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Chingay 2012 Recruitment

2011-08-23T11:59:00.007+08:00

You can be one of the stars! Exclusive to FD and SD students only (i.e. all secondary school students to university students)! Come join us in this grand street parade happening on 3rd and 4th Jan 2012. Simply follow 3 easy steps to register:Download the registration form here.Complete the registration form and get your parent's signature.Submit to our Soka Centres or your FD ICs.Alternatively,

FD Kaikan Tour (29 May 2011)

2011-05-30T23:34:00.000+08:00

FD students embarked on an odyssey to visit various SSA centres to learn about the pioneering spirit of kosen-rufu in Singapore.The tour concluded in a high note with a courtesy visit to the Ba'alwi Mosque. The students were pleasantly surprised by the warm hosiptality extended by our Muslim friends, particularly the sumptuous feast!

Dance Medley by Flint 6&7 students @FD GM 2011

2011-01-17T17:17:00.000+08:00

Students from Flint6&7 had been practising for a good 2 months to stage this funky dance to a medley of songs. Check it out!

"Young Eagles" dance presented by the FD Graduates

2011-01-17T01:03:00.000+08:00

The Young Phoenixes soaring into the world and became Young Eagles. Presenting the dance to the tune of the SD song by our FD graduates at FD GM 2011!

FD - Precious Treasure of Humanity (FD GM 2011)

2011-01-16T23:13:00.000+08:00

FD held its general meeting at HQ ICA on 16 Jan 2011 to welcome the new Sec1s, send off the graduating students and usher in the new year with exciting kick-off.

FD 2010 Activities Roundup

2011-01-16T14:20:00.000+08:00

Check out this compilation of the happenings events undertaken by the SSA Future Division, which includes the inaugural Singapore Youth Olympics Opening Ceremony performance at Marina Bay Floating platform, the celebration event of the 80th anniversary of Soka Gakkai founding at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, and many more!

Introducing the Fun Division ("FD")!

2011-01-16T14:19:00.000+08:00

Dear new Sec 1s,Welcome onboard! Check out this introductory video of the exciting FD activities that await you! See you around!

Flint (Batch 8) Training

2011-01-15T17:57:00.003+08:00

FD conducted the Future Leaders in Niche Training ("Flint") for the 8th batch of students from Nov 2010 to Jan 2011. Check out photos of these young leaders.

FD featured in Seikyo Shimbun (6 Jan 2011)

2011-01-06T14:39:00.000+08:00

Congratulations to the students from FD and SD for contributing to the great success of the celebration meeting commemorating the 80th anniversary of Soka Gakkai establishment! Our event held at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on 25 Dec 2010 has been reported in the Seikyo Shimbun! Let's strive for greater victory towards 2017!

FD General Meeting is coming on 16 Jan 2011!

2010-12-19T15:03:00.003+08:00

Dear FD students,Come join us in our FD GM, where we kick-off the new year with exciting programs, performances and a sneak preview of what's upcoming for the year. Mark your calendar for 16 Jan 2011 (Sun), 2.30p.m. @SSA HQ ICA. See you then! =)

FD-SD Connection Camp (4-5 Dec 2010)

2010-12-09T23:25:00.001+08:00

Graduating students from Future Division gathered at Soke Culture Centre (a.k.a. Jurong Kaikan) for an enriching, inspiring, fun-filling, unforgettable 2-day-1-night camp. Check out the photos and video! The group with the winning cheers: Ace Champ

Calling all FD Graduating Students! FD Graduates Camp 2010 is here!

2010-11-20T17:47:00.001+08:00

FD Kenshu on 17 Oct 2010

2010-10-25T07:15:00.004+08:00

FD Kenshu

You are INVITED!! FD 17th Anniversary: 21 Aug 2010, 4pm @ICA

2010-08-02T00:26:00.005+08:00

The Human Revolution Anime (Episode 6)

2010-07-07T15:19:00.003+08:00

The long anticipated sequel of the Human Revolution anime is finally screened on 20 June 2010 at the FD Carnival! Missed it then? Not to worry, view it right here! ;)

FD Relax! on 20 Jun 2010

2010-06-03T00:09:00.004+08:00

FD members Lend Support to Primary Division P6 Camp

2010-03-22T15:04:00.005+08:00

by Tan Ghim Seng Some 150 Primary Six "Lion Cubs" warmly welcomed the 23 Future Division ICs and student ICs at their camp on March 13 and 14, 2010 at Soka Culture Centre. For once, they could put aside their textbooks and take a short respite in an enriching yet fun-filled camp of learning beyond their classrooms. Despite they have only briefly gathered to know more about one another, the "

SSA Student Division Training Course & 26th Anniversary

2010-01-12T19:04:00.004+08:00

Calling all FD Graduates...We are Successors of Soka!Let's rock the Era!Together with Sensei!30th & 31st Jan @ Senja Soka CentreOur Kenshu Webby: http://www.tinyurl.com/sdkenshuOur download areahttp://sites.google.com/site/sdkenshu/file-cabinetInfo & Highlightshttp://sites.google.com/site/sdkenshu/file-cabinet/SDKENSHU2010infosheet.pdf?attredirects=0&d=1Registration form download:http://

FD Connect Update

2010-01-03T23:56:00.000+08:00

Number of Students engaged in dialogues with FD ICs, FD Aunties & FD Student ICs as at 11.48pm on 3 Jan 2010 RHQ1 = 121 (48 YMD, 73 YWD) RHQ2 = 132 (69 YMD, 63 YWD) RHQ3 = 103 (56 YMD, 47 YWD) RHQ4 = 130 (65 YMD, 65 YWD) RHQ5 = 151 (65 YMD, 86 YWD) RHQ6 = 140 (85 YMD, 55 YWD)

FD Connect Album

2010-01-01T01:01:00.002+08:00

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FD Connect Form

2010-01-01T00:59:00.000+08:00

TWCC Youth Engagement at Heartland 2009

2009-12-18T11:45:00.001+08:00

YEAH! Youth Engagement At Heartland

2009-11-21T10:40:00.001+08:00

YEAH!Despites the afternoon shower, 85 students from SSA Future Division took part in the community project with the Tampines West Community Centre on 21 Nov 2009. Titled "Youth Engagement At Heartland", the activity involved a evening walk around the town of Tampines peppered with exciting stations of team building games along the way. Check out the photos!

FD Graduates Camp Registration (Now opened!)

2009-11-15T16:48:00.005+08:00

Click to register now!Please also download this form, get your parent's endorsement and bring it for submission on the actual day. =)

2010 Esplanade Marina Bay Countdown Project on 12 Dec 2009

2009-11-08T14:46:00.002+08:00

The Marina Bay Singapore Countdown Project is back again! Be a volunteer to gather members of the public to pen down wishes for the new year 2010 on Wishing Spheres ! You will be stationed at one of the 18 locations around the island on 12 Dec 2009. Besides making friends, you can get a free t-shirt and earn CIP point in the process!Sign up now by filling up this form or call up your friendly FD

9th Daisaku Ikeda Annual Lecture (26 Nov 09)

2009-11-04T17:02:00.000+08:00

Titled "The Responsibility of Universities to Educate Leaders for a Globalised Society", the 9th DIAL will be delivered by Professor Howard Hunter, President, Singapore Management University.It will be held on Thursday, 26 November 2009, 8.00 pm @SSA Headquarters. Admission by ticket only. Get them from your ICs at your respective zone meetings!

Youth Engagement At Heartland ("YEAH!") on 21 Nov 09

2009-11-04T16:50:00.002+08:00

YEAH! is an evening event where youths of different background are grouped together for a race and games around the Tampines West neighbourhood.There will be free dinner and performances at the end of the race. Participation is FREE! (Students will be awarded CIP points!) Participants must be between 13 to 35 years old. The race will start and end at Tampines West Community Centre.Have you

FD IC Kenshu: "Renewing our Resolve, Fostering our Successors"

2009-10-11T11:00:00.000+08:00

FD IC Kenshu FD ICs gathered at SYC on 11 Oct 2009 to seek out from seniors, review what they have achieved for the past year and crack their brain to plan for more exciting events for the next year. Check out the pictures!

FD 16th Anniversary Photos & Flint6 Dance

2009-09-14T11:22:00.002+08:00

Check out the photographs taken at our FD anniversary on 23 Aug 2009! Not forgetting the vibrant dance put up by our Flint6 students, after weeks of practices!

Top Ten Hearts 十大最有心

2009-08-30T11:37:00.082+08:00

We have reached out 924 times to the students as at 13 Sept 23:05pm (which included repeated visits). Excluding repeated visits, 544 unique lives of students have been reached out and engaged in dialogue. "Top Ten Hearts" 十大最有心 1) TAM Xueting 29 2) QST Qiwei 25 3) WHM Rena Wong 20 3) R4 Sheng Yang 20 4) EUN/AJN Kui Bao 19 4) BP Liu Xuan Zhi 19 5) TAM Suman 18 5) BDK Susan Chiam 18 6) R3 Tan

FD16 Charts

2009-08-25T10:06:00.019+08:00

click on the bar/dot to view the zone name and the number of times that students have been reached out so far. it can be repeated visits to the same student.

FD 16th Anniversary (23 Aug 09)

2009-08-24T14:48:00.003+08:00

Future Division celebrated its sweet 16th birthday with more than 800 guests attending at the Ikeda Culture Auditorium on 23 Aug 09 afternoon. Not there? Check out some of what you have missed!Benson and Uncle Jack presenting a Chinese pop song 《谢谢你的爱》 Benson and Uncle Jack presenting a second Chinese classic pop 《月亮代表我的心》 Renowned pianist Mr. Yo Kano, who is in Singapore for performance,

2009-07-10T08:37:00.000+08:00

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2009-07-09T15:06:00.002+08:00

Calendar of Events

2009-06-30T17:15:00.000+08:00

The Human Revolution Anime Episode 3

2009-06-29T09:00:00.005+08:00

FD Holiday Programme Highlights

2009-06-28T09:05:00.000+08:00

Formation Day Commemorative Meetings in July & August!

2009-06-25T16:29:00.001+08:00

School holidays will be over soon. Don't despair, let's gather again over the weekends of Jul and Aug in our divisional formation day commemorative meetings!YWD Formation Day Meeting Schedule DateTimeTBEHSYC AUDHQ BRTSC MTASJSC SRISSCC WISSCC IPA11 Jul 09 (Sat)7.30 pmBishanCity~Bedok~~~12 Jul 09 (Sun)1.00 pmToa Payoh~EunosEast CoastCheng San~~4.00 pm~Queens -town (3pm)Alju -niedTanah MerahHou -

The Human Revolution Anime (Episode2)

2009-06-03T17:38:00.002+08:00

The Human Revolution Anime (Episode1)

2009-06-03T17:33:00.003+08:00

Graduating Students Kenshu - Postcard Invitation

2009-06-03T15:03:00.007+08:00

Attention all FD students graduating end 2009! Have you receive the postcard invitation to our Kenshu on 14 Jun (Sun)? If not, fret not, just call up your friendly FD IC to register. Anyway, here's the e-postcard (updated) for you. ;)

What's up in Jun 09 holiday?

2009-05-27T12:24:00.005+08:00

Check out the treasure map and the FD calendar for more info!

SSA @Book Fair 2009

2009-05-27T12:11:00.005+08:00

Date: 29 May - 7 Jun 2009Opening Hours: 11.00am - 10.00pm (except 29 May, 2.00 - 10.00pm)Venue: Suntec Convention Centre Hall 4Booth No. : 4M26 & 4M27School holidays & hence Book Fair are round the corner again! This time, SSA will be featuring 2 booths at the Suntec Convention Centre. All items are on 10% discount! And don't forget to check out the new titles!

Pollyanna Movie cum Game Show (18 Mar 09)

2009-04-02T00:23:00.007+08:00

What has happened this March holiday which you have missed? Check out the video & photos! Regretted missing it? Fret not, we'll have more programme coming up in Jun holiday! Stay tuned!

FD Coaching Classes - Students Recruitment

2009-02-17T00:49:00.001+08:00

Don't understand what teachers are saying? Having problems dealing with homework? Fret not! FD Coaching class is starting again!To join the coaching classes, simply fill up the form (download here), indicating your preferred day/time and subject and submit to ssafuturedivision@gmail.com and you'll be contacted soon.You seek, it's free. ;)

Parent Programme : "Love Them. Talk About Sex"

2009-02-17T00:20:00.003+08:00

The Health Promotion Board is holding a Parent Programme “Love Them. Talk About Sex.” at Soka Culture Centre in March. Details as follows:Date: 8 March 2009, SundayTime: 4pm to 5:30pmVenue: Soka Culture Centre (Jurong West St 76)Target Audience: Parents with Children aged 10 to 17 years old (From Primary Division and Future Division)Language: EnglishAim of the programme is to educate parents on

R.E.A.D.: Books Now Available for Order!

2009-02-10T00:47:00.007+08:00

R.E.A.D. stands for "Read Extensively, Avoid Deterioration" (some call it "Read Everyday, Apply Daily"). Whatever it is, the action we have to take is READ! But what? We have the following recommendations for you! PollyannaAs soon as Pollyanna arrives in Beldingsville to live with her strict and dutiful maiden aunt, she begins to brighten up everybody's life. The 'glad game' she plays, of

Flint Kenshu (10 Jan 2009)

2009-01-11T01:02:00.007+08:00

Flint students from batch 1 to 5 gathered at Senja Soka Centre on 10 Jan for a reunion cum training through studying the HR and presenting a skit of it, learning from our seniors about the significance of a vow, and also dialogue with GD Ong and YMD&YWD Chiefs. The kenshu also saw the launch of the Flint Song "New Dawn". Check out the photos! Vanessa explained how in the darkest days of her

UPDATES ON CNY LIGHT UP!

2009-01-08T09:04:00.002+08:00

Photos!FD CNY LIGHT UP DANCEENJOY!!

FD 2009 Syllabus Launched!

2009-01-05T13:12:00.002+08:00

Future Division revealed it exciting syllabus plan for 2009 with a powerpacked video at the FD General Meeting on 4 Jan 2009! Based on the theme peace, the syllabus consisted of 3 parts. What are they? Check out the video!

FD starts 2009 with a big bang! (4 Jan 2009)

2009-01-05T11:07:00.007+08:00

The Singapore Future Division ushered in the new year with a General Meeting held at ICA (the last one before it gets renovated). The meeting saw a crowd of more than 900 people gathered at the hall, power-packed dances, encouraging sharing of testimonials by the students, exciting videos on recollection of FD 2008 activities, 2009 Syllabus Launch and students' take on reading good books! Check

FD rocked Chinatown at the Chinese New Year Light-Up (3 Jan 2009)

2009-01-03T11:29:00.005+08:00

After more than 5 weeks of intensive trainings, the FD students, accompanied by their seniors (who are now in SD), hit the road with swift moves and warm smiles as they rocked the Chinatown Eu Tong Sen Street with a dance to the music of "4 minutes".

CNY Light-Up Dance - Demo by Trainers (23 Dec 08)

2008-12-24T22:44:00.003+08:00

Finally, the choreography of the dance is completed! Check out the demo as the trainers swung along with the funky rhythm of Madonna's "4 Minutes"!

Esplanade Marina Bay Countdown Project in action! (21 Dec 08)

2008-12-21T23:32:00.004+08:00

Future Division embarked on the Community Involvement Project for the "Esplanade Marina Bay New Year Countdown - Make a Wish" Project on a bright cool Sunday of 21 Dec 08. Check them out in action!

Flight of the Young Phoenixes Canival (Part 2): Cultural Competition (20 Dec 08)

2008-12-21T23:01:00.008+08:00

Part 2 of the FYP Carnival saw the display of talent in photography, drawing, singing and talent search for Mr. and Miss Young Phoenix. Besides that, the students are tested on their unity and observation in their participation of the treasure hunt. Check out the photos and videos!Mr. & Miss Young Phoenix Contestants Introductory VideoOne of the YMD contestant, Jovan, displayed his talent AND

FYP Carnival Photography & Drawing Compeitition

2008-12-21T17:53:00.002+08:00

Based on the theme "Peace", students and ICs are invited to submit their drawing and photography artwork for the competition. Check out the submission and the winning entries for each category below!

Flight of Young Phoenixes (Part 1): Sports Competition (17 Dec 08)

2008-12-21T09:01:00.004+08:00

The Flight of the Young Phoenixes Carnival began with Part 1 of Sports competition, where exciting games of Badminton & Futsal were played out on the fine afternoon and evening on 17 Dec at the Tampines SAFRA center. Check out the photos!

CNY Light-Up Dance Practice (16 Dec 08)

2008-12-21T08:31:00.009+08:00

Preview some of the hippy dance steps of our students in preparation of the Chinese New Year Light-Up Opening at Chinatown on 4 Jan 09! ...and a short and sharp performance by our FD IC Meihui, who picked up the steps within 1 hour. She learnt and performed for the students as an encouragement to them! *applause*

Esplanade Marina Bay Countdown Project 2008 - Updates

2008-12-11T12:14:00.007+08:00

Want to know where we are heading to get the New Year Wishes from our dear members of the public? Check out the map below!View Larger MapPlease download CONSENT LETTER here, print it out and ask your parents to sign. Please bring it on 21 Dec and submit to your FD IC. Thanks!

Flint5 Outing to Sentosa! (29 Nov 08)

2008-11-30T22:14:00.005+08:00

After 3 recces and a damimokukai, Flint5 students, accompanied by some of their seniors from Flint 1 to 4, headed for Sentosa on a bright morning on 29 Nov 08 for an Amazing Race! Are they blessed with good weather? You bet!

"Flight of the Young Phoenixes" (FYP) Carnival (20 Dec 08) - Registration Now On!

2008-11-25T10:36:00.001+08:00

Dear FD students (a.k.a. Young Phoenixes),This Dec holidays, come join us in the first-ever "Flight of the Young Phoenixes" Carnival happening on 20 Dec 08 from 1.00 - 6.00pm at the Tampines Soka Centre (Tampines St 92)! Display your talent, compete together with your zone mates against other zones, or just simply enjoying the company and be entertained. There is a place for everyone in this

Esplanade Marina Bay Countdown Project 2008 - Registration Now On!

2008-11-25T10:01:00.014+08:00

With the great success of the Esplanade Marina Bay Countdown Project last year, SSA FD is honoured to be invited once again for this Community Involvement Program. This year, however, will be even more exciting - we will be deployed to 22 locations spread out all over Singapore to collect new year wishes for 2009. Each location will be allocated with 15 spheres of various sizes! More is fun! To

Dance Performance @Chinese New Year Light-up 2009 - Registration Now On!

2008-11-25T10:00:00.003+08:00

Something exciting is happening to usher in the Year of the Ox! (Maybe a bullish market coming soon?) Well, FD students have a part! We'll be performing a dance in the Chinese New Year Light-up Event on 3 Jan 2009 (Sat). Be part of this action. Sign up now!Registration is now closed. Thanks for your support! Training will be on every Tue, 7.30pm@SYC, commencing from 2 Dec.

Entrance Exam - Upcoming Tutorial Classes

2008-11-17T11:49:00.002+08:00

Folks taking the exam, gentle reminder of our 2nd tutorial on 29 Nov 08, 2-5pm @SYC. We will be covering: Faith, Practice and StudyPractice for Oneself and for OthersThe Five Guides of PropagationThe Ten WorldsBenefits of Practicing Nichiren Daishonin’s BuddhismFaith manifests itself in Daily Life, Buddhism manifest itself in SocietyKosen-rufuFaith to Overcome DifficultiesFor the 3rd tutorial on

FD Zone Meeting (Nov 2008)

2008-11-16T23:32:00.002+08:00

After the long break for examinations, FD students finally gathered once again in their zone meetings islandwide. In this month's meeting, the students learnt, through skit and video, what are the "buay hong" or Eight Winds, and how not to be influenced by them.Tampines and Tenah Merah zone ICs even rewarded the students for successfully completing their exam through a rock and roll dance. FD rox!

21st Century Mission Group Kenshu (1-2 Nov 2008)

2008-11-09T11:33:00.011+08:00

The 21st Century Mission Group (i.e. FD IC) training started back on 4 Oct 08 and culminated into an overnight kenshu at the SYC on 1-2 Nov 08. The ICs assemebled at the 'Eagle Peak' in the early Sat afernoon and were walked down the journey of Buddhism from the Former, Middle to Latter Day of the Law, via presentation of their 4 weeks' research on the Buddhist Fundamental topics in the forms of

SSA Entrance Exam

2008-10-24T12:24:00.015+08:00

Good news! The age requirement for participation in SSA Entrance Exam is lowered to 15!Date:14 Dec 2008 (Sun)Venue:Spring Singapore, 2 Bukit Merah Central, Singapore 159835 (map)Cost:Free! (except that you have to purchase your own study material for $5)Criteria:15 years old and above.Member or believer (for more than 1 year)Tutorial classes will be conducted. (Refer to Activities Calendar below

Hearts Campaign Mosaic

2008-08-30T23:55:00.002+08:00

After all the sweat and toil, finally, FD is ready to present Sensei with the mosaic of the photographs taken during the HEARTS Campaign home visits and dialogue! :)Note: The mosaic was hand-delivered to Sensei by one of the September '08 Japan Youth Kenshu participants.

Flint (Batch 5) Received Special Guest Speaker

2008-08-30T23:41:00.003+08:00

Flint 5 received a special guest in their 7th training on 30 Aug 08! He is none other than our General Director Mr. Ong. The students had a great afternoon asking up close and personal questions such as how Mr. Ong taken faith, what he does as a general director, etc. Want to know? Ask the Flint 5 students!

FD performed at IRCC Inter-faith Forum

2008-08-30T23:28:00.007+08:00

Some of the MILK Run Trainers turned up early morning on 30 Aug to perform a dance with the song 《第一天》 to kick start the 1st Interfaith Forum organised by the Tampines West Inter-Racial and Religious Confidence Circle ("IRCC"). Title "From Tolerance to Acceptance", the forum provided a platform to establish networking and trust amongst ethnic and religious communities. The panel speakers include

-- TO MY FRIENDS -- Sunday, August 17th, 2008

2008-08-17T11:02:00.001+08:00

To all of those who are in charge of supporting our Future Division members, I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation for your noble and selfless dedication. It is your sincere caring and enthusiastic attitude to cultivate young minds that will best nourish their development and growth.

Hearts Campaign Heros/Heroine

2008-08-09T22:20:00.001+08:00

The HEARTS (Home Visit & Dialogue) Campaign rounded up with IC sharing on the morning of National Day. A token of appreciation each were presented to the top 3 home visit kings & queen. Check out who they are!

FD 15th Anniversary Meeting (3 Aug 08)

2008-08-05T10:37:00.001+08:00

SSA Future Division celebrated its 15th birthday with combined Regional HQ meetings at 3 locations. The meetings saw the guest appearance of "Roberto Baggio" and "Herbie Hancock", not to mention the many more fun games and quizs. Check out the happy smiles!

Celebrating the Success of MILK Run Mass Dance

2008-08-04T00:19:00.000+08:00

SSA Future Division participated in the MILK Run parade with a energetic mass dance performance at River Valley Green! Graced by MP Mr. Teo Ser Luck, more than 160 youthful secondary school students from SSA Future Division staged the dance after 6 weeks of intensive trainings during the Jun school holidays. With the friendship and joy they've gained in doing their part to help to the less

Flint Batch 5

2008-07-21T15:25:00.003+08:00

Flint recruited batch 5 of its future leaders with the first training kicked off on 12 Jul @SYC. Check out the leaders in making.

HEARTS Campaign : ECG

2008-07-07T18:48:00.002+08:00

Congrats to all for the great efforts to make this HEARTS Campaign a success!

577-HEARTS Campaign

2008-07-07T10:13:00.001+08:00

What:Reaching out to 577 unique lives of FD studentsWhen:From 6 Jun 08 to 20 Jul 08 (Victory shall be declared on 20 Jul!, 23:59:59 hrs)Where:Preferably at students' home, but can be anywhere as long as it is one (or two) IC(s) to one studentHow:Submit photographs taken with students during the home visit/dialogue in the following format:Filename of photo: Zone_ICName_StudentName.jpgEmail photo

FD Milk Run Mass Dance ("MILK Jig") (6 Jul 2008)

2008-07-06T15:54:00.000+08:00

The SSA Future Division took part in the MILK Run flag-off parade on 6 Jul 2008. Organised by Beyond Social Service, the MILK ("Mainly, I Love Kids") Run is a charity run to raise fund for the needy youths.As a small but significant way of repaying debts of gratitude to the society, the FD students pulled through the weeks of intensive trainings, started in the beginning of Jun, to put up this

FD T-shirt Pilot Launch (6 Jul 2008)

2008-07-04T15:35:00.001+08:00

In conjunction with its participation in the MILK Run, the Future Division pilot launched its long anticipated FD t-shirt for the event!Designed by our talented creative IC, Wu Mei Hui (RHQ1)

Zone Outing (Jun 08) Happenings

2008-06-16T10:04:00.000+08:00

Wanna know what took place at the Zone Outing of other zones? Check out the photos!

National Treasure : Yamashita's Gold

2008-06-15T23:52:00.002+08:00

On June 15th, FD Hougang & Seng Kang student went to find the treasure of Yamashita's Gold at City Hall Area. Did they succeed? Check out the video!

FD Jun 2008 Outing

2008-06-13T13:03:00.004+08:00

Future Division goes for outing during June holiday! Check out the locations below!View Larger MapDon't miss out! Not sure where to go? Email: ssafuturedivision@gmail.com

The Living Buddha: An Interpretive Biography (Soka Gakkai History of Buddhism)

2008-06-07T23:32:00.007+08:00

New Book Launching Soon ! An intimate portrayal of one of history's most important and obscure figures, the Buddha, this chronicle reveals him not as a mystic, but a warm and engaged human being that was very much the product of his turbulent times. This biographical account traces the path of Siddhartha Gautama as he walked away from the pleasure palace that had been his home and joined a

RHQ2 Friendship Campaign kenshu (6 Jun 08)

2008-06-06T23:29:00.001+08:00

RHQ2 kicked-off their Friendship Campaign with a kenshu for ICs and SICs on 7 Jun 2008. Despites the early morning rain, the participants turned up in high spirits and bagged home lotsa knowledge! More victories to come, stay tuned!

MILK Run Mass Dance Recruitment NOW OPEN !!

2008-05-27T17:10:00.005+08:00

The first trainers' training for MILK Run Mass Dance kicked off at SYC! Join us in the fun! Sign up online or with your friendly FD ICs now!P/S: MILK Run will be held on 7 Jul 2008 (Sun) at River Valley Green. All participants will be awarded CIP points! You need not run, just dance. ;)

Ex-FD Vice Chief Monica & Kah Keat's Wedding

2008-05-26T15:38:00.003+08:00

Witnessed by more than 100 well-wishers, ex-FD Vice Chief Monica Low walked down the aisle with Chan Kah Keat, Clementi Zone YMD Chief on the auspicious day of May 18, 2008. Check out the precious moments.

China Sina News reported on Ikeda Sensei's meeting with Hu Jin Tao

2008-05-09T11:59:00.006+08:00

视频：胡锦涛会见创价学会名誉会长池田大作http://www.sina.com.cn 2008年05月08日20:20 东方卫视 On May 8, Sensei met wth China's President Hu Jintao. The interpreter for President Hu was among the first batch of students from China whom Sensei had invited to study at the Soka University, at that time when all other universities in Japan refused to accept them. During the meeting, Sensei presented a poem to President Hu. It

-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --

2008-05-06T12:03:00.006+08:00

(May 5th - 11th, 2008)All of our SGI's Future Division members are the very treasures of human kind. Let's make sure to really thank those members who help to look after and support them. Together, let's all chant most earnestly and give all the possible encouragement and support we can to our young people so that each and every one of them will become great capable leaders. * May 5 - Soka

New Book launching on 13 May 08!

2008-04-30T12:41:00.009+08:00

A Dialogue Between East and West: Looking to a Human Revolution (Echoes and Reflections) How far do cultures affect the future of the planet? Can the debate on the environment and global warming be influenced by the cultures of East and West understanding each other better?In this consistently provocative dialogue, two of the most influential thinkers of recent times propose that only a 'human

The Future Division: The Hope-filled Treasure of the World

2008-04-29T15:03:00.003+08:00

My young friends,burning brightly with the flame of hope,your youthful spiritsare as towering as titans.The path of Soka shining oninto the futureis assured by the future division.Extracted from SGI President Ikeda’s Essay Series THE LIGHT OF THE CENTURY OF HUMANITY - "The Future Division: The Hope-filled Treasure of the World"

"Seeds of Change: The Earth Charter and Human Potential" Exhibition

2008-04-21T14:47:00.002+08:00

No matter how complex global problems may seem, it is us who give rise to them. They cannot be beyond our power to solve. See how individuals are making a difference when they empower themselves and others through taking action. To commemorate Earth Day on Apr 22, the Singapore Soka Association (SSA) will launch an environment exhibition entitled "Seeds of Change: The Earth Charter and Human

Young Lions of India

2008-04-14T14:30:00.009+08:00

Youths from India presented a powerful song entitled "Young Lions of India" at the 3.16 "Friends for Life, Comrades for Eternity" Cultural Nite.Young Lions of IndiaAwaken to the power in youFighting with sword of the Mystic LawAnd Sensei to guide you throughThis is the time to take an oathCome together todayTo fulfil our mission of kosen-rufuWe will show the way*We are writing a brave new storyWe

Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

2008-04-13T20:26:00.018+08:00

Beautiful, inspiring songs by the late Israel Kamakawiwo'ole.Kamakawiwo`ole was nicknamed "The Gentle Giant" by his admirers. He was described as always cheerful and positive, and he was best known for his love of the land and of the people of Hawaii.Somewhere Over The RainbowWhat a Wonderful World

Appreciating the life and time we have on earth with the people who we really care about

2008-04-12T20:58:00.004+08:00

DVD entitled ‘Oprah’s 20th Anniversary Collection’ and one particular couple Oprah interviewed really taught us about the meaning of true love.Oprah interviewed Erin Kramp and her husband Doug (in their mid 30s). So, what was so special about their lives?They were a vivacious, charismatic, adventurous couple. She was a fast-thinking venture capitalist who advised Doug on business deals. Two years

滝の詩 Waterfall

2008-04-06T14:36:00.005+08:00

Like the waterfall, fierce,like the waterfall, unflagging,like the waterfall, unfearing,like the waterfall, merrily,like the waterfall, proudly– a man should have the bearing of a king. 如瀑布般激昂如瀑布般不懈如瀑布般无畏如瀑布般明朗如瀑布般威武男子汉要有王者风范Recently, a famous literary monthly journal in South Korea, entitled "Literature World" (文学世界) began publication of Sensei's poems for past 10 months. One of the poems is "

Agnes Chan presents two songs written by Ikeda Sensei

2008-04-06T14:18:00.006+08:00

そこには幸せがもう生まれているから (Happiness is Right Here)ピースフルワールド (Peaceful World)Agnes Chan, a non-member, is a well known singer in Japan and a UNICEF goodwill ambassador. Her first encounter with Sensei was 34 years ago at the age of 18, when she first went to Japan to release her first album. At that time, she was filled with uncertainties in the future of a new life in Japan, both as a singer and as a

If not you then who and if not now then when?

2008-04-05T14:28:00.002+08:00

A Buddhist Podcast with Jason and Karen Jarrett is a free show about life and the practice of Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhism. Every two weeks we take a Buddhist study point and do our best to make it easy to understand and of use to anyone who listens.Practical Buddhism for living in the 21st Century, not beside a remote lake or mountainside but in the midst of daily life, with a job to do, a

Sensei's encounters with world leaders

2008-03-30T20:49:00.009+08:00

In “Twenty Years of Encountering: The World Citizen Daisaku Ikeda and Russia”, Dr. Yradimir Ivanovich Tropin, Ex-Vice Chancellor of Moscow State University wrote:"In concluding this book, I would like to call one more time, Mr. Ikeda, President of SGI, from the bottom of my heart, as 'SENSEI'. Each time 'SENSEI' meets people, he beautifully weaves a precious cloth called 'friendship.' Each

Earth Hour: March 29, 2008, 8 - 9 PM

2008-03-29T15:20:00.007+08:00

A global event created to symbolize that each one of us, working together, can make a positive impact on climate change.- Cities around the world will join together in literally turning off the lights for one hour to offer leadership and symbolize their commitment to finding climate change solutions.- Lights will be turned off at iconic buildings and national landmarks from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.http:/

50th Anniversary of 3.16 - SGI Youth Asia Exchange

2008-03-27T01:01:00.002+08:00

The first SGI Youth Asia Exchange was held in Singapore from 14th to 17th Mar 2008, in conjunction to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Mar 16, kosen-rufu day. The exchange was attended by 59 delegates from 6 countries, namely, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan and Thailand. Check out the photos taken on these memorable days!