Editorial

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

This November marks the 10th anniversary of the completion of the Hall of the Great Vow for Kosen-rufu. Our heartiest congratulations to all!

In the “Introduction” to The New Human Revolution, we have this passage, “The New Human Revolution opens on October 2, 1960, the day that Shinichi Yamamoto (whose character represents Ikeda Sensei in the novel), having succeeded Josei Toda as the third president, embarks on a historic journey for peace that will take him to three nations — the United States, Canada and Brazil.”

Our heartiest congratulations to the Women Division for your marvellous performance at the recent National Day Parade (NDP)!

This is SGS’s 38th year of participation at NDP and I wish to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the SGS NDP Committee, participants and all involved, for your dedication during trainings and preparation the past few months.