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!

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.