Saturday, December 25, 2010
2009 KL JD Graduation Camp
The 2009 Junior Division Graduation Camp was successfully held on the 19th and 20th of March, 2010. There are total of 137 JDs and 119 PICs that joined such a meaningful camp.
Previously, the camp was supposed to be held in December of 2009. However, the camp had to be postponed due to the spreading of (A) H1N1 disease. This time, the graduated juniors are all high school students when they joined the camp. Yet, it is a very unforgettable camp for everyone of us.
The silent morning was filled with the noise of welcoming from the passionate PICs. As the JDs gathered in groups and had their ice-breaking activity, we officially start the Graduation Camp with a joyful gongkyo and daimoku session. After that, the PICs prepared a dance to welcome the JDs to this year’s Graduation Camp. Following up would be some words from the Camp PIC. The following is the sharing from Camp PIC.
“Welcome everyone! I’m the Camp PIC. I hope that you will gain more understanding towards the Soka Gakkai, Mr. Ikeda, and Nichiren Daishonin. But above of all, I hope that you’ll have fun! I heard that some of you have joined us to be the Junior Division’s PICs! I thank you for your effort. Please take this significant responsibility as a PIC, helping the brothers and sisters that have taken care of you, to take care of the Junior Division now. Their growth, will also be your growth.
Let’s have a joyful and successful camp with all your brothers and sisters. Please let your PIC know if you’re not feeling well. Don’t leave the activity without informing your PIC. Lastly, I’d like to thank you all for joining the camp! Enjoy your camp as the PICs have arranged interesting and fun activities for you! Please give a big hand to them. Thank you!”
After the opening ceremony, everyone stood together for a photo session. After that, the JDs began designing their flags and motto of their groups.
And now, the fun and exciting activities begin!
The exciting games that come ahead are “The life of Nichiren” treasure hunt, and “Ikeda Footstep” board game. Both of these games are played for 3 consecutive years now! They’re significant activities of the camp.
This year, we’re glad to have PICs that threw themselves fully into the preparation of these activities. They’ve all been thinking of various ways to make these activities in such to implement Nichiren Daishonin and the 3 Presidents of Soka Gakkai into the JDs’ hearts. Everyone has given a great effort and in return, the result of these activities is amazing. Many of the JDs have a deeper understanding towards these noble people. There are even PICs that have decided to follow the path of the mentor and take this as their aim.
After two of these activities, the JDs would have better understanding among each other now. The next activity they’re going to challenge, is the “Itai Doshin Go! Go! Go!”. This is a game that requires team work. The JDs are given different challenges and they have to complete the task as a group.
There are also two self-motivated programme in the first day of the camp, which are self-prepared dinner ingredients and tent setting. This helps the JDs to understand the hardship of doing the things on their own without the help of their family. Before bedtime, we’ve prepared a “Creative Night Show” and there is popcorn sponsored! The show is a sketch done by the PICs, bringing the message and possible challenges from the High School Division. It shows how we should overcome our problems with the guidance from Mr. Ikeda. At the end of the show, there’s a “Pillow Talk” session where PICs and JDs get to talk and share views and feedbacks of the sketch.
As it is named the “Graduation Camp”, this will be the place where our children leave the Junior Division and step into a new chapter of life. Hence, the second day of the camp is full of activities and sharing that are related to the High School Division.
First of all, there will be a sharing of a video on the topic “Greatness of the Infinite Power” which will be separated into two parts. The first part of the video is experience sharing by two Youth Divisions, and the second part of the video is Mr. Ikeda’s guidance for the Future Division.
The first sharing from the video is by an American YWD and also a famous actress, Vanessa Show. In her sharing, she mentioned her challenges in the entertainment career and how she gets to differentiate what is a life with value. She said: “We must stand strong, and believe in ourselves no matter what. We shall never give up. Mr. Ikeda is the greatest example.” Her words remind us that we shall never fall deep into confusion, but to stand up and challenge everything that came across in our lives. Then, she mentioned: “Every step is a mission, an effort, a challenge. You could never be a successful person in just a moment. All of the victory comes with effort and consistent challenge.”
The next person that’s going to share is Doctor Arai from Japan. Doctor Arai was lucky enough to have an encounter with Mr. Ikeda in a sports day of his primary school. From that encounter, he could felt Mr. Ikeda’s warmth. Even though Mr. Ikeda wasn’t in good condition that time, he would still care about every person and encourage them during the event! Arai was touched by his mentor’s sincerity.
To achieve his ambition as a doctor that can contribute to the society, he never gave up on his way of challenge even though his academic results aren’t that good. While he was studying abroad at America, he had language problems. Suddenly, he felt that his ambition is getting further away from him. However, his mother sent him a copy of “Seikyo Shimbun” news, and there was a piece of Mr. Ikeda’s guidance that says “Once we are determined. We must keep on challenging.” As Arai read this guidance, he decided that he must make his challenge again! As he graduated, he chanted one million daimoku and at the end, he got accepted into the American Hospital University as a training doctor.
One day, Arai got a call from the principal of Soka University. The principal said: “Mr. Ikeda knows that you’re suffering, so he asked me to call you up to encourage you. Our mentor and fellow comrades will be challenging with you.” Once again, Mr. Ikeda’s caring attitude has touched his heart and encouraged him. After a series of consistent challenge, he became a successful doctor. Before the video ends, he said: “If you sit there, grabbing your dream on your hand, a dream is still a dream. But if you chanted and make an action for that dream, you’ll get victory at the end. There’s nothing impossible!”
After the sharing of the video, there’s a small group discussion. There are two topics that we will talk about, which are “What kind of attitude do you need while facing new environment, new subjects, new friends and etc.?”, and “Do we have to put our aim towards the university by the time we enter high school?”. Other than that, we’ve also shared about mission and dreams.
To conclude about this sharing, the Chief of High School Division, Wai Leong will be giving us encouragement. In his sharing, he mentioned: “All the successful people in the world give their effort and challenge before they could be so successful. Just like an athlete that goes through practice, training, and competitions before he/she could success. But, we still need something important, which is known as a “do” (way). Just like Ju-Do, and Tae-kwon-Do! This “do” represents each step we take as we go towards victory. From white belt, we slowly improve ourselves until black belt. These are the steps of challenges we take in life. As our mentor once said “There are times when the sea is calm, and there are times when the sea is full of angry waves. Just like our life. If we couldn’t overcome our problems, they’d maintain at the same place as troublesome problems.” To obtain victory in life, we must challenge with the power of daimoku. But of course friendship plays an important role. We must also meet new friends and keep on enlarging our network.”
Once again, the HSD Chief’s sharing deepens the Future Division’s understanding on praying and challenging. Dreams and aims are just like the Buddhism, easily accepted but hard to maintain. And today’s message, is how we keep that fire of dreams burning in us!
After two days of activities, it’s finally time to evaluate the marks and result of the games! Here, we will be giving prizes to the groups that have given a great effort in achieving a well done result! I could still remember the spirit of the JDs. Even though some of them were told that they’re not the winner, but somehow they still believe that they are the excel ones! They might get a little bit disappointed at first, but this will never defeat their great spirit!
After this one and a half day of interaction, most of the PICs and Future Divisions have built a good relationship among each other. We grow together, learn together, and challenge together. These experiences are touching stories that will be engraved deep in our hearts. In this year’s experience sharing session, 2 Future Division and 4 PICs have shared their personal thoughts towards to camp. One of the Future Division’s sharing touched everyone.
This boy had a brain cancer when he was 8. But his parents never gave up on him, but to continuously encourage him to chant the Nam-myo-ho-renge-kyo. Since then, he had started his challenge against the illness with the power of daimoku. He had gone through tough surgeries at this young age. This caused his intelligence to decrease and also cause hair fall problem. He had to stop going to school while he was standard 3 because of this illness. He only returned to schooling life when he was standard 4. Missing a year of education, he had no choice but to keep on chasing up the learning progress. This is all uneasy for him but still, he never give up. Through chanting, he could even get 5 A’s from his UPSR examination. His parents are proud of him. When he graduated from primary, he took the responsibility of activity announcement in the English Discussion Meeting. His language might not be very well, but his courage is far greater than anyone of us. Before this, he used to be worried that he couldn’t join the camp because of his illness. But today, he made it! There he is, standing in front of us, sharing his experience! Let’s chant for his growth and for his infinite potential!
After that, a PIC gave his sharing about his growth. Last year, he joined the camp as JD. Back then, he was mischievous and he gave his PICs a lot of troubles. However, his PICs never stop treating him sincerely with love, care and responsibility. Her consistent encouragement gave him a deep impression towards the camp. Ever since, the PIC would give him encouragement and help whenever he faces problems and challenges. This PIC was the one to turn this mischievous child into an independent and fine boy. The PIC that encouraged him was there too. As they hugged each other, they cried those touching tears. That boy promised that he will then become other people’s role model, and be a good YMD that brings joy to the rest.
All these touching experiences, made the PICs to determine on making a better Graduation Camp by each year!
Next session is the certificate awarding ceremony. As they receive their certificates and took their photo, all of them would run in a semi circle formation of PICs where we welcome them to the HSD. This is a ceremony that proves their growth and graduation, where we pass the responsibility of kosen-rufu.
At the end, Chief of Boys Division made a conclusion. With a sharing of a girl’s experience, he brought out the message that says “Without Nichiren Daishonin’s noble challenges, there wouldn’t be any noble contribution from the 3 presidents of Soka Gakkai.” There are many outstanding Soka disciples because of all the mentors’ greatness. All of their vigorous challenges are to improve our fate, to let everyone obtain the absolute happiness. However this noble task couldn’t be done just by Mr. Ikeda alone.
What made Mr. Toda keep on challenging to reform the organization even though he wasn’t in good condition?
It’s that strong ichinen that was born from the spirit of mentor and disciple between him and Mr. Makiguchi.
Who was the one that’s trying to change the world’s fate? Who was the one that’s been facing a lot of challenges because of this? Who was the one to spread the Buddhism and the mentors’ idea around the world?
He’s Mr. Toda’s successor, Daisaku Ikeda.
After that, he also shared another story of a Youth Division who never favoured in joining any activities of the organization but at the end, who had determined to start challenging on his life and contributing towards his mentors’ noble task. No matter where the mentor went, he was there following his mentor and challenging beside him. This is because he was touched by our mentor’s caring and loving attitude. This is just one of the person that’s challenging with the mentor.
Hence to achieve world peace, is not a task that can be done by just one person. We have 3 presidents ahead, but the following years it’s up to us! Mr. Ikeda is still striving on the stage of world kosen-rufu at the age of 82. But after 50 years, he’d be 132 years old then. Perhaps he wouldn’t be there anymore. But who’s going to take the responsibility of kosen-rufu? No doubt, it’d be everyone here!
As the disciples of Mr. Ikeda, we must be happy and joyful! This is just a part of our life, not the ending. It’s like graduating from primary school, your life never ends there, it goes on towards high school. And since you’re all HSD and not JDs anymore, you must be the person who can “bear responsibility” and “contribute”!
Just like the Future Division that had cancer and shared about his experience just now. You could all obtain victory like him when you have the courage to uphold a 100 percent belief in yourselves and the Gohonzon. No one’s fate is destined. And there’s nothing we can’t do either. What it takes is your effort! Your life will be shining when you consistently and vigorously strive and challenge!
The Chief of Boys Division encouraged everyone to vow to follow the path of our mentors towards a life of happiness.
Other than strengthening up JDs’ understanding towards Nichiren Daishonin and Daisaku Ikeda, President of SGI, we also try to implant a sense of belonging to the organization in every JD within these two days. Other than the growth and realization of the Future Divisions, the participated PICs are learning and growing together too. This year’s PICs gave a great effort in preparation. Their effort and spirit, is what made the Graduation Camp successful! In the same time, together with “hope, courage, and friendship”, everyone vowed to be the rising suns of the 21st century that are continuously creating values in life.
Thank you.
Reported by Hope, Heroism, Happy, and Friendship.
Edited by Primitive.
Previously, the camp was supposed to be held in December of 2009. However, the camp had to be postponed due to the spreading of (A) H1N1 disease. This time, the graduated juniors are all high school students when they joined the camp. Yet, it is a very unforgettable camp for everyone of us.
The silent morning was filled with the noise of welcoming from the passionate PICs. As the JDs gathered in groups and had their ice-breaking activity, we officially start the Graduation Camp with a joyful gongkyo and daimoku session. After that, the PICs prepared a dance to welcome the JDs to this year’s Graduation Camp. Following up would be some words from the Camp PIC. The following is the sharing from Camp PIC.
“Welcome everyone! I’m the Camp PIC. I hope that you will gain more understanding towards the Soka Gakkai, Mr. Ikeda, and Nichiren Daishonin. But above of all, I hope that you’ll have fun! I heard that some of you have joined us to be the Junior Division’s PICs! I thank you for your effort. Please take this significant responsibility as a PIC, helping the brothers and sisters that have taken care of you, to take care of the Junior Division now. Their growth, will also be your growth.
Let’s have a joyful and successful camp with all your brothers and sisters. Please let your PIC know if you’re not feeling well. Don’t leave the activity without informing your PIC. Lastly, I’d like to thank you all for joining the camp! Enjoy your camp as the PICs have arranged interesting and fun activities for you! Please give a big hand to them. Thank you!”
After the opening ceremony, everyone stood together for a photo session. After that, the JDs began designing their flags and motto of their groups.
And now, the fun and exciting activities begin!
The exciting games that come ahead are “The life of Nichiren” treasure hunt, and “Ikeda Footstep” board game. Both of these games are played for 3 consecutive years now! They’re significant activities of the camp.
This year, we’re glad to have PICs that threw themselves fully into the preparation of these activities. They’ve all been thinking of various ways to make these activities in such to implement Nichiren Daishonin and the 3 Presidents of Soka Gakkai into the JDs’ hearts. Everyone has given a great effort and in return, the result of these activities is amazing. Many of the JDs have a deeper understanding towards these noble people. There are even PICs that have decided to follow the path of the mentor and take this as their aim.
After two of these activities, the JDs would have better understanding among each other now. The next activity they’re going to challenge, is the “Itai Doshin Go! Go! Go!”. This is a game that requires team work. The JDs are given different challenges and they have to complete the task as a group.
There are also two self-motivated programme in the first day of the camp, which are self-prepared dinner ingredients and tent setting. This helps the JDs to understand the hardship of doing the things on their own without the help of their family. Before bedtime, we’ve prepared a “Creative Night Show” and there is popcorn sponsored! The show is a sketch done by the PICs, bringing the message and possible challenges from the High School Division. It shows how we should overcome our problems with the guidance from Mr. Ikeda. At the end of the show, there’s a “Pillow Talk” session where PICs and JDs get to talk and share views and feedbacks of the sketch.
As it is named the “Graduation Camp”, this will be the place where our children leave the Junior Division and step into a new chapter of life. Hence, the second day of the camp is full of activities and sharing that are related to the High School Division.
First of all, there will be a sharing of a video on the topic “Greatness of the Infinite Power” which will be separated into two parts. The first part of the video is experience sharing by two Youth Divisions, and the second part of the video is Mr. Ikeda’s guidance for the Future Division.
The first sharing from the video is by an American YWD and also a famous actress, Vanessa Show. In her sharing, she mentioned her challenges in the entertainment career and how she gets to differentiate what is a life with value. She said: “We must stand strong, and believe in ourselves no matter what. We shall never give up. Mr. Ikeda is the greatest example.” Her words remind us that we shall never fall deep into confusion, but to stand up and challenge everything that came across in our lives. Then, she mentioned: “Every step is a mission, an effort, a challenge. You could never be a successful person in just a moment. All of the victory comes with effort and consistent challenge.”
The next person that’s going to share is Doctor Arai from Japan. Doctor Arai was lucky enough to have an encounter with Mr. Ikeda in a sports day of his primary school. From that encounter, he could felt Mr. Ikeda’s warmth. Even though Mr. Ikeda wasn’t in good condition that time, he would still care about every person and encourage them during the event! Arai was touched by his mentor’s sincerity.
To achieve his ambition as a doctor that can contribute to the society, he never gave up on his way of challenge even though his academic results aren’t that good. While he was studying abroad at America, he had language problems. Suddenly, he felt that his ambition is getting further away from him. However, his mother sent him a copy of “Seikyo Shimbun” news, and there was a piece of Mr. Ikeda’s guidance that says “Once we are determined. We must keep on challenging.” As Arai read this guidance, he decided that he must make his challenge again! As he graduated, he chanted one million daimoku and at the end, he got accepted into the American Hospital University as a training doctor.
One day, Arai got a call from the principal of Soka University. The principal said: “Mr. Ikeda knows that you’re suffering, so he asked me to call you up to encourage you. Our mentor and fellow comrades will be challenging with you.” Once again, Mr. Ikeda’s caring attitude has touched his heart and encouraged him. After a series of consistent challenge, he became a successful doctor. Before the video ends, he said: “If you sit there, grabbing your dream on your hand, a dream is still a dream. But if you chanted and make an action for that dream, you’ll get victory at the end. There’s nothing impossible!”
After the sharing of the video, there’s a small group discussion. There are two topics that we will talk about, which are “What kind of attitude do you need while facing new environment, new subjects, new friends and etc.?”, and “Do we have to put our aim towards the university by the time we enter high school?”. Other than that, we’ve also shared about mission and dreams.
To conclude about this sharing, the Chief of High School Division, Wai Leong will be giving us encouragement. In his sharing, he mentioned: “All the successful people in the world give their effort and challenge before they could be so successful. Just like an athlete that goes through practice, training, and competitions before he/she could success. But, we still need something important, which is known as a “do” (way). Just like Ju-Do, and Tae-kwon-Do! This “do” represents each step we take as we go towards victory. From white belt, we slowly improve ourselves until black belt. These are the steps of challenges we take in life. As our mentor once said “There are times when the sea is calm, and there are times when the sea is full of angry waves. Just like our life. If we couldn’t overcome our problems, they’d maintain at the same place as troublesome problems.” To obtain victory in life, we must challenge with the power of daimoku. But of course friendship plays an important role. We must also meet new friends and keep on enlarging our network.”
Once again, the HSD Chief’s sharing deepens the Future Division’s understanding on praying and challenging. Dreams and aims are just like the Buddhism, easily accepted but hard to maintain. And today’s message, is how we keep that fire of dreams burning in us!
After two days of activities, it’s finally time to evaluate the marks and result of the games! Here, we will be giving prizes to the groups that have given a great effort in achieving a well done result! I could still remember the spirit of the JDs. Even though some of them were told that they’re not the winner, but somehow they still believe that they are the excel ones! They might get a little bit disappointed at first, but this will never defeat their great spirit!
After this one and a half day of interaction, most of the PICs and Future Divisions have built a good relationship among each other. We grow together, learn together, and challenge together. These experiences are touching stories that will be engraved deep in our hearts. In this year’s experience sharing session, 2 Future Division and 4 PICs have shared their personal thoughts towards to camp. One of the Future Division’s sharing touched everyone.
This boy had a brain cancer when he was 8. But his parents never gave up on him, but to continuously encourage him to chant the Nam-myo-ho-renge-kyo. Since then, he had started his challenge against the illness with the power of daimoku. He had gone through tough surgeries at this young age. This caused his intelligence to decrease and also cause hair fall problem. He had to stop going to school while he was standard 3 because of this illness. He only returned to schooling life when he was standard 4. Missing a year of education, he had no choice but to keep on chasing up the learning progress. This is all uneasy for him but still, he never give up. Through chanting, he could even get 5 A’s from his UPSR examination. His parents are proud of him. When he graduated from primary, he took the responsibility of activity announcement in the English Discussion Meeting. His language might not be very well, but his courage is far greater than anyone of us. Before this, he used to be worried that he couldn’t join the camp because of his illness. But today, he made it! There he is, standing in front of us, sharing his experience! Let’s chant for his growth and for his infinite potential!
After that, a PIC gave his sharing about his growth. Last year, he joined the camp as JD. Back then, he was mischievous and he gave his PICs a lot of troubles. However, his PICs never stop treating him sincerely with love, care and responsibility. Her consistent encouragement gave him a deep impression towards the camp. Ever since, the PIC would give him encouragement and help whenever he faces problems and challenges. This PIC was the one to turn this mischievous child into an independent and fine boy. The PIC that encouraged him was there too. As they hugged each other, they cried those touching tears. That boy promised that he will then become other people’s role model, and be a good YMD that brings joy to the rest.
All these touching experiences, made the PICs to determine on making a better Graduation Camp by each year!
Next session is the certificate awarding ceremony. As they receive their certificates and took their photo, all of them would run in a semi circle formation of PICs where we welcome them to the HSD. This is a ceremony that proves their growth and graduation, where we pass the responsibility of kosen-rufu.
At the end, Chief of Boys Division made a conclusion. With a sharing of a girl’s experience, he brought out the message that says “Without Nichiren Daishonin’s noble challenges, there wouldn’t be any noble contribution from the 3 presidents of Soka Gakkai.” There are many outstanding Soka disciples because of all the mentors’ greatness. All of their vigorous challenges are to improve our fate, to let everyone obtain the absolute happiness. However this noble task couldn’t be done just by Mr. Ikeda alone.
What made Mr. Toda keep on challenging to reform the organization even though he wasn’t in good condition?
It’s that strong ichinen that was born from the spirit of mentor and disciple between him and Mr. Makiguchi.
Who was the one that’s trying to change the world’s fate? Who was the one that’s been facing a lot of challenges because of this? Who was the one to spread the Buddhism and the mentors’ idea around the world?
He’s Mr. Toda’s successor, Daisaku Ikeda.
After that, he also shared another story of a Youth Division who never favoured in joining any activities of the organization but at the end, who had determined to start challenging on his life and contributing towards his mentors’ noble task. No matter where the mentor went, he was there following his mentor and challenging beside him. This is because he was touched by our mentor’s caring and loving attitude. This is just one of the person that’s challenging with the mentor.
Hence to achieve world peace, is not a task that can be done by just one person. We have 3 presidents ahead, but the following years it’s up to us! Mr. Ikeda is still striving on the stage of world kosen-rufu at the age of 82. But after 50 years, he’d be 132 years old then. Perhaps he wouldn’t be there anymore. But who’s going to take the responsibility of kosen-rufu? No doubt, it’d be everyone here!
As the disciples of Mr. Ikeda, we must be happy and joyful! This is just a part of our life, not the ending. It’s like graduating from primary school, your life never ends there, it goes on towards high school. And since you’re all HSD and not JDs anymore, you must be the person who can “bear responsibility” and “contribute”!
Just like the Future Division that had cancer and shared about his experience just now. You could all obtain victory like him when you have the courage to uphold a 100 percent belief in yourselves and the Gohonzon. No one’s fate is destined. And there’s nothing we can’t do either. What it takes is your effort! Your life will be shining when you consistently and vigorously strive and challenge!
The Chief of Boys Division encouraged everyone to vow to follow the path of our mentors towards a life of happiness.
Other than strengthening up JDs’ understanding towards Nichiren Daishonin and Daisaku Ikeda, President of SGI, we also try to implant a sense of belonging to the organization in every JD within these two days. Other than the growth and realization of the Future Divisions, the participated PICs are learning and growing together too. This year’s PICs gave a great effort in preparation. Their effort and spirit, is what made the Graduation Camp successful! In the same time, together with “hope, courage, and friendship”, everyone vowed to be the rising suns of the 21st century that are continuously creating values in life.
Thank you.
Reported by Hope, Heroism, Happy, and Friendship.
Edited by Primitive.
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Friday, December 24, 2010
2008 KL JD Graduation Camp
A total of 139 Junior Divisions, marching towards the future as Youth Division!
The 4th Junior Division Graduation Camp was help on the 5th and 6th of December, 2008 in the SGM Cultural Center. 139 Junior Divisions and 92 PICs enjoyed themselves in such a meaningful and unforgettable graduation camp.
Being involved in group activities, training ourselves and to learn to be independent is one of the graduation camp’s aims. There are activities and games that challenge us from several aspects.
The first day of the Graduation Camp is pack with active activities. They include “The life of Nichiren”, “Spirit and Footstep of Daisaku Ikeda”, “Itai Doshin Go! Go! Go!” and “Recycled Robot-Designing Competition”.
“The Life of Nichiren” is an outdoor game. 7 stages of games are designed specifically for the JDs in order to provide them a better understanding about the life of Nichiren Daishonin. The games include important historical incidents such as the Birth of Nichiren, the Tatsunokuchi Persecution and so on. After being grouped, the JDs would have to overcome each stage of the game with the spirit of team work. Every now and then we could hear their loud laughter and their motto around the kaikan! In the same time, JDs get to understand the hardship of Daishonin’s challenge and his noble philosophy through these games.
The second activity – “Spirit and Footstep of Daisaku Ikeda” is a board game that takes us back to Mr. Ikeda’s childhood, youth, and when he was challenging on his way to become the president of Soka Gakkai. In this game, we will learn about Mr. Ikeda’s human revolution. This game is about how Mr. Ikeda’s human revolution gets to change the fate of everyone, and how he fought with his mentor, Mr. Toda.
There are 4 stages to this board game, each filled with traps that are waiting for you. If you were unfortunate, your progress might be dragged down by these traps. Each question comes with a story or incident about Mr. Ikeda, as long as the questions are answered correctly, you get to move on! Thus, it’s important to pay attention to these stories!
The results seemed pretty good this time! There are four groups that have almost got full marks from it, and the rest of them passed the game successfully. This shown that the JDs have a very good understanding and knowledge towards their mentor, and this should be the effort of every single PIC from their respective regions.
By the time these two games are finished, the JDs’ understanding among each other would have been better now. Hence, the next activity that they’re going to challenge is “Itai Doshin Go! Go! Go!”. This is a game that basically requires the spirit of team work as they face the challenges. This is an activity where we could see the PICs throwing their selves to encourage the JDs.
As for the “Recycled Robot-Designing Competition” at night, JDs are challenged on the aspect of creativity. Within a given time frame, JDs are required to design a robot with the ability to solve the issues of the global environment. At the end of this activity, they would have to present their work and show their potential. Surprisingly, the design, function, and even the way they present are tremendous. These JDs’ creativity is so pure and we can never neglect the potential in them.
Other than these games, there are two activities in the camp that require the JDs to be independent, which are self-preparing dinner, and tent setting. This helps the JDs to understand the hardship of doing the things on their own without the help of their family. Before they go to bed, there is a session of “pillow talk” where PICs and JDs will share some experience and stories.
The second day of the camp is filled with passive activities. First of all, there will be a sharing of a video on the topic “Greatness of the Infinite Power” which will lead to a small group discussion on the topic “My Dream”. From the video sharing, JDs get to see how two of the major roles in the video realize their dreams with the guidance from Mr. Ikeda while they go through challenges and hardship. Following up will be the small group discussion and sharing on our dreams and how we realize these dreams.
Following up will be the graduation ceremony where graduation certificates will be awarded to the JDs. Plus, we’ve even invited the Chief of High School Division to introduce the activity and meaning of HSD.
Lastly, the Chief of Junior Boys Division, Foo Keh Chong will conclude the camp with his sharing. These include Nichiren Daishonin’s none violent challenges, Daisaku Ikeda’s human revolution and the motto of the Junior Division: When there’s hope, there’s future; When there’s courage, we could defeat anything; When there’s friendship, our life becomes meaningful!
Other than strengthening up JDs’ understanding towards Nichiren Daishonin and Daisaku Ikeda, President of SGI, we also try to implant a sense of belonging to the organization in every JD through these two days. In the same time, together with “hope, courage, and friendship”, everyone vowed to be the rising suns of the 21st century that are continuously creating values in life.
The 4th Junior Division Graduation Camp was help on the 5th and 6th of December, 2008 in the SGM Cultural Center. 139 Junior Divisions and 92 PICs enjoyed themselves in such a meaningful and unforgettable graduation camp.
Being involved in group activities, training ourselves and to learn to be independent is one of the graduation camp’s aims. There are activities and games that challenge us from several aspects.
The first day of the Graduation Camp is pack with active activities. They include “The life of Nichiren”, “Spirit and Footstep of Daisaku Ikeda”, “Itai Doshin Go! Go! Go!” and “Recycled Robot-Designing Competition”.
“The Life of Nichiren” is an outdoor game. 7 stages of games are designed specifically for the JDs in order to provide them a better understanding about the life of Nichiren Daishonin. The games include important historical incidents such as the Birth of Nichiren, the Tatsunokuchi Persecution and so on. After being grouped, the JDs would have to overcome each stage of the game with the spirit of team work. Every now and then we could hear their loud laughter and their motto around the kaikan! In the same time, JDs get to understand the hardship of Daishonin’s challenge and his noble philosophy through these games.
The second activity – “Spirit and Footstep of Daisaku Ikeda” is a board game that takes us back to Mr. Ikeda’s childhood, youth, and when he was challenging on his way to become the president of Soka Gakkai. In this game, we will learn about Mr. Ikeda’s human revolution. This game is about how Mr. Ikeda’s human revolution gets to change the fate of everyone, and how he fought with his mentor, Mr. Toda.
There are 4 stages to this board game, each filled with traps that are waiting for you. If you were unfortunate, your progress might be dragged down by these traps. Each question comes with a story or incident about Mr. Ikeda, as long as the questions are answered correctly, you get to move on! Thus, it’s important to pay attention to these stories!
The results seemed pretty good this time! There are four groups that have almost got full marks from it, and the rest of them passed the game successfully. This shown that the JDs have a very good understanding and knowledge towards their mentor, and this should be the effort of every single PIC from their respective regions.
By the time these two games are finished, the JDs’ understanding among each other would have been better now. Hence, the next activity that they’re going to challenge is “Itai Doshin Go! Go! Go!”. This is a game that basically requires the spirit of team work as they face the challenges. This is an activity where we could see the PICs throwing their selves to encourage the JDs.
As for the “Recycled Robot-Designing Competition” at night, JDs are challenged on the aspect of creativity. Within a given time frame, JDs are required to design a robot with the ability to solve the issues of the global environment. At the end of this activity, they would have to present their work and show their potential. Surprisingly, the design, function, and even the way they present are tremendous. These JDs’ creativity is so pure and we can never neglect the potential in them.
Other than these games, there are two activities in the camp that require the JDs to be independent, which are self-preparing dinner, and tent setting. This helps the JDs to understand the hardship of doing the things on their own without the help of their family. Before they go to bed, there is a session of “pillow talk” where PICs and JDs will share some experience and stories.
The second day of the camp is filled with passive activities. First of all, there will be a sharing of a video on the topic “Greatness of the Infinite Power” which will lead to a small group discussion on the topic “My Dream”. From the video sharing, JDs get to see how two of the major roles in the video realize their dreams with the guidance from Mr. Ikeda while they go through challenges and hardship. Following up will be the small group discussion and sharing on our dreams and how we realize these dreams.
Following up will be the graduation ceremony where graduation certificates will be awarded to the JDs. Plus, we’ve even invited the Chief of High School Division to introduce the activity and meaning of HSD.
Lastly, the Chief of Junior Boys Division, Foo Keh Chong will conclude the camp with his sharing. These include Nichiren Daishonin’s none violent challenges, Daisaku Ikeda’s human revolution and the motto of the Junior Division: When there’s hope, there’s future; When there’s courage, we could defeat anything; When there’s friendship, our life becomes meaningful!
Other than strengthening up JDs’ understanding towards Nichiren Daishonin and Daisaku Ikeda, President of SGI, we also try to implant a sense of belonging to the organization in every JD through these two days. In the same time, together with “hope, courage, and friendship”, everyone vowed to be the rising suns of the 21st century that are continuously creating values in life.
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Tuesday, June 8, 2010
2010 JD PIC training meeting
2010 JD PIC training meeting
Dear all KL JD PIC,
On May 30, JD PIC training meeting will be held as previous first half years, with theme of "Mr. Ikeda vision on us." Following is the agenda and annotations:
9.00 Gongyo and Daimoku
9.15 Welcome speech and theme
9.30
Photo Review
In KL we have around 300 of PIC. However, PIC who participates in junior graduation camp each year is only about 100 over. We like to share our every single memorable and significant moment to all PIC through photos. We want to let u know what we have created for our standard 6 children for their unforgettable memory. And we hope, u can joint us this year end.
9.40
Did our children know them?
Base on the theme today, our committee members have made a short film on interview children, how much they recognized of well-known figures, which also includes Mr. Ikeda. In the end how many kids know about our great mentor? And how does it related to today's topic? We will let you know in our small group discussion.
9.55
Spirit and actions of Mr. Ikeda trajectory - board game learning.
This game has been held in the JD graduation camp for 3 years, and plays an important role. After improvement as year's goes by, through many effort of PIC, we have created a good achievement in this year, also impressed by our children. Therefore, in this time of the training we would like to show u, how we play the game and u will be participate as player of the game. We hope through our sharing, can give you some inspiration on how to introduce Mr. Ikeda in an effective and fun to our children in your district.
10.55
Small break
11.05
Activity reports and encouragement
Boys div Chief Foo Keh Chong will reports, about several projects on how will we celebrating our JD 20th anniversary. Also to share, the important point shared by Japan Junior division chief when training in Japan. Finally, our responsibility to the mentor and disciple hall.
11.35
Small group discussion
Things to discuss include:
• Review the main point of above matters
• Impressions of every one to the mentor and disciple hall
• Write down our determined
12.45
Paper Plane report and experience sharing
Paper Plane has been established for almost a year, we have completed total of more than 400 articles, and one of the pilots has created her own victory by complete more than 100 articles and published in time. She will share her fighting experiences. Also to report our recent developments and recruit for bilingual translators.
1.00
End
This year is the establishment of the SGM JD 20th anniversary, let us fully equipped for the new milestone in the re-start for future children, in order to cultivate more talented people, we must self-cultivation, become a creative, philosophical, academic, artistic community of high-quality personnel.
Above, thank you
Boys division chief Foo Keh Chong
Report
Dear all KL JD PIC,
On May 30, JD PIC training meeting will be held as previous first half years, with theme of "Mr. Ikeda vision on us." Following is the agenda and annotations:
9.00 Gongyo and Daimoku
9.15 Welcome speech and theme
9.30
Photo Review
In KL we have around 300 of PIC. However, PIC who participates in junior graduation camp each year is only about 100 over. We like to share our every single memorable and significant moment to all PIC through photos. We want to let u know what we have created for our standard 6 children for their unforgettable memory. And we hope, u can joint us this year end.
9.40
Did our children know them?
Base on the theme today, our committee members have made a short film on interview children, how much they recognized of well-known figures, which also includes Mr. Ikeda. In the end how many kids know about our great mentor? And how does it related to today's topic? We will let you know in our small group discussion.
9.55
Spirit and actions of Mr. Ikeda trajectory - board game learning.
This game has been held in the JD graduation camp for 3 years, and plays an important role. After improvement as year's goes by, through many effort of PIC, we have created a good achievement in this year, also impressed by our children. Therefore, in this time of the training we would like to show u, how we play the game and u will be participate as player of the game. We hope through our sharing, can give you some inspiration on how to introduce Mr. Ikeda in an effective and fun to our children in your district.
10.55
Small break
11.05
Activity reports and encouragement
Boys div Chief Foo Keh Chong will reports, about several projects on how will we celebrating our JD 20th anniversary. Also to share, the important point shared by Japan Junior division chief when training in Japan. Finally, our responsibility to the mentor and disciple hall.
11.35
Small group discussion
Things to discuss include:
• Review the main point of above matters
• Impressions of every one to the mentor and disciple hall
• Write down our determined
12.45
Paper Plane report and experience sharing
Paper Plane has been established for almost a year, we have completed total of more than 400 articles, and one of the pilots has created her own victory by complete more than 100 articles and published in time. She will share her fighting experiences. Also to report our recent developments and recruit for bilingual translators.
1.00
End
This year is the establishment of the SGM JD 20th anniversary, let us fully equipped for the new milestone in the re-start for future children, in order to cultivate more talented people, we must self-cultivation, become a creative, philosophical, academic, artistic community of high-quality personnel.
Above, thank you
Boys division chief Foo Keh Chong
Report
Labels: g. Activity news
Sunday, April 18, 2010
KL R2 Junior concert interview (reported by Hope and Heroism)
We may not have a proper stage and we may not have any professional standards. But what we have a sincere heart. The touching part is that the JDs are full willing to participate. Despite that we practiced less then 10 times but we still succeed in this JD concert. Before this concert, Hope and Heroism is the paper pilot’s writer. We actually interviewed three junior division PIC to share their experience. Bellow is the following interview:
Hope: How long have you become a PIC?
Hon Sock Fan (Fan): about 8 years or so.
Hope: what are you in charge for tonight’s concert?
Fan: I’m actually in charge to take care the JDs and to keep an eye on them during practices. I am also helping in prepare the props too.
Hope: Obviously everyone knows that the kids are really hyperactive. How did you even manage to control all these kids during practices?
Fan: When the JDs get really naughty or they won’t listen to me, I’ll tell them that they should take this practice seriously in an angry voice. Besides that, I will also chant for the wisdom to handle the JDs. Not to mention that I also have read a lot of Sensei’s books for guidance.
Hope: Can you share your experience during the run of the concert?
Fan: Although whole the process for this concert to happen is very difficult, and not to mention there is also the rise of H1N1. That’s the reason why we have to reduce the practices. Not more than ten practices and we’re up for the show! Regardless of that, I’ve never forgotten Sensei’s guidance. That is; “If we don’t guide the JD now, there won’t be any following leaders.” So no matter how difficult is it to make the concert happen, I’ll persevere until the end. It makes me so happy to see the JDs grow and learn. This feeling is indescribable.
Hope: What is the happiest moment for you during the concert?
Fan: The happiest thing I felt is that there is 30 JD who actually participate in our concert. Back then, there weren’t even up to 20 JDs! Is not easy to have or maintain 30 JDs attendance. Besides that, getting to cooperate with other youth division is a bonus too. There’s isn’t any blaming or complaints going on around during the concert and they are really helpful also. For an example, they would help to prepare the props in my house until midnight. Which, I’m extremely grateful about that.
Impression:
I felt that Ah fan is a very charismatic and energetic woman. She may be a woman division member, but she has the heart and the spirit like the youths. This is the most vulnerable thing.
Another one is Lim Chun Kit who in charge for the decorations.
Hope: How long have you become a PIC?
Kit: I took up the PIC mission since last year. It’s almost been a year now.
Hope: Why did you become a PIC in junior division?
Kit: It was probably because of my mother. You see, back then, I was only half willing to be a PIC and the other half was because of my mother. (The mother’s name is Fun)
Hope: I heard that you’re in charge of JD Music Concert as the art crew. By judging that, I assume that you must really love art. How did your passion for art even started?
Kit: I actually have a deep passion for drawing since young. I recalled back once a PIC suggested me to take part as a JD art crew. I didn’t really care much about it in the first place and I just randomly said yes. To think back, I’m really grateful towards that PIC. He actually trusted me and gave me the opportunity to become a PIC.
Hope: Where did you get your inspiration for art from?
Kit: When I wanted to draw, I’ll just draw. It just comes to me naturally. Other than that, I’ll search in the internet to find more information. That actually gives me ideas for the next art project I’m working on.
Hope: Thru the whole process of the JD Music Concert preparation, is there any times where you are emotionally touched?
Kit: The most touching part ever is when I saw all the other PIC’s did their job full heartily. They even came to my house just to help me out with the art until 2 in the morning! They really put a lot of effort just to make this JD Music Concert work. That is really an unforgettable time for me.
Hope: Through your journey as a JD PIC, what would you like to contribute more?
Kit: I would continue this path no matter what, and spread my happiness and joy to the JD. And I also hope that I can pass my art technique to them too.
Hope: Marvelous! We’ll hope that your wishes and hopes will be achieved.
Reported by Hope
Heroism: May I know your name?
Kenjo: My name is Kenjo.
Heroism: May I know what you’re in charge in for this JD Concert?
Kenjo: This JD Concert is actually divided in to 3 categories. First is choir. Second is dancing and the third is fashion show. I’m actually in charge of the choir group.
Heroism: How long does it take for you to coach them in choir?
Kenjo: About a month ago, our district’s junior group just held a Junior Music Concert.
Heroism: During the practices for the concert, what difficulties did you face?
Kenjo: Ah! Nolah. Only some particular juniors may be playful. However, there are also some juniors who are really quiet and obedient.
Heroism: How would you react where you’re faced with “active” juniors?
Kenjo: During playtime, I will let them play as much as they want. But when it’s the time for practice already, they have to be serious.
Heroism: Can you share your impression to us as a PIC in the concert?
Kenjo: I’ve realized that after this concert, I and the JDs got even closer than ever before. I can even explain sensei’s the philosophy of life to them too.
Reported by Heroism
Impression:
Even though this is just a small JD concert, we can see that they really put all of their effort in just to make the concert happen and to realize the hidden potential in every JD. I hope that they can nurture more future generation leaders so that they can also contribute to the society too. They can complete this concert with a success despite that they only had a little time to practice only. Besides that, I’ve also seen a lot of PICs who also shared a little of their experience too. We can see that the concert had left a big impact on them. If you noticed, most of the youth division and the women division member had helped out a lot in this time’s concert. We obviously felt their perseverance to nurture the future generation for the sake of kosen rufu.
Paper Pilot blog
Reported by Hope and Heroism
Hope: How long have you become a PIC?
Hon Sock Fan (Fan): about 8 years or so.
Hope: what are you in charge for tonight’s concert?
Fan: I’m actually in charge to take care the JDs and to keep an eye on them during practices. I am also helping in prepare the props too.
Hope: Obviously everyone knows that the kids are really hyperactive. How did you even manage to control all these kids during practices?
Fan: When the JDs get really naughty or they won’t listen to me, I’ll tell them that they should take this practice seriously in an angry voice. Besides that, I will also chant for the wisdom to handle the JDs. Not to mention that I also have read a lot of Sensei’s books for guidance.
Hope: Can you share your experience during the run of the concert?
Fan: Although whole the process for this concert to happen is very difficult, and not to mention there is also the rise of H1N1. That’s the reason why we have to reduce the practices. Not more than ten practices and we’re up for the show! Regardless of that, I’ve never forgotten Sensei’s guidance. That is; “If we don’t guide the JD now, there won’t be any following leaders.” So no matter how difficult is it to make the concert happen, I’ll persevere until the end. It makes me so happy to see the JDs grow and learn. This feeling is indescribable.
Hope: What is the happiest moment for you during the concert?
Fan: The happiest thing I felt is that there is 30 JD who actually participate in our concert. Back then, there weren’t even up to 20 JDs! Is not easy to have or maintain 30 JDs attendance. Besides that, getting to cooperate with other youth division is a bonus too. There’s isn’t any blaming or complaints going on around during the concert and they are really helpful also. For an example, they would help to prepare the props in my house until midnight. Which, I’m extremely grateful about that.
Impression:
I felt that Ah fan is a very charismatic and energetic woman. She may be a woman division member, but she has the heart and the spirit like the youths. This is the most vulnerable thing.
Another one is Lim Chun Kit who in charge for the decorations.
Hope: How long have you become a PIC?
Kit: I took up the PIC mission since last year. It’s almost been a year now.
Hope: Why did you become a PIC in junior division?
Kit: It was probably because of my mother. You see, back then, I was only half willing to be a PIC and the other half was because of my mother. (The mother’s name is Fun)
Hope: I heard that you’re in charge of JD Music Concert as the art crew. By judging that, I assume that you must really love art. How did your passion for art even started?
Kit: I actually have a deep passion for drawing since young. I recalled back once a PIC suggested me to take part as a JD art crew. I didn’t really care much about it in the first place and I just randomly said yes. To think back, I’m really grateful towards that PIC. He actually trusted me and gave me the opportunity to become a PIC.
Hope: Where did you get your inspiration for art from?
Kit: When I wanted to draw, I’ll just draw. It just comes to me naturally. Other than that, I’ll search in the internet to find more information. That actually gives me ideas for the next art project I’m working on.
Hope: Thru the whole process of the JD Music Concert preparation, is there any times where you are emotionally touched?
Kit: The most touching part ever is when I saw all the other PIC’s did their job full heartily. They even came to my house just to help me out with the art until 2 in the morning! They really put a lot of effort just to make this JD Music Concert work. That is really an unforgettable time for me.
Hope: Through your journey as a JD PIC, what would you like to contribute more?
Kit: I would continue this path no matter what, and spread my happiness and joy to the JD. And I also hope that I can pass my art technique to them too.
Hope: Marvelous! We’ll hope that your wishes and hopes will be achieved.
Reported by Hope
Heroism: May I know your name?
Kenjo: My name is Kenjo.
Heroism: May I know what you’re in charge in for this JD Concert?
Kenjo: This JD Concert is actually divided in to 3 categories. First is choir. Second is dancing and the third is fashion show. I’m actually in charge of the choir group.
Heroism: How long does it take for you to coach them in choir?
Kenjo: About a month ago, our district’s junior group just held a Junior Music Concert.
Heroism: During the practices for the concert, what difficulties did you face?
Kenjo: Ah! Nolah. Only some particular juniors may be playful. However, there are also some juniors who are really quiet and obedient.
Heroism: How would you react where you’re faced with “active” juniors?
Kenjo: During playtime, I will let them play as much as they want. But when it’s the time for practice already, they have to be serious.
Heroism: Can you share your impression to us as a PIC in the concert?
Kenjo: I’ve realized that after this concert, I and the JDs got even closer than ever before. I can even explain sensei’s the philosophy of life to them too.
Reported by Heroism
Impression:
Even though this is just a small JD concert, we can see that they really put all of their effort in just to make the concert happen and to realize the hidden potential in every JD. I hope that they can nurture more future generation leaders so that they can also contribute to the society too. They can complete this concert with a success despite that they only had a little time to practice only. Besides that, I’ve also seen a lot of PICs who also shared a little of their experience too. We can see that the concert had left a big impact on them. If you noticed, most of the youth division and the women division member had helped out a lot in this time’s concert. We obviously felt their perseverance to nurture the future generation for the sake of kosen rufu.
Paper Pilot blog
Reported by Hope and Heroism
Labels: g. Activity news
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Activity News
Every month, there are countless activities running and being held in every district of Malaysia with the purpose to educate and help create happy memories in the lives of the children. Simultaneously, more capable leaders will be fostered as next generation of PICs. So, here we can all share our victory report.
Activities Notification
Activities Report
Editor: Colours
Activities Notification
Activities Report
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