Videos
National Day Parade 2024
National Day Parade 2024’s Chapter 5 is titled “We Uplift One Another”, showcasing 700 performers from Soka Gakkai Singapore, together with cellist Olivia Chuang and Voices of Singapore. Through the short film, ‘Care and Compassion’ and stirringly emotive songs, this chapter spotlights ordinary Singaporeans going above and beyond to uplift the community and those around them. Featuring an intergenerational choir and elegant formations, the performance inspires unity and highlights our collective efforts to uplift each other.
2024年国庆庆典的第五幕标题为“彼此激励”，由来自新加坡创价学会的700名表演者、大提琴演奏家庄家欢以及新加坡之声合唱团共同呈现。 通过激动人心的歌曲，展示新加坡普通民众不遗余力提升社会和身边人的精神面貌。表演还包括了跨代合唱团和优雅的阵型，激发团结精神，彰显我们共同努力彼此激励的精神。
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Living A Life of Value Creation
过着创造价值的人生
Living My Best Life
No one’s life is without challenges. Here, Soka Gakkai members show how their Buddhist practice and chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo give them the courage and energy to create value every day.
Daisaku Ikeda: Life Philosophy—The Power of Encouragement
As the leader of a Buddhist movement, Ikeda strives to instill in others the conviction that each person possesses the innate ability to break through their limitations and transform their destiny.
Singapore – A Youthful Lion City, The Jewel of Southeast Asia
年轻的狮子城，东南亚之宝石——新加坡
在当今步伐快捷的社会中，许多会员正在努力挑战克服宿业的束缚，通过信心重写人生的新胜利篇章。他们坚决而勇敢地选择希望而不是绝望的经历激发了许多人，使他们觉醒能通过修行日莲佛法涌现生命中固有的潜能。这部新影片特别介绍两位鼓舞人心的青年，不屈服于命运或处境，决意以更大的目标度过充实的人生。
Resources
What is SGI?
Origins of Nichiren Buddhism (3:20)
A short film tracing the historical flow of Buddhism from Shakyamuni in India to the 13th-century Japanese sage Nichiren.
History of the Soka Gakkai (4:54)
Learn about the history of the Soka Gakkai from the three founding presidents, Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, Josei Toda and Daisaku Ikeda.
Our Shared Humanity Soka Gakkai Buddhist Movement (21:49)
An introduction to the Soka Gakkai and Nichiren Buddhism. Where do the teachings originate from? What is the philosophy of Buddhism? How do Soka Gakkai members apply it in their daily lives?
A Brief Introduction to the Soka Gakkai Buddhist Movement (short version 3:38)
What is the Soka Gakkai? What do Soka Gakkai members believe? How do they contribute to society?
SGS Videos
SGS Youth Declaration at the SGS Youth Summit 2018 (1:22)
At the SGS Youth Summit on 25 and 26 August 2018, the SGS Youths made a youth declaration; vowing to unite in solidarity and take ownership to build a truly inclusive society and usher in waves of hope for humanity.
SGI Buddhist Movement: An Introduction (short version 3:38)
A brief description of what SGI members believe and what they do to contribute to society.
“The Lotus Sutra – A Message of Peace and Harmonious Coexistence” Exhibition in Singapore (3:43)
Singapore is the 16th country to host this international exhibition on “The Lotus Sutra – A Message of Peace and Harmonious Coexistence” at the Arts House from 1-25 October 2017. This video captures the preparation journey and Opening Ceremony of this exhibition.
“Treasure the Connection” Short Film Series
Treasure the Connection – Canada (2:51)
Buddhist and motivational speaker, Spencer West, describes how the loss of his legs was not his biggest challenge, but rather finding his purpose in life.
Treasure the Connection – Korea (2:33)
A Korean actor about to give up on his dream stands up after his mother reminds him never to be defeated in life.
Treasure the Connection – Taiwan (2:57)
Cherishing the earth, a young man in Taiwan introduces natural methods to pomelo farming and enjoys sharing the fruits of his labor.
Daisaku Ikeda Children’s Stories
This YouTube Channel features animated children’s stories by Daisaku Ikeda, peacebuilder, educator, author and Buddhist philosopher from Japan. His stories impart hope, courage, friendship and peace through vivid adventures of children around the world and seek to inspire them to believe in themselves and have big dreams.
The stories have also been shown on TV in more than 25 countries including Japan, Iceland, Spain, Panama, Australia, Nepal, Malaysia and the Philippines. They have also been used as educational materials in classrooms in India and the Philippines.
In an interview, Mr. Ikeda explained his motivation for writing stories for young people: “Children’s stories epitomize peace. War, on the other hand, deprives children of their dreams and slams the door on their future.” He adds, “All children possess innate dignity, rich creativity and vitality,” and says “children have the inborn ability to find hope in the most hopeless environment…. They are hope itself.”
Click here to visit Daisaku Ikeda Children’s Stories YouTube Channel