Soka Gakkai Singapore (SGS), formerly known as the Singapore Soka Association (SSA), is a Buddhist organisation practising Nichiren Buddhism in Singapore since 1967. SGS was officially registered with the Registry of Societies in 1972, and subsequently registered as a Charity under the Charities Act in 1985. Premised on the tradition of Buddhist humanism, SGS is also committed to working towards peace, social harmony and progress.
The term “Soka” means “value-creation”. Basing on the core Buddhist principles of self-empowerment and the interconnectedness of self and the environment, the teaching empowers one with wisdom and spirituality to live a value-creative life and be a positive influence in one’s family, community and society at large.
SGS is part of the international network of affiliated organisations under the parent organisation of the Soka Gakkai that has some 12 million members in 192 countries and territories worldwide. As a non-governmental organization with formal ties to the United Nations, the international body also collaborates with other civil society organisations, intergovernmental agencies and faith groups in the fields of nuclear disarmament, human rights education, sustainable development and humanitarian relief.
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In the News

SGS’s Participation in President’s Challenge Night 2025
On 2 November, SGS Young Women Division member Parvinderjeet Kaur, a talented hearing-impaired pianist, joined singer-songwriter Benjamin Kheng on stage with the Soka New Century Orchestra. Together, they captivated the audience with a soulful rendition of the timeless classic “I Want To Know What Love Is”. 💫

11th SMU Ikeda-Peace and Harmony Lecture
The 11th Annual SMU-Ikeda Peace and Harmony Lecture, titled “Personal Learnings from the Ground in Rural Indonesia,” took place on October 24, drawing 150 attendees to SMU’s Mochtar Riady Auditorium.

SVG joins NECDC in Community Events
SGS joined the North East Community Development Council in meaningful community events over the past two months!
