Editorial

Thank you coming together to commemorate November 18, Soka Gakkai Founding Day, and to express our profound gratitude to our beloved mentor, Ikeda Sensei, by reaffirming our vow as disciples to continue the legacy of our three founding presidents of the Soka Gakkai.

November marks the founding month of the Soka Gakkai. On Tuesday, November 18, 1930, founding president Makiguchi Sensei, with the support of his 30-year-old disciple Josei Toda, published Soka Kyoikugaku Taikei (The System of Value-Creating Education). The date appearing on the last page of the book, carrying the publication information, became the date of our organisation’s founding.

Every October is SGS’ financial contribution month. This is the month where members have the
privilege to make their financial contributions to support the advancement of Singapore kosen-rufu.

I once introduced my neighbour, with whom I shared Nichiren Buddhism, to a discussion meeting. After attending it, he was deeply impressed and told me that he had never been to a gathering of people who were so genuinely happy, sharing their life experiences with such courage and hope.

August 14, 1947, the fateful day when Ikeda Sensei first met Toda Sensei that changed the course of Ikeda Sensei’s life. Also on this day,

In the month of July we commemorate July 3, Mentor and Disciple Day, an eternal prime point of the Soka Gakkai. The path of mentor and disciple is crucial to walking the true path of humanity and Buddhism.

Absolute victory is the ultimate aim of our Buddhist practice and our lives.

Ah, glorious May 3!
Old and young alike,
with a vigorous and vibrant life-force,
thoroughly protected by the heavenly deities,
let’s begin a new struggle!

The invocation of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo on April 28, 1253, is one defining moment of Nichiren Daishonin’s life, dedicated to bringing happiness to humanity by eradicating sufferings and bringing peace to the land.

To lead a life that is rewarding and contributive, we ought to have goals and targets no matter at what stage of life we are in. This is even more so since we are practising Nichiren Buddhism, having the mission as Bodhisattvas of the Earth, and as Ikeda Sensei’s disciples.

It is with the deepest humility and sense of responsibility that I accept the mission as General Director in this new departure of Soka Gakkai Singapore.

General Director’s New Year’s Message 2024 Happy New Year! Thanks to everyone’s efforts, we have been able to complete 2023 — the Year of Youth