Women in Dialogue – Engaging for a Peaceful World
“Life is the way you see it. You are the architect of your reality.” Ms Claire Chiang, Senior Vice President of Banyan Tree Holdings Limited,
November 7, 2011
Category: Peace
SSA Book Fair Promotes Culture of Seeking the Hope-filled Philosophy of Buddhist Humanism
The annual SSA Book Fair held on 3 and 4 September 2011 at the SSA Headquarters welcomed more than 3,600 visitors. Amidst the vast array of publications on Buddhism, life and society, the fair also featured a host of new titles including “An Introduction to Nichiren Buddhism:, “Breakthroughs” – a collection of SSA Men Division members’ experiences, and “Singapore: Where the Crown of Humanity Shines” – a new edition of the compilation of poems and essays on Singapore written by SGI President Ikeda., along with speeches and guidance he gave on his three visits to Singapore.
September 2, 2011
“Seeds of Hope” Sprout in National University Campus
To raise the level of awareness about sustainable development among the teachers and students of the National University of Singapore (NUS), enabling more to further understand about the efforts and contributions of Soka Gakkai International and the Earth Charter Initiative in this area, and to also spread its key message that “It starts with one”, the Student Division group in NUS (NUSSD) collaborated with the Design and Environment Club (DE Club) of the school to hold the “Seeds of Hope: Visions of sustainability, steps toward change” exhibition at the school’s Central Forum for two days.
February 28, 2011
SSA Joins Grand Interfaith Dinner Celebrating “Unity in Diversity, Harmony and Progress”
“Our diversity enriches our society, makes us interesting and allows our people to access different cultures. But it also means each of us must work hard to safeguard our harmony… We have to build trust, mutual confidence and come through peaceful as one nation,” shared Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Guest-of-Honour for the 20th Anniversary of Taoist Federation Cum Grand Interfaith Dinner, held at the Singapore Expo Hall 2 on 3 December 2010.
January 30, 2011
Respecting Religious Boundaries and Common Space
SSA was invited to participate in an interfaith forum organised by Tampines West Inter-Racial and Religious Confidence Circle (IRCC) on February 6 at the Tampines West Community Club’s multi-purpose hall. Titled “Religious Boundaries and Common Space”, it was attended by some 70 members of SSA Student Division (SD) and Future Division (FD), staff from Jamiyah Home for the Aged, Darul Ghrufan Mosque, students and educators from various schools in Tampines West constituency.
Following the opening address by Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Education and Home Affairs, and MP for Tampines GRC and Adviser to Tampines GROs, there were cultural performances by the schools. Some 16 FD members also presented a high-spirited hip-hop dance.
February 3, 2010
First SSA-Ikeda Peace Award Presented at Singapore Management University
On February 6, the first SSA-Ikeda Peace Award was presented to a second year student of Singapore Management University (SMU) on SMU’s Patron’s Day.
February 6, 2009
“From a Culture of Violence to a Culture of Peace: Transforming the Human Spirit” Exhibition Opens at Singapore Institute of Management University
From November 24 to 28, the exhibition “From a Culture of Violence to a Culture of Peace: Transforming the Human Spirit” produced by the Soka Gakkai International, opens at the atrium of Singapore Institute of Management University.
November 24, 2008
Mercy Relief and Ba’alwie Mosque Commend SGI President Ikeda; SSA Presents Goodwill Award to Esteemed Friends
On November 18, humanitarian organization Mercy Relief presented a commendation to SGI President Daisaku Ikeda for his inspirational leadership. SSA Chairman Ong Bon Chai received the commendation from Mr T K Udairam, Chairman of Mercy Relief, at a meeting held in the presence of some 2,000 SSA members and guests at the SSA Headquarters.
November 18, 2008
Students of Singapore Management University Create Peace Artwork in Commemoration of International Day of Peace
Student Division members from the Singapore Management University (SMU) took part in this year’s International Day of Peace (IDP) Visual Arts exhibition organized by the school. This is an annual event held by the SMU in commemorating the United Nations designated Day of Peace September 21.
September 19, 2008
“Harmony for Humanity” Concert for “Cultivating a Grateful and Gracious Society”
The second “Harmony for Humanity” concert organized by Mercy Relief was held on September 6 at the Soka Culture Center to promote the notion of “Cultivating a Grateful and Gracious Society”.
September 6, 2008