9th Annual SMU-Ikeda Peace and Harmony Lecture

On 6 September, the 9th Annual SMU-Ikeda Peace and Harmony Lecture, titled “Happiness and Peace in a Troubled World” convened with great success, drawing an online audience of approximately 1,200 attendees via Zoom and Facebook LIVE.

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National Day Parade 2023 Thank You Reception

On 30 August, SGS General Director Tay Eng Kiat and representatives attended a Thank You Reception at the Istana hosted by President Halimah Yacob for the National Day Parade 2023 Executive Committee and participating organisations.

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New Blood Bank Opens at One Punggol

SGS is happy to welcome the opening of a new blood bank at One Punggol integrated community hub on 17 August as one of the key partners to cultivate a pool of regular blood donors under the Health Sciences Authority and SRC’s “Adopt A Blood bank” initiative.

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Let’s E.A.T– Youth Division Formation Day Gathering

In conjunction with July 3, Mentor and Disciple Day, and in commemoration of the 72nd anniversaries of the Young Men Division and Young Women Division’s formation days, which fall on July 11th and July 19th respectively, over the course of two weekends on July 22 to 30, the vibrant youth of SGS came together for tri-regional gatherings.

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What is Nichiren Buddhism?

What is Nam-myoho-renge-kyo?

FAQ

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Experiences

Many of us are rethinking our careers and seeking out jobs that can fulfil the three criteria of beauty, benefit and good. This was a quarter-life crisis that became my prime point in faith with Ikeda

I learnt about Nichiren Buddhism since childhood. At first I only followed my mother to the meetings, but subsequently I started chanting when I was challenging my O-Level exam.

Editorial

SGS General Director’s Monthly Editorial

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”.

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 this segment “The New Human Revolution & I”, we feature lionhearted SGS members on their personal journey studying the NHR and how it has encouraged them in their daily 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 – August 2023

Feature:
Victory Report of Let’s E.A.T Gathering

Let’s Learn Buddhist Concept :
The Principle of “Cherry, Plum, Peach and Damson”

SGS Book Fair 2023

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