Fighting for Soka Spirit is great cause up to the last minute
Significance of date of Spiritual Independence. now same month opening of new hall of great vow
May 3, 1960 Inauguration of PI
Jan 26, 1975: SGI in Guam (made sure someone from Guam was at hall opening)
Nov 28, 1991: Day of Spiritual Independence; great distinct honor of being expelled by the Nikken sect; liberation for us; PI most liberated and could develop KR movement as he thought it should be developed in this modern world. He created a special calligraphy: Global Nichiren Buddhism. In sept of this year really discussed this calligraphy: boldly a new departure point: the way NB will be propagated will be like nothing in the past; totally new way.
Now our moniker is Soka Gakkai Nichiren Buddhism.
Nov 18, 2013: Launching point for this new era. The opening of the hall and PI new message
Significance of location of headquarters building. In the Nov Dai-byakurenge. This is called Mak hall because Mak had to spend his last days in a small prison cell. In contrast, he now has this great hall in his name.
The choice of the location of bldg in Shinanomachi: not just based on available real estate. Significant points:
1. In year 1945, Toda visited a friend who lived in #33 Shinomachi. Person able to receive Goh. Part of a gov't trap and then arrested them and put them in prison. We now know that the priesthood was involved in this by informing the government. Our new hall is #32 Shinanmachi. Just 3 months later in Oct of 1945, right across the street from HQ is a large park called Gayan. In Oct 1945 the militarist gov't held a huge rally of 70K youth to gather them to join military in WWII. This same military authorities responsible for death of 1st 2 president. So Pres Ikeda able to choice this spot for the original HQ building that Pres. Toda chose and now this new bldg.
So important for us to understand this great history and keep this in mind when we visit.
2. Nov 29 WT: pg 3: this year marks 70 years by the wartime authorities; victory of the mentor and disciples of Soka. Sensei's address to the gathering
Comparing and contrasting the priesthood over and over agin using the gohonzon enshrined in Tasketji, to attract people Sensei perspective is totally differnt: Visitors are greeted by 8 pillars.
If can't visit due to health or other reasons, please remember we all contributed to the dev of this hall due to our great efforts for KR. Can make exactly the same vow and get exactly the same life force and benefit, so don't worry. But if you can, make a determination to be there at least once in your life.
HR pg 1941-1942: PI vow after the loss of his mentor
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Monday, November 25, 2013
WD Zone
Donna Snyder
WD met with Mrs. Hachiya, Osano and...
You are the pioneers of the new era of KR
Sensei began in 1960 in US for WW KR.
Now you are pioneering the new era as Sensei's disciples
Akemi asked Mrs. Osano re: guidance when in the USA: How can we really respond to this?
The challenge that each member put into practice Sensei's guidance and experience it so share with joy based on own experience.
Famiies, leades and org: maybe your personal life may not be together; don't want to face personal problems but enjoy activities. Creating a harmonious family really is KR.
When you recommend leades, important to look into their family situation. While trying to build org., still look into their family and guide them.
If you try to force children to practice, they will rebel.
Mrs. Ikeda good example: don't worry, I wll chant for you.
Spending time with your children and your husband is KR.
Not just repeating Faith for Harmonious Family as a slogan.
Foster successors in the org and in your own homes.
At Kaishoku dinner at conclusion of course
Mrs Morimoto and another new Vice WD Leader assigned to America
What's your prime point with Sensei: 1971: PI is always in the midst of storms of obstacles. This was when he created the future division. And she was able to meet Sensei. She said her parents practiced, but didn't have a strong practice. She was afraid to meet him maybe, he would ask hard questions. I want you all to be really great individuals. What do you think is a great person? Not just president of .... A person who can lead others. Please challenge yourself even one more step. He was so down to earth and encouraged everyone. She was inspired and felt she wanted to be a disciple of Sensei. Then she went on to graduate from universty and become staff right in 1979 when PI stepped down. Everyone missed him. Then he said I am still SGI president and went overseas. Gave guidance in 1980. He couldn't get big entourage, but she went with him. I witnessed his effort to create 10 years of effort in 1 year.
She is also the head of the women's peace committee.
Linda Johnson
Q & A with Pres. Harada
A ymd from India: What must the youth do now to expand the flow of KR? Yes KR is not a goal, it is a flow. The most imp thing for future, is for youth to inherit the spirit of the oneness of m/d. Foundation of KR constructed through the spirit of the 3 presidents. All of us must continue to pass that spirit on.
FD leader of Brazil: In order to dev the eternal flow of KR, what is most imp is for us to become genuine disciples of sensei. We must pass on the m/d spirit and keep it alive and foster. What does that mean and look like?
The book the HR: is the guideline for all of us to study the spirit of the development of KR.
NHR Vol 18, pg 1: Filming of the movie.
Pres Harada accompanied Sensei when he went to the set to encourage the actors. The actor who was playing Toda who was not a member: He said: Daisaku! I have not seen you in a long while too! Actor looking to see how he would react. Daisaku said: Pres. Toda I have not see you in a while.
In the car: Sensei said: no matter how many disciples of Mak and Toda, I am the only one who actualized it completely then I am the one who has to prove the greatness of Mak and Toda. Then he understand that reason why the film being made: he wanted to show the greatness of his mentors life.
Time of Pres. Toda's pledge of 750K HH. PI understood his mentors heart. E.G. PI was trying to shak a woman in his neighborhood. He was able to bring her to receive the Gohonzon and took her to her inauguration.
So now we have the opporutnity to reply to our mentor by expanding KR through our own efforts.
Read part of the opening message to the Training Course PAX (probably won't be published)
Throughout the course kept stressing the importance of unity and reciting gosho passages such as:
WND: 217: All chant with the spirit of unity; fish and water
Message: This is why I ask you, the rep of your respective SGI org, to further strengthen the bonds of solidarity with one another by exercising good judgment and good terms with one another
You must play a central role in the dev of KR
People are searching for this type of philosophy
Let us raise the banner of the Mystic Law
Set forth a new, grand voyage of KR. You are all without question the captains of this passage
I call out to each of you, take care of the one person before you. Encourage and empower them.
Encourage those you share special karmic bonds
Do all of this with pride and with friendly competitition
Finally chant daimoku with a conviction so powerful that it will be heard around the world
Barb Jenkins
Mr. Hasagawa
PI now the time has come to mark the opening of Soka. Let's do our humav rev today in a strikingly dramatic way.
8 points how leader behave and take action for sake of KR
.............(see previous post)
You chose this time to be part of KR
Let's pray for our respective organizations and come back to the prime point.
Let's realize and follow Sensei's guidance to make the sun of hope rise high in our respective countries.
Akemi Bailey Haniey
She wanted to really thank everyone on behalf of Sensei on this call; fighting so hard this year.
3771 YD 3000 have been confirmed for study exam
Thank all of your youth to make this reality.
Let's encourage them to start their practice with study as their foundation, so they know what to do when facing obstacles.
Sensei is so appreciative to all of our efforts
Felt so encouraged by this training. Took 82 pages of notes. Realized her notes are useless if she doesnt fight hard to live PI guidance herself. That is when the org becomes a living, breathing org. When we strive to live PI guidance, to do my utmost to live up to his expectations to open up a new era
330 pax from 68 countries
PI 66 years of struggle to create this ww movement
She gave a report on the first day and share her life experience
She was so happy to report that we accomplished 3218 shak 13 days earlier. We had this great victory
Then Mr. Oba came to her: Akemi, PI wanted to immed share that he watched your report and he was so happy. I am sure you inspired everyone around the world. Congrat to America and all of us
And she received 4 more messages from PI; so great to make the mentor happy
She experienced 1st hand the warm care of PI
Sensei was forever present everywhere
Our own behavior to share sensei's spirit to our members
On behalf of all of you I was able to attend the opening of the great hall of KR
I am confident we practice in the most wonderful org in the world. It became clear to me. Please have confidence in the SG.
This hall represents the pinnacle of PI struggle for KR. The opening of this hall marks 70 years since 2 pres arrested. And 66 years for PI. Hall is majestic and beautiful. It is an indestructable testament to the m/d of Soka.
This is a place for us to refresh and renew our vow for KR. Faith itself is found in the great desire of KR. Making a vow is the starting point for our mission. Ask ourselves: What is our vow?
Mr. Harada:
1. This hall will be eternally embewed with the fighting spirit of the 3 presidents. How PI actualized every vision of Mak and Toda.
2. This hall, this HQ, is where the 3 SG presidents will be eternally honored. P Toda built the pres room on the 3rd floor. Listen and visualize the heart of the disciple. Today made his own office smaller than the pres room. Goh enshrined on same floor as the pres room.
Then in new HQ, PI presidents room on 3rd floor to honor P Mak and Toda: same size as previous pres room. Made his office smaller and Goh enshrined on 3rd floor
New Hall: called 3 Presidents room; same size; 3rd floor on the hall of the great vow of KR. Same floor as 1400 seat hall with goh
3. Hall of the great vow for KR is the grand assembly hall for the people. A place for them to pray for their HR. Make this point clear: while this hall is great, even if you cannot physically visit it, this does not mean that you will miss out on benefit. This is only a place to refresh our spirit and learn spirit of m/d. However, each of you make a personal determination to visit this hall.
In may 1951: Joju Goh requested by Today. Battle
For the fulfillment of the great vow for KR through the compassionate propagation of the law
on left side: for the eternal.. of the Soka Gakkai
HR Vol 12: Talks about praying to this Gohonzon Read this from every zone
In HR: As heirs to Toda's legacy, Shin was aware of his destiny...
PI felt the depth of his own mission.
"P Toda's desire was the fulfillment of KR through the compassionate propagation of the law
This gohonzon represents the starting point
She said she learned that even prior to the excommunication from priesthood, PI was wondering what to call our movement in the future
Soka Gakkai Nichirin Buddhism;
Now say with pride: I am a Soka Gakkai Nichirin Buddhist
Of course we will have many obstcales to face in the future
Let's have the determination to challenge these alongside PI with determination and joy
Ask each of us: immediately starting now: Joyfully initiate a fresh vow and new resolve with powerful daimoku.
Confident that victory and actual proof will be ours in both our personal lives and in our organizations
Next year 50 anniverary of WT. Let's make a goal for 50,000 subscriptions.
So now let's refresh our vow and make a new determination
How can we win during these turbulant times:
Sensei: Never be defeated by the environment or by yourself. Please win over yourself and the environment. This is crystal clear and very elementary. So many senseless things in the environment: suicide, murders, depression, natural disasters. We are never defeated when we determine to win over our obstacles. We cannot lose when we chant with the conviction that this is a done deal.
Let's take this guidance personally; not just parrot it. Let's make breakthroughs after breakthroughs and share with others. Everyone will be happy because we are the ones who are changing. Show our changes, share with members. If our life force or life condition deteriorates, people around us will be discouraged. The key to any victory is to create victory. What does this look like for me? Is there unity in my organization, in my family and my job. We are the ones responsible for creating unity. Whatever we do every day will either create unity or disunity: the words that come out of our mouths, our actions, etc. And also have the stand alone spirit to be the first one to rise up and take on this challenge. Please, no matter how long you practice, support the SGI activities and movement.
"Let us promise one another, to always keep our vow for KR burning in our hearts..... lead lives of indestructile victory...
2014: Open a new era; next year let's resolve to have the best year of our lives. Let's create a model SGI org by raising one successor after another.
WD met with Mrs. Hachiya, Osano and...
You are the pioneers of the new era of KR
Sensei began in 1960 in US for WW KR.
Now you are pioneering the new era as Sensei's disciples
Akemi asked Mrs. Osano re: guidance when in the USA: How can we really respond to this?
The challenge that each member put into practice Sensei's guidance and experience it so share with joy based on own experience.
Famiies, leades and org: maybe your personal life may not be together; don't want to face personal problems but enjoy activities. Creating a harmonious family really is KR.
When you recommend leades, important to look into their family situation. While trying to build org., still look into their family and guide them.
If you try to force children to practice, they will rebel.
Mrs. Ikeda good example: don't worry, I wll chant for you.
Spending time with your children and your husband is KR.
Not just repeating Faith for Harmonious Family as a slogan.
Foster successors in the org and in your own homes.
At Kaishoku dinner at conclusion of course
Mrs Morimoto and another new Vice WD Leader assigned to America
What's your prime point with Sensei: 1971: PI is always in the midst of storms of obstacles. This was when he created the future division. And she was able to meet Sensei. She said her parents practiced, but didn't have a strong practice. She was afraid to meet him maybe, he would ask hard questions. I want you all to be really great individuals. What do you think is a great person? Not just president of .... A person who can lead others. Please challenge yourself even one more step. He was so down to earth and encouraged everyone. She was inspired and felt she wanted to be a disciple of Sensei. Then she went on to graduate from universty and become staff right in 1979 when PI stepped down. Everyone missed him. Then he said I am still SGI president and went overseas. Gave guidance in 1980. He couldn't get big entourage, but she went with him. I witnessed his effort to create 10 years of effort in 1 year.
She is also the head of the women's peace committee.
Linda Johnson
Q & A with Pres. Harada
A ymd from India: What must the youth do now to expand the flow of KR? Yes KR is not a goal, it is a flow. The most imp thing for future, is for youth to inherit the spirit of the oneness of m/d. Foundation of KR constructed through the spirit of the 3 presidents. All of us must continue to pass that spirit on.
FD leader of Brazil: In order to dev the eternal flow of KR, what is most imp is for us to become genuine disciples of sensei. We must pass on the m/d spirit and keep it alive and foster. What does that mean and look like?
The book the HR: is the guideline for all of us to study the spirit of the development of KR.
NHR Vol 18, pg 1: Filming of the movie.
Pres Harada accompanied Sensei when he went to the set to encourage the actors. The actor who was playing Toda who was not a member: He said: Daisaku! I have not seen you in a long while too! Actor looking to see how he would react. Daisaku said: Pres. Toda I have not see you in a while.
In the car: Sensei said: no matter how many disciples of Mak and Toda, I am the only one who actualized it completely then I am the one who has to prove the greatness of Mak and Toda. Then he understand that reason why the film being made: he wanted to show the greatness of his mentors life.
Time of Pres. Toda's pledge of 750K HH. PI understood his mentors heart. E.G. PI was trying to shak a woman in his neighborhood. He was able to bring her to receive the Gohonzon and took her to her inauguration.
So now we have the opporutnity to reply to our mentor by expanding KR through our own efforts.
Read part of the opening message to the Training Course PAX (probably won't be published)
Throughout the course kept stressing the importance of unity and reciting gosho passages such as:
WND: 217: All chant with the spirit of unity; fish and water
Message: This is why I ask you, the rep of your respective SGI org, to further strengthen the bonds of solidarity with one another by exercising good judgment and good terms with one another
You must play a central role in the dev of KR
People are searching for this type of philosophy
Let us raise the banner of the Mystic Law
Set forth a new, grand voyage of KR. You are all without question the captains of this passage
I call out to each of you, take care of the one person before you. Encourage and empower them.
Encourage those you share special karmic bonds
Do all of this with pride and with friendly competitition
Finally chant daimoku with a conviction so powerful that it will be heard around the world
Barb Jenkins
Mr. Hasagawa
PI now the time has come to mark the opening of Soka. Let's do our humav rev today in a strikingly dramatic way.
8 points how leader behave and take action for sake of KR
.............(see previous post)
You chose this time to be part of KR
Let's pray for our respective organizations and come back to the prime point.
Let's realize and follow Sensei's guidance to make the sun of hope rise high in our respective countries.
Akemi Bailey Haniey
She wanted to really thank everyone on behalf of Sensei on this call; fighting so hard this year.
3771 YD 3000 have been confirmed for study exam
Thank all of your youth to make this reality.
Let's encourage them to start their practice with study as their foundation, so they know what to do when facing obstacles.
Sensei is so appreciative to all of our efforts
Felt so encouraged by this training. Took 82 pages of notes. Realized her notes are useless if she doesnt fight hard to live PI guidance herself. That is when the org becomes a living, breathing org. When we strive to live PI guidance, to do my utmost to live up to his expectations to open up a new era
330 pax from 68 countries
PI 66 years of struggle to create this ww movement
She gave a report on the first day and share her life experience
She was so happy to report that we accomplished 3218 shak 13 days earlier. We had this great victory
Then Mr. Oba came to her: Akemi, PI wanted to immed share that he watched your report and he was so happy. I am sure you inspired everyone around the world. Congrat to America and all of us
And she received 4 more messages from PI; so great to make the mentor happy
She experienced 1st hand the warm care of PI
Sensei was forever present everywhere
Our own behavior to share sensei's spirit to our members
On behalf of all of you I was able to attend the opening of the great hall of KR
I am confident we practice in the most wonderful org in the world. It became clear to me. Please have confidence in the SG.
This hall represents the pinnacle of PI struggle for KR. The opening of this hall marks 70 years since 2 pres arrested. And 66 years for PI. Hall is majestic and beautiful. It is an indestructable testament to the m/d of Soka.
This is a place for us to refresh and renew our vow for KR. Faith itself is found in the great desire of KR. Making a vow is the starting point for our mission. Ask ourselves: What is our vow?
Mr. Harada:
1. This hall will be eternally embewed with the fighting spirit of the 3 presidents. How PI actualized every vision of Mak and Toda.
2. This hall, this HQ, is where the 3 SG presidents will be eternally honored. P Toda built the pres room on the 3rd floor. Listen and visualize the heart of the disciple. Today made his own office smaller than the pres room. Goh enshrined on same floor as the pres room.
Then in new HQ, PI presidents room on 3rd floor to honor P Mak and Toda: same size as previous pres room. Made his office smaller and Goh enshrined on 3rd floor
New Hall: called 3 Presidents room; same size; 3rd floor on the hall of the great vow of KR. Same floor as 1400 seat hall with goh
3. Hall of the great vow for KR is the grand assembly hall for the people. A place for them to pray for their HR. Make this point clear: while this hall is great, even if you cannot physically visit it, this does not mean that you will miss out on benefit. This is only a place to refresh our spirit and learn spirit of m/d. However, each of you make a personal determination to visit this hall.
In may 1951: Joju Goh requested by Today. Battle
For the fulfillment of the great vow for KR through the compassionate propagation of the law
on left side: for the eternal.. of the Soka Gakkai
HR Vol 12: Talks about praying to this Gohonzon Read this from every zone
In HR: As heirs to Toda's legacy, Shin was aware of his destiny...
PI felt the depth of his own mission.
"P Toda's desire was the fulfillment of KR through the compassionate propagation of the law
This gohonzon represents the starting point
She said she learned that even prior to the excommunication from priesthood, PI was wondering what to call our movement in the future
Soka Gakkai Nichirin Buddhism;
Now say with pride: I am a Soka Gakkai Nichirin Buddhist
Of course we will have many obstcales to face in the future
Let's have the determination to challenge these alongside PI with determination and joy
Ask each of us: immediately starting now: Joyfully initiate a fresh vow and new resolve with powerful daimoku.
Confident that victory and actual proof will be ours in both our personal lives and in our organizations
Next year 50 anniverary of WT. Let's make a goal for 50,000 subscriptions.
So now let's refresh our vow and make a new determination
How can we win during these turbulant times:
Sensei: Never be defeated by the environment or by yourself. Please win over yourself and the environment. This is crystal clear and very elementary. So many senseless things in the environment: suicide, murders, depression, natural disasters. We are never defeated when we determine to win over our obstacles. We cannot lose when we chant with the conviction that this is a done deal.
Let's take this guidance personally; not just parrot it. Let's make breakthroughs after breakthroughs and share with others. Everyone will be happy because we are the ones who are changing. Show our changes, share with members. If our life force or life condition deteriorates, people around us will be discouraged. The key to any victory is to create victory. What does this look like for me? Is there unity in my organization, in my family and my job. We are the ones responsible for creating unity. Whatever we do every day will either create unity or disunity: the words that come out of our mouths, our actions, etc. And also have the stand alone spirit to be the first one to rise up and take on this challenge. Please, no matter how long you practice, support the SGI activities and movement.
"Let us promise one another, to always keep our vow for KR burning in our hearts..... lead lives of indestructile victory...
2014: Open a new era; next year let's resolve to have the best year of our lives. Let's create a model SGI org by raising one successor after another.
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Nov Training Course report
Training course proposal
Julie Burdick: share sensei's spirit and greatness in society. not because of all the doctorits he received, but because of the type of land he was able to create.
Steve Mortan:
Other organizations shared how their org changed when they united 4-divisionally and each person standing up
Philipines members getting reports: no one was hurt and
attending opening of the great hall
PI message crystalizes the heart of this movement
Mrs. Yokota: SGI Vice WD Leader: small gathering; shared yd shak and next year promote the pub promotion. Her advice: based on the front lines: first thing is do your best to read the pubs yourself; be familiar with content. read parts of HR in Disc meetings and read PI guidance with members when HV; 3rd: enc members to subscribe: point at photos in pubs and share how wonderful it is; prmoting WT is not easy, just like doing shak. every year each members in SG make deter how many subscriptions
taking care of children: she has 3 children all leaders in SG, its so imp that we really pray that our children become greater successors than ourselves. how much they can serve others. each child has their own unique mission. we to pray that they can fulfill their own mission. unity of mother/father and the family to raise the children
Jason Lyons: our focus for rest of the year. achieved 3000: west terr 1111 youth on Nov 3; 1167 + 50 more confirmed this weekend; continue doing shak. nearly 10% of the new youth so far confirmed to take the exam.
Cliff:
Pres. Harada: great hall and the joju gohonzon. what is the heart of this facility is nothing but the fighting spirits of the 3 founding pres. this hall represents how sensei was able to accomplish every vision that PT and PM. represents the victory of m/d. this hall is where we honor our 3 mentors. in 1953 moved HQ to Shinanomachi. when that move occurred Pres T build presidents room to honor makiguchi. never forget the debt of gratitude. he would enshrine the special joju gohonzon on the same floor as presidents room (smaller than toda's office) PI also rebuilt the presidents room. PI learning from his mentor. His office smaller. Than on 3rd floor enshrined this joju gohonzon. created the 3 presidents room; same size rooms and same floor. hall of the great vow: reminds of the m/d and the origins of the peace movement. this is not a holy place to do pilgramiges. is a place to refresh and relearn our spirit. HR Vol 12: sensei's heart and determination: 1951 PT inaug. requested this gohonzon:: fulfillment of KR, etc. orig of PT battle for 750,000 hh. "as the heir to toda's legacy..... destiny to take full resp for org future...." 1941-1942
Melanie Merians:
VP hasagawa:
path of kr is correct path for happiness
path of sgi: nd taught us how to live right as a hb. we have to walk this path; believe in this path and walk the straight path toward enlightenment. never go astray and take the wrong path. to follow us is to directly connect them to sensei's lead
all beings are endowed with the buddha nature without exception. same respect as you would a buddh. you should treasure fellow members with this spirit. never be arrogant. deeply cherish others. our joy is from seeing others happiness.
1. leaders must always polish their own lives. struggle and win over our weaknesses. crack shell of lesser self
2. be in high spirits to show justice of sensei; heart always be positive; true nature of a leaders
3. do your best to encourage precious members so they feel confident to pursue their dreams: as a caring friend, so they feel confident in pursuing their path. If you become arrogant, the members will depart. If you try to pretend that you are great, the members will see it.
4. leaders should always be humble and down to earth. not arrog or dogmatic, never slaken.
5. help bring forth every members joy and confidence in faith. Bring forth their potential
6. each and every indiv is import. Leaders need to wholeheartedly encourage those they come in contact constructive action will bring forth victory for all foster those in immed env
7. embrace everyone with caring and warm consideration; devote yourself to the members happiness so all are moved by your dedication
8. please have profound understanding of the challenges of each person. don't be cold hearted. never betray the members or make them feel sad. Sensei gives this guidance as a way to live as a genuine leader and a human being.
Adin Strauss
Julie Burdick: share sensei's spirit and greatness in society. not because of all the doctorits he received, but because of the type of land he was able to create.
Steve Mortan:
Other organizations shared how their org changed when they united 4-divisionally and each person standing up
Philipines members getting reports: no one was hurt and
attending opening of the great hall
PI message crystalizes the heart of this movement
Mrs. Yokota: SGI Vice WD Leader: small gathering; shared yd shak and next year promote the pub promotion. Her advice: based on the front lines: first thing is do your best to read the pubs yourself; be familiar with content. read parts of HR in Disc meetings and read PI guidance with members when HV; 3rd: enc members to subscribe: point at photos in pubs and share how wonderful it is; prmoting WT is not easy, just like doing shak. every year each members in SG make deter how many subscriptions
taking care of children: she has 3 children all leaders in SG, its so imp that we really pray that our children become greater successors than ourselves. how much they can serve others. each child has their own unique mission. we to pray that they can fulfill their own mission. unity of mother/father and the family to raise the children
Jason Lyons: our focus for rest of the year. achieved 3000: west terr 1111 youth on Nov 3; 1167 + 50 more confirmed this weekend; continue doing shak. nearly 10% of the new youth so far confirmed to take the exam.
Cliff:
Pres. Harada: great hall and the joju gohonzon. what is the heart of this facility is nothing but the fighting spirits of the 3 founding pres. this hall represents how sensei was able to accomplish every vision that PT and PM. represents the victory of m/d. this hall is where we honor our 3 mentors. in 1953 moved HQ to Shinanomachi. when that move occurred Pres T build presidents room to honor makiguchi. never forget the debt of gratitude. he would enshrine the special joju gohonzon on the same floor as presidents room (smaller than toda's office) PI also rebuilt the presidents room. PI learning from his mentor. His office smaller. Than on 3rd floor enshrined this joju gohonzon. created the 3 presidents room; same size rooms and same floor. hall of the great vow: reminds of the m/d and the origins of the peace movement. this is not a holy place to do pilgramiges. is a place to refresh and relearn our spirit. HR Vol 12: sensei's heart and determination: 1951 PT inaug. requested this gohonzon:: fulfillment of KR, etc. orig of PT battle for 750,000 hh. "as the heir to toda's legacy..... destiny to take full resp for org future...." 1941-1942
Melanie Merians:
VP hasagawa:
path of kr is correct path for happiness
path of sgi: nd taught us how to live right as a hb. we have to walk this path; believe in this path and walk the straight path toward enlightenment. never go astray and take the wrong path. to follow us is to directly connect them to sensei's lead
all beings are endowed with the buddha nature without exception. same respect as you would a buddh. you should treasure fellow members with this spirit. never be arrogant. deeply cherish others. our joy is from seeing others happiness.
1. leaders must always polish their own lives. struggle and win over our weaknesses. crack shell of lesser self
2. be in high spirits to show justice of sensei; heart always be positive; true nature of a leaders
3. do your best to encourage precious members so they feel confident to pursue their dreams: as a caring friend, so they feel confident in pursuing their path. If you become arrogant, the members will depart. If you try to pretend that you are great, the members will see it.
4. leaders should always be humble and down to earth. not arrog or dogmatic, never slaken.
5. help bring forth every members joy and confidence in faith. Bring forth their potential
6. each and every indiv is import. Leaders need to wholeheartedly encourage those they come in contact constructive action will bring forth victory for all foster those in immed env
7. embrace everyone with caring and warm consideration; devote yourself to the members happiness so all are moved by your dedication
8. please have profound understanding of the challenges of each person. don't be cold hearted. never betray the members or make them feel sad. Sensei gives this guidance as a way to live as a genuine leader and a human being.
Adin Strauss
Monday, November 4, 2013
SJV Region call with Meanie
November 4, 2013
SJV Region call with Melanie
3208 youth nationwide
not finished yet
definitely continue up until midnight and beyond as well
all of us made a vow to accomplish something remarkable in our personal lives to report to our mentor and within society, our community...
comes down to each of us having the stand alone spirit, that sensei always mentions
sensei's message in Nov: "New era of WW kosen-rufu"
this is our time to put the finishing touches on the foundation of kr
and opening up a new era of SGI as a world religion
we laid the foundation, now we can build upon it
once you build the strong foundation, you can build anything;
an unshakable, solid foundation
oct 18 WT: PI message about the importance of the stand alone spirit
"spirit of personal initiative and self-reliance".....
initiative and self-reliance are the essence of the eternal ......
no matter what you continue to do shakabuku and introduce friends and neighbors and everyone
one thing from this message: i would like to declare here with you.... expand the ranks of cap... stand alone spirit.... one person.... open way to future...... etc.
thinking indiv around the world.... especially network of youth"
for us to develop deep faith in the power of NMHRK, and the stand-alone spirit
i was born with this problem and this karma to overcome it..
we will over come any adversity
let's not stop
gave a personal experience about a new YWD who joined and her feeling about seeing PI, he must be amazing man because so many people want to share their personal victory with him
let's not underestimate our actions; every one will bring benefit
this time is so unique when PI is transferring his mission to his disciples
let's pray that every district able to welcome 1 youth; every woman has a personal victory
a new era of WW KR has opened; proudly....
SJV Region call with Melanie
3208 youth nationwide
not finished yet
definitely continue up until midnight and beyond as well
all of us made a vow to accomplish something remarkable in our personal lives to report to our mentor and within society, our community...
comes down to each of us having the stand alone spirit, that sensei always mentions
sensei's message in Nov: "New era of WW kosen-rufu"
this is our time to put the finishing touches on the foundation of kr
and opening up a new era of SGI as a world religion
we laid the foundation, now we can build upon it
once you build the strong foundation, you can build anything;
an unshakable, solid foundation
oct 18 WT: PI message about the importance of the stand alone spirit
"spirit of personal initiative and self-reliance".....
initiative and self-reliance are the essence of the eternal ......
no matter what you continue to do shakabuku and introduce friends and neighbors and everyone
one thing from this message: i would like to declare here with you.... expand the ranks of cap... stand alone spirit.... one person.... open way to future...... etc.
thinking indiv around the world.... especially network of youth"
for us to develop deep faith in the power of NMHRK, and the stand-alone spirit
i was born with this problem and this karma to overcome it..
we will over come any adversity
let's not stop
gave a personal experience about a new YWD who joined and her feeling about seeing PI, he must be amazing man because so many people want to share their personal victory with him
let's not underestimate our actions; every one will bring benefit
this time is so unique when PI is transferring his mission to his disciples
let's pray that every district able to welcome 1 youth; every woman has a personal victory
a new era of WW KR has opened; proudly....
Thursday, October 10, 2013
WD Zone & Terr Call October 2013
With new WD Leader Akemi
Sensei always expressing appreciation
My ichinen that we unite like we never before to truly win. New departure for everyone not just for US. Forge ahead with the stand alone spirit.
2014:: The year of opening a new era of world wide kr.
each of us must open up a new era in our own lives
we are the sgi
we have to create the type of org he has been dying for us to create
read a message new departure message
each of us to use this new departure to refresh every aspect of our own being
faith equals daily life. what does that look like for us. our daily lives must become joyful
her sincere desire for america. not just win in the SG, but in our daily lives. not just our daily lives, but SG
no need to look for a balance. it doesn't exist. just do our best in whatever we do. in order to win in everything. we must win wherever our feet are planted. wherever you are shine, wherever you are. you will see change and victory like never before.
we must have wisdom as women how to be in the moment.
become the type of person that people cannot do without. not because you are doing all the work, but because of your spirit.
Asked Mrs. Osano: what is the best way to reply to sensei? America is a great country. Each of us must manifest our greatest potential. What does it look like for me. Only in unity, centering on the youth of america, can we advance.
Sensei:
we have to have new ideas
new determination
new actions
pray, ponder, brainstorm, discuss. create an atmosphere where everyone can share their opinions
Always go back to sensei's guidance
rack our brains to come up with new ideas; move our org forward.
youth are inspired because of ourselves and our actions
really pray with united heart so you can make sensei happy
we must create rock solid determination
start everything with prayer
a person who chants abundent daimoku are never defeated
what does that it look like
katrina mrs. ikeda chanted 24 hours
faith with decisive action
goals are a means to transform our lives
listen to the voices of the members on the frontlines like never before.
please have courage to go to the front lines
create an america that is in direct accordance with sensei's guidance
what does the new america look like to you: inside and outside the organization
we will dialoging about how to change it; look inside first; not talking about sensei's guidance or the gosho, but living
Nov LB: Sensei's message: change starts with one person
october 10 from Today and Tomorrow;
It doesn't matter in what area, just keep working on your personal revolution to transform and improve yourself in the way most natural for you. The important thing is that you change in some positive way. There is surely no more exhilarating a life than one in which we write our own unique history of human revolution each day. And the growth and transformation we achieve in this way can convince people of the greatness of the Daishonin's Buddhism more eloquently than anything else.
Sensei always expressing appreciation
My ichinen that we unite like we never before to truly win. New departure for everyone not just for US. Forge ahead with the stand alone spirit.
2014:: The year of opening a new era of world wide kr.
each of us must open up a new era in our own lives
we are the sgi
we have to create the type of org he has been dying for us to create
read a message new departure message
each of us to use this new departure to refresh every aspect of our own being
faith equals daily life. what does that look like for us. our daily lives must become joyful
her sincere desire for america. not just win in the SG, but in our daily lives. not just our daily lives, but SG
no need to look for a balance. it doesn't exist. just do our best in whatever we do. in order to win in everything. we must win wherever our feet are planted. wherever you are shine, wherever you are. you will see change and victory like never before.
we must have wisdom as women how to be in the moment.
become the type of person that people cannot do without. not because you are doing all the work, but because of your spirit.
Asked Mrs. Osano: what is the best way to reply to sensei? America is a great country. Each of us must manifest our greatest potential. What does it look like for me. Only in unity, centering on the youth of america, can we advance.
Sensei:
we have to have new ideas
new determination
new actions
pray, ponder, brainstorm, discuss. create an atmosphere where everyone can share their opinions
Always go back to sensei's guidance
rack our brains to come up with new ideas; move our org forward.
youth are inspired because of ourselves and our actions
really pray with united heart so you can make sensei happy
we must create rock solid determination
start everything with prayer
a person who chants abundent daimoku are never defeated
what does that it look like
katrina mrs. ikeda chanted 24 hours
faith with decisive action
goals are a means to transform our lives
listen to the voices of the members on the frontlines like never before.
please have courage to go to the front lines
create an america that is in direct accordance with sensei's guidance
what does the new america look like to you: inside and outside the organization
we will dialoging about how to change it; look inside first; not talking about sensei's guidance or the gosho, but living
Nov LB: Sensei's message: change starts with one person
october 10 from Today and Tomorrow;
It doesn't matter in what area, just keep working on your personal revolution to transform and improve yourself in the way most natural for you. The important thing is that you change in some positive way. There is surely no more exhilarating a life than one in which we write our own unique history of human revolution each day. And the growth and transformation we achieve in this way can convince people of the greatness of the Daishonin's Buddhism more eloquently than anything else.
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