Soka Volunteers Group Making a Difference this November!
This November, Soka Volunteers Group (SVG) took part in 2 meaningful activities.
Closure of Centres on 31 December 2024 (Tuesday)
Please be informed that HQ & all SGS centres will be open till 1230pm on 31 December 2024 (Tuesday).
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Featured News
Soka Preschool Graduation Day 2024
Soka Preschool held its 31st graduation ceremony for its 2024 K2 students on 22 November.
PPIS Volunteer Appreciation & Networking Evening 2024
On 16 November, Soka Gakkai Singapore (SGS) was presented with a Certificate of Recognition by PPIS during their Volunteers Appreciation & Networking Evening.
Preparations for Chingay 2025 has started!
Let the action begin! Preparation for Chingay 2025 has started!
SGS Welcomes Visitors from the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
On 28 October, new Senior Director of the Community Relations and Engagement Division from the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY), Mr Zed Teo, accompanied by Senior Deputy Director of Community Engagement Mr Adam Hamzah, and Senior Manager of Engagement Mr Alfi Sohfian Ahmad visited the SGS Headquarters.
10th SMU-Ikeda Peace and Harmony Lecture
On 25 October, the 10th Annual SMU-Ikeda Peace and Harmony Lecture, titled “Bhutan's Pursuit of Gross National Happiness: Reflections, Challenges, and Its Future” gathered some 250 attendees at the SMU Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium.
Experiences
Blossoms from the Earth of Endurance
I’m a fortune baby and since young, my brother and I would follow our parents to attend SGS activities. I graduated in 2020 during the peak of the Covid-19 period, and finding a job proved very chal
Growing Alongside My Child
I started chanting daimoku (Nam-myoho-renge-kyo) in Primary Two. My mother encouraged me to chant, telling me that I could improve my studies by chanting daimoku. Initially, I just chanted for the fun
A Harmonious Family that Never Strays from faith
I was a very cheerful and outgoing person leading a carefree life and flying around the world as a leading stewardess with Singapore Airlines. Life was alright until I married and had children.
Following in My Mentor’s Footsteps
I used to attend Soka Gakkai meetings with my mother but lacking understanding of Nichiren Buddhism, I stopped upon entering secondary school. After obtaining a Diploma in Psychology and Community Ser
The Mark of a True Victor
I started chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo since I was in preschool and with the encouragement and support of my family, regularly participate in Soka Gakkai Singapore (SGS) activities as well as contribu
A Family United by Faith
When I was born, only my mother was practising Nichiren Buddhism. The rest of my family took up faith later and currently everyone is exerting
Buddhist Fundamentals
In this series, “Buddhist Fundamentals with Lyon”, let’s study Buddhist Fundamentals adapted from the Soka Times.
Buddhist Tales
Several stories are found in the Buddhist scriptures. Shakyamuni Buddha used parables to teach his disciples about certain aspects of Buddhist faith. Nichiren Daishonin, in his writings called Gosho, referred to some of these stories to explain his teachings to his disciples.
Enjoy the series of Buddhist Tales put together for your reading!
Podcast: Exploring the Lives of Nichiren Daishonin's Disciples
In this new podcast series, “Exploring the Lives of Nichiren Daishonin’s Disciples”, let us learn from eleven of Nichiren Daishonin’s disciples while exploring the tremendous potential of youth and the profound teachings of Nichiren Buddhism, as adapted from “SGI President Ikeda’s Encouragement for the Future Division: Building a Bright Future Based on Our Vow”.
Revisiting The NHR
Distilling the summary of each chapter of the NHR by Volume, to inspire you to pick up the book to give it a read!
Extraordinary Jobs, Courageous Emissaries of Hope
In this series, we bring to you SGS members who hold unique jobs contributing actively to the society while living their lives to the fullest as Nichiren Buddhists.
Victorious Golden Years
This new column — “Victorious Golden Years”, is dedicated to our pioneering members in their third stage of life, in the wish to support them to live a most value-creative and victorious life based on the teachings of Nichiren Buddhism and the guidance of SGI President Ikeda.
Third Stage of Youth
“Third Stage of Youth” is a new series dedicated to our pioneering members of faith.
Publications
Soka Times – December 2024
Feature: President Ikeda’s Essay Series, “Our Brilliant Human Revolution — final essay
Creative Life – December 2024
Feature:
Our District, the Main Bastion of Kosen-rufu
Discussion Meetings – Our Oases of Happiness
