First SGM National Chapter Leaders Training Course (Day Three): Advancing towards 8,000-Youth Shakubuku Goal

On 28 June 2026, the first SGM National Chapter Leaders Training Course concluded successfully. Through study and question-and-answer sessions, as well as organisational management training, the 160 chapter leaders deepened their understanding of the spirit of the Bodhisattvas of the Earth and strengthened their resolve to protect the Soka Gakkai while fulfilling their vow for kosen-rufu.

The closing ceremony was held at the SGM Culture Centre. In his lecture, titled “Awaken to the Power and Virtues of the Four Bodhisattvas of the Earth,” SGM vice-general director Johnny Ng explained that action lies at the heart of the shared spirit of the Bodhisattvas of the Earth. He emphasised that Buddhism is not confined to theory but is realised through practice. He encouraged chapter leaders to spread the Mystic Law with the mentor-disciple spirit, living with the same spirit as President Ikeda, and, through advancing kosen-rufu, achieve growth and transformation in both their own lives and the lives of their families. He also urged participants to strive towards achieving the goal of 8,000-youth shakubuku by 18 November.

Participants then took part in organisational operations training in small groups. Through interactive games, group discussions and presentations, they gained a deeper understanding of the organisation’s operations, structure and the responsibilities of chapter leaders in a lively and engaging atmosphere.

In her closing remarks, SGM women’s division leader Chan Yin Kwan encouraged participants by emphasising that the achievement of kosen-rufu goals depends upon each individual’s determination, resolve and action. She called on everyone to return to their respective chapters and put into practice what they had learnt with the courageous spirit of a lion king, uniting leaders from all four divisions, inspiring every member to awaken to the mission of the Bodhisattvas of the Earth, and striving wholeheartedly towards 18 November to achieve each chapter’s kosen-rufu goals.

The three-day training course strengthened the chapter leaders’ vow and determination to take action. Returning to their respective districts with the knowledge and inspiration they had gained, they will continue to advance in unity towards the goal of 8,000-youth shakubuku, taking firm steps to usher in a new era of kosen-rufu.

Reported by Goh Lim Erng, photographed by Leong Weng Hong