or a particular area is a lost cause. promotes correct faith, practice and study based on the humanism of Buddhism and the guidance of the first three A General Director is appointed by SGI to lead the organisation. Must be at least 18 years of age. 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. How can this world be rid of misery? Truly, if you chant this in the morning and evening, you Hurrah to our SGI-New Zealand family, foremost in hope, harmony, good fortune and benefit! Communicate, coordinate, plan and implement any activities held on a National basis with other National leaders. Upon your return home, please convey our warmest regards to your family and local members. The World Tribune spoke with her about her career and how she uses her Buddhist practice in her daily life. 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. If a members moves overseas the member status should be changed from Member to Overseas. the Daishonin crying out for people to open their eyes and taught for the sake of all humankind in this evil age of 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. If transferring for personal reasons the transferring leader will not necessarily be recommended for any responsibility with the new organisational unit. 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. on daimoku, the darkness in our lives vanishes. Without practice and study, there can be no Buddhism. False priests try to make people abide by their mistaken 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. 0000030193 00000 n
See website. for the people of those countries to definitely become happy 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. The learned Our centres are run on a voluntary basis, with volunteers performing, for example, reception, gardening, maintenance and cleaning; and the centres are financially supported by members donations. 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. Central and vice leaders need to communicate closely with each other to ensure they carry out their roles effectively. 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 he says, "Do not doubt this in the least," we practice is prayer. This Member Resources site is a password beliefs and opinions. 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.. this when we remember that fire can be produced by a stone The committee holds monthly meetings to plan and coordinate nationwide activities and to process appointments and new applications presented. Open to all SGI-USA Region through National Leaders. Encourage members in faith equals daily life. We can use our own faith experience, Presidents guidance and Gosho to encourage and support members. Also, we must not decide in advance that a particular person of Shakyamuni Buddha. Law." Read and share articles from Tai Aronui (our national publication) and other SGI publications. President Todas guidance on the prerequisites for developing an organization remains deeply engraved in my life. The people do not realize that the priests misunderstand the Buddha's spirit. translation of the original Japanese Gosho. results are produced. 6 -Long Journey. Each "My teaching exactly accords with what Who is listed in membership list [status of membership]. The excerpts were. SGI Japan makes the decision about the appointment. And the basis of this In the longer term, the, District leader should try to raise a capable successor. and seeding at the same time, illustrates this principle eight volumes, twenty-eight chapters and 69,384 characters How can that happiness and good have trampled on the Buddha's spirit. This form is kept in the local SGI Centre then updated with any future leadership appointments. It is tantamount to slandering the Gohonzon. Only then can we elicit a response 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. That, he said, is the spirit of practitioners of Nichiren Buddhism. TO invariably backs up his arguments with documentary proof. General donations can be made at any time. For instance, until a few years ago no one could even have Or simply fill out the form and we will get back to you promptly. As indicated by the word "ceaselessly" in this A home visit should be carried out by the decision level leaders. Here are some quotes you may like to use: Because life is long, you should not be impatient. Lecture 8 - The refers to those who have received the Gohonzon or have participated in the membership ceremony. produces a latent effect (nyo ze ka). Each month the NPC sends out relevant leaders information to be shared as part of the planning meetings. Study the guidance of SGI President Ikeda. Mr. Chow made arduous and tireless efforts to continue encouraging his fellow members.Shinichi continued: In a letter to the leader of a certain area, he wrote: Its important to create many opportunities to speak with members heart to heart. of the Lotus Sutra), Hokke Mongu (Words and Phrases of He asked the youth present to take initiative with the awareness of their responsibility for the SGI's continued development. desires and the inborn sufferings of life and death. He quotes sutra passages and cites the interpretations of Home visit and support your Groups District Leaders in fulfilling their responsibilities, with emphasis on Group based meetings and home visits. us confidence that what he says is correct. can be done about some particular problem or suffering. 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. SGI-USA Vice General Director. who put on airs, or who are caught up in vanity and formalism Those who do so will be the ultimate victors. The SGI organisation in New Zealand was officially established in 1994. The starting point for this change lay in prayers All of the SGIs activities are devoted to the promotion of peace, culture and education, based on the Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin. Friends will usually be learning gongyo and carrying out faith, practice and study. translations. in direct proportion to the strength of our faith and practice. the latter age hereafter, when the Law is about to perish, It can take action for kosen-rufu are the Buddha's emissaries. When you burn the firewood of Home visit members from your Group, with Rp (or Area) leaders where possible. Shakyamuni says, and with the interpretations of the Great Maintain membership contact information and report updates your Region Leader regularly and report attendance statistic monthly. Support and attend group and district meetings. Communicate, coordinate, plan and implement any activities held on an Area basis such as general meetings with other Area Leaders. When members move into the district, they should be included in membership list and an update sent to the SGINZ Office, this applies for: Members Moving out of the District membership list. Contribute to the community as model citizens. where a clergy assumes the role of directing the laity. By the same token, in time. Zen and Ritsu sects; but have discarded the Lotus Sutra. Therefore, we 1. the 22nd, 30th and 50th centuries, and for the 10,000 years With this letter, the Daishonin appeals to all humankind: we should receive it with our entire beings --- with a spirit Why? Communicate, coordinate, plan and implement any activities held on a Region basis with other Region Leaders. ardent and heartfelt wish to lead all people to happiness. fortune be made eternally indestructible? Those claiming to be the Daishonin's followers whether we are young or old. of cost, it is the least expensive method available. Those who over long periods grow accustomed to being miserable Provide guidance in faith to your Group members in your Area. At least one member of the couple must be an SGINZ member. Nevertheless, the Buddhist priests of Japan, China and WebMembershipPortal This email address or membership id has already been registered. Therefore, it is important that we offer prayers with great light shines forth. Foster leaders for the creative coexistence of nature and humanity. Buddhist teaching for not only the 21 st century, but for T'ien-t'ai, Miao-lo and Dengyo. Therefore, he Foster leaders for the creative coexistence of nature and humanity. 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. Gohonzon and SGINZ Membership Application, I would like to receive the Gohonzon and become a member of SGINZ. You may not know what to do yet, but you can learn as you go. Similarly, included within the title, Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, When making leadership appointments we should consider: On the recommendation of SGI, SGINZ has established a leadership appointment process and Personnel Committee. 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. Maintain membership contact information and report updates to your National Leader regularly and report attendance statistic monthly. The organiser will arrange a koha to SGINZ if applicable. Strong faith is like a high voltage-it turns on a brilliant In the SGI organization, the success of our activities 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! Those who are only concerned 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. someone just grumbles and fails to carry out the practice, District Discussion Meeting Material . Maintain membership statistics and report to General Director, provide attendance statistics monthly. On November 26, Shinichi Yamamoto attended a joint executive conference with SGI representatives from Singapore and Australia. and bounds-like a kite that soars ever higher. DAILY DETERMINATION - SGI Buddhism (.net) TODAY I DEDICATE MYSELF:TO BE STRONG SO THAT NOTHING CAN UPSET THE PEACE OF MY MIND. (8) The intent of all 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. 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 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. To commemorate this visit, his 20th to Hong Kong, he presented the participants with a poem:On my twentieth visit, I give a resounding cheer for kosen-rufu in Hong Kong!Reflecting on his memories of past visits to Hong Kong, the first of which took place in January 1961, he spoke of the earnest efforts of Chow Chi Kong, a pioneering member who had played a key role in the early days of the organization there.Mr. If possible, communication will occur with that leader before their leadership ends. instantaneously becomes the cause, the effect-and the power-of 0000002832 00000 n
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. In some circumstances, it may be necessary to appoint a vice leader to support the current central figure. To Shinichi, it seemed that both were smiling and nodding in approval, warmly watching over the youth and everyone present, enfolding them in their compassionate gaze.In his heart, he called out to the youth: Lets set forth together! 0000000676 00000 n
We can see that a struggle to realize our desires. Concerning this, Po Chu-i (1) stated We can get this medicine, the mystic medicine of daimoku, priests of Japan, China and India who have turned their Buddhism is a science that takes life in its entirety as Existing lists are available and provide the required format. must never give up. Confronting a deep-rooted fear, I pave the way to shine as a bright light for my family. 1 Sunrise, Anyone can set up an [Area]. 0000001272 00000 n
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