Happy Science]

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[an intro to Happy Science] welcome A new journey of happiness awaits you… This booklet you now hold in your hand did not come to you by chance. This is a rare opportunity for you to experience the happiness and wonder of an innocent child again. Read on to discover the universal Truth to life. Introduction [where do I come from?] This booklet is a short introduction to Happy Science, its founder, Ryuho Okawa, and what our new and exciting [who am I?] [what is love?] movement is all about. We are delighted that you could receive this booklet and hope the contents guides you to understanding the many mysteries and wonders of life. Welcome to a new journey of happiness. [how can we end world conflict?] Contents life is always full of What is Happy Science? 04 Who is Ryuho Okawa? 05 questions What is the meaning of life? 06 ? 08 How can I be truly happy in life? What do we do? 10 [why do we suffer?] His worldwide vision 12 Who is El Cantare? 14 [what is my life’s purpose?] Our publications 15 Who are our members? 16 [how can I be truly happy?] The world of Happy Science 18 Membership & Registration form 20 Contacts 22 [at Happy Science you can now find the answers] INTRO | CONTENTS 03 Happy Science’s aim is to bring happiness to the world. ● What is Happy Science? Who is Ryuho Okawa? Born of the 7th of July 1956 A short intro A brief history Happy Science, based on the universal Master Ryuho Okawa, founder of Happy teachings from Master Ryuho Okawa, was Science, has devoted his life to the exploration Happy Science was founded in 1986 ● established in Tokyo, Japan in 1986 and is one of Truth and finding ways to bring happiness to of the most influential religions in Japan. It is also the fastest growing people all over the world. - with great reason, as its influence reaches all areas of life and society, He was born on July 7th, 1956 in Tokushima, Japan. After such as: politics, medical science, art and culture, education and the graduating from the prestigious University of Tokyo, he joined a media. People from all backgrounds, cultures, professions and faiths, Tokyo-based trading house. While working at its New whether Christian, Buddhist, Jewish, Muslim or York headquarters, he studied finance at the Graduate Hindu, have been attracted to our open movement Center of the City University of New York. On March and unique teachings – studying together in unity, 23rd, 1981, he achieved Great Enlightenment and harmony and deep-found respect. awakened to the hidden part of his consciousness, At Happy Science we have a vast collection of El Cantare - who is the highest spiritual being of the books and video lectures to study from. Local and earth with a mission to bring happiness to all humanity. worldwide seminars and events are regularly offered In October 1986, he established Happy Science. to teach us how to meditate, ● Master Okawa lecturing Since then he has been giving lectures all over the ● Sharing our happiness contemplate, receive in the US (Los Angeles) world and designing spiritual inspiration and increase our enlightenment, workshops for people from all walks of life. and have already revolutionized the lives Currently, Master Okawa has published of many. A wave of happiness is already over 500 books, including The Laws of the spreading all over. It is an exciting time to Sun. Many of his books are best-sellers and have share the good news and welcome you! ● Creating an ideal world sold millions of copies, and some have even The purpose of Happy Science is to cultivate great people and been made into full-feature movies. ● Master Okawa in Taiwan create an ideal world which we call: utopia. Want to know more about Ryuho Okawa ? Uniting the world as one Recommended reading [The Laws of the Sun | Chapter 7: An Autobiographical Record] 04 BASICS | WHAT IS HAPPY SCIENCE? WHO IS RYUHO OKAWA? | BASICS 05 death is just the beginning eternal travellers purpose of life eternal beings workbook of life divine nature What is the meaning of life? the cycle of reincarnationMaster Okawa saidlife plan utopia Unveiling the wonders and mysteries… body is just “Thisa vehicle world is a school to train your souls.” the life review the real world Who am I? Even though we are born with a physical What happens at the end of life? body, in reality, we are spiritual beings. Everybody must eventually leave this world. But what is beyond The body is just a vehicle for the purpose the veils of death? The truth is: death is not the end but just a of soul training. We are eternal beings and beginning to life in the ‘Real World.’ At the end of our life, we go travelers in life with a divine-nature. to the spirit world and continue to live there as spiritual beings – we have a life THE BODY IS JUST A VEHICLE FOR OUR SOUL THE LIFE REVIEW review and discover what kind of person What is the purpose of life? we truly were. From here, we proceed to This material world that we all live in is only a temporary place an appropriate place to continue our soul’s for us to learn and evolve. Life is a workbook where each page ● We all review our life at the end evolution. This world is the ‘Real World.’ and chapter has various precious lessons for us to learn from and life of cycle beautiful the experience. Through this great journey we can raise our awareness, Welcome to the ‘Real World’ evolve and discover genuine happiness. Then we can share what we The ‘Real World’ is multi-dimensional. Human spirits exist from the have attained, help others, our society and the world. 4th dimension to the 9th, with each having different qualities. There is a realm for the good, for leaders, for angels, for masters and even for Where do I come from? saviours. To increase our soul’s evolution further, we need to experience Before we were born, we lived in the heavenly world full of life on earth again through the cycle of reincarnation. happiness, harmony and freedom. We all make a life plan suited to our soul training and choose Realm of Light Angelic Realm Arch-angel Realm Realm of Saviours appropriate parents on earth 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th dimension dimension dimension dimension dimension dimension to be born. Then we forget our soul’s memories to begin life afresh in this world. Posthumous Realm Realm of the Good Want to know more about the ‘Real World’ ? Recommended Works [The Laws of Eternity | Book & Movie] 06…evolvingUNIVERSAL TRUTHS | WHAT to IS higherTHE MEANING OF dimensionsLIFE? WHAT IS THE MEANING OF LIFE? | UNIVERSAL TRUTHS 07 The Fourfold Path is the basic core-teaching of Happy Science: How can I be truly happy in life? the principle of love wisdom self-reflection and progress. Introducing The Fourfold Path It is a proven method that leads us to state of genuine happiness. the first principle. It is not the kind of is love that you can expect to receive SELF-REFLECTION from others. The love practiced at Happy the third principle. In essence, we have a divine-nature that Science is a love that gives without any is shines brilliantly just like a diamond. Just as a diamond will expectations or conditions. At Happy collect dirt if it is neglected, so our divine-nature, or soul, inevitably Science, we learn ‘a love that gives’ in LOVE accumulates dust and dirt as we live in this earthly world. To polish developmental stages such as spiritually our souls, it is important to learn how to practice self-reflection nurturing love and forgiving love. Real love through a step-by-step method like the Eightfold Path.* Through is based on the understanding that we all reflection, we can learn from our mistakes, release attachments, have the same divine-nature – we are, in increase our enlightenment and allow our divine-nature to shine essence, one. Recommended reading The Starting Point of Happiness brilliantly once again. Recommended reading The Essence of Buddha *The Eighfold Path consists of Right Seeing, Thought, Speech, Action, Livelihood, Effort, Mindfulness and Concentration. the fourth principle. It is to develop yourself into WISDOM is someone who can guide others, society and the second principle. It is to awaken to real to generally make this world a better place. It is to is knowledge which is spiritual Truth. Happy understand that helping yourself truly helps Science’s teachings are universal and is the ultimate others. True progress is always blessed with a study guide for humanity in the 21st century onwards. genuine feeling of happiness, and real success is Through putting this knowledge into practice we can being able to spread this happiness to many. The cultivate wisdom and uncover the infinite wellspring destination for each one of us, ultimately, is towards that exists deep in each of us. This wisdom becomes a supporting and working together to create a utopia. great power that can solve any difficulties in life. 08 Recommended reading 10 Principles of Universal Wisdom Recommended reading The Philosophy of Progress 09 PROGRESS ● Happy Science is always seeking to help the suffering… Love blows like the wind What do we do? Visiting temples Happy Science temples are always praised for Some of our activities being places of warmth, beauty and serenity, with a positive atmosphere that supports Happy Science is always expanding its activities people’s spiritual well-being and happiness.

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