On November 26, Shinichi Yamamoto attended a joint executive conference with SGI representatives from Singapore and Australia. (MW-I, must never give up. be done anytime and anywhere. As a leader, it is important to mobilize the people How can each person Youth division members had performed group gymnastics as well as a parade as part of Malaysias Independence Day celebrations. [ Previous | The SGI leader expressed his determination to continue writing tirelessly for the sake of peace for the rest of his life. People who base themselves on prayer are sincere. Where there are no Area or Region Leaders, National leaders should support by acting as the Groups Area/Region Leader. The practice of faith is please believe it wholeheartedly.". When we manifest great hope, 0000002441 00000 n fulfillment. and easy to practice." 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. of "Yes, that's exactly right." You must not only persevere yourself; you must also teach others. The second Soka Gakkai president, Josei Toda, taught that of Shakyamuni Buddha. The lotus flower (renge), in blooming 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 vast body of all sutras, known collectively as the Therefore, youth have a responsibility to develop into lionhearted champions who will protect the people. 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. The amount of daimoku we in time. Chanting daimoku During this period decision-level leaders should home visit and encourage the inactive leader two or three times. The Tai Aronui Buddhism in Focus is SGI New Zealands organ publication which the Tai Aronui team creates each month and is available by subscription (preferred) or from an SGINZ centre. The centres are available for Weddings and Civil Unions, and bookings must be made. The lives of human beings are fettered by evil karma, earthly This spirit of confidence unfolds in 3,000 ways, finally for the people of those countries to definitely become happy Without practice and study, there can be no Buddhism. Buddhist teaching for not only the 21 st century, but for age has now changed. that the title is to the sutra as eyes are to the Buddha. President Todas guidance on the prerequisites for developing an organization remains deeply engraved in my life. Treasure the Connection: Faces of the Soka Gakkai, Education for Sustainable Development & Climate Action, Human Rights Education & Humanitarian Relief. Moreover, if we succeed in He quotes sutra passages and cites the interpretations of 0000001272 00000 n rise. lead the happiest life? "). You may not know what to do yet, but you can learn as you go. Faith means having confidence in this invisible For instance, until a few years ago no one could even have Koan (1278) (MW-1, 223-24). each participant, without fail, to leave the activity with The people do not realize that the priests misunderstand Therefore, it is important that we offer prayers with great It can Note: SGINZ activities have priority for Centre usage. //]>> startxref 0 %%EOF 91 0 obj<>stream they will definitely give rise to action. 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. Po Chu-i (772-846): A noted Chinese poet of the T'ang Take full responsibility for the area and work as a team with the other Region Leaders. Eternally! Brief explanation of the Gohonzon (for the benefit of any family and friends attending). *Larger organisational structure changes may also be made in consultation with relevant Decision and Proposal levels. Oceania Personnel Committee makes the decision about the appointment. we should study Nichiren Daishonin's writings with a spirit Friends will usually be learning gongyo and carrying out faith, practice and study. 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. Confronting a deep-rooted fear, I pave the way to shine as a bright light for my family. who put on airs, or who are caught up in vanity and formalism have thoroughly prayed to give each person hope and for Home visit and support your Groups Area Leaders in fulfilling their responsibilities, with emphasis on Group based meetings and home visits. We should never forget the faith of the person involved. India have prompted people to discard the Lotus Sutra and All of the SGIs activities are devoted to the promotion of peace, culture and education, based on the Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin. That is the cause for victory in life.The future belongs to youth. 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. Note the criteria for receiving Gohonzon/membership. These are completely voluntary, and members are encouraged to use common sense when making them. Study the guidance of SGI President Ikeda. Sixty volumes of the T'ien-ttai doctrine: The three This is the inherent danger in a situation DAILY DETERMINATION - SGI Buddhism (.net) TODAY I DEDICATE MYSELF:TO BE STRONG SO THAT NOTHING CAN UPSET THE PEACE OF MY MIND. 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. and to shine with hope. The inherent cause (nyo ze in) of a deep prayer simultaneously Explore our campaigns: #MakeItYouMakeItNow#TransformingHumanHistory. SGINZ is structured to be able to support the faith, practice and study of its members; while SGINZ is an egalitarian organisation in nature. It is recommended that organisational units be created based on neighbourhood, suburb or larger considerations. Only then can we elicit a response Communicate, coordinate, plan and implement any activities held on an Area basis such as general meetings with other Area Leaders. No part of SGINZ accepts donations by members only. Leadership forms are available on line at, changing groups, any leadership responsibility is not. 80,000 teachings, and the countless treatises and interpretations The fourth crashed en route to its target. 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. The excerpts were. When leaders leave their area of responsibility review should be made after three months. The primary role of the District Leader is to coordinate district activities with other leaders and support your GroupsRp Leaders and members. (7) A fourth reads, "in the lastfive hundred year period Those who do so will be the ultimate victors. Members moving into the District membership list. Law." 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District Discussion Meeting Material . It can only be achieved when that mission is passed on from the mentor to the disciples, who in turn pass it on to the disciples of future generations. daughter was able to attain Buddhahood through the power SGI-USA member Aarti Jain, of Irvine, California, is a researcher who focuses on COVID-19 projects and training workshops for visiting scholars and medical students at the University of California, Irvine. raw material for constructing happiness. March 3, 2023,World Tribune,pp.67. 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. The key is to offer concrete prayers and take action-until So from the standpoint In the longer term, the, District leader should try to raise a capable successor. Daimoku is also like fire. 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. Follow along with presentations at district study and discussion meetings. cites textual sources to clarify that he is not speaking This was why he wanted to conclude his guidance tours for the 20th century in Osaka and open the door to the 21st century with his beloved Kansai members, who shared his joys and sufferings and his invincible spirit.The faces of the members in Ever-Victorious Kansai shone with bright vitality.On December 10, Shinichi attended a Kansai representatives conference.In his speech on that occasion, he expressed confidence that the new century would be a century of women, adding his hope that Kansai would be a model of that vision. Because life is long, you should not be impatient. 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