2008 GBS Kenshukai

Attended our GBS+SC Kenshukai over the weekend. Managed to encouraged 2 YMD, MT & BK, on faith. When one losses interest on attending activities or one's laziness overwhelmed him; it is hard for him to realize it himself and it is even harder for him to bring himself to seek leader's guidance. However, BK did it. His sincerity makes me think of how many leaders can actually be so frank to their own life and faith in front of another person? This is what Prof. Radnakrisnan mentioned in his speech in our kaikan that day. Most of us is wearing a mask today, sometimes we forget which is the mask and which is the face.

Mutually encouraging

Had two really encouraging dialogues with HL and SB on two different phone calls tonight. Can really hear their laughter from the other side of the phone after the conversations. When they said I have encouraged them a lot after the conversation, I am thinking the one get encouraged most is myself.

On night duty

Had a very frank dialogue with one of the YMD Chapter chief last night on their night duty problem. Seems like it is far from finding a solution to their current problem. Truly feel the Chapter chief is under pressure. Hope our dialogue will lead him to see the first step to the solution is a change of mindset in the central figure (ichinen). Nothing will stop a strong and determined person. I must do the same!

Dialogue-11

CF looked for me to talk about Student Division. Glad that she is so into building up the Student Division again. Encouraged her to foster as many student division to become Sensei's disciple as possible while Sensei is still with us, and build a Student Division that is foremost in Mentor & Disciple Spirit. Must help her to accomplish this. This is also my pledge to Sensei too!

Soka Talent Group

Conducted our first Soka Talent Group Recruitment on Monday. Some 110 members turned up. They were really trilled by Region Chief's speech on how to transform ourselves from a Believer to a true Practitioner. YMD did badly in encouraging YMD members to attend this meeting. Must strive harder for see victory. Resolved to bring this 1st batch Soka Talent Group members closer to Sensei..

“Now, no matter what, strive in faith and be known as a votary of the Lotus Sutra, and remain my disciple for the rest of your life.”

(The True Aspect of All Phenomena WND, 385)

Soka education

KP told me about ES's education plan... Cool idea!

Few years ago, i had set my ultimate career goal to be in education. Keep thinking on how to get Soka philosophy into the mainstream of our formal and informal education system in the society. More generally, how to make Soka philosophy appreciated by ALL in the society.

Truly think a more effective education system resides not in the school system but in the society. The entertainment industry for example, plays a very important role in educating the public, both kids and adults, effectively today.

Gakkai needs more talents in this industry, we need Singers, Actors, Stars, Directors, Producers, Show hosts, radio DJs, Sportman, Writers, Artists, ...

For those who is not a public figures... we do our best in whatever we are in, that itself is an educational model for others.

10 Oct 2008

Dialogue Dialogue Dialogue

Finding Dialogue is so thrilling.. Did 3 dialogues for past 2 days.

KP encouraged me on pursuing my path with courage..

Surprise to find out WS (old schoolmate, non-member) also registered for 2007 Run for Peace. Encouraged him to join us in 2009 Run too!

Encouraged FY to chant together to elevate our life conditions together..

To me, Dialogue is about encouraging and being encouraged!

7 Oct 2008

A Touching 2nd Act of Kosenrufu Meeting

The 2nd Act of Kosenrufu Meeting we had yesterday was a real touching one. I shared my SGI YTC impression with them and followed by the 18th HQ Meeting video. The real moving part is when the youth division start to share their victory reports...

"... I'm sorry I've treated my sisters badly, I'm gonna change from now on, I resolve to become a good brother!" cried SL.

"... my greatest victory is my parent has finally receive our Gohonzon this morning after 11 years of faith in Nichiren Buddhism!" YC relates.

"... thank you so much on the great supports from Region, Cultural Group, and all supporting groups, we have won in our Mid Autumn Festival performance last night!" SL declared.

"... I have overcome to my shortcoming by contributing in painting one petal of the flowers we used in the S7 Mid Autumn Festival!" a YWD mentioned.

"... we both finally see results in taking care of a YMD who has depression problem!" said MD & SH.

It is the growth of the youth division that gives me more joy and touches me most. Heartfelt appreciation to all of them who have encouraged me tremendously!

6 Oct 2008

My Great Mentor

Went to kaikan after a long day in office. Think a lot about my career lately..

Received a message from PL and call from SB about them receiving reply messages from Sensei. How wonderful!! PL even told me one of the member couldn't hold back her tears when she receive this news from Sensei. Truly feel Sensei has never and will never miss anyone out when we seek him.. A great mentor that is so compassionate to all his fellow disciples.

Met YC, D, CH, CL, and the rest of the Carpentry Group at canteen. Chat with them regarding Sensei's message to them on preparation for tomorrow night's performance. Hope they will start to seek Sensei in their lives too.

Read Sensei's essay "Facing the Past, Embracing the Future". About how should Japan face the fact that the misery inflicted by Japanese militarism on people of Asia during WWII, Sensei wrote:

To make a sincere accounting of historical realities and reflect on past misdeeds is hardly "masochistic" or self-denigrating. It is, rather, a courageous amd honorable act.

3 Oct 2008

Sorting out backlogs

Today is a rest day for me at home to work out all my backlogs. Sending SGI YTC photos to all including hL in NZ, brother Yas in UK, YC in Japan, RT in UAE, and other comrades in Canada, India, Taiwan and Singapore. Will strive my best to keep in touch with all these precious comrades in faith. Hope to create network of friendship through faith.

2 Oct 2008

Photography trip to Kuala Selangor

It's Raya Holiday! Wake up early to meet LH & KF at kaikan to go for a shooting trip today. Shoot some 500+ photographs.. Learned a whole lot from both of them throughout the trip. A real fulfilling trip!

A truly nature appreciation experience. Must try to make time for trips like this more! Thanks to LH & KF.

1 Oct 2008