In the Gosho “The Opening of the Eyes”, Nichiren Daishonin quotes a passage from a sutra: “If you want to understand the causes that existed in the past, look at the results as they are manifested in the present.

This November 18 marks the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Soka Gakkai.

This year marks the 65th anniversary of Ikeda Sensei’s first overseas trip for worldwide kosen-rufu, the great endeavour to propagate Nichiren Buddhism throughout the world.

Today’s SGS Leaders Meeting is held to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Ikeda Sensei’s second visit to Singapore.

I am truly proud of the 608 performers, supported by a total of 107 trainers, administration and logistics teams of SGS, for putting on an inspiring performance just a week ago on August 9, Singapore’s 60th birthday.

I would like to express my deepest gratitude to all the members who generously stepped forward to make their contribution for the Special Contribution Fund, which ran from April to the end of June. Your dedicated efforts during these uncertain times are truly
commendable.

May is a significant month for the Soka Gakkai as 192 countries and territories around the world commemorate May 3, Soka Gakkai Day.

Nichiren Buddhism is a religion of “human revolution”. It emphasises the inner transformation of oneself to bring out infinite potential and possibilities based on the Mystic Law as one exerts in faith, practice and study.

Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The deeper the roots, the more luxuriant the branches. The farther the source, the longer the stream.” (WND-1, p. 940)

In the month of the Lunar New Year, I would like to extend my well wishes to all. Happy New Year!

My heartiest congratulations to our 298 SGS participants, both performers and support staff, for putting up a spectacular performance in the segment of “Joy” at Chingay 2025, after months of hard work and effort. My deepest appreciation to everyone!

General Director’s New Year’s Message for 2025