As a dancer, I always thought that the stage was my world, but suddenly I realised, “No, the world is my stage!” My Buddha potential is limitless! I should be performing in the world, not just on a black-box stage.

Wong Siew Lee never really loved herself in her childhood. Through practising faith, she has transformed from a caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly, and is living true to herself. She is living a contributive life full of joy.

After making a resolve to become an indispensable employee whose capabilities are recognised, I mastered my job scope and formed good relationships with my colleagues within a month.

Growing up in a complicated environment where family members were always quarrelling, through faith, William Chow established a correct perspective of life and value. He took positive actions to transform his life and once again build a happy family.

President Ikeda has said that people with strong faith are the “wealthiest” of all, and I for one felt that I am a truly wealthy person with the “treasures of the heart” which allows me to live happily with a sense of fulfillment in all circumstances.

During the MCO, three SGM members faced many hardships and challenges in their respective careers. Through practising faith, they created whole new paths for themselves by applying their ingenuity and acquiring new skills, hence enabling themselves to transform adversity into victorious dramas of value-creation.

“Exerting utmost efforts for the sake of others, contributing to the welfare of others, and dedicating my life to these goals is to live a fulfilling life of noble values that will benefit humanity.” Jonathan believes this is the life he wants to live and is determined to pursue higher goals and dreams.

In May 2021, Chew Sue Swen and her family were hit by consecutive mishaps. Her father had a heart attack and was infected with Covid-19 at the same time. Upholding strong faith based on the life philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism and SGI President Ikeda’s guidance, the family overcame several critical moments of life and death together with their father, and eventually emerged victorious.

My life has transformed so radically and so beautifully, that I am more committed to my mission.

Lily Teh, who was diagnosed with Covid-19 at the end of December 2020, suddenly became critically ill after she was admitted to the quarantine centre. It was confirmed that nearly 80% of her lungs had been infected and damaged, and she became a Stage 5 critically-ill coronavirus patient. In the face of her critical illness, through her deep understanding of the Gosho phrase “now is the last moment of one’s life,” with a brand new momentum and strong determination, she chanted daimoku to turn poison into medicine, confront life and death, and achieve victory.

From this remote town where I am now, I will continue to sow the seeds of happiness and encourage the people around me in this extraordinarily challenging time.

At the age of 16, Hong Yong Fu almost lost his father in a horrible accident. Two years later, he was diagnosed with cancer, which later relapsed in less than a year after treatment. Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo enabled Yong Fu to manifest a powerful life force to confront life-and-death situations.

The teachings of Nichiren and SGI President Daisaku Ikeda had a profound impact on me from the start.

Ivan used to live from paycheck to paycheck, while raising a young daughter and coping with stress at work. Through the encouragement of a fellow SGM member, he dedicated himself to the happiness of others through SGM’s activities and rose to the challenges he faced.

I am determined to fulfil my vow and repay my debt of gratitude to my mentor President Ikeda, and strive for the happiness of others and live a life without regret.

Four women who took different paths in life, each facing unique, daunting challenges. Their determination to make the flowers of happiness bloom in their lives through their Buddhist practice demonstrate how Nichiren Buddhism enables women to live the happiest and most fulfilling lives, and become suns of hope.

Bonny Lee is an artistic director and dance choreographer who established the renowned Pertubuhan Kumpulan Kesenian Mahligai Budaya Kuantan with his wife, Joan Low.

Nichiren Buddhism enabled Magdelyn Choo to realise the limitless potential within herself to challenge workplace obstacles and use them as opportunities for personal growth. Shen then transformed a difficult professional relationship into a harmonious one, leading to a breakthrough in her career.

I am very grateful to my son Edward, who brought happiness to the family. Without him, I would be living life as a selfish person without values and gratitude.