SGM General Director Expounds Significance of Kosen-rufu as Direct Path to Human Happiness and World Peace

On 28 March 2026, SGM General Director Koh Sia Feai conducted a members study meeting at the SGM Kedah Culture Centre themed “Striving for Kosen-rufu,” which was livestreamed to 85 venues nationwide and attended by over 4,200 participants.

In his lecture, Mr Koh explained the significance and historical development of kosen-rufu, emphasising the Soka Gakkai’s mission to advance this movement. He stressed that continuing this noble endeavour grows more crucial amid growing global instability and challenges. 

He further explains: kosen-rufu is a long-term undertaking that must be continuously passed on and advanced, and only individual human revolution can realise meaningful change in families, society and the nation, and open the way to lasting world peace.

Lam Tien Ni from the young women’s division shared her shakubuku experience, saying that shakubuku transcends speaking about Buddhism; it enables others to savour happiness while we ourselves grow. 

In expressing his determination, Eric Lee Shen Yi said he gained deeper understanding of how important advancing kosen-rufu is, resolving to engage in dialogue with at least three new friends, Meanwhile, Pang Boon Heang determined to take action with courage and sincerity, initiate conversations and share Buddhism with people around her for the sake of living a life without regret. 

Jointly reported by Gan Ke Jia and Eng Joo Min, Photographed by Chan Yi Ching, Ong Bak Hee and Ong Bak Yeong