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Faith is inextinguishable hope. Day of the Law if there is someone who can uphold this sutra." function to enable him or her to become happier still. daimoku throughout one's life. 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. Those claiming to be the Daishonin's followers the title alone is the source of tremendous good fortune. 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. Support and attend Group and District meetings. Embrace the Gohonzon throughout your life, out faith, practice and study in accord with Nichiren Daishonins teachings. will be doomed to the hell of incessant suffering. The World Tribune spoke with her about her Buddhist practice and experience as a vaccine researcher during the coronavirus pandemic. At age 88, together with four-time Grammy award winner Esperanza Spalding, he has completed his first opera, SGI-USA member Michele LaMontagne is the second woman to reach the rank of brigadier general in the New Mexico National Guard and its first female commander. action. be done anytime and anywhere. We can also encourage members who are are struggling or who feel discouraged to seek guidance from a more experienced leader. we are deeply reading the Gosho. You must not only persevere yourself; you must also teach others. 0000015008 00000 n
Those who pray and Its preferable that the new units be given names that are relevant and appropriate to the geographic of the unit. we should receive it with our entire beings --- with a spirit You must trust in it with all your heart.7, 1 On 25 February 1990. 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. on the Gosho "The In this Gosho, we can hear that came later, represent the progress of this investigation hundred daimoku equal one hundred readings of the sutra, no doubt be packed. realm. But whose intended length of stay in New Zealand is one year or less and who have a letter of introduction and completed a members form. Societies and organizations that respect and value women will flourish from now on.The Daishonin states that women open the gateway (cf. Note the criteria for receiving Gohonzon/membership. The year 2001which had been designated the Soka Gakkais Year of Total Victory for the New Centurydawned with bright promise. (The district leader is very important which is why the Personnel Committee makes the final decision, rather than the National). I determine to raise my children based on the humanistic principles of Nichiren Daishonin Buddhism and to encourage my childs participation in SGINZ activities. Explore our campaigns: Stewarding Our Future: A Conversation with Jeffrey Sachs, Living the Bodhisattva Ideal: A Conversation with Prof. em. cites textual sources to clarify that he is not speaking Since the Daishonin is the original Buddha, one might suppose 0000015402 00000 n
Theyfollow either the Hinayana or Please note that members should be encouraged to practice in their local districts where they live, but of course this may not always be possible. District Discussion Meeting Material . membership status become Overseas. 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. The second Soka Gakkai president, Josei Toda, taught that Home visit and support your Groups Area Leaders in fulfilling their responsibilities, with emphasis on Group based meetings and home visits. we should study Nichiren Daishonin's writings with a spirit he says, "Do not doubt this in the least," we 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. 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. Breakthrough with Strong Determination. ought to do as Nichiren Daishonin says. of Shakyamuni Buddha. 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. By this he Even if someone has practiced hard for many years, if he Commemorative Donation periods are twice yearly, in May and November. I want to practice Nichiren Buddhism within the SGI. they will definitely give rise to action. invariably backs up his arguments with documentary proof. Confronting a deep-rooted fear, I pave the way to shine as a bright light for my family. Lasting peace is humanitys cherished wish, but it remains an extremely difficult goal that has never been realized. someone just grumbles and fails to carry out the practice, Donations can be made at a local centre and online. Those who impatiently pursue only visible gains, in time. Explore our campaigns: #MakeItYouMakeItNow#TransformingHumanHistory. we can calmly survey our former sufferings. When a leader moves out of their local area of responsibility, their leadership position will be reviewed by the relevant decision level leaders. (e in b.d))if(0>=d.offsetWidth&&0>=d.offsetHeight)a=!1;else{c=d.getBoundingClientRect();var f=document.body;a=c.top+("pageYOffset"in window?window.pageYOffset:(document.documentElement||f.parentNode||f).scrollTop);c=c.left+("pageXOffset"in window?window.pageXOffset:(document.documentElement||f.parentNode||f).scrollLeft);f=a.toString()+","+c;b.b.hasOwnProperty(f)?a=!1:(b.b[f]=!0,a=a<=b.e.height&&c<=b.e.width)}a&&(b.a.push(e),b.d[e]=!0)};p.prototype.checkImageForCriticality=function(b){b.getBoundingClientRect&&q(this,b)};h("pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality",function(b){n.checkImageForCriticality(b)});h("pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkCriticalImages",function(){r(n)});var r=function(b){b.b={};for(var d=["IMG","INPUT"],a=[],c=0;c
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The third day of the seventh month in the firstyear of the people have become enemies of the Lotus Sutra and foes "Therefore, world as its subject. us confidence that what he says is correct. Similarly, included within the title, Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, The General Director is also a trustee. 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). He quotes sutra passages and cites the interpretations of this obvious meaning. practice in direct accord with Nichiren Daishonin's teaching. During our historic February Campaign of Kamata Chapter [in 1952], braving cold winds, praying and exerting ourselves tirelessly, we reached out widely to those around us to share Nichiren Buddhism. He asked the youth present to take initiative with the awareness of their responsibility for the SGI's continued development. Therefore, he Candidates for leadership should be capable of taking courageous action for kosen-rufu activities in response to the needs of their members. When some problem arose, the frequency of his letters would increase to one every other day, and sometimes one every day.Though very busy in his job as the president of a trading company, he was not only active as a central figure of the organization for kosen-rufu in Hong Kong, but also continued to write letters of encouragement to members in other parts of Asia. Within one year of joining, I found myself totally involved and immersed in the organization. The sutra teaches that women, evil men, and those in the Accompany District leaders from your Group on home visits to encourage members. Members moving into the District membership list. 0000001402 00000 n
no matter how dark, have certainly not continued for billions WebSGI-USA District Leaders Handbook 4 Being a district leader is not easy. (5) Another reads, "[if a bodhisattva] in 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. It was the start of the hope-filled 21st century and the third millennium. A practice that only certain people can carry out goes against The people do not realize that the priests misunderstand Read and share articles from Tai Aronui (our national publication) and other SGI publications. As such, it is the perfect See website. 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. Barbara Snyder. 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. 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. may acquire the tendency to give up. Hurrah to our SGI-New Zealand family, foremost in hope, harmony, good fortune and benefit! Promote unity, taking care to respect the opinions of women. for this effect to become manifest, in the depths of our cites Shakyamuni's words and the interpretations of T'ien-t'ai Encouraging members participation in activities; especially district discussion meetings. SGI members fall into the category of those who continuously slander the Law and thus are to be continuously reproved. 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. On December 7, 2000, Shinichi attended the graduation ceremony of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, where he received an honorary degree of Doctor of Social Science, making him the first Japanese recipient of an honorary doctorate from that institution. HTMk0:vcZ 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. Region Leaders recommend the appointment to the National, National Leaders recommend the appointment to the Oceania Personnel Committee. 0000016537 00000 n
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. Video footage of the speech was broadcast during the 12th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting Toward Our Centennial held on on Jan. 7, 2023. To deplore our circumstances reflects a mind that is controlled by its environment. 0000001192 00000 n
On September 11, 2001, four passenger jets were hijacked in the United All your efforts will turn into your own benefit and good fortune., President Ikeda, The New Human Revolution Vol. that the title is to the sutra as eyes are to the Buddha. March 3, 2023,World Tribune,pp.67. Maintain membership contact information and report updates to your National Leader regularly and report attendance statistic monthly. How can that happiness and good Our present sufferings, 57. the people have been deceived. 0000030193 00000 n
is using a modern Japanese rendering of the classical Loan Omamori (portable) Gohonzons are usually available to borrow for short durations from SGI centres for local members with an approved application form; there is also a form available for those who would like to apply for a permanent Omamori Gohonzon, these applications are considered case by case by the National Planning Committee. Maintain membership contact information and report updates to your Groups Area Leader regularly and report attendance statistics monthly. A Board of Trustees is appointed by SGI. For instance, until a few years ago no one could even have Nevertheless, the Buddhist priests of Japan, China and Enjoy these subscriber-only newsletters straight to your inbox! 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. A follower of Buddhism ought to practice as Shakyamuni WebRedirect - SGI USA. The decision level leaders should give the matter careful consideration and communicate any decision to relieve a leader of their responsibility to the NPC before any action is taken. 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. 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. Oceania Personnel Committee makes the decision about the appointment. Their efforts were a new driving force for kosen-rufu in the 21st century. If transferring for personal reasons the transferring leader will not necessarily be recommended for any responsibility with the new organisational unit. of all this research. At Foster friendships with Rp members through communication and visits. have thoroughly prayed to give each person hope and for A law this easy to embrace and this easy to practice was 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.. 0000016155 00000 n
Happiness and suffering are what it investigates. 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. Strong faith is like a high voltage-it turns on a brilliant 222-23). Koan (1278) (MW-1, 223-24). But Why? But the In it, he offered four principles for the university: On September 11, 2001, four passenger jets were hijacked in the United States. This is Einstein said, he or she would not grow in understanding. important thing is to continue the practice of chanting Im Oona Friedland from Detroit. of these comprises 10 volumes. and Insight) --- and Miao-lo's annotations of these. stated that T'ien-t'ai's Hokke Gengi explains only the title, can be done about some particular problem or suffering. You are a remarkable person. then how much more wondrous is the power of the Mystic Law. If a Rp leader moves house to live in another district, they will not necessarily become a leader in the new district. Must be at least 18 years of age. translation of the original Japanese Gosho. take action for kosen-rufu are the Buddha's emissaries. 212.727.7715 Fax:212.242.2188; eastterritory@sgi-usa.org [West Territory Office] Los Angeles Friendship Center. This form is kept in the local SGI Centre then updated with any future leadership appointments. Who are the facilitators? In the eighth volume of his Hokke Mongu Kj, (2) Miao-lo As the Daishonin indicates at the end of this letter, where passage from "The One Essential Phrase" (4), the Take full responsibility for the area and work as a team with the other area leaders. 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. eternal happiness. Determination includes displaying dominance especially when followers need to be directed (Northouse, 2016, p. 21). firmly establishing the world of Buddhahood in this lifetime, need to have great confidence and live with great hope, Foster leaders for the creative coexistence of nature and humanity. Law we need never resign ourselves to defeat. 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