Penang High School Division and Student Division are organising a "Peace Exhibition" from 4th - 12th September 2010. The exhibition will exhibits the significant of Daisaku Ikeda Peace Proposal to United Nations and focus on Peace Proposal 2010. Since 1983, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda has been presenting his peace proposals.

In the first peace proposal in 1983, Sensei remarked in this manner,"Today, [we are entering] an extremely complex and difficult age........This is why I make my proposals for peace and disarmament; I am convinced that this is my social and human mission as a Buddhist."

"The mission as a Buddhist" expressed the true attitude of a Buddhist contributing for the sake of the people in the secular realm with the wisdom of Buddhism. The peace proposal emphasizes and suggest ways to solve problems face by humanity from perspective of Buddhism.

This year 2010 peace proposal title by Ikeda sensei is "Towards a new Era of Value Creation" which will brings us to the importance of paradigm shifts of current society of pessimism and nihilism mindset to accepting good values in life and living a contribute way of life.



In conjuction of peace exhibition, we will also hold a "Peace Night" on 11th September 2010 at Bukit Tambun Cultural Center. The Peace Night will be a night to bring out the peace message to be engrave in our hearts and how we can contribute small steps towards peace. During peace night, there will be performances from junior division, high school and student division members and peace talk/forum to bring out Ikeda sensei peace proposal 2010 live on the stage.

Hence, please obtain your tickets from your individual youth division chiefs(buchos) as soon as possible due to tickets are limited for the entrance to peace night. Let's invite our family and friends to come and join the peace night and it's an opportunity to learn more about our mentor, Ikeda sensei.

Let's walk along the kosen-rufu path with our mentor, Ikeda sensei and fulfill our Buddha mission!

High School Division Mainland Kuala Gula Outing 14/8-15/8

High School Division Mainland had organised a 2 days and 1night Kuala Gula trip on 14th Aug - 15th Aug 2010. We had a total about 40 High School Division members & PICs joining the outing. We arrived at Kuala Gula on Saturday at 10.30am by cars. As all hsd members are so excited and looking forward for the trip, we quickly checked in into our rented house to unload our luggages.

We started off our outing with a study on Daisaku Ikeda Peace Proposal 2010. In this context, we studied in details on th key message of Ikeda sensei peace proposal on nihilism and pessimism values exists deep in our current society and how we could have a paradigm shift in mindset to accept good values in our lives. We understand here and now that we can make the change and towards creation of good values in our lives and live our life in a contributive way. We also discussed on nuclear weapons progress worldwide and how to further accelerate the nuclear abolition and clarify the illegality of usage of nuclear weapons. Besides, Ikeda sensei also stress the importance of women and children in our society and how to provide opportunities and platform for each individual to develop ourselves.

In the afternoon, we went to visit a museum to learn about the Kuala Gula Bird Sanctuary. Every year, there is about 200,000 birds will visit Kuala Gula beginning September month. Kuala Gula is one of the best manage bird santuary in Malaysia and play an important role is birds eco system. At 5pm, we went out to the Kuala Gula mangrove area with fisherman boats for bird watching session. It was indeed an eye opening for hsd members on the importance of the balance eco-system in our environment between human and nature.

At night, we have small groups discussion among hsd members to share among ourselves on our past, present and future.Each hsd members will draw out their past, present and future in a piece of paper and share out in small groups. It was a great sharing session and learning experience for all hsd members.

On the next day, we have an experience sharing by Yee Yeen about her struggle in her studies and family during high school division days. Through the strong faith and practice of Nichiren Daishonin Buddhism, she manage to overall all the obstacles and now graduated from UUM recently. We continue with a small group discussions after the experience sharing. In the afternoon, we went to visit a pig poultry farm and also a small factory that produce salted duck eggs. Our trip ends after the factory visit and we arrive back to BTCC ~4pm. Although everyone is tired and exhausted, it was a great learning and entertaining outing as each hsd members get to know each others more and also learn more about the importance of nature and environment.

Join Us: 21/8 "My 30hrs Challenge"

青年部 2 小时唱题
YD Special 2hrs Chanting
21/8
5pm-7pm
(PGK/BTCC)

祈求 Chant:
一定得到诸天的守护，早日在槟岛顺利购入建立文化会馆的土地。Chant that Under the Protection of the Buddhist Gods, we will definitely be able to purchase a piece of land to establish the next Culture Centre on Penang Island at earliest possible date.

The Power of Chanting a Single Daimoku

In the letter to one of his young followers [Nanjo Tokimitsu], the Daishonin writes:" My wish is that all my disciple make a great vow." (WND-I, pg 1003) And elsewhere, he says:" The great vow refer to the propagation of the Lotus Sutra." (OTT, pg 82) The vow to achieve kosen-rufu is the shared vow of mentor and disciple. When we unite our hearts with our mentor and chant with firm resolve, we can summon forth unimaginable power and strength.

Chanting must be follower with action. That's why it's crucial for us to chant for victory in our lives and kosen-rufu, and then follow up our daimoku with earnest, dedicated efforts.

No time to chant? Mr.Ikeda said:
"There's no need to worry. You don't need to feel pressured about the amount of daimoku you have to chant. Even chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo just once has incredible power. Nichiren Daishonin writes:" If you recite ... the daimoku [even] once, then the Buddha nature of all living being will be summoned and gather around you." (WND-I pg131) You will receive tremendous benefit from just a single, sincere utterance of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. That's how powerful the Mystic Law is. One the other hand, just because that's true, doesn't mean that we should use it as an excuse to avoid chanting daimoku! After all, as the Daishonin's says:" It is the heart that is important." (WND-I pg 1000)
Especially, as youth now is the time for you to tenaciously persevere and work harder than anyone. I hope you will show actual proof by demonstrating the power of faith in daily life and putting the teachings of Buddhism into practice in society. Please chant vigorous daimoku and devote yourselves wholeheartedly to kosen-rufu. Confidently share your beliefs and convictions with others, and win in life. The dynamic development and victory of you, the youth of the SGI, will open the way to a bright future for all humanity."

Fulfiling Every Promise

In January 1958, Mr. Ikeda reported to Mr. Toda that they would soon reah the goal of 100,000 members in the young men division. Mr. Toda was vey happy and said:" The young men division is now sold. With this many young men, we can achieve anything. The dawn of a new age for the people is coming."

At the time of Mr. Toda's inauguration as Soka Gakkai 2nd president in May 1951, the organisation in reality only had about 3,000 members, with very few young people among them. As propagation efforts continued to stagnate, Mr. Ikeda told Mr. Toda not to worry, that he would take the lead and increase the young men division membership to 100,000. Then he set about achieving breaktroughs in propagation in various regions throughout Japan.

From the time Mr.Toda's businesses had fallen into dire financial straits, Mr. Ikeda had been giving his all to support his mentor. Mr. Toda was therefore worried for Mr. Ikeda's well-being. He once said:" Daisaku, your health is poor. If you keep overexerting yourself as you"re doing now, you won't live to see 30. I'll chant for your health with all my might. You chant too, so that you can contribute to develop the Soka Gakkai."

Mr. Ikeda fulfilled every single promise he made to his mentor, Mr. Toda. He tranformed each organisation to which he was assigned - no matter what condition it was into a vibrant, dynamic organisation that could be a driving force for tremendous growth.

Mr. Toda said:" Daisaku always does what he says he will do. You can count on his word."

10 Points to derive maximum benefit from our practice

1. FAITH
· Faith is what really matters.

2. MISSION
· My mission is to become happy and help others do the same. This will lead to world peace.

3. GOALS
· Nothing is impossible through the power of the Gohonzon. I set big goals and go for it!

4. DETERMINATION
· I am determined to do human revolution!
· I am determined to never give up!
· I am determined to take correct action now!

5. DAIMOKU
· I will chant daimoku that will “shake the universe!”
· I will strive to chant as much as I can each day.
· I will make chanting the top priority when I am fighting for my goals.

6. TAKE ACTION
· I will take action for my own life and for the sake of others.
· I will prove how serious I am about my goals by taking courageous and unceasing action.

7. STUDY
· Study is the soul of Gakkai.
· I will read Nichiren Daishonin’s Teaching & Sensei’s Guidance.
· I will subscribe to and read Gakkai publications.
· I will participate in Gakkai study programs.

8. SHARE BUDDHISM WITH OTHERS
· I feel proud and fortunate to practice Buddhism in the Soka Gakkai.
· When I tell others of the Law, I am sharing a priceless gift.

9. SHARE MY EXPERIENCE WITH OTHERS
· I will share my Buddhist experience and determination with others.

10. CONTINUE MY PRACTICE OF FAITH THOUGHOUT LIFE
· Once I achieve my dreams and goals, I will not slacken in faith.
· I will continue to struggle with the negative side of my life.
· I will support the Gakkai in every way I can.

Living Buddhism 2000 … http://sokagakkaisgi.multiply.com/journal/item/1328/Jeanny_Chens_Ten_Points....

中台两地所成立的池田大作思想研究所

历年，中台两地所成立的池田大作思想研究所 (Daisaku Ikeda Research Centres established at 11 higher education centres at China & Taiwan )：

1. 上海师范大学成立池田大作思想研究中心 [2009]
2. 广东外语外贸大学成立池田大作思想研究所 [2009]
3. 广东・嘉应学院成立池田大作文化哲学研究所 [2009]
4. 中国广东省韶关学院成立池田大作思想研究所 [2008]
5. 辽宁师范大学成立池田大作思想研究会 [2008]
6. 东北师范大学成立池田大作哲学研究所 [2007]
7. 南开大学成立“周恩来与池田大作研究会” [2006]
8. 台南科技大學池田大作研究室 [2006]
9. 广西师范大学池田大作教育思想研究所 [2006]
10. 华中师范大学池田大作研究所 [2005]
11. 肇庆学院教育学院池田大作研究所 [成立年份不详]

回顾：架起中日友好“金桥”的和平使者——2008池田大作八十寿诞学术报告会

在2月27日春光明媚的午后，英杰交流中心的正门站着一个个手拿着门票、默默等待入场的北大学子，他们正期待着一个重要的时刻。就在这一天，北京大学和创价大学合办了“庆贺池田大作先生八十寿诞学术报告会”，到场嘉宾包括全国人民代表大会常务委员会副委员长许嘉璐、全国政协副主席罗豪才、日本创价大学校长山本英夫、日本创价学会副理事长池田博正和日本创价大学的学生代表以及来自中方兄弟院校、科研机构和相关国家机关的代表。......

http://www.oir.pku.edu.cn/newoir/2005/Article/ShowArticle.asp?ArticleID=4531

回顾：1968池田大作先生关于中日邦交正常化的倡言

1968年9月8日，创办人池田大作先生在创价学会第十一届学生部大会上，在二万多名学生面前，以“中国问题正是实现世界和平的关键”为题，围绕以下三方面，公开发表倡言，坚持主张恢复中日邦交正常化。
★ 日本正式承认中国政府(北京政府)，实现中日邦交正常化；
★ 恢复中国在联合国的合法地位；
★ 日本推进与中国在经济、文化方面的交流；

当时，日本政府采取敌视中国的政策，在外交上，两国依然处于战争状态。在此情况下，池田先生不顾自己的生命安危明确指出：“没有日中友好就没有亚洲的安定，也就没有世界和平”；“我认为中国问题是不可逃避的。日本青年和中国青年应当携起手来，积极为建设未来的和平世界而努力。”
在倡言提出4年之后，即1972年，两国终于实现了邦交正常化。

创价学会也成立了创价大学北京代表处 http://www.soka.ac.cn/chuangjian/chj_1.html

SGM (Penang) participates in the "One Million Apologies to Mother Earth"

20,000 mud balls will be thrown into Sungai Keluang.

You are welcomed to join the event.

Date: 8 August 2010 (Sunday)

Time: 7.00 am - 10.00 am

Venue: Sungai Keluang, Jalan Batu Maung, Bayan Lepas

Opening Guest/VIP: YAB. Tuan Lim Guan Eng

Objective is to promote awareness on the importance of environmental protection and is one of the corporate social programmes of PDC organised by Bahagian Hal Ehwal Awam.

We have also supported the initiative by helping to make 10,000 EM mudballs on July 24/10 at Penang Youth Park.

Web Cast for Conferment of Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humanities on SGI President Ikeda on August 2 2010 at University Malaya

6.4 World Ikeda Kayokai Day cum 7.19 YWD Day

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一、 成为爽朗幸福的太阳
二、 学习世界第一的生命哲学
三、 度过不败给任何困难的青春
四、 展开正义与友情的对话
五、 开启永远的师弟胜利大门













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