In celebration of Ikeda Kayo-kai Day on 4 June and Women’s Division Day on 10 June, SGM women’s and young women’s divisions jointly organised a series of coffee chat gatherings throughout June. A total of 1,630 coffee chat sessions were held nationwide, with over 10,000 participants, including 470 new friends, deepening and expanding networks of friendship.

Held in various ways – such as café conversations, hiking, morning exercises, yoga, and lipstick or cookie-making workshops – these gatherings provided meaningful opportunities for dialogue, encouragement and connection.

SGM women’s division leader Chan Yin Kwan attended a session in Kajang, where participants discussed how to create value in the midst of busy schedules. She encouraged them to draw spiritual strength from SGM activities to overcome life’s challenges.

In Kelantan, members engaged in discussions on practising Buddhism and transforming karma. In another session, women’s division members shared their experiences while listening compassionately to the concerns of a young women’s division member.

Kuala Lumpur

Kelantan

In Pahang, discussions revolved around workplace and relationship issues. A young women’s division member – who had seldom participated in SGM activities before – expressed her determination to introduce SGM to a friend experiencing depression. At another gathering, a new friend decided to join SGM after experiencing the warmth of the meeting.

Meanwhile, in Negeri Sembilan, participants explored topics such as balancing work and family, parenting, prayer and shakubuku. In one session, members visited a new friend recovering from a leg injury. Deeply moved by their genuine concern, she felt inspired and began chanting.

Pahang

Negeri Sembilan

Johor

Sabah