SGS Youths Participate in International Conference on Cohesive Societies – Young Leaders Programme
The 2nd International Conference on Cohesive Societies was held from 6 to 8 September 2022 in Singapore
September 17, 2022
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2022 Peace Proposal
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COVID Heroes!
Fortune Baby Ceremony 2022
On 9 August, eligible SGS fortune babies and their families attended the online Fortune Baby Ceremony, held virtually for the third year running!
September 16, 2022
SGS Awarded the People’s Association Community Spirit Merit Award 2022
In recognition of SGS’s active contribution and participation in the community, we are honoured once again to be awarded the People’s Association Community Spirit (PACS) Merit Award 2022.
September 13, 2022
People’s Association staff Visits SGS Headquarters
On 18 August, People’s Association (PA) Group Director (Partnership) Mr Kia Siang Wei and his team called on SGS General Director Tay Eng Kiat at the SGS Headquarters.
September 6, 2022
Soka Kindergarten goes on Learning Journeys!
This August, children from the Soka Kindergarten were involved in learning journeys to various places of interest as part of their on-going purposeful play and project-inquiry based learning to develop their interest, thinking skills and creativity.
August 30, 2022
Soka Volunteers Group Joins second run of Project Refresh
Members of the Soka Volunteers Group (SVG) are back on a second round of refurbishment efforts for the community!
August 27, 2022
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Experiences
All Sufferings are the Impetus for Growth
"There are many ways to be filial to your parents, and one of them is to chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo!” These were the words of a Women Division leader who encouraged me to practise Nichiren Buddhism.
Having a Mentor in Life
I started practising Nichiren Buddhism seriously six years ago when I faced challenges with my studies in junior college.
Fulfilling My Mission in a Foreign Land
In February 2019, I left Singapore to pursue a Master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies in Australia at the University of Queensland. I graduated in July 2020 and started a Doctorate program th
Shining in My Own Unique Way
A colleague introduced me to Nichiren Buddhism in 1978. However, it was not until 1983, when I was plagued by insomnia and nightmares, that I started to chant at my colleague’s encouragement.
Becoming the Cheerful Sun of Happiness
Since young my mother often shared Ikeda Sensei’s guidance with me and brought me to meetings. As the meetings were conducted in Mandarin, I never understood much of what was shared. Like most young
Breaking through Deadlocks in Life through Faith
My father was one of the key “leaders” of a secret society and was involved in illegal activities such as operating a gambling den, and managing bookies and loan sharks.
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.
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.
Gen NHR
In our refreshed “NHR & I” feature for the year, we will be hearing from our youthful Student Division members on how reading the NHR has inspired them in life.
Promoting Sustainable Actions
In this series, we shall explore the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and be inspired by our members’ efforts on sustainable actions!
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!
Learning from President Ikeda's Peace Proposals
Let us learn from the various stories and anecdotes as shared in President Ikeda’s Peace Proposals!
Publications
Soka Times – Issue 653
Feature: President Ikeda’s Poems Commemorating August 24
Creative Life – October 2022
Feature: Achieving Dynamic Progress for Oneself and Others –
Towards a Victorious Month of October (Part 2)
