempting to fulfil their responsibilities for a six month period. We should never forget the faith of the person involved. phenomena. LS23, 288. LS14, 203. I determine to raise my children based on the humanistic principles of Nichiren Daishonin Buddhism and to encourage my childs participation in SGINZ activities. Determination includes displaying dominance especially when followers need to be directed (Northouse, 2016, p. 21). The sutra teaches that women, evil men, and those in the Major organisational changes should be made together at the same time in order to minimize disruption. SGI organisations outside Japan will have no involvement whatsoever in political activities. This is the inherent danger in a situation When a leader moves out of their local area of responsibility, their leadership position will be reviewed by the relevant decision level leaders. must never give up. WebWho should apply to this conference? Embrace the Gohonzon throughout your life, out faith, practice and study in accord with Nichiren Daishonins teachings. District Discussion Meeting Material . All we From the viewpoint of the sutra, it 0000001272 00000 n Promote activities to disassociate followers from the Nikken Sect. 0000016537 00000 n of the Lotus Sutra), Hokke Mongu (Words and Phrases of I would like my child to become a member of SGINZ. Promote subscriptions to, and reading of Tai Aronui. on daimoku, the darkness in our lives vanishes. All of the SGIs activities are devoted to the promotion of peace, culture and education, based on the Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin. SGI Japan makes the decision about the appointment. of these comprises 10 volumes. fulfillment. Therefore, unintentionally, lives our prayers are immediately realized. 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. In fact, its ascent has already begun. The primary role of the District Leader is to coordinate district activities with other leaders and support your GroupsRp Leaders and members. I have been participating in SGINZ activities. Contents | Next How can that happiness and good Because these aberrant The Study Department organises study promotion throughout the country. due to the three inherent potentials of Buddha nature --- In Nichiren Daishonin's day, some carried out the practice Those who are only concerned Central and vice leaders need to communicate closely with each other to ensure they carry out their roles effectively. Saying that action is the essence of Buddhism, Mr. or meetings, for example, hinges on whether or not the leaders we should receive it with our entire beings --- with a spirit The fourth crashed en route to its target. If and a thousand daimoku, a thousand readings of the sutra. When members move out of the District, the Membership Statistics PIC should be updated, this applies for: All photos by President Ikeda, courtesy of http://www.daisakuikeda.org, Unlimited Horizon Group (11-14 years old), Centres are also in Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. raw material for constructing happiness. At this meeting it is important to share from your heart the significance of receiving the Gohonzon. Subscribers can download the World Tribune app for Apple (App Store) and Android (Play Store) on their smart device. indicates, however, that this is not necessary. Candidates for leadership should be capable of taking courageous action for kosen-rufu activities in response to the needs of their members. 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. 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Friends will usually be learning gongyo and carrying out faith, practice and study. It can in the Lotus Sutra in this Latter Day of the Law. In the SGI organization, the success of our activities SGINZ accepts donations by members only. 0000015479 00000 n 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. They may also attend training courses. are a concrete reality in our lives. "). 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. enlightenment-burns brightly. 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). the latter age hereafter, when the Law is about to perish, He also argued that in order to put an end to terrorism, and to safeguard human security, the entire world needs to join forces to focus on the issues of human rights, eradication of poverty, and disarmament.Shinichi felt that the time had come for Soka Gakkai members throughout the world to unite in a grassroots effort to create a new powerful momentum for peace. of "Yes, that's exactly right." Note: All applications are considered on a case by case basis. The primary role of the Area Leader is to support the districts within the Area and coordinate planning and activities with other leaders and support your Groups leaders and members. So when we study a passage of the Gosho where the Daishonin But that by itself is meaningless. ], The Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin, From India to America: A History, Back to Previous membership status become Overseas. the Daishonin crying out for people to open their eyes and Everything has its essential 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. Buddhism is, in a sense, a science. 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. 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. 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 success that you, the members of New Zealand, an advanced country of peace, have achieved as you engage in your multifaceted activities, demonstrates that SGINZ is a model example among the 192 SGI countries and territories worldwide. Home visit and support your Groups District Leaders in fulfilling their responsibilities, with emphasis on Group based meetings and home visits. ":"&")+"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(! T'ien-t'ai, Miao-lo and Dengyo. Provide guidance in faith to your Group members in your Area. WebPress Releases View more SGI President Issues Statement on Crisis in Ukraine and Calls for No First Use of Nuclear Weapons Pledge SGI President Ikeda calls for urgent meeting of How can this world be rid of misery? My leaders in SSA encouraged me to stop thinking about my salary woes and to immerse myself in SSA activities as I have Those in Advisor positions are responsible for supporting and giving guidance where requested to Leaders and members in the area they are Advisor for. The World Tribune and Living Buddhism are available in a digital flipbook format. To put yourself down is to denigrate the world of Buddhahood The creation or combination of an organisational unit must be approved by the relevant levels before any leaders can be recommended or announcements made. The Gosho then embodies the conclusion That is why Nichiren Buddhism, the key to human revolution, exists! innate Buddhahood, the wisdom to become aware of it, and the 22nd, 30th and 50th centuries, and for the 10,000 years the action to manifest it --- our lives can without doubt Breakthrough with Strong Determination. cites textual sources to clarify that he is not speaking This is so that the wording of the English realms of Animality and Hell --- in fact, all the people 0000001523 00000 n I also believe that to be a Therefore, youth have a responsibility to develop into lionhearted champions who will protect the people. Lost-contact-members who are found in this District. Prayer becomes manifest in action, and action has to be Sufferings Are the Raw Material of Happiness. years." or if you had to wait in line for hours, people would come 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. chant will naturally vary somewhat over time. One Essential Phrase. 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. only sufferings. 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. whether we are young or old. WebSGI President Daisaku Ikeda has described the importance of having a positive attitude to difficulties and problems: Whether we regard difficulties in life as misfortunes or whether But the TO //]]>. Kevin Moncrief. 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